Thursday, June 4, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

Verve powers Africa’s expansion with new campaign

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L–R: Paul Otu, Divisional Head, Design & User Experience; Olawale Akanbi, Divisional Head, Growth Marketing (Merchants & Ecosystem); Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President & Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer; Chidi Oluaoha, Divisional Head, Growth Marketing (Tokens & Inclusion) and Tomi Ogunlesi, Divisional Head, Brands, Communications, Content & CSR, all of Interswitch Group, at the official launch of New Thematic Campaigns for the company’s consumer brands, Verve and Quickteller.

By Zika Bobby

Interswitch’s Verve has launched a new thematic brand campaign aimed at enhancing ‘The Good Life’ for African consumers. The campaign includes a TV commercial and a pan-African media push across TV, digital, radio, outdoor, and social media platforms.

With over 100 million cards in circulation, Verve is positioning itself as more than a payment solution, but a symbol of African potential.

Speaking at the screening and media parley that heralded the launch of the new campaign, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice-President for Marketing & Communications at Interswitch Group said Verve has always stood for more than payments. “It stands for progress. It stands for possibility. And most importantly, it stands for people. What you’re seeing today isn’t just a new television commercial – it’s our message to millions of Africans across the continent. It’s our way of saying: we see you; we value you, and we are proud to support your aspirations with seamless and secure payment experiences,” he said.

He said the campaign also subtly shines a spotlight on Verve’s complementary lifestyle platform, VerveLife, which for over eight years has engaged millions of Africans passionate about fitness, wellness, and living intentionally.

“Through VerveLife, the brand has deepened its connection with consumers, championing holistic wellbeing as an essential part of enjoying the good life.

More than a brand statement, the new Verve campaign signals an exciting new chapter. While celebrating how far the brand has come, it also hints at what lies ahead,” he added.

Tomi Ogunlesi, Divisional Head for Brands, Communications, Content & CSR at Interswitch said as Verve continues to scale its footprint and innovate across markets, the brand remains steadfast in its mission: empowering Africans to transact confidently, live fully, and embrace the limitless possibilities of the good life. Africa should watch this space.