Content creator Kunbifusion, known by his online moniker African Prince 非洲王子, has launched a new Nigerian-inspired vodka drink in Hong Kong.
Red to Fly is a re-imagination of zobo, a tea drink native to Nigeria and West Africa, made with hibiscus, pineapple, ginger, and a dash of vodka for this 5% alcoholic version.
Brewed locally in Hong Kong by Mak’s Brewery in Tsuen Wan, co-creator and partner Zoe Sung wants to bring visibility to Hong Kong’s small yet spirited African community, a group numbering in the thousands, with Red to Fly.
Red to Fly is available on limited release until Oct. 31 at Africa Coffee & Tea, SLOW COW Beef Bowl (Central), CICLO, G.O.D. (Central), Mono Skewers (Causeway Bay), Chas By the Time (Central), Loong Bar By Mak’s Beer, and HIGH BAR By Mak’s Beer.
A series of African cultural events will be hosted this month and next to promote the drink and African culture, including an Afrowave boat party on Sep. 5, a supper club on Sep. 18 at Wooo Coffee, and an Afro DJ party on Oct. 14.
Kunbifusion specialises in online content creation about African food, Arsenal football club, and the fusion of Cantonese and African cultures. He has recently released two songs, “African Prince” and “Char Siu Rice (with Chilli Oil).”
