Gangs of Lagos
9 Jun 2024
Nigeria's communications outfit, Redrick Public Relations, has won the Silver Award for Media Relations and Brand Storytelling at the prestigious 2024 Pitcher’s Festival Awards, the premier Pan-African celebration of creativity and excellence in advertising across Africa. The company won the coveted Pitcher Awards for its outstanding outing with Gangs of Lagos campaign under the Culture…
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