Nigerian politicians, enterprise leaders and celebrities stormed Lekki Section 1 in Lagos, to witness the rebirth of one in every of Africa’s most iconic style manufacturers, ‘April by Kunbi’.
April by Kunbi Flagship Retailer is dwelling to 3 manufacturers – Stan & Beth (style ingenuity for youngsters, impressed by loyal prospects searching for magnificence for his or her little ones); Kunbi Lagos (bridging couture and ready-to-wear with designs that convey easy magnificence to on a regular basis life) and Odiuko (luxurious cloth retailer providing one-of-a-kind materials for discerning purchasers with an eye fixed for extra-exclusivity).
In her remarks, the model Artistic Director, a skilled style skilled from the distinguished Vogue Institute of Expertise (FIT), New York, Mrs Kunbi Uzochukwu, expressed appreciation to her father, Elder Caleb Olawole Oyelese, a former minister for Energy and Metal, for believing in her desires and to her husband, the chairman/CEO of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, for believing in her imaginative and prescient and for investing closely in her. She disclosed that the extra-modern flagship retailer was acquired and renovated for her as a fortieth birthday present by her husband and requested everybody to thank him.
Mrs Kunbi Uzochukwu, the proud alumni of the world famend style institute which additionally produced the legendary Calvin Klein, has additionally garnered world popularity of her creativity and artistry with designs gracing brides and style fanatics from Lagos to world wide.
Air Peace airline proprietor, Chief Allen Onyema, former Cross River State governor and spouse, Mr and Mrs Donald Duke, Senators Ben Murray-Bruce, Daisy Danjuma, Iyabo Obasanjo, two-time former Minister of Business, Chief Nike Akande; chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Fee and former Home of Consultant member, Hon Abike Debiri-Erewa; a famend clergy, Bishop Isaac Idahosa, Managing Director of common Blake Resorts, Dr. Uzochukwu Akunedoze, Mr Frank Edoho, amongst different prime dignitaries, showered accolades on the creativity behind the model in separate speeches.
Chief Onyema, in his deal with, stated he was honoured to be on the grand opening of the model, noting that what he noticed contained in the constructing amazed him, significantly, seeing Nigerian made garments.
He stated, “I’m pleased seeing folks making Nigeria proud this manner. I wish to see Nigerians utilizing Nigerian made garments. Her distinctive expertise and a spotlight to particulars is clear in her works. Personally, my spouse and I’ll patronize Kunbi,” he added.
Senator Daisy, who declared the ‘April by Kunbi Flagship Retailer’ open, congratulated Kunbi for implementing her imaginative and prescient and thanked her husband, Dr Stanley Uzochukwu, for empowering his spouse. She used the event to name on different males to empower their wives within the like method.
“I encourage all males to empower their wives. All the boys ought to go dwelling and open companies for his or her wives.”
On his half, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce expressed honour and delight to witness the opening of the April by Kunbi. He equally praised The Delborough Lagos which has redefined hospitality throughout Africa the place Mrs Kunbi Uzochukwu is the Managing Director. He expressed satisfaction for utilizing Nigerian made items in April by Kunbi and counseled the efforts of the couple.
On their half, former Cross River State governor Donald Duke and his spouse counseled the Artistic Director, Kunbi Uzochukwu, for investing within the style design enterprise and wished her effectively on the enterprise.
Former Minister of Business, Mrs Nike Akande, additionally congratulated and praised Kunbi for her excellent creativity and for creating jobs for many who are working along with her. She famous that she believes within the industrialization of Nigeria as an ex-minister of Business. She promised to patronize Kunbi. She equally counseled The Delborough Lagos, noting that it’s one of the best lodge she has ever visited throughout the globe.
Senator Iyabo Obasanjo additionally delightedly poured encomium on style skilled Kunbi, stressing that her creativity is in comparison with none. She disclosed that although she by no means met Kunbi, her associates instructed her that she is probably the most artistic Nigerian dressmaker. She wished Kunbi one of the best and to be one of the best in everywhere in the world.
