Africa Rise and Shine Book Launch In New York

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Jim Ovia CFR, recently launched his book, Africa Rise and Shine in New York. This prestigious event happened on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly and had foreign dignitaries and private sector captains of industry in attendance.

Earlier, Africa Rise and Shine was unveiled in Lagos at Eko Hotel and Suites on September 17, 2018. The event had Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, GCON (SAN), other government functionaries, traditional rulers and private sector stakeholders present.

Africa Rise and Shine is available for pre-order online at Amazon and in-store at Laterna Books and Roving Heights.

See photo excerpts from the book launch in New York below:

The Author of Africa Rise and Shine, Mr. Jim Ovia with moderator, Zeinab Badawi on the podium at the Africa Rise and Shine book launch in New York.

The Author of Africa Rise and Shine, Mr. Jim Ovia speaking at the Africa Rise and Shine book launch in New York.

L-R: The GMD/CEO of Access Bank, Mr. Herbert Wigwe; The Publisher of Guardian Newspapers, Lady Maiden Alex Ibru and Chairman of Coronation Capital, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede during a meet-and-greet with the Author of Africa Rise and Shine, Mr. Jim Ovia at the Book Launch in New York.

The Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank and Author of Africa Rise and Shine, Mr. Jim Ovia.

An invitee with the Africa Rise and Shine programme of events for the New York Launch.

Mr. Jim Ovia holding up his book, Africa Rise and Shine during its launch in New York.

Super model, Naomi Campbell and The Publisher of ThisDay Newspapers, Prince Nduka Obaigbena during an autograph session with the author, Mr. Jim Ovia.

The Chairman of Flour Mills of Nigeria, Mr. John D. Coumantaros during a meet-and-greet with the Author of Africa Rise and Shine, Mr. Jim Ovia at the Book Launch in New York.