United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has announced support for Kalakiri, a new movie reflecting Nigeria’s democracy and national unity, as well as rewarding those who watched the film in cinemas

The Chief Commercial Officer at UNA, Mr Dayo Olawuyi, said that the support was in commemoration of Democracy Day, held every June 12.

Olawuyi said that the partnership was a deliberate and value-driven, citing the movie’s powerful theme of unity as a natural fit for the airline brand. 

According to him, viewers who watch Kalakiri in Nigerian cinemas on June 12 will have the chance to enter a special prize draw.

 He added that a grand prize of one round-trip premium (business class) ticket on United Nigeria Airlines to any destination within Nigeria.

 Olawuyi said the second prize winner would receive a round-trip economy class ticket to any domestic destination served by United Nigeria Airlines. 

He also disclosed that all moviegoers who watch Kalakiri and present their cinema ticket will enjoy a 10 per cent discount on any United Nigeria Airlines ticket purchase.

“June 12 is a reminder of the sacrifices made for the freedom and unity we enjoy today. Supporting Kalakiri is our way of honouring that legacy. 

“As an airline that connects every corner of this nation and unites people of all tribes, we believe strongly in the power of storytelling to reinforce what holds us together as a people. 

“This film does exactly that, and we are proud to stand behind it,” he said.

The airline’s Marketing Manager, Mrs Ebele Nebolisa-Mokaogwu, also pointed to the film’s alignment with the company’s core mission. 

“We also fly to unite cultures and unite people, and we see that this aligns with us, where the film is trying to unite Nigerians through democracy,” she said.