..Mike Okri, Niyola take centre stage
In its move to promote home grown musical talents and provide exclusive content to its customers, most innovative telecommunications company, Etisalat Nigeria last weekend hosted a section of its high value customers in Abuja to a night of live performances during its unique music event, Cloudnine.
The event which held at the exclusive lounge of Harrow Park Golf Club in Central Business District in Abuja, featured the ‘Time na money’ crooner, Mike Okri and one of Nigeria’s rising female R&B artistes, Niyola. Both artistes dished out their popular tracks and for the first time ever, performed together to the admiration of the guests.
During his opening remarks, Director, Strategy, Etisalat Nigeria, Temi Ogunbambi noted that the musical event creates an opportunity for Etisalat to connect with its valued customers. “Our customers are at the centre of what we do. We are constantly thinking of ways to improve customer satisfaction and encourage loyalty.” He said.
Ogunbambi also added, “At Etisalat Cloudnine sessions, we showcase our essence as a brand as well as provide exclusive music content to the delight of our customers”.
Speaking after his performance, Mike Okri applauded the telecoms company for the novel feat. He said it was a brilliant idea for a corporate organization to provide a platform that seeks to celebrate music of old as well as promote music of the present generation. Echoing similar sentiments, Niyola expressed her delight at being part of the musical experience. She said it was an honour for her to have performed side by side with the legendary Mike Okri.
The Etisalat Cloudnine was launched officially in August 2013 and so far has toured the cities of Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja showcasing legendary artistes such as Shina Peters, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Bright Chimezie and breakthrough artistes including Seyi Shay, Emma Nyra and Patoranking.
L-R: Chief Technical Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Stephane Beuvelet; Legendary Nigerian artiste, Mike Okri; Director, Strategy, Etisalat Nigeria, Temi Ogunbambi; and Nigerian female R&B/Pop artiste, Niyiola during the Etisalat Cloudnine session in Abuja, held at Harrow Park Golf Club, Central Business District