Panel Discussion on What's Brewing in the Nigerian Beverage Sector? with Tunji Lardner, Keith Richards,and Olivier van Beeman at the 2019 edition of Ake Festival

Africa has long been a dumping ground for variious drinks from across the world. However, in Nigeria, Africa's Largest Market, the beverage sector has grown rapidly in recent years. In this panel, Tunji Lardner moderated a robust scrutiny of the politics and finances of the sector on this continent with two experts who have written on this topic. Keith Richards, the legendary Lagos Boy/ Englishman who formerly ran Guiness and has written a memoir entitled "Never the insider"- and Olivier van Beeman, author of "Heineken in Africa" had a treasure trove of stories.