The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has launched two soft drinks, Tingo Cola and Tingo Electric Energy Drink.
At the event recently, the monarch described the drinks as a dream come true, adding that the products would bring pride to Africa.
He congratulated Tingo BV Plc, the makers of the beverages, on reaching a significant milestone for indigenous businesses.
Ooni, who served as the official host of the launch, noted that both Tingo Cola and Tingo Electric Drink uphold local content principles.
He said, “Between 80 and 85 per cent of the ingredients are locally sourced or manufactured in Nigeria. I’m very proud to say that this product is an exportable product.”
The royal father, who is also the Chairman of Tingo BV Plc, declared his support for Tingo drinks as the brand’s “number one ambassador” while promising to guard it towards success.
“Today, I am telling the whole world that I have taken up the responsibility for these products because it is one of my passions. I dreamed that one day I would be part of a team to design, conceptualise and put together a drink that would be the pride of not only Nigeria but the entire continent of Africa. Today, we celebrate the realisation of that vision with Tingo Cola and Tingo electric drinks,” he added.
Speaking, the founder of Tingo Foods, Dozi Mmobuosi, noted, “Tingo Cola and Tingo Electric represent not only a triumph of innovation but also a celebration of Nigerian ingenuity.”
Mmobuosi remarked that the team was proud to showcase these exceptional beverages to the world and was deeply grateful for the support of the monarch.
The founder disclosed that Tingo BV would be distributing its products through Ojaja Malls, which are currently in two major cities and expanding to Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, as well as online platforms.
“The Tingo range of beverages will subsequently include more flavours. These varieties are Tingo Electra energy drink, Tingo Twist, Tingo Booze, Ojaja Bitters, and Ojaja herbal drinks, among others,” Mmobuosi added.
