Events This Weekend: Nigeria @ 50 Special

Wow! The D-Day is almost here.
1st of October 2010, Nigeria “the giant of West Africa” is celebrating its 50th anniversary since independence from the British colonialists.
From lingerie parties to fashion shows to church programmes, almost everyone is joining the celebration.
Some state governments are sponsoring concerts while others are hosting special banquets.
Many are asking, “Is there anything worth celebrating?”
You be the judge.
Here are the Events taking place this weekend all around the nation.
We know that our friends in diaspora are also celebrating with us. Have fun!
Enjoy your weekend and as Nigerian Presidents says as they round of their speeches – God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Yellow Chilli – Authentic Nigerian Cuisine Restaurant – Nigeria @ 50 Special
Event to launch the Yellow Chilli Customer Loyalty Scheme – 20% Off All Orders
Date: Thursday 30 September 2010 & Friday 1 October 2010
Venue: The Yellow Chilli, 27, Ojo-Olobun Close, off Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 8PM
For more information, call: 08099623614, 012806876, 08098123427, 08020750667
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Naija @ 50 in Benue
Wande Coal, Djinee, J Martins, Gordons, Zaaki Azzay, I Go Die, Omotola, Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo, and Monalisa Chinda will be at the event.
Date: Thursday 30 September 2010
Venue: IBB Square, Makurdi, Benue State
Time: 6PM
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Design Options – Nigeria @ 50 – Sales Event
Design Options is a furniture and Interior Design Company with over twenty years experience in exquisite furniture and decor. In celebration of Nigeria at 50, they will be having a buy 2 get 1 sales event on all their items.
Date: Friday 1 October 2010 to Sunday 3 October 2010
Venue: Design Options Flagship Store, 292c, Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos | Ezzy Living by Design Options, 2nd Floor of the Ezzy living building, 2B Raymond Njoku, Ikoyi, Lagos
Time: 10AM to 6PM
For more information, click HERE
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Hotel Bon Voyage Independence Weekend Events
Hotel Bon Voyage, a proudly indigenous Hospitality outfit in Nigeria warmly celebrates with all Nigerians on the occasion of our Nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary

• 40% Discount on all rooms all through the weekend
• Friday night live band performance from the famous Sharp Band (Fri 1 Oct – 8PM to Midnight)
• Bon Appétit Sunday Brunch Buffet (Sunday 3rd Oct from 11:30am)

Date: Friday 1 October 2010 to Sunday 3 October 2010
Venue: 57A, Marinho Drive, Victoria Island, Lagos
For reservations or table bookings: 07052010095 – Koya | 08034795310 – Sylvester | 014485050 – Reception
www.hotelbonvoyageng.com
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The Green Concert Lagos – Celebrating Nigeria @ 50
The Green Concert Lagos is billed as one of the biggest music events around the Nigeria @ 50 celebrations. M.I, Durella, Ikechukwu, Terry G, Sauce Kid, General Pype, DJ Zeez, Mo’Cheddah, Rooftop MC’s, Skuki, Lara Geroge, Buckwylla, Blacvoiz, and so many more.
Date: Friday 1 October 2010
Venue: Oceanview, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 6PM
Tickets: Regular – N3000 | VIP – N10000 | VVIP – N20,000
Ticket Purchase Points: TM Lewin Stores in Lagos & The Hub Media Store – Palms Mall, Lekki, Lagos
Click HERE for more details on the event
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Mango Shopping Night Lagos – Music | Cocktails | Fashion Show
Celebrate Nigeria’s 50th in Glamour and Style with discounts on all shopping!
Date: Friday 1 October 2010
Venue: 18 The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos
Time: 8PM to 11PM
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What’s Your Fantasy? – Lingerie Fashion Party
Date: Friday 1 October 2010
Venue: Zamandu, 32 Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island
Time: 8PM
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UTC Nigeria Deli Opening
Come out and treat your taste buds to the highest quality deli in the country
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: Owambe Mart, Waterfront, Wale Olateru Street (Opposite Akin Leigh Street, Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Time: 11AM
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Bizzle Themes – Cookout
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: Kings College Annex Field, Adeyemo Alakija Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 12Noon to 5PM
Admission Fee: N2,500 per person
**Download the flyer above for all the details**
It promises to be a memorable event with lots and lots of prizes to be won courtesy of our sponsors. Amongst these prizes to be won is a free ticket to any location in Europe courtesy of Lufthansa German Airlines.
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Oluronbi – The Musical | Celebrates Nigeria @ 50
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010 & Sunday 3 October 2010
Venue: Muson Centre – Agip Hall, Onikan, Lagos | National Theatre, Lagos
Time: 3PM & 6PM
See flyer for ticket outlets
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Live in Kwara – Akon, D’Banj, P-Square, Naeto C, Sasha & Tony Tetuila
Celebrating Nigeria @ 50
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: Metropolitan Square, Asa Dam Road, Ilorin, Kwara State
Time: 3PM
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Tocatina Live Presents Diana Bada and D’expressions LIVE IN CONCERT
Daina Bada’s music is contemporary with a fusion of poetry, jazz, hip hop, and afro soul. Featured acts include “The Freedom Hall Allstars”. Hosted by No 1
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: Lifehouse – 33 Sinari Darinijo Street, Off Younis Bashorun, Off Ajose
Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 7PM
See flyer for RSVP phone numbers
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Water for Chocolate
Party like an Afropolitan Rockstar
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: Bambuddha, 21 (Plot 1310) Karimu Kotun, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 8PM
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SLU…shhhhh GLAM
Date: Saturday 2 October 2010
Venue: De Marquee, Mega Plaza, Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 10PM
By Invite & Guestlist Only
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J-Ville Presents Xtreme Praise Party
Thanksgiving Service – Celebrate Nigeria, Celebrate You
Date: Sunday 3 October 2010
Venue: The Incubator, City of David Church Road, Dideolu Estate, Oniru, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 7.30AM
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This Present House Presents The WaterBrook
People | Music | Life
Date: Sunday 3 October 2010
Venue: Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 10AM
Visit www.facebook.com/thewaterbrook for more details
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