Viva Cinemas Opens in Ilorin

28th May 2015

By ify

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Good news for movie enthusiasts in Ilorin! Popular soft drink brand, Pepsi collaborated with Viva Cinema Entertainment to launch a world class cinema in Ilorin, Kwara State. The grand event took place on May 22, 2015 and was truly a star-packed event. Nollywood actors like Olumide Bakare, Moyo Lawal, Muyideen Oladapo a.k.a “Lala”, Chukwudi Rozan and Bukumi Oluwashina made special guest appearances to the delight of all present. Moviegoers also had the opportunity to watch their recent flicks including the popular Ayo Mi, One Minute Man and Beneath the Veil. Pepsi’s involvement demonstrates its commitment to the promotion of Nigerian entertainment. “Pepsi is a foremost entertainment brand and will always be a part of entertainment whether the platform is sports, music, culture and tourism or the movies,” said Olutayo Ayodele, General Manager, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Ilorin to the press. Here are some pictures from the grand opening:

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Have you visited the new Viva Cinemas yet? Let us know what it’s really like in the comments section below!

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This article was first published on 28th May 2015

Ify Halim is a Writer and media enthusiast based in Lagos. She enjoys writing self-help/inspirational articles with published work in UYD Magazine, Edufrica, Our Stories Inc. and The Keele Concourse. She currently works at ConnectNigeria.com, Nigeria’s Information Portal. Follow her on Twitter @MissHalim or visit her online space at ifyhalim.wordpress.com

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