The Reading of Ayo Sogunro’s The Wonderful Life of Senator Boniface and other Sorry Tales

Controversial Nigerian essayist and writer, Ayo Sogunro will be reading in London, from his book, The Wonderful Life of Senator Boniface and other Sorry Tales at an event organized by the prestigious Royal African Society (RAS).
Date: Monday 31st March 2014
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Djam Lecture Theatre (formerly G2), School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, London WC1H OXG

Yaw Live On Stage with Julius Agwu – The Street

Yaw and Julius Agwu are set to make you crack your ribs. The Street comedy and music show will feature performances by Sound Sultan, Kcee, Phyno, Iyanya, Waje, MI, Solidstar and Timaya. Alibaba, Okey Bakassi, Basketmouth, Owen Gee and Tee A will also be present to perform. Date: Sunday 30th March 2014 Time: 5 PM Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Ticket Prices: Regular N5,000 | VIP N10,000 | Table Tickets N500,000 | N1,000,000 at Bheer Hugz and Brund Saloon Ikeja Mall, US Polo Shoprite, Surulere and Ikeja Mall, Genesis Deluxe Cinema and Quickteller Enabled ATMs.

The Grill at the Pent – The Denim Edition

You are invited to come and enjoy great grill at The Grill at the Pent tagged The Denim Edition.  DJs Bally, DJ Debby and DJ Rico will also be present. Admission is free for all. Date: Sunday 30th March 2014 Time: 2 PM Venue: Kudeta Lounge, The Pent House, Mega Plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos

Brunch With Brains Series

Join OAP Schulzz of Classic FM at Ginger Tapas & Grill, to launch the Brunch with Brain series with Keynote motivator Omilola Oshikoya.T his is a monthly event that seeks to provide a viable, relaxed and fun networking ambience for women to meet, learn and grow. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 30th March 2014
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Venue: Ginger Tapas & Grill, 6A Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos

Nack Sunday at the Nack Store

Nack presents its sales event, where there will be up to 40% discount on Nack items. Nack will be giving out free Nack tees to the first 30 Nackers. The Nack Legal Tender Kullection will be restocked and more exclusive items will also be available. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 30th March 2014
Time: 1 PM
Venue: c41 Road1, Ikota shopping complex, beside VGC, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08096593576 | e-mail nack@nackonline.com

iCelebrate the Ladies in My Life

Celebrate the ladies in your life with host Pastors Dexter Femi and Jola Akin-Alamu as well as gospel artistes Annie and Beecee at the special banquet celebration service. There will be a special buffet lunch for all after the service, free makeover and red carpet photo shoot for all ladies and free gifts for all ladies. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 30th March 2014
Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Venue: Empowerment House, The Empowerment Centre, 49 Kudirat Abiola Way (formerly Oregun Road), by Oluyole bus-stop, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos.
Contact: For more info and genreal enquiries, call 08099888996

Jack & The Beats

 

Come party at the second edition of Jack & The Beats this Saturday. There will be performances by Eva, Ese Peters and Reminisce with live music support from The King’s Band and DJ Humility. Dress code is Rock Star style. Date: Saturday 29th March 2014 Time: 9 PM Venue: Crescendo Lounge, 71A Oduduwa Crescent, Ikeja, Lagos

One Nite Live & Unplugged With Timi Dakolo

Timi Dakolo will be LIVE at the One Nite Live & Unplugged show. The event promises to be fun.
Date: Saturday 29th March 2014
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Soul @Intercontinental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08127470285
Ticket Price: Regular N10,000 | VIP N250,000 at www.afritickets.com

Kaduna Peace Seminar/Zumunci CD Albums Launch

This event will feature performances from Majek Fashek, Adams A. Zango, Steve Black, Bala Achkaa, Baba of Africa and Dan Hausawa. At the seminar, there will also be a peace concert, presentation of merit awards, poems, drama and comedy.
 
Date: Saturday 29th March 2014
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Musa Yar’Adua Hall, Murtala Square, Kaduna City, Kaduna

Woman Rising 2014 Literary Salon

The Life House presents the Woman Rising 2014 Literary Salon. Excerpts from Molara Wood‘s “Indigo” as well as a variety of prose, poetry, spoken word and song lyrics penned, inspired by, or written for women will be read. There will also be a book signing opportunity with the author.The audience and special guests will read and discuss Letters To Our Younger and Our Older Selves. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 15th March 2014
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Venue: Wheatbaker Hotel, 4 Onitolo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and enquiries, call 07034030683

Sweet Kiwi Flagship Store Launch

You’re invited to the launch of Sweet Kiwi‘s flagship store. You can enjoy frozen yoghurt at the event. To attend, RSVP by calling Adeola on 08185813032.
Date: Sunday 16th March 2014
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos

Art of Fashion Art Exhibition and High Fashion Runway Show

Pause and imagine a fusion of Arts and Fashion. An enigmatic visionary concept created to fuse several forms of art into one explosive fashion show. A synergy of Fashion, Art and Music, creating an inexplicable experience unlike any other show before it; where the audience will be enchanted with artistic expressions that explores our existence as a Nation and a diverse community blessed with an unimaginable cultural heritage entwined in one common symbiotic bliss...Nigeria. Continue..

Uprise 5th Birthday Bash

Expect an energy-filled night with guest appearances from the UK gospel scene and top performances from Dwayne Tryumf, Commission, Rachel Kerr, Lyrical Soldier, Deborah, Victizzle, Jay Ess, US gospel act Da’ T.R.U.T.H and Norwegian EDM group Jesus Loves Electro. Special attractions at the event include the Uprise photo booth, giveaways, a dance-off, a garage cypher and a special “Memory Lane Medley” performance featuring UK gospel hits such as “Bibles, Bibles” and other unforgettable classics.
Date Sunday 16th March 2014
Venue 229 Great Portland ST, London W1W 5PN, UK
Ticket Price £10 at www.gatepass.co.uk _

Soundcity Beach Jam

Soundcity TV storms Monrovia, Liberia. See J Martins, R2bees, Takun J, Sweetz, Mr. Smith, F Dot A Dot, DJ Neptune, DJ Kess and more LIVE.
Date: Saturday 15th March 2014
Time: 12 PM
Venue: Bernard Beach in Monrovia, Liberia
Ticket Prices: Regular $20 | VIP $40

Activ8 3.1: Conscious Execution Conference

Activ8 Nigeria is a platform that provides practical tools for people and organizations to evolve into leading brands. This conference aims to teach the leadership art of getting meaningful results. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 15th March 2014 Time: 10 AM
Venue: Protea Hotel, Oakwood Park, Lekki Peninsula, Lekki

Ase Movie Auditions

Think you can act? Then attend the audition for Ase, a short movie production by Nappy Nation Media Production. Admission is free for all. Date: Saturday 15th March 2014 Time: 9 AM Venue: Nappy Nation Studios, Abuja, Gaia House, AMAC Plaza, Kabale Close (Opposite Heritage House) Wuse Zone 3, Abuja Contact: For more info and enquiries, call 07060683472

Woman Rising 2014 Music Concert

A live music showcase featuring a host of talented local and international female musicians – Woman Rising 2014 Music Concert, is going down this weekend. The line-up includes Waje, Aramide, Diwari, Fatima, Dupe Kachi, Lala, Pilani Bubu (South Africa) and Sian Thomas (United Kingdom). The event will be hosted by Kemi “Lala” Akindoju and Smooth 98.1 FM’s Aderonke. Guests will get complimentary welcome cocktails, canapes and free gifts. Date: Sunday 16th March 2014 Time: 4 PM Venue: Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos Ticket Prices: N 15,000 | N 25,000 at www.afritickets.com | Jazz Hole, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos | Quintessence, ParkView Ikoyi Contact: For more info and enquiries, call 07034030683

Attend & Win Big with Jack Daniels, Naeto C, DJ Humility & More at the 1st “Jack & the Beats” Event in Lagos

Jack Daniels will be debuting its “Jack and the Beats” event in Lagos and you are invited! This series of parties will happen in various spots all over Lagos with Lekki kicking it off.

Now what can you stand to get from attending this event? Well not only will you get to see Naeto C (WKG) and Kamar (Aristrokat Records), there will be live music supplied by King’s band with turntable support from DJ Humility. That’s not all, starting from Monday 10th march 2014, friends of Jack can win interesting freebies from Jack Daniel’s online and at the parties.

Now, this event is only open to guests 21 years and above. Remember to drink responsibly.

Check out how you can win freebies online.

Africa Fashion Week London is Coming to Nigeria | Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th May 2014

After three successful editions of the Africa Fashion Week in London, the organisers are bringing the fashion train to Nigeria to give talented Nigerian designers an opportunity to showcase their creativity to a global audience.

According to Ronke Ademiluyi, the founder of AFW London - organisers of AFW Nigeria, “AFW Nigeria believes in emerging talents and our core aim is providing visibility platforms for new talents, who would otherwise not have the means to gather national attention and awareness of their own.”

Designers who believe their work has what it takes to compete in the market place and hope to grab a fair share of international market are invited to exhibit their designs at AFW Nigeria.

Notable personalities that will grace the event are Chief Folusho Alakija, Abba Folawiwo, Chief Molade Okoya, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Hon. Abike Dabiri and other notable personalities.

The AFWN which is being organised in collaboration with Abiola Okoya of Mibod Global Resources is produced by Sola Oyebade of Mahogany Productions and Toyin Lawani of Tiannah‘s styling academy.

Date: Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th May 2014
Time: Participants will be informed of the time.
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: To register for AFWN, email info@africafashionweeknigeria.com |  Register now atwww.africafashionweeknigeria.com | Call 07088800866 or 08089915450

POPS Concepts presents the 2nd Port Harcourt Makeup Fair | Saturday 15th March 2014

PMUF2 is the 9th edition in The MakeUp Fair series which is a makeup and beauty shopping extravaganza intended to provide a platform for professionals in the business of makeup and beauty, to showcase and demonstrate their products to a select target audience of potential customers and business partners.

The exhibition would include categories like makeup products, tools & personal care materials, wellness & spa, hair care products and accessories. There will also be a lot of giveaways like free makeovers, free make up advice, shopping, food as well as presentations, makeup demos, networking, music and loads of fun.

Attendance is FREE so bring a friend!

Date: Saturday 15th March 2014
Time: 10AM – 6PM
Venue: Xcape Centre (ICinema), 119 Stadium Road, Port Harcourt

House of Tara to Host Nigeria’s 1st Makeup In Nigeria Conference (MINC) in Lagos | Wednesday 30th April 2014

House of Tara has announced that it will be hosting the 1st edition of the Makeup In Nigeria Conference (MINC)! The event is scheduled to be a learning experience to help build and equip Nigeria’s pioneers, leaders and innovators in the beauty sector.

According to the Project Manager, MINC Teniolami Adejuwon, “Makeup in Nigeria Conference is designed to create a strategic support base for every pro-artist in Nigeria to grow and evolve together, with the intention of building our industry into enviable heights. MINC promises to offer every attendee a platform to learn new skill sets, exchange ideas and ultimately network with industry veterans. It is a must experience event.“

The event designed for makeup professionals around Nigeria; will also provide all the information entrepreneurs and makeup brands need to know to become an industry insider, learn proven strategies to build a profitable and sustainable business model in record time.

CEO of House of Tara, Tara Fela-Durotoye said “House of Tara is not just a business focused on its customers, it is also an industry enabler. We are focused on opening up the space for expansion and for growth, and are also passionate about connecting entrepreneurs with opportunities. We are excited to host this conference.”

Registration to attend this event started on Monday 17th February 2014. For more information on how to register, please visit www.makeupinnigeria.com | Send an e-mail to info@makeupinnigeria.com | Call 08091770582.

Date: Wednesday 30th April 2014
Venue: The Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos

Grill At the Pent – Dance Off Edition

Have a fun Sunday night at the Grill at the Pent event tagged “Dance off Edition“. Enjoy with friends as you munch on delicious barbecue. Dj Prince and Dj Enzo will be on the wheels of steel. Admission is free for all. 
Date: Sunday 9th March 2014
Time: 2 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Kudeta Rooftop Mega plaza, Victoria Island, Lagos

Chill And Relax: Metaphoric March

Chill & Relax is a performance poetry and spoken word open mic event where everyone and anyone can step up and rock the mic. This event will feature Lagos finest poets. Admission is free for all. Date: Sunday 9th March 2014 Time: 3 PM Venue: 16,  Abeni close,  ASA Estate, off Ayodele Okeowo street, after Deeper Life church, Soluyi Gbagada, Lagos

Emirati Shopping & Fashion Fair

The Emirati Shopping and Fashion Fair will  feature fashion presentations by various designers as well as a special performance by White Nigerian and a special surprise for the first 50 people to arrive. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 8th March 2014
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Merry Makers Park, behind Glo Head Office, Entrance C, Wuse II, Abuja

WomenWerk presents the Century Of the African Woman

WomenWerk‘s “The Century of the African Woman” Forum is a celebration of the International Women’s Day 2014. The Forum provides a platform for conversations on professional and personal issues relevant to the modern woman. EbonyLife TV’s Mo Abudu and Nigeria’s Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will be honoured. Date: Saturday 8th March 2014 Time: 10 AM | VIP & Media Reception 6.30 PM Venue: Forum – 25 Broadway, 7th Floor | VIP & Media Reception – 860 11th Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, USA.

big banner Rubies School of Women Empowerment – Equality for Women is Progress for All

Pink Pearl Foundation presents Rubies Day of a Woman to celebrate the International Women’s Day. The event is organized in partnership with the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Delta State.
Date: Saturday 8th March 2014
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Venue: The Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba, Delta

Zebra Living Big Giant Sale

Zebra Living is delighted to invite you to a day of fashion, tea, giant bargains, new dresses to fancy and friends. You can shop for classic styles and new experiments from your favourite label. Admission is free for all. Date: Saturday 8th March 2014 Time: 10 AM – 6 PM Venue: Moorhouse Hotel, 1 Bankole Oki Street, Ikoyi, Lagos Contact: For more info and enquiries, call 07034030683 | e-mail info@zebraliving.com

#RapeReorientation Walk

On Saturday. the #RapeReorientation Walk organized by Stand to End Rape Initiative, will take place on Saturday 8th March 2014 from the Ogbade Arcade Shopping Complex to Agege in Lagos. The event is supported by Awesome Treasures Foundation and Gidi Traffic. T-shirts for the event are available but interested participants are advised to come in white polo shirts. Admission is free for all. Date: Saturday 8th March 2014 Time: 9 AM Venue: Ogbade Arcade Shopping Complex to Agege, Lagos

EbonyLife TV presents Married to The Game And New Horizons Premiere’

You are cordially invited to a star-studded evening of music, cocktail, snacks and the exclusive screening of EbonyLife TV‘s gripping two new premieres – Married to the Game starring Alexx Ekubo and Leonora Okine as well as New Horizons starring Kate Henshaw, Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo and Funke Akindele.
Date: Friday 7th March 2014
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos

New Media Africa Symposium – Gala & Award Ceremony

iBroad Group presents the New Media Africa Symposium. The event is a gathering of digital marketers, tech media, professionals, bloggers, podcasters, web TV producers, and social business leaders. CEO/Publisher of Ovation International, Dele Momodu will be honoured at the event. Keynote speeches will be delivered by eLDee, Reno Omokri and Omojuwa.
 
Date: Friday 7th March 2014
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos

Investing in Nigeria Summit in London

After the success of their first diaspora finance symposium, Developing Markets Associates (DMA) and Homestrings, in partnership with Movebacktonigeria.com are happy to announce the second event in their Diaspora Investment series. To attend, register here. Date: Friday 7th March 2014 Time: 8:30 AM – 7 PM Venue: Draper’s Hall, Throgmorton Street, London EC2N 2DQ

Devil In A Dress Premiere

ABC Pictures producers of the award winning movie “Letters to my Mother” will hold the premiere of its latest production “Devil In A Dress” today at the Silverbird, Accra Mall. The movie stars Majid Michel, Uti Nwachukwu, Kafui Danku, Kalsoum Sinare, Roselyn Ngissah, Ben Brako, Mikky Osei- Berko and Emmanuel Armah.
 
Date: Thursday 6th March 2014
Time: 6.30 PM | 9.20 PM
Venue: Silverbird Cinemas, Accra Mall and Weija
Ticket Price: 20 GHC at Silverbird, Accra Mall.

Join Denrele Edun, Dammy Krane, Beverly Osu, VJ Adams & More at the Art of Fashion Exhibition & Fashion Show | Saturday 5th April 2014

The Art of Fashion event is a fusion of art exhibition and high fashion runway show.  The event aims to feature artistic expressions that explore the diverse Nigerian community and cultural heritage.

Some of the artistes to perform include Dammy Krane, VJ Adams, Patoranking & Ketchup. The show will be hosted by Derenle Edun, while the red carpet will be hosted by Big Brother Africa – The Chase contestants; Dayodane, Bimp, Beverly Osu and Bassey.

Ticket Prices
Regular: N5,000 Gold: N20,000 Platinum: N45,000 Table for 8: N350,000
Date: Saturday 5th April 2014
Venue: Nicon Luxury, Abuja
Contact: For more info and enquiries, call 08069255186, 08072806419 or 08079520139

MUD Nigeria Beauty Bootcamp - Abuja Series

Whether you want to polish up your professional look, or WOW the crowds at weekends, MUD’s first ever Beauty Bootcamp is the ultimate platform for learning how to apply your make-up like an expert.

This course is ideal for beginners looking to learn personal or professional makeup skills and also professionals looking to expand their existing skills. The MUD Beauty Bootcamp curriculum will include...find that below...

Friends + Family Pop-Up Event

Enjoy 20% of your purchase during the Friends + Family sale at their Pop-Up Shop. Date: Tuesday 4th March 2014 – Saturday 8th March 2014 Time: 10 AM – 7 PM Venue: 5B Karimu Kotun, Victoria Island, Lagos

Join the Million Woman March for Endometriosis in Lagos, Abuja & Washington DC | See Dates

You’re invited to join in the walk for Endometriosis in the Million Woman March for Endometriosis in Lagos, Abuja and Washington DC.
See the dates, times and venue below.