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BankingEcobank Unveils ‘Kong in a Cage’ Promotes Sustainability Through Installation.

Ecobank Unveils ‘Kong in a Cage’ Promotes Sustainability Through Installation.

January 14, 2025

By Idris Buba

As the expression of human creative skill and imagination in visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their aesthetics, art, is an income earner and enhance environmental sustainability.

Consistent with it effort to foster sustainability in the creative industry in Nigeria, a foremost Pan African bank, Ecobank Nigeria, has unveiled a new art installation titled, “Kong in a Cage”

Ecobank Nigeria, Managing Director/Regional Executive, Bolaji Lawal, emphasized that the installation is part of the bank’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, environmental protection and the promotion of Nigeria’s creative industries.

He added that the bank remains dedicated to offering a global platform for emerging Nigerian artists, especially in the fields of sustainability and the arts.

Lawal, explained that Kong in a Cage aligned with Ecobank’s broader mission to promote the creative sector across Africa.

“Our aim is to highlight the incredible talent of Nigerian artists, providing them with opportunities to showcase their work both locally and internationally. “The creative sector is an essential driver of economic growth, well-being, and global interconnectedness”.

At Ecobank, we are committed to investing in the future of our youth, helping to shape a brighter future for Nigeria,” he said.

The artist, Toyeeb Ajayi, stated that Kong in a Cage, as a commentary on environmental sustainability, depicted the installation’s use of recycled materials to interpret the theme.

Situated in the midst of an urban business environment, the piece serves as both a warning and a call to action, offering a visual critique of humanity’s impact on the planet through the lens of art.

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“By employing sustainable materials and practices, this installation does more than just entertain—it prompts a conversation about the intersection of art and environmental stewardship,” Ajayi said.

“Kong in a Cage is not just an artwork; it’s a dialogue—a visual plea for accountability, responsibility and a renewed respect for the fragile balance between humanity and nature. I encourage everyone to reflect on humanity’s impact on the environment, consider the potential of reclaimed materials, and rethink our relationship with the planet.”

Ecobank’s commitment to environmental sustainability is well-documented, with initiatives such as the “Get Cash for Plastic Bottles” campaign, which removed over four million plastic bottles from the streets and drains of Lagos. The bank is also actively involved in tree planting efforts aimed at preserving and protecting the environment.

Kong in a Cage, by Toyeeb Ajayi, the installation is made entirely from recycled materials and its now on display at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC) on Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos.

This thought-provoking piece, which reflected on humanity’s confinement of nature, would be opened to the public on Saturdays and Sundays.

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