Access Bank Hails Africa Festival Film, Fashion Show

Access Bank’s Born in Africa Festival (BAFEST) Music, Art, Film and Fashion show, which was recently held in Lagos, has be described as the most vibrant platform to create awareness for a strong and proud African identity.

The event, which took place at the Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos, saw thousands of Africans enjoying the best of African music, art, film and fashion.

A statement issued yesterday by the BAFEST organisers and made available to THISDAY, quoted the Group Head of Communications and External Affairs, Access Bank Plc, Amaechi Okobi, as saying that: “It has become impossible to ignore the energy and talent coming out of Africa and this is giving rise to a greater awareness of a strong and proud African identity. These talents are challenging African stereotypes. Taking charge of the

African narrative is one of the core reasons for Access Bank’s Born in Africa Festival fusing all of Access Bank’s activities in music, art, film and fashion, with an aim to draw the attention of the world to Africa’s true culture and lifestyle.”

The statement added that “Access Bank is not just the largest bank in Nigeria and Africa’s leading bank by its customer base,” it’s a bank that has consistently worked to inspire and celebrate Africa and her people, “projecting Africa as a hub for entertainment and creativity that is ready and open for business.

“It has over the years become one of Nigeria’s finest banks that have remained committed to financing and facilitating a sustainable future for Nigerians and Africans. It’s also championing the change of the African narrative by investing, developing and showcasing talents and creativities to the world.”