Grammy Nominee, Asake and velvety-voiced singer, Chike were the major highlights of a wonderful evening of undiluted entertainment and laughter when proudly Nigerian telecommunications company, Globacom launched its new marketing campaign dubbed “Powering Ambition”.
Hosted at the Eko Convention Centre, the event aptly titled “An Evening With Glo” showcased Globacom’s 20 year-track record of innovation and impact, while bringing to fore the company’s consistent introduction of product and services aimed at customer satisfaction while demonstrating that it is possible for a Nigerian company to be true innovators, world class and a giant in its own space.
Throughout the classy and colourful evening, that sense of Globacom’s quest to always encourage excellence was evoked in terms of the experience of guests. From the heavenly walkway, to the lovely cocktail area, the captivating decor to the first-rate entertainment. Each aspect was well-orchestrated and choreographed to leave an indelible memory in the hearts of guests.
The essence of the occasion was well captured by Glo Chairman, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr, who noted that “We are creating a world of limitless opportunities for the millions we serve”.
According to the company “one thread holds together the achievements of the past, the wins of the present and the aspirations of the future: Ambition. Ambition is what has brought us this far, and ambition is what will take us farther. This is true, not only for Glo, but the entire world.
Indeed, the company has been driven by an ambitious streak to provide qualitative and excellent products and services to Nigerians, that is why till date, it has a bag full of firsts to its credit. It is this history of achievements that has given birth to its new marketing communications campaign which is centered on preaching what it has practiced in the last 20 years: Powering Ambition.
To mark this auspicious occasion, the spectacular evening was hosted to inspire Nigerians and its other customers and subscribers worldwide -and it did not disappoint. There was an air of electric anticipation.
From the green carpet where Tobi Bakre and Tope Olowoniran were in charge, interviewing guests and setting the tone to the day, to the event compere, stand-up comedian, Gordons who was at his hilarious best, churning out off-the-cuff jokes, interacting with guests and putting everyone in stitches with laughter.
Then to the performers! Beejay Sax set the right tone for the evening as the popular saxophonist reeled out a medley of christian, secular and African tunes that thrilled many in the audience.
Chike too was on point. He worked the audience up steadily with his repertoire of love songs and hit a crescendo before exiting the stage. The star of the night was Asake. He sparkled like a zillion stars.
Showing his craft as an artiste who has excited audiences and filled venues across the globe, he made a grand entrance with his multiple award-breaking song “Lonely At The Top”.
Of course the audience was on its feet and many who were earlier looking prim and proper, rushed to the front of the stage. During his pulsating performance, he engaged his audience by allowing people to sing the choruses, came up-close and personal by dancing into the audience and generally working them into a musical frenzy before exiting with a bang!
That was not all, the hotel’s chefs prepared a feast that tantalized the taste buds of all in attendance, and the aroma wafted through the air, adding to the festive ambiance.
According to Glo, the event was aimed at showing that ” When the ambitions of Nigerians thrive, Nigeria too rises to the heights of its ambitions. And because Nigeria’s unlimited potential is forged in the unlimited ambition of the unwavering Nigerian spirit.It is only right that Nigeria’s one and only Unlimited Network is at the heart and forefront of Powering the Ambition of our great country”
“Ambition makes people get up every day. Ambition makes us start families, build new dreams against aall odds, build ideas into businesses and make immeasurable sacrifices. That is why at Glo. Powering Ambition is much more than just a premise, it is a promise. A promise to keep you above the curve in all manner of ways”
Without a shadow of doubt, “An Evening With Glo” was a tapestry of joy and celebration that showcased just a few of the extraordinary talents that abound in Nigeria.
The night was not only about entertainment, four Glo Customers were also lucky winners of Lagos-London-Lagos business class tickets.
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