Hard
Rock Café International officially opened its doors in Victoria Island,
Lagos with its grand opening celebration on Friday, 11th March 2016. The event kicked off at 8.30pm featuring a live performance by Banky W alongside superstar DJ Exclusive who thrilled guests as they wrapped up the night with great music.
A press conference highlighting the Grand Opening of Hard Rock Café
Lagos was held prior to the free concert featuring local Hard Rock
partner Sanjay Mahtani, Hard Rock International executives from the United States and Europe, including Hamish
Dodds (President and CEO), Antonio Bautista (Sr. Vice President,
Franchise Operations), Anibal Fernandez (Area Vice President, Franchise
Development and Operations – EMEA).
In addition to the unforgettable live concert, the grand opening celebration hosted by TV personality, Ozzy Agu featured Hard Rock’s famous guitar smash and a star-studded red ceremony with Banky W, DJ Exclusive, Seyi
shay, Sasha P, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Bryan Okwara, Sound Sultan, Shaydee,
Vaavaa Voom, Lisa Folawiyo, Elohor Aisien, Nobel Igwe, Titi and Oscar
Oyinsan, Destiny Amaka, Rich Tanksley, Marcy Dolapo oni, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Zeez, international music video director, Director X and
many more celebrities including International VIP guests were present
to commemorate the much anticipated opening of Hard Rock Café Lagos.
“The grand opening of Hard Rock Cafe Lagos marks our third
location in Africa, and we could think of no better way to celebrate
than with an exclusive, live concert to commemorate this milestone and
great addition to the local music and dining scene. Lagos is such a
lively city with a very rich R&B and hip hop music heritage, which
aligns perfectly with Hard Rock’s DNA. We congratulate our partners, SJM
with whom we have already opened multiple successful cafes in India,
for supporting us and welcoming us into the community.” – Anibal Fernandez, Area Vice President for Hard Rock International.
In honour of Hard Rock’s “Love All – Serve All” motto, Hard Rock Café
Lagos made a donation of four new electric guitars to the Akin Marinho
foundation to encourage the growth of music talents among children in
the local community.
A spontaneous performance by IXtreme dance production got everyone elated and geared up for the night.
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