Pan-African
financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, on Friday,
16th of February, treated its esteemed clients to an evening of fun
glamour and glitz
at the screening of the most anticipated movie of the year ‘ Black
Panther’.
The
movie premier, powered by UBA, which celebrates black excellence and
diversity witnessed a gathering of distinguished personalities,
including, business magnates, captains
of industry, opinion leaders, entertainers and distinguished media
personalities who turned out in their numbers to see the epic film.
It
was a night when all let go and got immersed in the excitement of one
special evening at the Imax Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki as customers,
celebrities and friends of Africa’s
global bank walked onto a well-laid black carpet, ushering them into
what turned out to be an unforgettable and exciting evening. The premier
which was themed ‘A night in Wakanda with Leo’ was one that lived up to
billing, following the posers put on all UBA
platforms requesting that guests turn out like royalty, with special
African attire at an event where Africa is being celebrated. Many came
dressed in traditional Nigerian robes and gowns, in keeping with the
film’s futuristic take on African garments.
Beyond
the black carpet, the ambience of IMAX emerged into an exciting mix of
lights and music. The stage was set and the evening did not fail to
deliver non-stop entertainment
till the early hours of Saturday.
It was like being on Broad Way, as ace compere, Ebuka Uchendu, led the
guests through a night of fun and laughter and of course, lots to eat
and drink.
Speaking
on the reason why UBA put got involved in the premier, the Chairman of
UBA, Mr. Tony Elumelu said, the movie focuses on Africa and aptly
captures the great potential
inherent in the continent. “We need to expose our kids to African
excellence everywhere we find it, especially on TV, which has a huge
influence on them”.
“That
is why more than anything, UBA decided to support the premiere of an
African story that says it all, with the deftness it deserves. Knowledge
has no currency or value,
it is priceless, he further said, Africans must come up with up with
innovative home grown solutions, for challenges encountered. UBA is
passionate about innovation in serving Africa and wants to be a part of
its success story, he said”.
The
Group MD Kennedy Uzoka, further explained that the story of Black
Panther which focuses on Africa’s rich culture, celebrates excellence
and the embodiment of greatness
which Africa personifies. “It is equally a powerful piece that mimicks
real life to a certain extent. UBA(United Bank for Africa) has a wide
footprint across Africa and we are very well known for being first in
innovation, that tells you to a great extent,
why we connect with the story”.
He
further said, “It is also worthy to note that UBA and our new Ai, Leo,
the chat banker personifies excellence and the can do spirit captured in
the film, which is why
we are aligned with iconic movie and decided to make it a night for
clients”.
Some
of the dignitaries present at the event include The Group Chairman of
UBA Mr. Tony Elumelu and his wife Dr Awele; UBA’s Group Managing
Director, Mr Kennedy Uzoka and
wife Lotanna; Managing Director, Fidelity Bank, Mr. Nnamdi Nwankwo;
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo; Media
personalities were also present including Mo Abudu, Noble Igwe; Betty
Irabor, Ruth Osime; There were so many celebrities present
that every corner you turned you saw a throng of celebs like. It was a
star studded black carpet with Koye Kekere Ekun, IllRymes, Omoni Oboli,
Arese Ugwu, Lala Akindoju, Toolz, Banky W, Akah, Bolanle Olukanmi, Folu
Storms, Naeto C, Lynx, Ajebutter, Toju Foye
and many more.
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