Telecom giant Globacom illuminated the exclusive Banana Island community in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday night with the sponsorship of the annual Starlight Night celebration, marking the beginning of the Christmas season.
The event, now in its fifth year, was organised by the Banana Island Property Owners and Residents Association Lagos (Biporal) as a gathering for families and friends to reflect on the year’s journey.
The celebration featured the lighting of a Christmas tree and decorative street light boxes across the island’s prime locations.
The telecommunications company expressed enthusiasm about spreading holiday cheer through its sponsorship, emphasising its commitment to community engagement during the festive period. “Christmas is a time for unity, joy, and togetherness, and as a company, we believe in contributing to the communities where we operate,” a company representative stated.
Globacom said it was delighted to spread the festive cheer by sponsoring the celebration as well as the lighting of a Christmas tree and street light boxes across key locations in Banana Island.
The special event brought together local residents, friends, community leaders, and corporate partners, and witnessed electrifying performances by entertainment groups, Art Afrique and SPAN.
Starlight night ended with Christmas fireworks which lit up the sky with dazzling bursts of colour and sparkle, adding a vibrant and festive glow to the celebrations.The event will culminate in the illumination of street light boxes which will be strategically placed throughout the island’s key streets.
Globacom’s sponsorship of the Starlight Night has added a touch of festive season to the Banana Island neighbourhood, reinforcing the company’s commitment to bringing joy to Nigerian communities during the festive season.
