Otapo Bata Drummers from Abeokuta
have emerged winners at the traditional drummers contest at the kick-off event
of the Goldberg Excellency Tour in Abeokuta on Saturday, February 18, 2017. The
group outperformed four other groups at the grand finale to cart home the
coveted prize of Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N250, 000).
Ayanwale Drummers clinched the
second position and won One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N150, 000) while
Omo Aribido Drummers claimed the third spot and settled for the One Hundred
Thousand Naira (N100, 000) on offer for the slot. The other two finalists, Ayandare Drummers and Paramount Band got
Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) each.
At the commencement of the event
on Friday, February 17, 2017, 12 groups auditioned at the cultural centre,
venue of the event, with five groups emerging from the pool to reach the grand
finale.
The traditional drummers contest
which was organised as part of the Goldberg Excellency Tour kicked off with a
procession through the major streets of Abeokuta and attracted a huge turnout
of residents who were delighted by performances from drummers, praise singers
and dancers. The procession helped to pull a large turnout of residents who
trooped to the venue of the contest to support their groups during the
different performances.
Speaking at the finale, the Senior Brand Manager, Regional Mainstream
Brands, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Funso Ayeni, stated that Goldberg
Excellency Tour is scheduled for five other cities: Ilorin, Ado Ekiti, Ikare
Akoko, Ile Ife and Benin City.
‘The Excellency Tour will resonate the brand’s essence and strengthen
its identification with the cultural values of the people of South West
Nigeria,’ Ayeni affirmed. He added that in line with the brand’s ethos, the successful
event in Abeokuta also helped to promote local talent, as the competition
brought out the best skills from the performers who see the contest as an
opportunity to showcase their talents and skills.
While commenting on their victory, the leader of Otapo Bata Drummers,
Mr. Afolabi Mufutau, said it is a thing
of joy to see his group clinch the first prize after putting in putting in many
hours of hard work in preparation for the competition.
The Goldberg Excellency Tour is coming on the heels of the unveiling of
Goldberg lager beer as “Your Excellency” in 2016 and it is in line with the
brand’s unique credentials that position it in a class of its own, away from its peers in the market.
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