Photos From The Stanbic IBTC Fine Arts And The Acts

As part of its annual Standard Bank West Africa Investors’ Conference; Stanbic IBTC recently hosted an event tagged Fine Arts and The Acts. The event was held at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos on Wednesday 16 September, 2015. The event brought to the fore the belief  that art – a true reflection of a people’s cultural heritage, not oil, gold or any other natural resource, is a nation’s most precious heritage.

Guests from all walks of life were treated to the impressive art collections of two prominent Nigerians, Mr. Adedotun Suleiman and Mr. Fola Adeola, to highlight the social value of arts, the cultural realization it elicits and the historical recognition it bestows. In addition to this, the art works of two prominent Nigerian artists namely, Professor Bruce Onabrakpeya and Victor Ehikhamenor were showcased at the event. These helped to situate the context of ancient and contemporary arts, and a fusion of both.

Art lovers were able to appreciate the beauty of creativity against a backdrop of camaraderie, business and pleasure. While renowned comedy acts like 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 renowned instrumentalists The String Quartet took centre stage to entertain the audience with command performances. 

The Oriental Hotel’s grand ballroom went all-African for the evening

The Oriental Hotel’s grand ballroom went all-African for the evening

The Oriental Hotel’s grand ballroom went all-African for the evening

The Oriental Hotel’s grand ballroom went all-African for the evening

- The Oriental Hotel’s grand ballroom went all-African for the evening

- The Oriental Hotel’s grand ballroom went all-African for the evening

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts including these beauties from Nigerian artist and Stanbic IBTC customer Victor Ehikhamenor

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts including these beauties from Nigerian artist and Stanbic IBTC customer Victor Ehikhamenor

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts

The cream of African art was on display at #TheFineArts

Even the décor was artistic

Even the décor was artistic

The presence of the legendary Prof. Bruce Onabrakpeya confirmed that #TheFineArts was the prime event of the artistic circle.

The presence of the legendary Prof. Bruce Onabrakpeya confirmed that #TheFineArts was the prime event of the artistic circle.

The artist meets the art collector.

The artist meets the art collector.

Ugoma Adegoke, curator of the Stanbic IBTC #TheFineArts exhibition makes a toast to art collector, Dotun Sulaimon.

Ugoma Adegoke, curator of the Stanbic IBTC #TheFineArts exhibition makes a toast to art collector, Dotun Sulaimon.

The acts couldn’t start without welcome remarks, graciously delivered by Obinnia Abajue, Stanbic IBTC’s Executive Director for Personal and Business Banking.

The acts couldn’t start without welcome remarks, graciously delivered by Obinnia Abajue, Stanbic IBTC’s Executive Director for Personal and Business Banking.

- The flawlessly hilarious Basket Mouth as the evening’s compere ensured the comedic arts showed up in full force.

- The flawlessly hilarious Basket Mouth as the evening’s compere ensured the comedic arts showed up in full force.

A conversation on the state of the African art scene featured diverse perspectives with an art collector, Dotun Sulaimon; Legendary artist and teacher, Bruce Onobrakpeya; contemporary artist Victor Ehikhamenor and art enthusiast and curator, Ugomma Adegoke moderated by Stanbic IBTC’s Nkiru Olumide-Ojo.

A conversation on the state of the African art scene featured diverse perspectives with an art collector, Dotun Sulaimon; Legendary artist and teacher, Bruce Onobrakpeya; contemporary artist Victor Ehikhamenor and art enthusiast and curator, Ugomma Adegoke moderated by Stanbic IBTC’s Nkiru Olumide-Ojo.

The String Quartet strummed their way into the audience’s hearts with instrumental renditions of the most iconic African songs.

The String Quartet strummed their way into the audience’s hearts with instrumental renditions of the most iconic African songs.

South African comedian, Ndumiso brought up the south of Africa and had the audience enthralled.

South African comedian, Ndumiso brought up the south of Africa and had the audience enthralled.

Salvado proved that there’s a lot of truth to #EastOnFleek as the Ugandan comedian’s enthusiasm blew the audience away.

Salvado proved that there’s a lot of truth to #EastOnFleek as the Ugandan comedian’s enthusiasm blew the audience away.

Yes. Laughs all around.

Yes. Laughs all around.

These ladies from the Girlz Rule band had us all crushing. Magnificent artistry from this female-only band.

These ladies from the Girlz Rule band had us all crushing. Magnificent artistry from this female-only band.

All good things come to an end and Standard Bank’s Kayode Solola delivered Stanbic IBTC’s thanks to the audience.

All good things come to an end and Standard Bank’s Kayode Solola delivered Stanbic IBTC’s thanks to the audience.

Stanbic IBTC promised an evening of beauty and laughter. Mission accomplished.

Stanbic IBTC promised an evening of beauty and laughter. Mission accomplished.