The Eagle Aromatic Schnapps, Nigeria’s cultural heritage brand, manufactured by the Intercontinental Distillers Limited (IDL), has joined millions of Egba indigenes at home and across the world to celebrate the 36th edition of the iconic Lisabi Festival in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The company also affirmed its commitment to the promotion of cultural heritage of Nigerians. Lisabi Festival is a major historic and cultural heritage event of the Egba of Ogun to celebrate the legendary Lisabi, a hero of the Egba liberation struggle.
As part of the ongoing festival, a delegation from the company, led by the Category Manager, Mr. ‘Tofunmi Opaleye and Regional Sales Manager, Mr. Oladele Adeyemi, paid a courtesy visit to the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, to congratulate and celebrate with him, chiefs, and sons and daughters of the ancient kingdom on the occasion.
Speaking during the visit, Opaleye said, “We are excited to be a key partner of Lisabi Day again this year. As a premium Schnapps and a foremost cultural heritage brand, Eagle Aromatic Schnapps is proud to associate with the festival because of the iconic status of both the brand and the festival.”
The Chairman of the Lisabi Festival Committee, the Asipa of Egbaland, Chief AbdulRasheed Raji, expressed the appreciation of the committee for their contributions – cash and gift items to support the festival.
Also present during the visit were the Ogboye of Egba Christians, Chief Ayinla Oke, Baagbimo Egba, Chief Akanni Akinwale, and the Chairman of the Education Committee of Lisabi Festival, among others.
