The much anticipated music video for the Hennessy Artistry
2012 theme song, “Bartender” featuring M.I and Naeto C premiered at a star
studded cocktail event on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Villa Picasso in
Victoria Island, Lagos.
Prominent individuals in the marketing and entertainment
industries were present to watch the much anticipated music video and to show
their love and support for Nigeria’s leading spirit, Hennessy cognac.
Starting out with a lush cocktail session, guests were taken
briefly through the Hennessy Artistry project and its history before they
watched the spectacular music video.
“We organized this event to show our appreciation to
friends, partners and lovers of the Hennessy brand who have supported us since
the beginning of this year’s project. This year’s video is definitely the best
music video we have had in the Hennessy Artistry project so far and we are glad
to be working with a group of creative and talented people” says Hennessy
Marketing Manager Tokini Peterside.
General Manager of Beat FM, Deji Awokoya expressed his
satisfaction for the video and the project. “We are very happy to be a part of
the Hennessy Artistry project, and to also see history take place with M.I and
Naeto C on one collaboration track together. The music video is beyond
impressive!”
The avant garde Artistry 2012 video was directed by Film
Maker Clarence Peters and showcases pure
creativity and an elevated class that Hennessy is known for. “The video is long overdue as I was supposed
to work with Artistry in 2010. The success of this video came naturally having
two of Nigeria’s favourite rappers, M.I and Naeto on one set” the ace video Director, who has worked
closely with all of Nigeria’s best musicians, explained.
“I couldn’t ask for a better music video for the track.
Clarence is a talented director and I’m happy he is on this year’s project.
There’s still more to come…watch out for the VIP events” Naeto C said.
Although M.I could not attend the event due to unavoidable
circumstances, he took to his twitter account and apologized for not making the
event.
Bartender video also premiered on Friday, August 17, 2012 on
www.notjustok.com at 1pm and on Trace Urban at 2:18pm.
The Hennessy Artistry Club Tour kicks off on August 31, 2012
and will hold in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt.
Joining M.I and Naeto on the Club Tour, will be a group of
Nigeria’s most promising artistes.
Fans spent weeks
voting for the following acts - Burna Boy, Chuddy K, DammyKrane, Dpzle,
Flowssick, L.O.S, Ms. Jaie, Rayce, Solidstar, Tilla Man, Tunde Ednut and
Vector. The final list of selected acts will be revealed to the public next
week.
Since Hennessy Artistry was first unveiled in Nigeria in
2007, Hennessy Cognac has maintained its position as Nigeria’s and the world’s
leading cognac brand. Hennessy Artistry has since evolved from a cocktail-mixing
contest between renowned bartenders to a DJ battle, and is now an important
platform for experimental collaborations between multi-talented artistes.
Previous participating entertainers include Ice Prince, Nneka, Sir Shina
Peters, Banky W, Eldee, Tiwa Savage, Jesse Jagz, Bez, Mo’Cheddah among others.
Watch the official music video for the Hennessy Artistry
2012 theme song, Bartender here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb1NOE_ismk
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