As the headline sponsor of the monumental 10th Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN), Sterling Bank, the One Customer Bank, reinforced its dominance as a driving force behind Nigeria’s creative revolution, boldly empowering artistic visionaries and entrepreneurial trailblazers to redefine global fashion narratives. Chidimma Okoli, Head of Brand Marketing, articulated the bank’s strategic vision: “Our objective is clear – we are equipping Nigerian designers with the skills, networks, and opportunities necessary to compete on the global stage. This is a deliberate, systematic approach to building national creative capacity.
” “Our support transcends traditional banking,” emphasised Abiola Adelana, Head of Tourism, Creative Arts, and Business at Sterling Bank. “We recognise the transformative power of our creative industries and are dedicated to providing meaningful platforms for emerging talents,” Abiola added. A prime example of this commitment was the recognition of Lambert Fashion’s CEO, Ogboghodo Adesuwa Ella.
With eight years of industry experience and a successful progression to the main fashion show, Ella received an all-expensespaid opportunity to the Kunle Afolayan Production Film Village. This award represents more than a prize – it is a push in individual creative potential. Okoli further emphasised that all Nigerian vendors at the exhibition had been integrated into the ‘Made By Nigerian Initiative’, which will facilitate ongoing collaboration .
