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Aquafina Unveils Heartwarming ‘Better with Your Padi of Life’ TVC
Aquafina has launched a new television commercial tagged Better with Your Pad of Life. While this is the third instalment in the Padi of Life TVC series, the commercial steps away from the emotional feel of the previous two and excites customers with a fun, happy, and celebratory tone.
The TVC features Aquafina’s brand ambassadors from previous campaigns—Kate Henshaw, Aproko Doctor, Munachi Abii, Jide Kene, Jemima Osunde, and Hilda Baci.
The scenes of the new TVC capture the ambassadors in moments of friendship, sharing, or celebration while spotlighting the essence of friendship and the importance of celebrating accomplishments and milestones with loved ones.
The TVC underscores what Aquafina represents- The Padi of Life. We see the lovely Jemima Osunde show us how Aquafina is her beauty Padi and the importance of hydration to your well-being. We also see Kate Henshaw, Munachi Abii, and Hilda Baci in a restaurant in what appears to be a girls’ day out, with Aquafina as part of their tribe underscoring the need to nurture friendships.
Aproko Doctor and Jide Kene show their football skills with Aquafina as their biggest cheerleader and the love story continues with Muna Abii offering a bottle of Aquafina to Jide Kene because she knows Aquafina is the one to cool you down when you are upset.
Kate Henshaw, our resident gym girl, shows us that Aquafina will keep you going all the way while exercising. The TVC finally ends with the ambassadors having fun with their ultimate Padi of Life, Aquafina.
We love this TVC because it shows that Aquafina is not just water, it is your Padi of Life, and who else to better celebrate your accomplishments than with your Padi?
You can catch the Aquafina TVC across all @aquafinanigeria social media pages. Remember to comment, like, and share.
Watch the video here: https://www.instagram.com/
Aquafina is manufactured by Seven-Up Bottling Company (SBC), the maker of Pepsi, and remains dedicated to offering pure and refreshing hydration to Nigerians while focusing on nurturing positive connections and fostering meaningful relationships. With this latest campaign, Aquafina continues its tradition of symbolizing shared moments in life’s celebrations.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The chief executive of Canal+ Africa, Mr David Mignot, has disclosed that MultiChoice is now fully integrated into the media group.
Mr Mignot disclosed this via a statement issued on Thursday, noting that this development marks a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators.
He noted that the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint.
“MultiChoice is now a full subsidiary of a truly international media group operating in 70 countries. The group was founded in France, is listed in London and Johannesburg, and has a strong African presence with operations in more than 45 countries,” Mr Mignot said.
The statement underscores the scale of the combined business, highlighting Canal+’s global reach alongside its significant investments across Africa.
The completion of the transaction is expected to strengthen MultiChoice’s position in the African media and entertainment market by giving it access to the broader resources, expertise and international capabilities of the Canal+ Group, while reinforcing the group’s commitment to the continent.
MultiChoice operates across sub-Saharan Africa through platforms including DStv and GOtv, serving millions of subscribers with entertainment, sports and news content.
By Adedapo Adesanya
FoodCourt, a Nigerian cloud kitchen startup backed by Y Combinator, has suspended operations after months of unpaid salaries and mounting debts to vendors triggered a staff strike and forced the company to halt customer orders, according to a report by TechCabal.
The publication reported that customers first noticed on March 4 that they could no longer place orders through the FoodCourt app after the company disabled ordering as kitchen workers, delivery personnel and branch staff embarked on strike over unpaid wages. The company also owed outstanding payments to vendors.
By April 19, FoodCourt had temporarily shut its last operating branch after suspending activities across its Lagos and Abuja locations while seeking fresh funding and restructuring the business, according to the report.
The company’s chief executive, Mr Henry Nneji, said the decision to pause operations was not caused by a single issue but by a combination of operational, organisational and working-capital challenges.
“It’s important to clarify that the decision to pause operations wasn’t driven by one single issue. We reached a point where it became clear that continuing to patch those issues while operating wasn’t the right long-term decision,” he said.
“The objective is to build a stronger business than the one that existed before the suspension. We fully intend to bring FoodCourt back,” he added in an emailed response.
The company acknowledged outstanding obligations to employees, vendors, riders and service providers, but declined to disclose the number of affected workers or the total amount owed. It said efforts were underway to resolve the liabilities as part of its restructuring process.
It was also reported that the startup’s financial difficulties worsened after expansion into additional locations increased operating costs, while its cloud kitchen model came under pressure from rising labour, logistics, food and marketing expenses.
Despite the shutdown, Mr Nneji said FoodCourt intends to relaunch after completing its restructuring, adding that the company believes demand for its products remains strong.
Founded in 2021 by Henry Nneji and Paul Adokiye Iruene, FoodCourt operates cloud kitchens under multiple virtual restaurant brands through its consumer app. According to TechCabal, the startup had previously disclosed raising $1.7 million, delivering more than one million meals and reaching $4.3 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2024.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
To further reinforce its commitment to continuous enhancement of customer experience through menu innovation and quality improvements, Chicken Republic, Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant brand and a flagship brand of Food Concepts Plc, has improved its Smokey Jollof recipe across restaurants nationwide.
As a customer-centric brand, Chicken Republic regularly evaluates consumer feedback, dining trends, and product performance to ensure its menu continues to deliver the quality and value to which customers have become accustomed.
The updated Smokey Jollof is part of this ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.
The refreshed recipe represents the latest evolution of one of the brand’s most popular offerings.
Developed with a focus on richer flavour, greater consistency and an even more satisfying eating experience, the improved Smokey Jollof reflects Chicken Republic’s dedication to meeting the evolving tastes and expectations of its customers.
“At Chicken Republic, our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are constantly listening, learning and looking for ways to improve the experience we deliver.
“The improved Smokey Jollof is a reflection of that commitment. We’ve refined the recipe to deliver an even richer, more enjoyable taste experience while maintaining the flavour profile our customers know and love,” the Managing Director of Food Concept, Mr Olumide Aniyikaiye, stated.
“Great brands evolve with their consumers. This update is not about changing what people love, but about making it even better.
“We are confident that customers will enjoy the improved recipe and appreciate the attention we continue to invest in delivering quality meals every day,” Mr Aniyokaiye added.
The improved Smokey Jollof is now available at Chicken Republic outlets nationwide, allowing customers to experience a more flavourful and consistent version of a fan-favourite menu item.
This latest enhancement underscores Chicken Republic’s broader commitment to innovation, quality and creating memorable meal experiences for customers across Nigeria.
