Guinness Nigeria, Magic Padel unveil new lifestyle lounge at Federal Palace Hotel

Guinness Nigeria Plc has deepened its engagement with Nigeria’s evolving lifestyle and social culture with the launch of a new Guinness Lounge at Magic Padel, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The partnership brings together sport, music, hospitality and social interaction, introducing Guinness into Lagos’ rapidly growing padel community and creating a new destination for players and guests to relax, connect and socialise.

The launch, held on Thursday, August 20, featured refreshed Guinness-branded padel courts and the unveiling of the new Guinness Lounge, a dedicated space designed for conversation, relaxation and celebration after the game. The collaboration is part of Guinness Nigeria’s broader effort to create experiences that go beyond traditional consumption occasions by connecting the brand with the interests and passions shaping contemporary Nigerian lifestyles.

Speaking at the launch, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Professor Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN, said the partnership demonstrated the brand’s ability to embrace emerging trends while retaining its heritage.

“Guinness Nigeria has always evolved with the times without losing sight of the heritage and values that make Guinness an iconic brand. Our partnership with Magic Padel is another expression of that philosophy,” he said.

Ajogwu added that bringing the Guinness experience into an emerging lifestyle space would create opportunities for meaningful connections while supporting communities built around sport, wellness and social interaction.

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Also speaking, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Girish Sharma, said the partnership reflected the company’s commitment to engaging consumers in spaces that are increasingly important to them. According to him, consumers are increasingly looking for experiences that combine connection, entertainment, wellness and hospitality.

“Magic Padel provides a compelling platform for that. This partnership allows us to take the bold and distinctive character of Guinness into a vibrant social environment while creating a space where people can relax, connect and enjoy memorable moments,” Sharma said.

For Magic Padel, the partnership represents an opportunity to strengthen the social dimension of the growing sport. Operations Manager of Magic Padel, Maya Semaan, described the collaboration as a natural fit between two brands united by a focus on community and bringing people together.

“For us at Magic Padel, the experience here is a lot more than the game. It is about great people coming together to build a community and create great experiences,” she said.

Semaan said the partnership went beyond placing the Guinness brand on the courts or lounge, noting that both companies were focused on creating memorable experiences through sport and entertainment.

The new Guinness Lounge and branded courts position the partnership at the intersection of Guinness’ longstanding heritage and the contemporary energy surrounding Lagos’ expanding padel scene. Through the initiative, players and visitors can combine sporting activity with social interaction in a setting designed to encourage relaxation, entertainment and community.

The launch also adds to Guinness Nigeria’s more than seven-decade presence in the country. The company produced its first locally brewed Guinness Foreign Extra Stout in Nigeria in 1963 and has continued to adapt its offerings and consumer experiences to changing tastes, lifestyles and aspirations.

The Magic Padel partnership, therefore, represents another chapter in the brand’s efforts to remain culturally relevant while retaining the identity and heritage associated with Guinness in Nigeria.