Angola Press Agency (Luanda)

Angola: Mobile Phone Company Engaged in Country's Cultural Progress

Luanda — The CEO of the mobile phone company "Movicel", Michael Roubick Tuesday here said that his firm will continue participating in the development of the Angolan culture, especially in music.

Michael Roubick made this consideration at the press conference of presenting the preparations of the "1st Movicel Live" International Music Festival, to happen next Saturday at Cidadela Sports Stadium.

Michael Roubick stressed that this event, expected to continue, intends to show that Movicel is a modern company that is accompanying the society's growth with innovative proposals.

He added that in the future Movicel will strengthen its development policies of social sectors, such as of health and education.

On her turn, Movicel's marketing director, Cláudia Gazar guaranteed that everything is ready for the 1st Movicel Live Fest, which will be attended by Angolan musicians like Dji Tafinha, Yuri da Cunha, Os Lambas and Paulo Flores, as well as foreign musicians Alpha Blondy (Cotê d'Ivoire), Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde), Banda Calypso (Brazil) and Fally Ipupa (DR Congo).

Tickets for the show are priced at 1,500 and 2,000 Angolan Kwanzas (around 20 to 25 US dollars).

In purchasing a Movicel 500-unit airtime at the company's stores at Chamavo and Bellas Shopping Centres, clients will receive a free ticket to watch the show, she said.


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