SIBTC has reiterated her commitment to partnering
with other stakeholders to build a thriving arts community in Nigeria inured
with entrepreneurial depth to ensure sustainable development.
Speaking at the 2nd edition of the Stanbic IBTC Fine Arts
and The Acts event in Lagos, Chief Executive Officer, Stanbic IBTC Holdings
PLC, Mrs. Sola David-Borha, said part of the objective in creating the forum
was to foster more collaborations between players in the arts and business
communities, leading to the deepening of the entrepreneurship spirit in the
sector. The ultimate outcome is to establish a critical mass of creative
enterprises across Nigeria, she added.
As an African institution with continental experience
spanning over 153 years, David-Borha said the Standard Bank Group, to which
Stanbic IBTC belongs, is a natural part of Africa’s rich cultural heritage and
diversity, which inevitably underlines its growing commitment to providing a
solid financial foundation for budding and established creative artists.
"We are quite delighted to put together this year’s event.
We undoubtedly have the talent to create spectacle as artistry and creativity
come from within. We are also encouraged by the enthusiasm and huge turnout of
participants which clearly indicates that our drive to inspire creativity and
innovation remains on course," David-Borha stated.
She said a similar strategy underscores the group’s
multifaceted business model that is designed to meet the needs of a diverse
clientele.
The event, themed ‘Inspired by Nigeria’, featured an arts
exhibition, comedy and music, drawing an array of performers from Nigeria and
abroad. The art exposition featured a wide range of art works from abstract art
to photography. Contemporary artistes such as Olumide Oresegun, D Okhai
Ojeikere, Kainebi Osahenye and Muraina Oyelami showcased their works, as well
as Jumoke Sanwo, Angela Isiuwe, Gerald Chukwuma, Dipo Doherty and Olufemi
Oyewole. The art collections of two corporate, Fola Adeola and Dotun Sulaiman
were also on display.
Nigeria’s Basketmouth, Ik Osakioduwa (IK) and KennyBlaq,
complemented by South Africa’s Mpho Popp, thrilled the audience to very
thoughtful comedy while the pair of Ifueko Ogbomo and Michael Meme stirred the
night with their vocal renditions. South African all-girl band, The Muses,
similarly dazzled with their rich repertoire of contemporary and African music.
Last year’s edition featured paintings by renowned artists,
Prof Bruce Onabrakpeya and Victor Ehikhamenor as well as the art collections of
Fola Adeola and Adedotun Sulaiman. Celebrated comedians, including Nigeria’s
Basketmouth, South Africa-based Ndumiso Lindi and Patrick Idringi, a.k.a
Salvado, Uganda’s foremost humour merchant, joined by a rich parade of
artistes, including fast-rising music act, The GirlZ Rule Band, and popular
instrumentalists The String Quartet, enlivened the gala night with their
astounding performances.
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