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7Up, Music Stars Rock at Felabration 2015
The memories of iconic Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti continues to linger among music lovers and aficionados all over the world as this year’s Felabration ended at the weekend amidst pomp and pageantry.
Felabration is the annual music and entertainment concert which started in 2000 and dedicated to the ideals of Fela who died in August 2 1997. The weeklong celebration which was sponsored by another iconic brand 7Up took place mainly inside the African Shrine, Ikeja- Lagos. With many activities within the week like a debate for Senior Secondary Schools titled “Poverty is Not an Accident like Slavery and Apartheid, a Symposium, a drama titled “Fela Son of Kuti”.
Felabration 2015 tagged “Just Like That” started on Monday October 12 and ended on Sunday October 18 and attracted international icons such as: the elegant Seyi Shay; ‘Rainmaker’, Majek Fashek; sonorous Tuface Idibia, ‘Lagos Jam crooners’, Third World; the ‘Chairman’ MI; songstress Sandra Izsadore; Ghetto Soldier, Daddy Showkey; king of Afrobeat, Femi Kuti and London based London Afrobeat.
Others are Yemi Alade, who continued her “search” for ‘Johnny’; Afrobeat Prince, Seun Kuti, dancehall MC, General Pype amongst many other acts that performed at the 7Up sponsored Felabration.
The massive crowd at the shrine could fill up a standard football stadium with many fans outside who couldn’t get in but still remained as they enjoyed ice cold 7Up and also got 7Up branded T-shirts with pictures of Fela on it.
According to the Head of Marketing, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Mr. Norden Thurston ”Fela is an international brand who made a difference in this world with his music and 7Up is an international brand that continues to make a difference in the live and passion of people globally through music, education and sports.”
One of the highlights of the festival was the return of ‘Rainmaker’, Majek Fashek who did not disappoint teeming fans as they screamed with excitement with every tune the legend sang in reminiscence of the musician’s hay days.
Seyi Shay was another standout performer on Sunday with her song “Crazy”, a duet with Wizkid who wasn’t on stage with her but the audience sang along with Seyi from start to finish giving the song a new feel.
Femi Kuti thanked everyone who had a hand in the success story of Felabration, his elder sister Yeni Kuti who is the brainchild of Felabration and Seven-Up Bottling Company Plc who have over the years been supporting Africa’s biggest celebration of any entertainment icon, Felabration.
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Renewed Hope Ambassadors Inspect RHA Secretariat
Renewed Hope Ambassadors Inspect RHA Secretariat
Renewed Hope Ambassadors, led by its Director-General and the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, alongside Zonal Coordinators (NW, NC, SE), the Media & Publicity Directorate, and other key stakeholders, inspected the RHA Secretariat two days after President Bola Tinubu unveiled the Renewed Hope Ambassadors grassroots engagement drive in Abuja.
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Harmony Gardens’ Ibeju-Lekki Portfolio Crosses $1bn
Harmony Gardens’ Ibeju-Lekki Portfolio Crosses $1bn
Harmony Garden & Estate Development Limited has expanded its development activities across Ibeju-Lekki, pushing the projected long-term value of its estate portfolio beyond $1 billion.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Hon. Dr. Audullahi Saheed Mosadoluwa, popularly know Saheed Ibile, the company is developing seven estates within the Lekki–Ibeju corridor. Details available on Harmony Garden & Estate Development show a portfolio spanning land assets and ongoing residential construction across key growth locations.
A major component is Lekki Aviation Town, where urban living meets neighborhood charm, located near the proposed Lekki International Airport and valued internally at over $250 million. The development forms part of the company’s broader phased expansion strategy within the axis.
Other estates in the corridor tagged as the “Citadel of Joy” (Ogba-idunnu) include Granville Estate, Majestic Bay Estate, The Parliament Phase I & II, and Harmony Casa Phase I & II.
With multiple projects active, the rollout of the Ibile Traditional Mortgage System, and structured expansion underway, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd continues to deepen its presence within the fast-growing Ibeju-Lekki real estate market.
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BUA Group Showcases Food Manufacturing Strength at 62nd Paris International Agricultural Show
BUA Group Showcases Food Manufacturing Strength at 62nd Paris International Agricultural Show
BUA Group, one of Africa’s leading diversified conglomerates, is maintaining a strong presence at the ongoing 62nd edition of the Paris International Agricultural Show in France, participating as a premium sponsor and supporting the Nigeria Pavilion at one of the world’s most respected agricultural gatherings.
The 62nd Paris International Agricultural Show, taking place from February 21 to March 1, 2026, at Porte de Versailles in Paris, convenes global leaders across farming, agro processing, technology, finance, and policy. The event serves as a strategic platform for industry engagement, knowledge exchange, and commercial partnerships shaping the future of global food systems.
BUA Group’s participation reflects its long term commitment to strengthening the entire food production value chain. Through sustained investments in large scale processing, value addition, and branded consumer products, the Group continues to reinforce its role in advancing food security, industrial growth, and regional trade integration.
Speaking on the Group’s participation, the Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu CFR, said, “BUA’s presence at the Paris International Agricultural Show reflects our belief that Africa must be an active participant in shaping the future of global food systems. We have invested significantly in local production capacity because we understand that food security, industrial growth, and economic resilience are interconnected. Platforms like this allow us to build partnerships that strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness and expand our reach beyond our borders.”
BUA Foods, a subsidiary of BUA Group, maintains a strong footprint in flour, pasta, spaghetti, sugar, and rice production, serving millions of consumers within Nigeria and across neighbouring African markets. The Managing Director of BUA Foods, Engr. Abioye Ayodele, representing the Executive Chairman, is attending the event at the Nigeria Pavilion, engaging industry stakeholders and showcasing the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
Also speaking at the show, Engr. Ayodele stated, “BUA Foods has built scale across key staple categories that are central to household consumption. Our participation at this Show allows us to demonstrate the quality, consistency, and operational strength behind our products. We are also engaging global stakeholders with a clear message that Nigerian manufacturing can meet international standards while serving both domestic and regional markets efficiently.”
The Show provides BUA Group with an opportunity to deepen trade relationships, explore new export pathways, and reinforce Nigeria’s growing relevance within the global agricultural and food ecosystem.
BUA Group remains focused on building enduring institutions, expanding productive capacity, and positioning African enterprise competitively within global markets.
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