Events This Weekend

It is finally here. BellaNaijarians, brace yourself for the most buzzed about events taking place this weekend.

It is stellar, fun, classy and oh-so-exciting. Enjoy!

Welcome Party For Mr. World 2014 First Runner-Up
As you all know Mr Nigeria 2014 Emmanuel Ikubese emerged the first runner up at the just concluded Mr World finale. A welcome party will be held this Friday at the Galleria, Lagos.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Friends Club, 2nd Floor, Silverbird Galleria, Plot 133, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08189538165
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Women Of West Africa Entrepreneurship Conference
It is back by popular demand. WOWe – Women of West Africa Entrepreneurship Conference is where entrepreneurs come together to network and learn more about more about entrepreneurship through testimonies from top entrepreneurs featured on the high level speaker list. Speaking at the event include Tara Fela-Durotoye, Waje, Sasha P, Tewa Onasanya, and Anita Erksine. To register, send an e-mail to abiola@montex.co.uk.
Date: Thursday 26th June 2014 – Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 8 AM
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Decollete Fashion Lounge
Discover New York in Lagos by Decollete Fashion Lounge with Arch & Bow at Sweet Kiwi, Lagos. To attend, RSVP by sending an e-mail to pej@shopDFL.com
Date: Thursday 26th June 2014 – Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Sweet Kiwi, Admiralty way, by Route 10 Bus Stop, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Date: Saturday 28th June 2014 – Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 12 Noon – 9 PM
Venue: Sweet Kiwi, Admiralty way, by Route 10 Bus Stop, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
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LoudNProudSeries presents The Ladies “Hot & Sexy” Edition
Today, it is all about the hot and sexy ladies, plus a gent. Triple MG artiste Tekno, as well as Cynthia Morgan, Monica Ogah and Teni will headline the LoudNProud Live Series at Buddah Lounge. Ehiz and Mercy “Omo London” Ajisafe will host the event.
Date: Thursday 26th June 2014
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Buddah Lounge, 14 Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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The Plat4M presents Styles & Icons
This month’s edition of Plat4M tagged “Styles and Icons” is the fashion edition and will be headlined by Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Toyin Lawani, Tony Okoye and a special appearance by Denrele Edun. You have to be 18+ to attend.
Date: Thursday 26th June 2014
Time: 9 PM
Venue: The Place (By Marcus), 4, Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08082677685
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3rd Lagos Accessories Fair
The Lagos Accessories Fair will take place this weekend. The specialised fair is set to organise what promises to be the biggest convergence of accessories, designers, manufacturers, retailers, buyers, and lovers of accessories. The event is tagged “Celebrating Creativity” and will feature a seminar, exhibition, fashion show and awards. Folorunsho Alakija is also billed to receive an honorary award as the Accessories Fashion Icon.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014 – Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: Friday 10 AM – 8 PM | Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Free Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening
In Loving Memory of Iche Attah, Optimal Cancer Care Foundation will have a free breast and cervical cancer screening on Friday. To make donations, be sure to contact them. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: 118, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08081076646
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The Writers’ Workshop
Enterprise Creative presents The Writers’ Workshop. It is a bi-monthly training and networking workshop for aspiring writers and professionals in the Nigerian literary industry.The event is themed The Rules of Self-Publishing and will be hosted by award winning poet, playwright, prose writer and publisher Charles Ayo Dada. To register, call 081872264 or e-mail info@enterprisecreative.org.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 10 AM – 12 Noon
Venue: The Hothouse, 4th Floor, 34 Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos
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The Stage Unplugged With Jesse Jagz
This June “The Stage Unplugged” is hosting one of Nigeria’s most prominent rappers Jesse Jagz.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 284 Lounge, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07037711345 | 07039466329
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The Nigerian Centenary Awards UK 2014
The Nigerian Centenary Awards UK will be recognising and celebrating 100 outstanding Nigerians in the UK in the last 100 years.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 7 PM – 1 AM
Venue: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Rd, London, E17 4JF, UK
Ticket Prices: Regular £50 | VIP £75
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An Evening With Chef Nkesi
The Mustard Seed presents an evening with Chef Nkesi of HSE Gourmet. She will take you on a gastronomic journey, featuring great food, great wine (courtesy of Josien Holdings) and great company. This is a ladies only event.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 7 PM
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Open Mic Night
Kilo presents Open Mic Night a comedy and music night. You will get finger foods, and drinks. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 27th June 2014
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Kilo Bar & Lounge, Kilo Hotels, 16 Adeniyi Adefioye Street, Off Alhaji Masha, Surulere, Lagos
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4th African NAFCA Pre-Nomination
DJ Chick presents 4th Africa NAFCA pre-nomination party.
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Station 1 Night Club, 8131 Georgia Avenue, Silver Springs MD 20910, USA
Ticket Price: $25
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Patabah Books Presents Toyin Adesola
In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Month, Patabah Books hosts Toyin Adesola, as she reads from her memoir “Still Standing“, which charts her journey living with Sickle Cell Anaemia.
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Patabah Books Ltd, Shop B18, Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07091485129 | 0417307640 | e-mail info@patabah.com
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L.A.D. – Loc Appreciation Day
It’s a day to celebrate locs and loc heads (Dada) worldwide and for the first time ever in Africa, Locitude will be hosting a L.A.D meetup in Lagos, Nigeria. There will be a panel discussion featuring Jatto, as well as DIY tutorials, give-aways, style and maintenance tips, as well as hair care products. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: 4.30 PM – 8.00 PM
Venue: A White Space, 58 Raymond Njoku, Ikoyi, Lagos
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The Decade Escape
Belvedere Vodka presents “Decades”, an old school themed party. Think afro wigs, gold chains, soul train, candy floss, roller skates and many more.
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Venue: Escape, 24B Adeola Odeku, Street, Beside Zenith Bank, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08104503104
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NeoSoul
This neo soul night features some of the best of Nigeria’s soulful voices including Modele, Ruby, Aramide, Nayosoul, NanaAisha, Bemyoda, PC and Objazz all lined up to bring the very best of classic and contemporary soul music to you.
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: 6.30 PM
Venue: 9 Maitama Sule Street, Off Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Selfless 4 Africa Fifth Annual Black Tie Benefit Gala
Selfless 4 Africa invites you to its fifth annual black tie gala.
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: 7.30 PM
Venue: Harriet Darnell Senior Center, 677 Fairburn Road NW, Atlanta GA 30331
Ticket Prices: $20
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One Nite Live & Unplugged with Praiz
R&B star Praiz will perform with a live band performance at the next One Nite Live & Unplugged
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Kudeta Lounge, The Roof-Top, Mega Plaza, 14B Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Ciroc Life – June Edition
It’s been a long working month so why not end with Ciroc Cocktails, good music and beautiful people all in one classy place? The June edition of the party will hold at the Spice Route, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: Saturday 28th June 2014
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Spice Route, 36 Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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10th Design For Love Anniversary
You’re invited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Design for Love as well as the launch of the new collection – Pop Art. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a fashion show and toast to a decade of style.
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
Venue: 33, Sinari Daranijo Street, Off Ligali Ayorinde Close, Victoria Island, Lagos
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FAB Shop Opening
The FAB boutique will be launched and open to shoppers at a star-studded launch party which will see the grand unveiling of FABoSphere and other exciting new ventures into the world of lifestyle.
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 2 PM
Venue: 25, Oduduwa Way, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos
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Eko Dialogue
Be prepared to be thrilled by the theatre performance of “Eko Dialogue“, directed by Segun Adefila. The play is centered around the working class, the petit-bourgeoisie, the wanna-bes, the have-been-to, the very people who give Lagos its socio-economic bite.
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 3 PM & 6 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price: N3000
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New Lagos Book Club
Join in the conversation on sex, love, humour and adventure at the New Lagos Book Club. The event hosted by Joy Isi Bewaji, will feature 10 readers, all reading from their favourite books.
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Forks and Fingers Diners’ Club, 56 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos
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The Trials of Brother Jero
Live Theatre On Sunday repertory production continues this month with the presentation of Wole Soyinka’s timeless classic – The Trials of Brother Jero.
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 4 PM | 5 PM
Venue: The Unity Centre, 18B Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
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One Mic Naija
One Mic Naija is Nigeria’s live artiste showcase and this edition will feature performances by Jesse Jagz, Cynthia Morgan, Patoranking, BOJ, and Lil Miss Miss
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Agatha’s Interior Design’s Flagship Opening
Interior design and lifestyle company, Agatha’s Interior Design Ltd. is set to open its flagship showroom and design center and wants you to attend. Located in Ikoyi, Lagos, the store to be launched also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the brand which was established in 1994. With the launch, they aim to provide clients with practical and affordable solutions for interior design, space management and lifestyle furnishing without loosing their need for style and elegance. Mark your calendars and attend.
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 5PM
Venue: Agatha’s Flagship Showroom, 200 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Baskemouth Uncensored – Dysfunctional Mind
Experience one of Nigeria’s comedians Basketmouth LIVE on stage in June!
Date: Sunday 29th June 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, 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-mailinfo@basketmouth.tv