As a premium Pan-African bank driven by multicultural diversity we aim to put Africa on the world map as a key player in finance and entrepreneurship.
The Bank that showcases the rich culture of Africa.
UBA is at the forefront of thought leadership and is proud to participate actively as well as host public events, conferences, and webinars pertaining to the Global Development sector and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We are keen to share our knowledge, experience, and passion for Africa. We celebrate the unity and culture of Africa at our annual Africa Day events marked every 25th day of May.
It is a platform where we contribute to shaping the African narrative, as we invite critical leaders and global change makers, African Presidents, Senators, CEOs of leading international organisations, and creative minds to discuss global issues around sustainability and finding solutions to eradicating poverty in Africa.
#OurAfricaOurStory
Celebrating the integration of a prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the international arena.
UBA celebrates Africa Day to promote unity, mutual respect, and pride in who we are as a people and a pan-African organisation with a global reach. Indeed, there is strength in diversity.
Showcase your African style
As part of our annual Africa day celebrations, across the group we adorn cultural outfits, eat local dishes and initiate a group wide dress competition, where the ‘best outfit’ based on votes wins a valuable gift. The idea behind this competition is to encourage cross cultural adoptions and more unity across the UBA Tribe.
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| Category | Description | Points |
| Cultural Significance | How well does the attire reflect the contestant’s heritage or cultural identity? Is the story behind it thoughtful and well-articulated? | 30 points |
| Storytelling | How compelling is the narration behind the attire? Does the participant convey pride, meaning, or history in an engaging and authentic way? | 25 points |
| Creativity & Style | Originality in styling the traditional attire. Use of accessories, textiles, colors, and personal flair that highlight cultural pride. | 20 points |
| Visual Presentation | Quality and clarity of the video, confidence, charisma, and how well the participant presents themselves. | 15 points |
| Engagement & Impact | Use of the hashtag #OurAfricaOurStory. How engaging is the video? Are viewers reacting, commenting, and sharing? | 10 points |
- Speak from the heart when sharing your story, your voice matters.
- Showcase the beauty of your culture – be bold, be proud.
- Keep your video clear, confident, and under 90 seconds.
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Catch up on previous events
Africa Day 2023
Africa Day 2022
Africa Day 2021
2021: As a growing economy with a young and vibrant population, the need for youth empowerment and job creation can never be over-emphasised. The focus of these conversations is creating an enabling environment for the youths to thrive even in the midst of a global pandemic, which will lead to economic prosperity. Our line-up of seasoned panelists of world leaders and economists which include Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, DG, World Trade Organisation discuss ways Africa can be on her way to meaningful development.
Africa Day 2020
Africa Day 2019
2020: As the Covid-19 Pandemic continues to ravage the world, Africa’s economy is not spared from its devastating effects. It is therefore pertinent to come up with ways to cushion the effects of the pandemic by creating jobs and systems that will drive growth and sustainable development even beyond the scourge.
Africa Day UBA: Africa’s History Redefined
2019: History forms the basis of every society’s identity. This year’s topic, “Africa’s History Redefined: Our Past a Path to the Future”, looks at the important roles History can play in addressing Africa’s challenges and how to chart a course to economic development through our past individual and collective experiences as a continent.