Author: Tunmise Fadola

Burger King Nigeria has made a historic leap in the fast-food sector by inaugurating Africa’s first shipping container drive-thru restaurant. This innovative establishment, situated on Toyin Street, marks a significant milestone for the brand, becoming its 21st outlet in Nigeria and providing customers with a unique and convenient dining experience. Innovative Design and Economic Response Rushdi Ibrahim, Managing Director and CEO of Allied Foods and Confectionery Services Limited, which operates Burger King in Nigeria, highlighted that this novel approach to restaurant design is a strategic response to the country’s economic environment. “We are proud to be at the forefront of…

Brand and content strategist Zion Rufus has been named Marketing Journalist of the Year (3rd place) at the prestigious Nigerian Marketing Awards (NMA) 2024. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to marketing journalism, industry analysis, and brand storytelling. The awards ceremony, which took place in November 2024, was a gathering of top industry professionals, including brand owners, marketing executives, and advertising leaders from across Nigeria. The Nigerian Marketing Awards is a highly respected platform that celebrates excellence in marketing, media, and advertising, honoring individuals and organizations that have made remarkable contributions to the industry. “I couldn’t be more grateful for…

Smartcomply is thrilled to announce that AfricaIntel, a premier platform for real-time cyber threat intelligence, has been acquired into the Smartcomply ecosystem. With this seamless integration, AfricaIntel will now operate as SmartcomplyIntel, uniting the expertise of both companies to deliver enhanced cybersecurity protection for businesses globally. With the launch of SmartcomplyIntel, businesses will now have access to global threat updates and real-time alerts on potential cyber threats and Dark Web activity—not just in Africa, but worldwide. This expanded coverage empowers business owners to protect their most valuable assets and stay ahead of cybercriminals, significantly boosting the value Smartcomply brings to…

In a groundbreaking move at Lagos Fashion Week 2024, Lush Hair Nigeria, a major player in the African hair care industry, introduced its newest product line, “Hair Treatment.” Designed to offer nourishment and essential care to African hair, this launch aligns with Lush Hair’s mission to empower women through beauty, self-confidence, and community. Omoruyi Bello-Osagie, Brand Manager at Lush Hair Nigeria, expressed excitement over the product launch: “Our Hair treatment range is formulated to address various hair care needs, from nourishment to anti-dandruff solutions. We believe healthy hair is foundational to beauty and self-confidence. With our Hair treatment, Nigerian women…

During the recently concluded Loeries Awards in South Africa, Lanre Adisa, Founder and CEO of Noah’s Ark Advertising, as well as the President of the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), shared his insights on the evolution of the event and its significance for African advertising. The Loeries Awards, one of the premier platforms for celebrating creativity in Africa and the Middle East, provided a unique opportunity to examine the region’s progress in the global advertising industry. When asked how this year’s Loeries compared to previous ones, Adisa noted its continued tradition of celebrating outstanding work. He emphasized the…

Livespot360, one of Nigeria’s top creative solutions firms, has been awarded the prestigious title of Creative Solutions Company of the Decade at the 2024 EDGE Awards. This accolade recognizes the company’s innovative projects, cutting-edge solutions, and impactful initiatives over the past ten years. The award ceremony, held at the Balmoral by Sheraton in Ikeja, Lagos, attracted an array of notable figures, including prominent government officials, industry leaders, and influential personalities. According to the EDGE Awards board, Livespot360 earned this recognition following an exhaustive review of the company’s exceptional performance across various projects. Celebrating its tenth year in the media, creative,…

Olawande Meyungbo Named Media Manager of the Year at the 2024 Edge Awards Olawande Meyungbo, a distinguished digital-first media strategist, has been honored with the Media Manager of the Year award at the 2024 Edge Awards. This recognition celebrates his cutting-edge contributions to media strategy, digital transformation, and data-driven consumer engagement in Nigeria’s fast-evolving marketing landscape. As the Media & Equity Manager at Promasidor Nigeria Limited, Olawande has led innovative, above-the-line marketing communications for Cowbell, Onga, Top Tea, Kremela, Twisco, Miksi, and Loya. His expertise in data analytics, media investment optimization, and omnichannel consumer engagement has positioned these brands for…

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The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards have celebrated the best of the African film industry since 2013 and will hold its tenth edition this year. After an exciting three-day ninth edition in 2023, the awards organisers, Africa Magic in association with Multichoice Nigeria, will recognise and celebrate the best African film talent in a grand ceremony later this year. To this end, Africa Magic in association with Multichoice Nigeria, are calling on all African filmmakers to submit their movies and films publicly exhibited or broadcast between December 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023, for this year’s edition.  The entry portal…