Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, bread lovers and butter spreaders—gather round! Today, we celebrate not just any milestone, but the glorious ninth year of a brand that has risen higher than my uncle's blood pressure when fuel price goes up. OldEnglish is 9, and unlike most 9-year-olds, it doesn’t throw tantrums—it throws loaves, and delicious ones at that.
This is no ordinary bread story. This is the tale of flour meeting favour, yeast colliding with destiny, and ovens whispering sweet "you go make am" to a dreamer turned baker. What started as a humble knead has become a national need. From one loaf to many, OldEnglish didn’t just bake bread—it baked history.
Now let’s talk about the mastermind behind it all. While some people knead dough just to survive, Akogun Lanre Alfred kneads with vision. In the bakehouse of life, he didn’t just follow recipes—he rewrote them. While others were out there chasing crumbs, he built the whole bakery! And guess what? He didn’t do it alone. You, yes you, loyal customer, are the MVP—the yeast in this doughy success. Without you, this bread might have been... flat.
Nine years in, and this brand has survived economic tsunamis, butter shortages, and customers who ask for "extra bread" without paying extra. It has grown from a whisper of a bakery to a loud, proud oven of excellence, feeding not just bellies but souls.
I join a host of well wishers in raising our imaginary toast (with real butter) to the team, the customers, and the divine force that continues to rise this brand. Your loyalty lifts the dough, and your trust butters the slice.
So, what’s next for OldEnglish? World domination? A movie deal? A Netflix baking show? Well, who knows. But one thing’s for sure—this brand isn’t done rising. As long as there are ovens, dreams, and Nigerians who love good bread, OldEnglish will keep baking history.
Happy 9th Anniversary to the breadwinner of our hearts. Long may you rise!