The first ever Baileys Bakefest has top celebrities lined up to exhibit various ways the drink can be better savoured.
On the card are, Funke Akindele, Mai Atafo, Alexx Ekubo, Waje as celebrity bakers to make debut the unprecedented kind bakeoff in Nigeria. The quartet was unveiled as one half of teams of two competing in the Baileys Bakefest taking place on June 26, 2017 at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The Baileys Bakefest is aimed at showcasing the different ways Baileys can be enjoyed in delicious treats such as cakes and cocktails.
It also seeks to spread the warmth & unapologetic pleasure the brand stands for while suggesting the need to seize the day and be unafraid to live in the moment.
The other half of the teams comprised upcoming bakers selected on social media.
The four pairs were finally made public with Funke Akindele and Olusegun Adeyemi making up the first pair.
Oluwayemisi Ariyo and Waje were the next pair to be announced while Tolu Samaiye and Alex Ekubo followed.
Fimisade Osiyemi and Mai Atafo completed the fourth pair.
“This is only a tip of the iceberg” Baileys Brand Manager, Ufuoma Udjoh said. “Our aim is to demonstrate how indulgence can be enjoyed in more ways than one. The Bakefest is going to titillate your taste buds and leave you craving more”, she added.
The event is proudly supported by Beko, Nestle, Smile, Uber, BellaNaija, Accelerate TV, Her Network and Eat. Drink. Lagos.
Baileys is the world’s first cream liqueur, the perfect balancing act of aged Irish whiskey woven with fresh Irish dairy cream, a hint of cocoa and vanilla.
It is also the world’s biggest seller, with over 82 million bottles sold worldwide each year.
