The dinner in Portugal will bring together important names from the entertainment industry and the business world to participate in leveraging the industry, developing initiatives of the kind and creating strong opportunities for interaction.
“Angola has a dynamic cultural landscape in constant evolution, which defines not only music, but also the entire artistic scene, from visual arts to acting, including music, literature, etc. Events like this help to grow the African cultural economy and, more importantly, are where dreams are discussed and ideas put into motion, leveraging the industry, its growth and development”, said Yola, in a statement sent to VerAngola.
“These types of events help to develop strategies and actions that can put Angola on the map of the cultural industry, in Africa and in the world. It is important for brands to support local culture and Johnnie Walker has done an excellent job in this regard”, added Gerilson, co-organizer of the initiative. “I am very happy to be part of this initiative that helps to promote Angolan culture and music and I look forward to walking this path with this team", added the artist.
“At the core of the Johnnie Walker brand is the spirit of moving forward and advancing culture in Africa by taking bold steps. The 'Walkers Dinner' that will be staged across Africa, involving producers, creators, artists, and investors who are inspired by a unique and truly driving movement towards a fantastic evolution of the African arts industry,” said Adrian de Wet, Manager of House of Walker brand. "Johnnie Walker's" mission is to support culture and entrepreneurship. We are looking forward to the success of this event and are proud to support Angolan culture in such an important way", he added.
Through productive partnerships with all stakeholders in the industry, Johnnie Walker is committed to encouraging the development of the cultural industry, promoting not only the development of the sector, but also the creation of jobs and wealth generation.
The brand mentions that, with these initiatives, Angola and Africa are placed on the world map as cultural producers of excellence, promoting a true creative explosion of cultural manifestations in their most diverse forms.
