Beauty Tukura and Sunky O Join The Macallan as Official Brand Influencers

Former beauty queen and reality TV star Beauty Tukura and lifestyle curator,   Olasunkanmi  ‘ Sunky O’ Ojulari have been unveiled as the new The Macallan brand influencers. The strategic collaboration aims to seamlessly blend and connect the rich heritage of The Macallan with the dynamic luxury lifestyle landscape in Nigeria.

The exclusive unveiling dinner, held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at The Macallan Lounge, Kaly, Lagos, drew notable personalities and cultural tastemakers including Lanre Da’Silva, Ezinne Akudo, Dede, RooBoy, Hermes, Shaun, Jay On Air, and Fola David (Guinness World Record Holder), further affirming The Macallan’s connection to influential voices across fashion, media, art, and entertainment. 

The influencers were revealed yesterday in an exclusive event held at The Macallan Lounge, Kaly, Victoria Island, attended by the prominent and influential personalities in Lagos. Some of the guests included fashion designer, Mai Atafo, media personalities, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Uti Nwachukwu, Lifestyle influencers Mercy Eke, Bella Okagbue, Adekunle Olopade and a host of other influential personalities. 

The event was a classic display of The Luxury and premiumness The Macallan represented, as guests were treated to tastings of The Macallan expressions by Daniel Atteh, the brand ambassador and educator, Lagos.  

Senior Brand Manager, West and Central Africa at Edrington, Hammed Adebiyi, described the partnership as not just about visibility, but about shared values. “The Macallan stands for mastery of craft. We are thrilled to partner with two individuals who embody the future of luxury in our market. A future that is bold, authentic and utterly captivating. Beauty and Sunky O do not just influence, they inspire a lifestyle of quality and are tastemakers who articulate the sophistication and distinct character of the brand,’ he said.  

Beauty Tukura, the 43rd Miss Nigeria and reality TV star, has steadily built a reputation as a premium lifestyle influencer. She expressed her excitement to partner with the prestigious brand. “ This is truly an honour for me. The Macallan represents a standard of excellence that I admire and strive for in my own career, a commitment to patience and mastery. This partnership is more than just whisky; it is a celebration of the journey we take to become our best selves and the appreciation of mastery and class” 

Sunky O, a filmmaker and lifestyle expert, expresses how the brand’s value aligns with his “As a creator, I view the world through a lens of storytelling and aesthetics, always searching for experiences that are authentic and meticulously crafted. The Macallan is an embodiment of that pursuit. My partnership with The Macallan is a natural alignment with my values, and I am super excited to showcase to my audience that true luxury isn’t just about consumption, but about the art of appreciating and the celebration of life’s most significant moments.”

The evening ended in a collective toast. As the guests savoured the rich, complex flavour of the whisky, the message was clear: The Macallan, with Beauty Tukura and Sunky O as its brand influencers, was not just celebrating a drink, but celebrating the era new era where tradition met trend, and luxury found its authentic voice in the heart of contemporary African culture.