1000 Fitness Enthusiasts attend The Verve Life, A Fitness & Healthy Living event by Verve International

More than 1000 fitness enthusiasts on Saturday defied the ominous weather to attend the maiden edition of fitness and healthy living event- The Verve Life, at the Landmark Event Center, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Alex Ekubo

Despite the heavy rain, which started in the early hours of the day and continued till late morning, The Verve Life started right on time and had a massive turnout as early as 7 am.The fitness, fun, healthy food and living event was organized by premium lifestyle card brand, Verve International to bring together healthy living enthusiasts, to work out together, network, simply hangout and have fun on the eve of Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary.

Emmanuel Ikubuese

A-list celebrities, alongside corporate executives and individuals from different walks of life turned up in their numbers, reflecting their passion for working out, and living healthy.Celebrities present include International supermodel, Oluchi Orlandi, Nigerian Dance Queen, Kaffy, Nollywood actors Alexx Ekubo and Emmanuel Ikubuese; DJ Xclusive, Ubi Franklin and many more.

Dance Queen Kaffy

Attendees were treated to master classes from renowned trainers on Yoga, Martial Arts, Nutrition, Strength and conditioning; and Zumba. There were also interactive performances from Kaffy who was the host of the day. There were also exciting contests with internationally certified fitness instructors that tested the fitness level of participants, with the crowd of other attendees cheering on.

Ubi Franklin

Top 3 participants of these challenges from both male and female categories went home with N20, 000, N30, 000 and N50, 000 respectively courtesy of Verve International.

Oluchi Orlandi

Arguably the biggest fitness event of the year thus far, Verve Life was a huge success and the organizers have promised to deliver an even bigger and better second edition hopefully next year.

Chinedum Okereke, MD Suntory, Mitchell Elegbe, GMD, Interswitch, Kamar Bakrin, Operating Partner, Helios Investments and Oremeyi Akah, Chief Core Operations Officer, Interswitch