National Telecommunication operator, Globacom has disclosed that it was inspired to throw its weight behind the African Fashion show holding in London from 1st to 4th August because of lofty aim of the organisers to promote talented African budding designers and artists. In a press statement in Lagos on Monday, the telecoms company stated that it identifies with the objectives of the organisers to “celebrate our unique and diverse African cultural heritage”.
Globacom added that the Fashion week is a laudable platform for promoting the work of African and African – inspired designers and fine artists globally.
The telecoms company also promised to continue to be associated with the development of Africa’s rich culture, its works of art and its priceless body of literature.
Part of the activities lined up for the four-day show is the African Arts and Fashion Banquet which comes up on 4th August at Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London.
Glo stated that it was impressed with decision of the organisers to set up an endowment fund for talented student designers/artists and emerging designers/artists. It added that Globacom, being an indigenous African company is committed to youth empowerment.
The platform is expected to create opportunities to foster partnerships with business communities globally, thereby creating jobs, generating wealth and eradicating poverty in Africa.
Meanwhile, the company has put in place a promo that will see subscribers on Glo Infinitiser package winning an all-expense paid trip to African Fashion week London.
Globacom said that in addition to the subscribers who are already on the Glo Infinitizer platform, other postpaid subscribers who use N3000 and above also stand a chance to win the golden tickets if they migrate to Glo Infinitizer.
Glo Infinitizer is an amazing postpaid product launched recently which allows subscribers on the platform to call any of the 26 million lines on the Glo network free.
This article was culled from ThisDay
