Friday, May 23, 2014

Exclusive Premiere of Double Wahala 2 with Oritse Femi & D’banj | Friday 23rd May 2014

It’s going to be a night of double fun, as fans join Bangalee D’banj, and “Double Wahala” chart topper Oritse Femi at an exclusive premiere of Double Wahala Part 2.
It is scheduled to take place at The Place, Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos, tomorrow Friday 23rd May 2014.
Oritse Femi will officially premiere the new track.
For table reservations and VIP passes, call 07039232524 | 08084866506 | add BB pin 7A062E27 | follow @Theplacelagos on Twitter.
Date: Friday 23rd May 2014
Time: 10 PM
Venue: The Place by Marcus, No. 4 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Tunde Leye’s Children’s Day Reading of “The Rat Race”

Patabah Books invites you as they host Tunde Michael Leye as he reads from his book The Rat Race. There will also be gifts, games and loads of fun-filled expectations for the kids. Admission is free for all.
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Venue: Patabah Books, Shoprite Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call +2347091485129+23417307640 | e-mail info@patabah.com

African Public Relations Association Conference

The 26th edition of the annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) conference themed “Advancing Africa” will attract over 500 delegates cutting across different communication sectors and professional groupings from all over Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America.
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2014 – Saturday 31st May 2014
Venue: Le Meridien Hotel, Port Louis, Mauritius

All Things Nigerian Expo

Take advantage of the global market by exhibiting at the All Things Nigerian Expo. It’s the first shopping and lifestyle event of its kind in USA. The event will be hosted by Chief Obi.
Date: Monday 26th May 2014
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, USA

Stage Play: The Engagement

Femi Osofisan’s The Engagement, an exciting comic stage presentation featuring Kolawole AdewaleMorolayo Fakeye and Paul Origbo as her production for May 2014. Directed by Adebola Ogunshina and produced by Adenugba Oluwanishola for Davidhouse Multimedia, The Engagement is a farce which features a proposal and an engagement between a shy and hypochondriac young farmer, Elemude, and the daughter of his neighbour Ronke
Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 4 PM | 5:30 PM
Venue: New Unity Centre, 28 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos

Word Up Mini Series

You’re invited to this open mic spoken work poetry slam event.
Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 3 PM
Venue: 21 Road E/F Close, After Chelsea Suite, Plot 4, Festac Town, Lagos

“Band Aid” Final Performance

Majmua Theatre presents the final and command performances of “Band Aid“, written and directed by Abiodun Kassim.
Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 3 PM | 6 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular 3,000 | VIP 5,000
Ticket Locations: Terra Kulture | Quintessence | naijaticketshop.com | afritickets.com | quickteller.com | ariiyatickets.com

Ruth & Boaz Fellowship

The Ruth and Boaz Fellowship is a haven to help provide a secure and conducive environment for all members where their views can be freely expressed and problems shared. The event will be hosted by Pastors Taiwo and Nomthi Odukoya.
Date: 
Saturday 24th May 2014
Time:
2 PM
Venue:
The Fountain of Life Church, 12 Industrial Estate Road by PZ Industries Ilupeju, Lagos

Hear Word! Naija Woman Talk True

Hear Word! Naija Woman Talk True is an exhilarating performance art production which showcases true stories from 20 different Nigerian women. This production combines artistry, social commentary and true-life stories of transformation. Directed by Ifeoma Fafunwa, the event will feature Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Iretiola Doyle, Dakore and Bimbo Akintola.
Date: Friday 23rd May 2014 – Saturday 31st May 2014
Time: 2 PM | 7 PM
Venue: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N5,000 | N10,000 at afritickets.com | jumia.com | Terra Kulture | Quintessence

FreedomHall Open Mic

Blackky is the special guest at FreedomHall this weekend. He’ll perform his song “Rosie“. Also performing are Silver Saddih alongside the Top-Notch band and Charles Granville.
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Broad Street, Marina, Lagos
Ticket Price: N1,000

Date: Friday 23rd May 2014
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Bogobori House, 9 Maitama Sule street off Awolowo road, Ikoyi, Lagos

Kaffy’s Ijoda 9ja Dance Burnout

It is a high-impact, dance cardio workout to your favorite Nigerian and African tunes. Incorporating basic and challenging dance movements by World Guinness Book Record dancer Kaffy to get you in shape.
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Downtown Cultural Arts Center, 401 N. Howard st, Baltimore MD 21201, USA
Ticket Prices: $15 Advance | $20 at Location

Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Down Syndrome Foundation, 43 Adegoke Street, Surulere, Lagos

Thursday, May 1, 2014

The 21st Century Entrepreneur Event 2.0

Pull out your diaries and mark this date; the 17TH of May 2014; its one you would not forget in a hurry. Imagine a day, with the best of the best Net-preneurs, South of the Sahara, as they share the secrets of their Success in an Exclusive Event full of Training, Networking and just having fun.
 
On the 17th of May, 2014, The Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Ikeja, is going to be the epicenter for this dynamic shift; The 21st Century Entrepreneur Event 2.0, themed; Empowering Entrepreneurs to build formidable businesses via the Internet. Continue...

Majmua Theatre Presents Band Aid

Majmua Theatre to thrill Lagos with new play ‘Band Aid’. The play was written and directed by Abiodun Kassim with Femi Leye as music director. The play centers around three friends with distinct personality disorders who are united by their love for music but soon fall in love with the same girl. Date: Sunday 4th May 2014 Time: 3 PM & 6 PM Venue: Terra Kulture, 1375 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos Ticket Prices: Regular N3,000 | at Terra Kulture, Quinessence, afritickets.com, naijaticketshop.com, ariiyatickets.com and jumia.com.ng Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07069771347

Omo London’s Birthday Bash

Omo London will be celebrating her birthday with a ladies night event this weekend – to be hosted by Emma Nyra and Zaina, with female DJ Butter on the turn table. Date: Saturday 3rd May 2014 Time: 10 PM Venue: Dollhouse, Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos

Oga Madam Live In Londond With Lolo 1

You’re invited to the 2nd edition of Oga Madam Live in London with Lolo 1. The event will be hosted by OAP Omotunde Adebowale David aka Lolo 1. The event will feature major acts from Nigeria and UK entertainment sector ranging from music, comedy, fashion and movies. Date: Saturday 3rd May 2014 Time: 5 PM Venue: Ripple Centre, 121 – 125 Ripple Road, Barking IG11 7FN, London, UK Ticket Details: £20 at www.remedixmusicpro.com Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07508438393 | 07545154323 | 07508573417

Women, Inspiration & Enterprise! Register & Attend the WIE Africa Symposium 2014

An international network which hosts thought leaders from around the world will bring together some of Africa’s most influential women in Lagos, Nigeria in May for the 2014 Women Inspiration & Enterprise (WIE) Africa Symposium. Date: Saturday 3rd May 2014 Time: Registration 8 AM Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Contact: For more info and general enquiries,  e-mail aequitas@wienetwork.org | aequitas@wienetwork.org

Laolu & The Afromysterics Perform Live at the Shrine in Harlem!

The artist and musician, Laolu Senbanjo, will be performing at the Shrine in Harlem with his band, The Afromysterics. They will be performing a delightful blend of Afro beat and Afro soul songs that’ll thrills all their audiences.
Date:
Friday 2nd May 2014
Time:
Venue: The Shrine, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, Harlem, USA

Zinny Night Of Style

Zinny Night of Style event includes a fashion show, an image segment where guests will be taught the basics of personal styling and a networking segment where guests can interact with each other. Admission is strictly by invitation. Date: Thursday 1st May 2014 Time: 5 PM Venue: 22A Elelenwo Street, G.R.A Phase 2, Port Harcourt Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08148398198 | 08090645896

Bvlgari Omnia Indian Garnet Sale

You’re invited to purchase the new Bvlgari Omnia Indian Garnet fragrance. You also stand a chance to win an exclusive spa experience and lots more.
Date: Thursday 1st May 2014 – Sunday 4th May 2014
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM
Venue: The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08064863969

Kick Against Malaria Football Tournament

In commemoration of World Malaria Day on Friday 25th April 2014, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) in joint venture with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC) and Novartis have partnered to organize the tournament. They will be offering malaria testing and treatment, free health services, insecticide-treated net distribution and much more. Six male and female teams from schools in Lagos Mainland will be playing to win the trophy as well as other exciting prizes at the tournament.
Date: Thursday 1st May 2014
Time: 9 AM
Venue: Kudirat Abiola Freedom Square (Evans Square), Old Yaba Road, Ebute Metta, Lagos

Child Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Workshop

Learn new skills on how to protect children from sexual abuse, identify an abuser and how to help the abused.
Date:
Thursday 1st May 2014
Time:
9 AM
Venue:
Protea Oakwood Park Hotel, After Chevron Roundabout, Lekki, Lagos

Belvedere Vodka Hosts Party at Ibeshe Private Beach

Premium vodka Belvedere and Papas Entertainment are thrilled to announce their holiday pop-up beach party where “Belvedere Vodka Brings Papas to the Beach”. The exclusive party will feature special guest appearances, celebrity cocktail mix sessions with Belvedere Vodka and musical performances. Attendance is strictly by invitation. Date: Thursday 1st May 2014 Time: 7 AM – 12 AM Venue: Ibeshe Private Beach Resort, Lagos Contact: For general enquiries, RSVP, e-mail adeola@rb-pr.com

Tinsel Season 7 Auditions

Aspiring actors are called to audition for various roles in the soap opera Tinsel for Season 7, as well as AfricaMagic’s first ever film feature initiative – AfricaMagic Original Films. Interested individuals are expected to come to the audition venue with three (3) copies of an individual five-by-seven (5×7) coloured, non-photo shopped portrait photograph. Date: Thursday 1st May 2014 – Friday 2nd May 2014 Time: 7 AM – 5 PM Daily Venue Lagos – Protea Hotel, Leadway (Beside Mobil Filling Station), 1 Mogambo Close, Maryland Estate, Ikeja, Lagos | The SS Lounge, 7 Sapara Williams Close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Ibadan – Theatre Arts Department Hall, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo. Ghana – Holiday Inn Accra Airport, AMB CT 97 Cantonments, Accra, Ghana.

Nikky Couture Collection/Fashion Show

Nikky Couture presents her debut collection called “Genesis“. The collection is an interpretation of some aspects of nature as seen by Nikky, the label’s creative director. The collection can be regarded as “high fashion”. It is for people who need to express their wild and imaginative fashion personas. The collection however, also features some trendy mainstream pieces like tops, high waist shorts and others for the everyday chic.
Date: Sunday 4th May 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Protea Hotel, Lekki, Lagos

Showcase Your Products at the Student Trade Fair Lagos | Monday 19th – Saturday 31st May 2014

The Student Trade Fair Lagos is back again! This time wearing a new look to engage, excite and empower the student community.

The BonMarche FAIRstival which is a festival of choice is a seamless/networking platform where various youthful activities are promoted for the socio economic prosperity of students (talent hunt, entrepreneurship empowerment, mentorship) and the environment at large.
It also provides a common platform for manufacturers, traders, retailers, innovators and service providers the opportunity to showcase their goods and service to students and the general public. Continue...

Basketmouth Uncensored presents “Dysfunctional Mind” | Sunday 29th June 2014

Barons World presents Basketmouth Uncensored tagged Dysfunctional Mind, taking place at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
You will be treated to comedy by Salvador, Bovi and Buchi as well as Basketmouth. Rocking the stage on the D-Day are 2Face Idibia, Davido, Wizkid, Phyno, Olamide, Sound Sultan and Play.
It’s going to be a partay…
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites’ Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: Regular N 5,000 |  Front Row Seats N 100,000 at www.cokobar.com
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08055555121 | 08072001613 | 08030830308 | e-mail info@basketmouth.tv