UBA Marketplace 2019 Commences Today

By MWorld Team Jul 26, 20190

Following the bank’s commitment and efforts to boost entrepreneurship and giving back to the community, United Bank for Africa (UBA), will today commence its programme tagged: ‘UBAMarketplace 2019’ in Abuja.

Also featuring, UBA award winning online network, REDTV has lined up a number of exciting acts to keep visitors and participants entertained during the two-day event from July 26 to 27, 2019.

The UBAMarketplace2019 will be held on the sidelines of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum, the largest gathering of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Africa.

The organisers said the over 20,000 expected guests will be treated to a lot of entertainment, panel sessions, fashion, fun, comedy, relaxation and will have the unique opportunity to meet with some of their favourite stars and celebrities.

‘‘Africa’s star boy Wizkid will sit with UBA’s GMD, Kennedy Uzoka, in a fireside chat with the theme ‘Stars & Suits: Afropop meets High Finance’ as Richard Mofe Damijo, the top Nollywood icon, will sit in a movie panel session with Cynthia Nassardine, Cote D’ivoire’s darling; top Movie producer/director, Tunde Kelani to discuss the theme ‘The Big Picture: Business of film making’ and how entrepreneurs from Africa can benefit from the enterprise.

Bola Atta, Group director for Communications, UBA, REDTV’s Executive Producer will be the panel to moderate at the event, the bank said.

The music industry will not be left out at the UBA marketplace as Dj Cuppy, Dj Neptune and Pheelz the Producer will discuss on the theme ‘Booth to Bank: How the beat becomes the profit’.

General Managing Director, UBA, Kennedy Uzoka Speaking about the event, he said; “UBA has always been at the forefront of entrepreneurship across Africa, undertaking many projects aimed at contributing to and supporting Africa’s growth and economic integration.

“The birth of the UBA marketplace and this entrepreneurial fair is a testament to our commitment to African SMEs.”

Further speaking, he added, “With the fair, UBA seeks to touch base with small business owners and to continue to positively affect the lives of entrepreneurs doing business in its countries of operations and beyond.