Nigeria’s original prayer drink, Seaman’s Schnapps, has proudly announced its role as the lead sponsor of the incoming and highly anticipated 37th Lisabi Festival.
Seaman’s Schnapps is from the stable of Grand Oak Limited.
This collaboration underscores Seaman’s unwavering commitment to preserving cultural heritage and supporting community festivities across the nation.
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In anticipation of the Festival, the Seaman’s Schnapps team, led by Marketing Manager, Gbemileke Lawal; Trade Marketing Manager, Sylvester Nwanze; and Activation Manager, Benson Oluwafiropo, paid a courtesy visit to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, Okukenu IV.
The visit was to extend heartfelt felicitations to the monarch, chiefs and all indigenes of the ancient kingdom in anticipation of the upcoming annual celebration.
During the visit, Oba Gbadebo commended Seaman’s Schnapps for its persistent dedication to supporting the Lisabi Festival and preserving the rich heritage of Egba traditions.
He joined in prayer with Seaman’s Schnapps, seeking for sustained progress in Nigeria and Egbaland, while extending heartfelt wishes for Grand Oak’s management and success across its diverse operations.
Lawal expressed the company’s excitement as the headline sponsor of this year’s festival, stating: “Seaman’s Schnapps is thrilled to play a pivotal role in this year’s festival, which promises to be a memorable occasion.
“As The Original No. 1 Prayer Drink in Nigeria, Seaman’s Schnapps embodies the essence of cultural celebration and community unity.”
He further emphasised that the partnership between Seaman’s Schnapps and Lisabi Festival represents a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, adding that through the collaboration, Seaman’s Schnapps aims to showcase Nigeria’s enduring cultural heritage, while fostering unity and camaraderie among attendees.
The theme of the 37th Lisabi Festival is: “Encouraging Youth in Agricultural Business: A Panacea to Solving Unemployment in Nigeria.”
This resonates deeply with Seaman’s Schnapps’ commitment to societal progress and economic empowerment.
Grand Oak Limited said by supporting initiatives that promote youth participation in agriculture, Seaman’s Schnapps aims to contribute to the collective effort to address unemployment challenges in Nigeria and foster sustainable development.
The team also visited the Olowu of Owu, Abeokuta, Oba Saka Matemilola, and Gbagura Regency Council, where they received royal blessings in return for their felicitations.
At the Olowu’s Palace, Oba Matemilola commended the visiting Seaman’s Schnapps team for its commitment to supporting the cultural aspirations and initiatives of the Owu people.
The Lisabi Festival, an integral part of the Egba people’s cultural heritage, is celebrated annually in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, South West Nigeria to honour the legendary Lisabi Agbongbo Akala, a renowned hero of the Egba liberation struggle, which is deeply ingrained in Yoruba history.
The festival unites thousands of Egba sons and daughters as well as tourists from around the world to commemorate Lisabi’s remarkable legacy and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
Seaman’s Schnapps, revered by Royal Fathers and elders alike for its premium quality and authentic taste, has been a trusted part of Nigeria’s cultural fabric as the No 1 Prayer drink for decades.
The brand is committed to celebrating culture, tradition, and community spirit.
Seaman’s Schnapps has continued to uphold its legacy of excellence across the nation.
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