Every year, the world celebrates Africa Day- a day set aside
to celebrate African diversity, highlighting the cultural and economic
potentials that exist in the African continent.
to celebrate African diversity, highlighting the cultural and economic
potentials that exist in the African continent.
Every year also since 2010, United Bank for Africa
commemorates Africa Day in grand style.
commemorates Africa Day in grand style.
Being Africa’s Global Bank with operations in 21 African countries
not forgetting New York, Paris and United Kingdom, one can only stay prepared
because as always, we spare no effort.
not forgetting New York, Paris and United Kingdom, one can only stay prepared
because as always, we spare no effort.
The day began with a cultural display troupe performance
from various African cultural settings ushering in staff who were adorned in
beautiful traditional attires representing different African cultures.
from various African cultural settings ushering in staff who were adorned in
beautiful traditional attires representing different African cultures.
The head office was fully decorated with unique African
themed decorations adorning the building.
themed decorations adorning the building.
A major highlight of the event was the crowning of the best
dressed male and female in African attires. Every year, staff compete for the position
of best dressed. They come dressed in extravagant outfits showcasing the rich African
cultural heritage.
dressed male and female in African attires. Every year, staff compete for the position
of best dressed. They come dressed in extravagant outfits showcasing the rich African
cultural heritage.
This year saw two winners, Oluwo Oyindamola (female) and
Oluwafemi Oniyide (male) who emerged through the highest votes by other staff.
Oluwafemi Oniyide (male) who emerged through the highest votes by other staff.
They were rewarded with an all-expense paid trip to Namibia.
After the winners were announced, the Africa Day cake was cut.
Another major highlight was the surprise performance of
legendary musician, Sir Shina Peters.
legendary musician, Sir Shina Peters.
The Afro juju crooner thrilled staff with hit after hit and
in turn, they sang and dance to every song.
in turn, they sang and dance to every song.
The evening ended with a cocktail party
Our subsidiaries were not left out too
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