The Macallan hosted an exclusive dining and whisky tasting experience in Lagos with WakaPrime and HOC Capital Club, bringing members and guests together for an evening centred on premium experiences, meaningful connections and the value of belonging.
The event brought together Wakanow’s WakaPrime membership programme and HOC Capital Club, combining premium travel and lifestyle benefits with an exclusive whisky tasting led by The Macallan.
Speaking at the event, Shola Ipinmoroti, Senior Vice President, Operations, Wakanow Group, highlighted WakaPrime’s focus on rewarding customer loyalty and building a community where members can connect, access exclusive benefits and enjoy experiences beyond travel.
“WakaPrime is about rewarding our customers’ loyalty and building a community where people can connect, network and access exclusive lifestyle benefits. We want our members to feel a sense of belonging and to know that their loyalty creates value beyond the journeys they take with us,” she said.
In his closing remarks, Adebayo Adedeji, Group Chief Executive Officer of Wakanow, reflected on how his relationship with Femi Badejo, Chairman and Founder of HOC Capital Club, grew from a shared vision into an experience designed to create greater value for members through Waka Prime and HOC Capital Club.
For HOC Capital Club, the occasion reflected the role of exclusive membership communities in connecting people and creating opportunities for members to access experiences beyond their everyday routines. The gathering also provided a setting for members to engage over a curated dining experience and The Macallan’s single malt Scotch whisky.
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| Left to right: Adebayo Adedeji, Group CEO, Wakanow; Shola Ipinmoroti, Senior Vice President, Operations, Wakanow Group; Femi Badejo, Chairman and Founder, HOC Capital Club; and Hammed Adebiyi, Senior Brand Manager, West & Central Africa, Edrington Portfolio, at The Macallan’s exclusive dining and whisky tasting experience with WakaPrime and HOC Capital Club in Lagos on Friday, October 23, 2026. |
Femi Badejo, Chairman and Founder of HOC Capital Club, added: “Our vision for HOC Capital Club is to create a community where membership translates into meaningful value and access to distinctive experiences. Bringing this evening to life with WakaPrime and The Macallan reflects that ambition and our shared interest in creating opportunities for members to connect and experience something special.”
The experience featured a few selections of The Macallan’s expressions, culminating in a final tasting of experience that brought the evening to a close, giving guests an opportunity to experience the brand’s craftsmanship through its single malt Scotch whisky.
Through the gathering, Waka Prime and HOC Capital Club brought their shared focus on community, loyalty and exclusive member experiences to life, with The Macallan adding a distinctive whisky experience centred on craftsmanship, hospitality and connection.