London, 15 July 2013
The organisers of Africa Fashion Week London
are delighted to announce Globacom Limited as the official African
telecommunications sponsor for the third edition of Africa Fashion
Week London scheduled for 1-3 August 2013 at Old Truman Brewery in Shoreditch.
Also the official sponsors for African
Arts and Fashion Banquet fundraiser gala presented by AFWL at The Dorchester in
support of emerging African designers, Globacom, as
Nigeria’s national telecom operator, has consistently brought innovation,
quality service delivery and unequalled benefits to its subscribers. Since its
inception in 2003, the company has grown to become a major player in the
African telecom industry.
Currently, Glo remains a giant in the
telecoms sector with over 35 million subscribers in Africa, including
multinational corporations, decision makers in the public and private sectors,
students, artisans and rural dwellers who are connected to our network who
enjoy access to high quality products and affordable telecom services.
Globacom is also a leading brand in the
promotion of African arts and culture through its outstanding support and sponsorship
of the creative, literary and the performing arts with support for leading
Nollywood actors and actresses, music stars and comedians across the continent
as well as its commitment to the discovery and nurturing of young talents
through sponsorship of reality shows such as the ongoing Glo X-Factor which
offers a top prize of $150,000 USD and a recording contract to the winner of
the show.
“In line with our commitment to
the promotion and sustenance of African arts and culture as well as our
tradition, we have now teamed up with The
African Fashion Week towards celebrating our unique and diverse African
cultural heritage through fashion,” said Globacom chairman Dr. Mike Adenuga JR
(GCON).
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He also added, “African fashion is
gradually taking the centre stage of world fashion with African designers
participating actively in major fashion shows and African models increasingly
making the continent proud on the runway,” he continues, “Africa
boasts a rich cultural heritage which, I dare say, is the best in the
world. I, therefore, commend the organisers of this forum as their efforts
have helped elevate the status of African fashion and works of art worldwide.
The business and overall growth potentials offered to the continent by AFWL are
enormous.”
“We
are absolutely delighted to have the support of another proudly African brand
which lends its support to the platform created with the aim of showcasing,
celebrating and supporting young African talents in fashion,” said Africa
Fashion Week London founder and CEO, Ronke Ademiluyi.
“Globacom’s
support also validates the hard work we have put in since our inception in 2011
and is proof that we have created an invaluable platform organisations and
individuals believe have the power to make a difference not only to the African
fashion scene but to the lives of up and coming design talents of African
descent, and for this, we are proud,” Ademiluyi added.
With
Mrs. Fifi Ejindu, the Nigeria-based architect and businesswoman and Yinka
Shonibare MBE, the London-based globally celebrated Nigerian fine artist as
patrons, this year's event once again promises to be a huge success which
will see over 100 African designers and exhibitors showcasing their designs at
the event, taking place in the impressive Truman Brewery space, just off Brick
Lane. This years’ AFWL is set to be bigger and better than ever, expected over
20,000 people to attend the event over the course of the three days.
Due
to popular demand for the shows, the AFWL team have also announced the
availability of a limited number of first come first served free standing
tickets which will also allow the holder free entry to the exhibition hall.
AFWL
celebrates the work of African and African inspired designers in the UK. The
annual event debuted in 2011 and welcomed 4,700 visitors followed by its
sophomore edition in 2012 at London Spitalfields which attracted over 20,000 visitors.
Created
by Ronke Ademiluyi CEO, AFWL aims to be the single, biggest African event in
the UK.
For
more information about Africa Fashion Week London please visit www.
To
participate in AFWL 2013 as a designer or support the event as a sponsor,
please email info@
To order a free standing ticket, visit
Follow AFWL on
Website: www.africafashionweeklondon.
Twitter: @africafwl Facebook: /africafwl Instagram: africafwl
Globacom Limited is Africa's fastest growing telecommunications
company. Owned by the Mike Adenuga Group, Globacom is the market leading mobile
service provider in Nigeria. Globacom operates in the Republic of Benin and
Ghana. Globacom also acquired licenses to operate in the Ivory Coast. It has a
reputation as one of the fastest growing mobile service providers in the world.
Globacom Limited aims to be recognized as the biggest and best mobile network
in Africa.
Website: www.gloworld.com
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