Events This Weekend

Hello BellaNaijarians. Good Afternoon.

It’s Thursday and BN Events is back with a fun listing of events to attend. From Lagos to Uyo to Ghana, we’ve got you covered.

Have fun and keep dreaming big.
See you all next week.

The Diary of a Desperate Naija Woman Book Reading & Signing
Patabah invites you to a book reading and signing of The Diary of a Desperate Naija Woman. “The Diary of A Desperate Naija Woman 2011” is part of a series, which includes the 2009 and 2010 editions. It is a collection of the random musings of a working Nigerian woman, wife and mother who is desperate to be like Christ. Join them to discuss your favourite parts of the book and to get your copies signed.
Date: Saturday 29th June 2013
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Patabah Books Ltd, Shop B18 Adeniran Ogunsanya, Shopping Mall, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 07091485129 | 017307640 | e-mail [email protected]
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The Next Fuji Star Reality TV Show Audition
If you love fuji and you think you have what it takes to be the next star, then it’s your lucky month. Today and Friday, the Next Fuji Star Reality TV show audition will take place at the Bar Continental, Lagos. For audition fees, be sure to contact them.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 – Friday 28th June 2013
Venue: Bar Continental, 28 Isaac John Street, Ikeja, G.R.A, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08033026229 | 08128218268 | 08108522083 | log on to their website
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2 Weeks Event Management & Decoration Training
Learn about the art and craft of event planning and decoration via Finesse Event’s 2 week event management and decoration training. The event kicked off on Monday 24th June 2013.  Each participant will get a Finesse Event Handbook on event management, decor and directory of over 2000 decoration pictures and guidelines. To register for the event, be sure to get in touch with them.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 – Friday 5th July 2013
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08092200512 | 07034311898 | 08064400564
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Nine by 5th + Quansah
Join the “9 by 5th + Quansah” event, nine days of shopping, trunk shows, personal appearances and more.  The event kicked off on Monday. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 – Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Prestige Living, 13 Adetokubo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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54 Kingdoms Sales Event
Ghanaian design label 54 Kingdoms will hold a sales event at the Aya Morrison Store. You will get discounts on the label’s  tops, sweaters, Bonoman belts for men and women as well as Afrikana delight skirts and blouses. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 – Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Aya Morrison Store, 23 Nii Bonnie Crescent (Off the Aphrodisiac Nite Club Road or Peter Pan Junction), Dzorwulu, Accra, Ghana
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LoudNProud Live Series presents The Eclectic Edition
Today, another fun edition of the LoudNProud Live Series tagged The Eclectic Edition will take place at the 284 Lounge. The event which promises to be a fusion of freestyle, rap, pop and soul vibes, will feature performances by Sean Tizzle, Yung L, Mo Eazy, Zaina, Justina and Godwon with a live band. The event will be hosted by on-air-personalities Maria Okanrende and Koch.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 284 Lounge, Ajose Adeogun, (Next to Chicken Republic opp. Zenon House), Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08050376828 | e-mail [email protected]
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Karaoke Night at LaMango
LaMango Restaurant and Bar, Lagos cordially invites you to its karaoke night. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos
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Freedom Hall presents Femi Leye
Experience an evening of soul, jazz, spoken words and African music by an array of guests artistes including jazz guitarist Femi Leye. There will be guest appearances by Bez, Praiz, Kenny Kore and The Genie. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Way, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, e-mail [email protected]
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Zumba Fitness Dance Class
Zumba Class, a fitness program which started in 2011 in Abuja, is set to kick off in Lagos. The Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. It is for anyone and everyone who can stand up and dance, and don’t worry no knowledge or dance skills are necessary. The team offers group and private classes.
Date: Thursday 27th June 2013 – Thursday 4th July 2013
Time: 7 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Fun Factory (Beside Zenith bank), Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08094426922 | 08036595206
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La Mango presents Get Lost
Be at La Mango’s Get Lost event this Friday. It is an exclusive night of tequila and house music. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 28th June 2013
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos
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African Environmental Action Summit
This weekend, green living individuals will gather in Lagos to speak on a greener and cleaner environment as well as chart a course to explore Africa’s natural resources for sustainable development. The Green Afrique Network, the African Environmental Action Summit (AEAS) will feature a Green lecture, a lunch and a dinner. Speakers include Dr Newton Jibunoh, Desmond Majekodumi, Ibrahim Dikko (Director Regulatory and Government, Etisalat) Gbenga Ashiru (Minister of Foreign Affairs), Pastor Paul Adefarasin (Pastor of House on the Rock) and Dr Adeleke (DG Nigerian Conservation Foundation), Maiden Ibru (Publisher of The Guardian).
Date: Friday 28th June 2013 – Saturday 29th June 2013
Time: 9 AM
Venues: Green Lecture – Federal Palace Hotel, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos | iRaveNigeria Ember Creek, Ikoyi, Lagos
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A Nite out with the Bosses
On Friday, Darlington Onyeagoro – a Mechanical engineer invites you to the launch of his book  It’s Okay to have a Bad Boss at Terra Kulture, Lagos. The event will be a unique platform that brings bosses and employees together in a relaxed atmosphere to discuss workplace challenges and ideas. The book exposes you to different kinds of bosses and outlines as well as strategies on how to have a fulfilling relationship with them. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 28th June 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Victoria Island, Lagos
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MTN Project Fame West Africa 6.0 All Stars Concert
In preparation for the 6th season of the MTN Project Fame West Africa, the telecommunications company has organised an all star concert. Stars of the show including Iyanya, Praiz, Chidinma, Myke, Monica and Ayo will all be perform. To attend, send your location, name and age to 5005.
Date: Friday 28th June 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Ozumba Mbadiwe, by Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos
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Watersworth Art Brokers
Encourage your child’s creativity by registering them now for Watersworth Art Brokers’ training in art. Drawing inspiration from the works in the gallery’s collection students will create hands on projects while the master artists help them in learning and creating their own works in different media and styles. Registration fee is N 10,000 while adults will pay the sum of N 20,000.
Date: Saturday 29th June 2013
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Watersworth Gallery, 3B Unity Close off Africa Lane, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 0809999092 | 07030799683 | e-mail [email protected]
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Watersworth presents Fit, Fun & Flair
Do you love to dance and are you looking for a fun and fab way to lose weight? Then Fit, Fun and Flair is for you. Watersworth Art Gallery in conjunction with Gbenga Yusuf of Maltina Dance All competition, presents you dance classes that will make all the difference. The offer package/fee is N 15,000.
Date: Saturday 29th June 2013
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Watersworth Gallery, 3B Unity Close off Africa Lane, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 0809999092 | 07030799683 | e-mail [email protected]
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Photography Workshop with Obi Somto in Lagos
Celebrity photographer Obi Somto will hold a workshop in Lagos this Saturday on fashion and portrait lightning.  The aim of the workshop is to show attendees on the right amount of lightning to use when taking photos. Within 5 hours, Obi will share tips and tricks he has gathered over the years. There will be complimentary snacks and drinks. Only 10 seats available, e-mail him to register.
Date: Saturday 29th June 2013
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Kiki Melissa Studio, Suite 4 Biaduo Suites, 21 Biaduo St, off Keffi St, off Awolowo Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, e-mail [email protected] | [email protected]
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Cornucopia presents My Treasure Box Collection
Jewelry brand Cornucopia will unveil its treasure box collection this Saturday. To attend, call 08023019872.
Date: Saturday 29th June 2013
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: 24 Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeha, Lagos
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Phoenix Online Clothing Pop-Up Sale
Online retailer – Phoenix Online Clothing will hold its pop-up sale event this weekend at the Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. The event will see attendees get 25 to 60% discount of items at the event. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 29th June 2013 – Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 10 AM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
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The Itele Exhibition 2013
Nigerian design label Maxivive invites you to the Itele Exhibition – a double capsule collection consisting of earthy colours and pop of colours symbolizing royalty. The event is themed African Royalty. To attend send an e-mail to [email protected]
Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: White Space, 58 Raymond Njoku Street off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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LPM June 2013
Are you ready for a feel good experience? The LPM Beauty Special holds this weekend and this edition marks the launch of the LPM Inside Royalty Scheme – where you spend over N3,000 on fragrance, skincare, beauty or cosmetics and the shopper gets a stamp. With 12 stamps, the shopper will receive N10,000 worth of delectable treats from some of LPM’s best vendors.

You can look forward to free makeovers and discounts on make up from MyMakeupNG and Lady Biba to name a few, hair extensions, hair accessories, skin care and more. Also there will be offers and expert insider tips including tips and tricks from the Blowdry Bar beauty team’s mini studio on MymakeupNG.

Vendors on the day include:
CookieSkin | Alexis Couture |MyMakeupNG | Chic Carpenta |OurSByJuliada | The BlowdryBar@L’Espace |L’Espace |Lady Biba | Sisi Hair Collector | YM Couture | Zooto Phartion Company and many more!

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 7PM
Venue: Imperial Place, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Studio 29 Monthly Fashion Sales Party
Contemporary African fashion store Studio 29 will hold its monthly fashion party this Sunday in Lagos. The event will be a day of shopping, networking, fashion shows, games, food, music and lots of raffle draws. To attend, send an e-mail to [email protected]
Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: Studio 29 Fashion Store, 29 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos
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War of Words
You are cordially invited to the  maiden slam poetry competition tagged “War Of Words”. The event organized by i2x Media, is an avenue to discover and bring to limelight new, exciting and talented spoken word poets based in Nigeria. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Bogobiri House, 9 Maitama Sule Street, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Kardynal Style Selection
Kardynal Style Selection, a directional awards and fashion event organized to spotlight and develop the fashion industry, recognize Nigerian arbiters of style and the creativity that it takes to become same as well as also honour a few individuals that have supported the Kardynal Style team’s efforts in talent development. Themed Romance and Royalty, these design brands – Zhalima Grazioni, Vera Ochia Juliet, Magbrani Bridals, Comraphl and Stylish Desire, will showcase their pieces.
Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: Red Carpet 4:30 PM | Cocktail 5 PM
Venue: Monty Suites, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo, Calabar
Ticket Prices: Regular N 1,000 | VIP N 5,000 | Silver Table N 30,000 | Gold Table N 50,000 | Platinum  Table N 100,000 – Call 08093422724
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Lare’s Old Skool Nite
You are invited to Lare’s Old Skool Nite event at La Mango Restaurant and Bar, Lagos.
Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 5 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08082646670 | 08191914220 | e-mail [email protected]
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A Mile from Home
Movie lovers get ready as Producers, Hills Pictures brings to you a new Action/Drama film titled “A Mile From Home”. The story, directed by Eric Aghimien, is about a student, Jude who joins a gang while trying to get revenge against Stone, a notorious gangster who forcefully dispossesses him of his precious watch (a gift from his father when he turned eighteen). He leaves his old life behind for a path he is not proud of, a path where there is no going back. The movie stars Eric Nwanso, Chiedozie Nzeribe, Tope Tedela, Alex Ayalogu and Tolu Akinbileje and addresses themes of vengeance and reprisal violence, while enlightening the audience of its multiple effects but heralding forgiveness as the key to true happiness. The event is strictly by invitation.

Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Silverbird Galleria, Vistoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For further inquiries visit www.amilefromhome.info and www.facebook.com/amilefromhome.
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Diana Bada & D’Expressions Acoustic Live Show
Boulevard Entertainment cordially invites you to the second edition of the Diana Bada & D’Expressions Acoustic Live Show this Sunday at De Marquee, Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by comedian Koffi, there will be performances by Third World Bandit, Lowkeyz, Fash, Babatunde and Benny Paladin. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 30th June 2013
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM
Venue: DeMarquee, Pent House, Mega Plaza, 14 B Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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