emPLE, one of Africa’s leading insurance and financial services brands, proudly concluded its participation in ART X Lagos 2025, returning as a Bronze Sponsor and Presenting Partner of one of the fair’s Special Projects. The collaboration reflects emPLE’s expanding commitment to fostering sustainable and resilient communities across West Africa.
This year, emPLE supported “Where There
Is Life, There Is Hope (B’á ò kú, iṣẹ ò tán)”, an installation by acclaimed artist Temitayo
Ogunbiyi, curated by Missla Libsekal. Showcased as part of ART X
Lagos’ milestone 10th edition, the project invited audiences to explore how
creativity, movement, and care shape more equitable and sustainable futures.
Ogunbiyi's installation expanded on her
multidisciplinary practice, weaving together drawing, sculpture, and
site-specific installation to examine the relationships between people, place,
and the ecologies that sustain everyday life. Using line to explore how
people relate to their environments, Ogunbiyi’s work brings together drawing,
sculpture, and site-specific installation to encourage reflection on community,
care, and the ways urban spaces are continually shaped.
Her distinctive approach draws on
material, cultural, botanical, and educational references, prompting audiences
to engage with the layered realities of urban life and the shared knowledge
systems that sustain communities.
“At emPLE, we view insurance as a
platform for possibility. By supporting creativity that advances
sustainability, we reaffirm our belief in outcomes shaped through
collaboration. As we continue to expand our engagement across the continent, we
remain committed to helping communities shape futures defined by resilience,
innovation, and shared responsibility,” said Mr Olalekan Oyinade, Managing
Director, emPLE.
As ART X Lagos marked its 10th
anniversary, the fair welcomed thousands of visitors who engaged deeply with Ogunbiyi’s
project and its themes of movement, hope, and collective care. The installation
stood alongside other commissioned works, contributing to a landmark edition
that celebrated the breadth of African cultural expression.
“We’re delighted to have partnered once
again with emPLE,” said Tokini Peterside-Schwebig,
Founder & Chairman of ART X Lagos.
“Their commitment to sustainability, community, and regional impact aligns
powerfully with ART X Lagos’ mission. Together, we created a platform that
encouraged reflection while advancing conversations that resonate not only in
Nigeria, but across the continent.”
Supporting one of ART X Lagos’ Special
Projects forms part of emPLE’s broader mission to empower individuals,
institutions, and communities to thrive meaningfully and sustainably. This
year’s partnership represents a strategic step in reinforcing emPLE’s growing
work in West Africa, where the company continues to build relationships, invest
in storytelling, and amplify creativity that advances sustainable development.
The initiative reflects emPLE’s INSPIRE
values — Integrity, Nurture, Service, Purpose, Innovation, Respect, and
Excellence — and its belief in creativity as a catalyst for shared futures
across Africa.
ART X Lagos 2025
was held from November 6–9 at The Federal Palace, Lagos.
About ART X Lagos
ART X Lagos, the
leading international art fair in West Africa, was founded by Tokini
Peterside-Schwebig in 2016 to celebrate contemporary culture from Africa and
its diaspora. Drawing artists and galleries from over 70 countries and visitors
from 170 nations, it has played a pivotal role in redefining the African
narrative. Its multidisciplinary programming—spanning art, music, literature
and film—features initiatives like ART X Live!, ART X Cinema, and ART X Talks.
ART X Lagos additionally champions emerging talent, through programs such as
Resonance, the ART X Prize and The Development Forum. It serves as a
transformative cultural catalyst and a cornerstone of the African art sector
today, shaping the future of African art and its global narrative.
About emPLE
emPLE is a leading financial services company
that provides insurance and investment solutions to retail and corporate
clients across Africa. At emPLE, our purpose is to empower Africans by providing
innovative financial solutions that enhance their freedom, security, and
prosperity. We believe that true empowerment comes from providing not just
access to financial products but also the knowledge and tools necessary for our
customers to make informed decisions and achieve financial independence.
For more information about emPLE, visit: www.emple.group
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