By Cleopatra Eki
As part of commitment and loyalty to Knorr Nigeria brand, stakeholders, friends and customers laud them for various gifts and Jollof Rice recipes to boost healthy living.
The Knorr Jollof delight experience, where Unilever’s Knoor Fest brand fed Nigerians with the best Jollof recipes they have ever tasted, rekindling their love for food in a spectacular fashion.
This Knoor second edition of the festival is bigger and better, as every moment is filled with food, recipes and fun, held at Muri Okunola Park Lagos. The downpour of early morning and shower later did not stop the excitement and happiness witnessed at the Muri Park.
Speaking to Rachel, a member of choir New Baptist Church Victoria Island and winner sandwich maker said that ” it was her first time at Knoor Jollof fest, she sang and won at singing competition. I appreciated Knoor Nigeria for the gesture”.
Another winner Beloved, a teenager and dancer went home with microwave, speaking to her mother (parents) who disclosed that Beloved is a dancer from todler and good in arts while her siblings have different talents. God is so wonderful and deserves all the praises for his creations.
In his speech Celebrity Chef Fregz, said fest is unique because Nigerians and other global food cultures are blended together to promote good and heathy food, fun and music to blend.Chef Fregz appreciated the Knorr brand for it’s support over the years.He also give out alot of gifts during preparation of the Spanish pariye concotion jollof adapted to Nigerian recipes with sea food. The guests were also taught how to cook the various types of jollof like in master class, giving the audience a detailed step-by-step guide that would help them make this mouth-watering delicacy in their various homes.
The food lovers had different experiences from different taste of jollof ranging from Suya Jollof rice, native jollof rice, sea food jollof and smokey Party Jollof Rice and Jambalaya Jollof Rice among others filling satisfaction from Nigerians and other foreigners present at the event.
“It is an exiciting and water -mouthing event for Nigerian food lovers as they experienced satisfaction from Nigeria’s most popular food – Jollof.
Knoor also used its ‘Eat For Good’ campaign, incorporating healthy, nutritious and tasty recipes into the event and promoting sustainable eating amongst Nigerians.
The highpoint of the event had Tobi Bakare and Kaylah Oniwo as hosts entertained the audience spell-bond by jokes, dance steps and others. Popular On Air Personality, Dotun Cool FM energy god and popular Musician Pukoli had electrifying performance with a lot of Davido and Wizkid songs.
Mr Emeka Ojo, a food vendor, said the innovation has contributed immensely to his business growth and client. “l have met potential clients already and recommended my services for future patronage “
There were different vendors stands at the event with foods, assorted drinks , water, ice cream blends , shawarma among others were display at event.
The participants also enjoyed rich and aromatic variations of Jollof Rice,from Chef Cupid, Chef Fregz, Chef Derin and Chef Roux.The popular Chefs also showed the attendees details recipe of cooking skills.
Knoor gave the participants a 2month free subscription of Showmax .
The attendees participated in engaging activities, like dance, sing competition, tasting of different jollof competitions, several games like sip and paint, pinball, chess etc., leaving food lovers delighted with many consolation gifts.Children also had fun playing with assorted games. “There was also treasure hunt while a lot of participants went home with gifts items which includes sandwich makers, Microwaves, phones, chargers, blenders among others.”
The taste and good nutrition of Jollof Rice at the Knorr Jollof Fest linger, as a reminder of the delightful memories.
