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The excitement of the athletics season is officially over, however, celebrations are still in full swing as Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume and other extraordinary female Athletes and Para-Athletes who represented Nigeria at 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championship enjoyed a grand reception by Guinness Nigeria.

The celebratory gala on Thursday, September 22nd at the new Guinness Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos had in attendance sports icons, entertainment elites, socialites and sports reporters alike. Guests relished a true Guinness VIP experience with loads of exciting activities, Event was anchored by Bolanle and DJ anonymous was also in attendance and thrilled guest with scintillating sounds. The highlight of the event was an incredible toast to the extraordinary talents at 17:59 Guinness time, closely followed by the reward presentation of ₦2,000,000 to the 100 metres hurdles Guinness world record Tobi Amusan, 1,000,000 to all gold medalists, ₦750,000 to all silver medalists and ₦500,000 to all bronze medalists for their astonishing sporting achievements.

With this befitting appreciation of the reigning African, Commonwealth and World Champion, Tobi Amusan and other extraordinary female Athletes, Guinness reaffirms its commitment to empowering creative talents, driving inclusivity, celebrating excellence, and creating moments in culture through the ongoing Black Shines Brightest campaign.

Since the launch of Black Shines Brightest, Guinness Nigeria has remained committed to spotlighting and celebrating exceptional black beacons across several cultural touch-points including art, music and sports.

To keep up with more Guinness excitement, follow @GuinnessNGR on Instagram and Twitter or Guinness Nigeria Facebook. You can also join the conversation with #BlackShinesBrightest on social media.

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If you’ve watched the Big Brother Naija show, you’ll know that they set the standard for partying. There are parties, and there are #BBNaija parties. And here’s why we think everyone needs to experience a #BBNaija party once in their life.

Fashion

Housemates’ outfits for BBNaija parties always give! The clothes are always so unique and creative with silky smooth styles, especially when they’re in line with a theme. It’s like playing dress-up. Please, sign us up!

Bomb music

We don’t know how Big Brother always manages to find top-tier DJs that’ll make you lose home training and scatter legwork on the dance floor. Even us, we’re always dancing in front of our TVs, because the music do usually be fire. One minute you’re dancing to Sungba, next, you’re dancing to Awilo. Abeg, is there any way we can attend this Saturday’s party?

Themed parties

You can never get tired of partying when every week there’s a different theme. It makes you feel like you’re at a different party, turning up with the same lit people. One of our faves so far was the Guinness Smooth “rep your style” party, which gave the housemates the chance to be creative with their own outfits.

Free drinks

Saturday parties with free drinks? Lagosians are shaking. Everyone knows it’s not a celebration without premium beer. So who wouldn’t want to attend a party where you have access to FREE cans of Guinness smooth? Me leave? Never!!!. Biggie would have to tell his bouncers to carry us out.

Good vibes

Saturday parties are the one day we’re sure the housemates just want a good time and smooth-flowing vibes. So they put aside the tension of eviction and petty quarrels to focus on living in that moment. With great music and fly outfits, it’s easier for the housemates to enjoy themselves.

After-party drama

Having fun at the party is important, but you see that gossip about all the things that happened at the party? Very key. Because how else do you want to know who danced with who, who was jealous about what, and all the other gists you may have missed?

Party squads

If you think solo parties are fun, you should try partying with your squad. You get to dance, drink and just vibe together. BBNaija has given us solid party gengs this year: Modella and Doyin party duo, Hermes and Eloswag, Phyna and Guinness smooth, etc.

Don’t miss out on the smooth experience this weekend, as your faves show their unique style even as they party with the Guinness smooth squad @Guinnessngr. Join the conversation by using the hashtags #GuinnessSmoothNG and #BBNaijaGuinnessSmooth.
When this year’s BBNaija housemates came into the house, a number of them promised to bring vibes, and we were all excited. But after watching them party every Saturday night, it has become clear which one of them brought vibes and which one of them just came to look. Without further ado, here are 9 BBNaija housemates with the best party vibes:

1. Angel.

Angel’s vibes are so unmatched. Since she stepped into the Big Brother house, she has been a whole mood. And when it’s time for Saturday night party? Angel’s vibe is overflowing. We stan and restan.

2. Cross.

Cross needs to get one major crown: King of Vibes. Just look at him having the fun of his life and making everyone happy. Just look at. Could your fave ever?!

3. Liquorose.

Let us all kneel down and thank God for Liquorose. Every Saturday party is a hit with her. Vibes, back to back. Who does it like her? NOBODY!

4. WhiteMoney.

Yes, he cooks in the kitchen. But listen, WhiteMoney cooks even more vibes and serves it to us on the dance floor. He deserves a cold bottle of Guinness, please.

5 & 6. Nini and Saga.

This two have become one unit, and like that, they still bring us vibes. Hate them or love them, you cannot deny the love nwantiti that they deliver. Barman, two bottle of Guinness for the lovebirds, please.

7. Emmanuel.

To be fair, Emmanuel alone isn’t always giving what he is meant to give. But since Liquorose entered his life or since he entered Liquorose’s life, he has started supplying some cool vibes, and now we look forward to seeing him at the Saturday night party. We hail.

8. Queen.

Queen isn’t called Queen for nothing sake. This babe is a Queen of the dance floor. Never have we seen someone who is so excited to serve us dance moves and pure fun, while holding a bottle of Guinness and making us crave it. Thank you, Queen!

9. Pere.

Just look at General Pere and tell us if he doesn’t deserve a bottle of Guinness too! DJ, play “Dorime”, let them bring out the Guinness.

Special mention: (Un)official couples.

Picture Angel and Cross somewhere in this photo, bringing us entertainment. These people may or may not be in any ship, but when it’s time to serve couple’s content, they are always present. We salute them, and we salute the Guinness drinks in the background. It’s not easy to watch people being lovey-dovey when you just want to pose for a picture as a bottle of drink.

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Guinness made an awesome video to mark International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2021 and we’re throwing it back, remembering all the things we loved about it:

1. The audacious women

This short documentary film, titled “No Apologies” featured five fearless and dauntless Nigerian women who also happen to be our favs: Guinness brand ambassadors ex-BBN housemate Nengi Hampson, actor and producer Beverly Naya, Barcelona Femeni footballer Asisat Oshoala, the CEO of Reel Fruit, Affiong Williams and musician, Niniola.

2. The theme

Following this year’s theme Choose to Challenge, Guinness inspired women to stand up against prejudices and stereotypes that attempts to put them into cages and stifle their ambition. Who best to challenge stereotypes than our no-nonsense Nigerian women?

Speaking on the inspiration behind the selection of the IWD champs, Odinakachi Njoku, Assistant Brand Manager, Guinness, when telling us about the reason why they selected these bad ass women as their IWD ambassadors had this to say: “Beverly raised the bar to become a documentary producer with her work – Skin which details the challenges Nigerian women go through due to colourism. Nengi has proven she is more than her face with her foray into entrepreneurship as CEO of Shoes by Flora.”

“Affiong Williams defied odds to build a thriving business with a 100% female management team. Niniola went from being an audition reject to Queen of Afro-House at a time when the genre was uncool. Asisat overcame massive rejection from family and friends to play at the highest level with the National team and FC Barcelona.”

E choke!

“We profiled a wide range of women across various verticals to demonstrate the unrelenting spirit of Nigerian women,” Odinakachi said.

3. The lead

The film leads with the amazing Beverly Naya earnestly seeking answers to change and achieving the extraordinary. All the women slowly unbottle stereotypes they have had to deal with on their journey to achieving the extraordinary, answering Beverly Naya’s questions.
4. The stories

The short film documented some of the challenges the women had faced while on their path greatness; Nengi dealing with haters, Asisat having to deal with school boys who wouldn’t let her play the game of her dreams, Affion who dove headfirst into uncharted territory, Niniola who was never given a chance by the judges, and Beverly who had to deal with sexist assumptions that she lacked substance just because she looks good. These super women all went beyond to change their narratives. We love to see it.

5. The message

The short film encourages women to own their turf, challenge stereotypes and never take no for an answer. Our presidents have spoken!

Words really can’t do justice to the video. See it for yourself.

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Fashion

Bomb music

Themed parties

Free drinks

Good vibes

After-party drama

Party squads

1. Angel.

2. Cross.

3. Liquorose.

4. WhiteMoney.

5 & 6. Nini and Saga.

7. Emmanuel.

8. Queen.

9. Pere.

Special mention: (Un)official couples.

1. The audacious women

2. The theme

3. The lead

4. The stories

5. The message