The Wave Continues
Johannesburg, 18th January 2019 – Multi award winning producer, rapper and Courvoisier Lumiere, Anatii, celebrated his 26th birthday in spectacular fashion with a party at Johannesburg’s Rockets on Thursday, 17th January.
Surrounded by the faces of long-time friends, celebs – Riky Rick, Sjava, Nomzamo, Tresor and Danny K – and beloved family, the party was not only a celebration of Anatii’s 26th birthday but served to cap a stellar year of partnership between the artist and the storied Parisian cognac.
Entertainment on the night was handled by DJ Shludu de Guru, Rocket’s resident beat mixer who orchestrated the night’s buoyant atmosphere, as well as Anatii’s sister, Ma Nala who surprised guests and Anatii with a special performance of two of her songs, Blame and Forever as well as a cover of Adele’s Hometown Glory.
To add a personal touch to proceedings, The Courvoisier Wave – Anatii’s signature cocktail – and a custom Courvoisier cake were both served on the night.
“I feel blessed, I feel honoured and I feel like life is throwing so many amazing things at me right now. I’d like to thank God, family, Courvoisier and everybody who’s here with me right now and who’s been on this wave with me”, said Anatii in his birthday speech.
After joining the iconic French brand, Anatii wasted no time in making his mark as an artist worthy of the title Lumiere. With his video for the hit song Thixo Onofefe – produced in association with Courvoisier and directed by Anatii – Anatii set himself apart from his peers as a creative of uncommon talent. The video was followed shortly by the release of Anatii’s long awaited IYEZA album.
A project moulded by his rich Xhosa heritage, IYEZA has been well received by critics and fans alike, with some praising it as a masterpiece.
“Over the course of the last year, Anatii has proven himself a true embodiment of everything a Lumiere should be: a cultural torchbearer as well as a fearless innovator. Our partnership saw the brand reach new milestones and we hope to continue to carry on this positive trajectory in the months to come,” says ABV Managing Director Daniel Hawkins.
All in all Anatii’s birthday night was filled with the magic, luxury and unmistakable spirit that has made 2018 an unforgettable year for Courvoisier and Anatii in equal measure.
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Courvoisier® has built an international reputation for producing one of the finest cognacs over almost two centuries. Its entrepreneurial founders, Louis Gallois and Emmanuel Courvoisier, founded the brand in Paris in the early 1800s. As the business flourished, it gained renown and acclaim citywide before becoming the official cognac supplier to Emperor Napoleon I