Style by Zenith second edition kicks off November 29

Having had a successful first edition in 2018, Style By Zenith (SBZ) is set to thrill and treat Nigerians to an all-encompassing second edition of its lifestyle fair billed for November 29 to December 1, 2019.

The foremost multinational financial services provider, Zenith Bank Plc’s 2019 “SBZ 2.0” will present masterclasses, runway shows and exhibitions to give its customers and participants a world-class experience.

Initiated with the objective to support and create values for its customers through focusing on the various aspects of their lifestyle such as fashion, music, food, health, beauty, travels and others, SBZ 2.0 takes things up a notch with the theme Style: The Life You Desire, aimed at encouraging Nigerians to live their best lives and be extraordinary.

The platform seeks to inspire people to be authentic, while showing them that with ordinary talent and extraordinary effort, they can thrive and make a real change in this world.

Executive Director, Zenith Bank, Dr. Temitope Fasoranti, in a media chat at the b headquarters in Lagos recently said: “Banking, for Zenith Bank means going that extra mile to be present in the lives of our customers. Driven by a culture of excellence and providing cutting edge solutions, the bank is championing this cause to enable individuals and businesses to grow wealth.

“Beyond providing financial solutions, Zenith Bank Plc seeks to be a reliable partner to her customers, ensuring that they excel on every front. With “Style by Zenith 2.0”, the bank continues in her commitment to empowering individuals and entrepreneurs by celebrating real talents. We will be helping people do what they know how to do best and repositioning them for greater levels of success in their various endeavours.

“So while we create a value chain for the day-to-day lifestyle of our customers, SBZ 2.0 also nurtures and expand businesses of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Entrepreneurs who are into music, fashion, make-up, hair, food and others,” he said

He further said: “This is Zenith Bank’s way of stabilising Nigerian economy on the mandate of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), for all banks to partner and support Entrepreneurs, which is why we have ensured that 2019 SBZ platform up-scales the entrepreneurs and SMEs, as well as expose them to the international market where they will flourish.”

Fasoranti also noted that Fashion One, the leading global fashion and lifestyle channel would once again be working with Zenith Bank on the SBZ 2.0 initiative. “SBZ 2019 has a line-up of pre-events such as fitness walk, which is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), to raise awareness on cancer and preventions. Also, model search, SME conference, online engagements, music contest and food competition.

“We have partnered with Mass Medical Missions (MMM), an NGO and Venus Medicare Limited, a leading Health Management Organisation in the country. The Fitness Walk will serve as a platform to promote Mission Pink Cruise-a project of MMM supported by Zenith Bank. While Venus Medicare will provide ambulance services and emergency nurses during the walk and the event proper” he added.

Scheduled to hold in August, the Fitness Walks and Cancer Screening exercises will hold in five cities across Nigeria-Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Onitsha. Interested individuals are invited to register their participation by visiting the Zenith Bank website at www.zenithbank.com/style.

Registration process is opened for vendors who have account with Zenith Bank as the three-day fair, which will identify with the entire spectrum of lifestyle, will have free exhibition for fashion designers, food vendors and others.Children would also not be left out of the thrill, as the organisers will also provide a special play arcade for them. It’s a family affair.