BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Marylandian -- Star Beer USA, (https://starbeerusa.com), the most popular and legendary lager beer in Africa is pleased to announce they will be sponsoring AFRICON 2021, presented by Amplify Africa and The Africa Channel. This 3-day event celebrates the diversity of the African continent and the diaspora through the lens of entertainment, media, technology and leadership. AFRICON 2021 brings together pop culture, music, food, innovation, activism and education from Africa. Star Beer USA, brewed in Nigeria, is proud to be a sponsor of the event, corresponding with Africa Day. AFRICON kicks off Friday, May 21st through Sunday, May 23rd. Tune into virtual performances, panels, and Amplify Africa's highly anticipated AFRO BALL, a fashion-conscious, philanthropic event that celebrates individuals who are amplifying Africa by excelling in their professional and creative fields.

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Founder of Star Beer USA, May Odiakosa, is set to speak at AFRICON 2021 on Saturday, May 22 at 3:20pm. Star Beer, being introduced into the Nigerian market in 1949, makes the lager over 72 years old and began its US expansion in 2016, becoming widely available in Southern and Northern California. "We are on a fast track to getting Star Lager Beer into every grocery store and market in America", says May Odiakosa. "I personally feel that now more than ever, people need a taste of the homeland and something to remind ourselves of our legendary ancestors in Africa. A little taste of home, if you will, and we invite everyone to join us." Learn more about Star Beer USA's founder, May Odiakosa in a recent interview giving her full experiences as a business owner.

View AFRICON's full schedule here and visit Star Beer's Instagram for more information!

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About Star Beer (https://starbeerusa.com)

Star was introduced in the Nigerian market on 2nd June 1949, becoming the first indigenous brand in a beer market dominated exclusively by imported brands. Star is the beer indisputably associated with brightness, fun, and high quality in taste. A world-class brand brewed by one of Nigeria's model corporate organizations, Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB Plc). Through a special cold filtration process Star is perfectly brewed for that superior taste. Star lager is a well known brand in the Nigerian music industry with high class performers such as JJC who has even collaborated with Star Lager.