TECNO SPARK 9 SERIES UNVEILING OF NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR-OCTOPIZZO

TECNO INTRODUCES OCTOPIZZO AS THE BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR THE SPARK 9 SERIES.

By Wanjiku Thuku

TECNO, a global premium smartphone brand, recently added a new member to its portfolio of Brand Ambassadors. Following the successful launch of TECNO Spark 9 on June 20th, 2022 at the ole sereni emara hotel on Mombasa Road, TECNO Mobile Limited Kenya took another bet with Octopizzo as its Brand Ambassador at the unveiling afternoon ceremony held at the Somerset Westview Hotel on Monday 4 th July 2022 that had a plethora of activities like mocktails made for the various guests who attended the event, early dinner at the poolside restaurant and speeches from the top bosses of tecno Kenya ,the product manager including a vote of thanks from the pr agent-Hope Kendi who gifted all the special guests with a lovely gift multicolored transparent bag that carried a huge Bluetooth headset courtesy of the Tecno Kenya company.

The guests also got a chance to interview and take photos with Azziad (a social media influencer/female celebrity), Octopizzo-the new brand ambassador for spark nine series smartphones, The product manager, and the top bosses of tecno Kenya company as they wined and dined into the evening. There was also a special contract signing between Octopizzo and the tecno team as he gave an incredibly unique live band performance that sounded acoustic, jazzy with a touch of hip-hop to set the mood for the evening.

“We are excited to announce Octopizzo as the Brand Ambassador for the TECNO Spark 9 series. Octopizzo brings with him a wealth of creativity and talent that goes hand in hand with the brand purpose of creating devices for the young at heart.” Said Mr. Peter Shi, TECNO Mobile Limited, Kenya Brand Manager.

The Mc was songwriter, singer, and media personality Anto neosoul had this to say about the launch,” The Unveiling was amazing, I’m so glad to have been a part of it as the MC and to also see Octopizzo having come from so far to make such huge moves, it was great.”

Azziad also made a few remarks about the whole spark nine unveiling experience, and this is what she had to say, “the review for the unveiling has been amazing and octopizzo has done an excellent job with himself and he deserves it, it has been beautiful. The turnout was amazing also humbled and honored to be one of the people leading and working on this campaign online and working with tecno as a brand…it’s amazing because the new qualities they have on this phone is something that I would really want to relate with.”

Octopizzo otherwise known as ‘number nane’ is an award winning, recording and performing artist, humanitarian, and an entrepreneur. He has won several awards and twice considered for the Grammy's. He's toured Africa and the world as well as sold millions of singles and albums.

Born and bred in Kibera, Octopizzo has defied odds to become an icon of success and hope for the youths in Kibera and Kenya at large. As a young, creative artiste, Octopizzo will be able to resonate well with the target audience for the Spark 9 series. He will also lead the Spark your dream campaign that is powered by TECNO Spark 9 series.

As a young, creative artiste, Octopizzo will be able to resonate well with the target audience for the Spark 9 series. He will also lead the Spark your dream campaign that is powered by TECNO Spark 9 series.

TECNO SPARK your dream campaign is an activity that is targeting the youth from the ages of eighteen and above. Through this campaign, TECNO will support the dreams of three people who will be carefully selected and vetted by our pool of abled judges. The support will be in form of cash and a 6-month mentorship program.

TECNO is calling upon everyone to participate in this campaign by following the instructions on all our social media platforms.

SPARK 9 Series (Highlights)

The SPARK 9 Series will be dedicated for the Gen Z. Equipped with 32 MP super clear selfie shooter and trendy right-angles edge 8.42mm lightweight and slim body, TECNO SPARK 9 Pro brings the users more premium experience to express selfconcept and stylish design to let them be on the cutting edge of fashion. SPARK 9 Series will bring the fully upgraded front camera to break the boundary for your selfexpression via selfie technology.

Pricing & Availability The SPARK 9 series will come in SPARK 9C - KES 15,599, SPARK 9T KES 19,799 & SPARK 9Pro KES 20,899. While the CAMON 19 series will come in three variants CAMON 19, CAMON 19 Pro and CAMON 19 Pro 5G. The 5G model will be out a month after launch. The prices will be KES 23,499 for CAMON 19, KES 33,799 for CAMON 19 Pro, KES 41,599 for CAMON 19 Pro 5G. Visit any TECNO branded shop, Safaricom to get to experience the new device. Order online through MASOKO, JUMIA & KILIMALL. With the spirit of "Stop at Nothing", TECNO aims to encourage users to explore unlimited possibilities. TECNO is today's new generation of smart phone brand with elegant artistic design and contemporary cutting-edge camera technology.