Events This Weekend: The Easter 2012 Edition

Yipeee!! It’s Thursday.

Wow, see how time flies when you are having fun. We at BellaNaija.com will like to appreciate you for coming here once again. As you all know it is that time of the week when yours truly exclusively shows you the hottest places, venues, hangouts and events to be spotted with friends and family this weekend.

Easter is finally here and to celebrate this season with you our loyal readers, we have compiled a list of events from the city that never sleeps – Lagos to the Nation’s Capital – Abuja all the way to Ghana. So sit back, relax as we take you on a first class trip of never ending fun and excitement. Remember the best life to live is the one that affects others positively, in your various activities today, try and make some one happy.

We love you, see you all next week and Ciao!

Reel Life Club presents The Dead
This April 2012, Reel Life club at the Life House will screen lots of power packed movies curated by Fiona Hecksher. The first movie to be screened is The Dead – a low budget zombie film directed by Howard J and Jonathan Ford, shot in Burkina Faso. This movie promises to thrill from start to finish. Admission is free for all but donations are highly appreciated.
Date: Thursday 5th April 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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The Ghanaian Premiere of Phone Swap
After the successful premiere in Lagos, the phone swap train movies to Ghana. This premiere will see in attendance all the stars from the movie and also socialites and music acts from both Ghana and Nigeria.
Date: Thursday 5th April, 2012
Venue: Silverbird Cinemas, Accra, Ghana
Tickets Prices: Regular GHC20 | VIP GHC50
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, Follow on twitter @phoneswapmovie | Check out their Facebook Page – www. Facebook.com/PhoneSwap | Log on to their Website – PhoneSwapMovie.com
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Music & Comedy Club Live
Start the Easter holidays in style at the SS Lounge for Live Music and Comedy. Attendees will get to enjoy the best of Nigerian music by The Sharp Band and laugh all night long to rib cracking jokes by some of the Federation’s funniest comedians. Admission is free for all!
Date: Thursday 5th April 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: 7 Sapara Williams Close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Oja-Ara Shopping Fair
The fun loving shopping fair – Oja-Ara is back, this time bigger and better. This edition will see attendees get great bargains on clothing, jewelry, accessories, homeware, cookware, gadgets and toys. So be sure to attend with your family and friends to enjoy a day of non stop shopping with great food and music and also arrive early so as to qualify for the raffle draw where you could go home with lots of fabulous prizes.
Date: Friday 6th – Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 11 AM – 6.30 PM
Venue: Unity Center, 28b Isaac John Street, opposite Ruff n Tumble, GRA, Ikeja
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, Call 08023620695 | E-mail [email protected] | BB Pin 25FBEDFE | Like their Facebook Page | Follow them on Twitter @ojaara
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Sundown at Abule Cafe – Happy Hour
Relax this Friday at the Life House after a stressful week with their special Happy Hour drinks which when you buy two you get the next one free. There will be lots of music for you to dance to, so be sure to come with your friends and family. For more info and general enquiries, E-mail [email protected]
Date: Friday 6th April 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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In Conversation with George Osodi
The Life House is proud to have Nigerian photographer George Osodi for the April edition of the In Conversation Series. George and Toni Kan Emordi – an author, will discuss with attendees all the details of George’s new book – “Delta Nigeria – The Rape of Paradise, the book centers around the exploitation of oil in the Niger Delta. Attendees will get a copy of this at a discounted price. Admission is free for all but you have to RSVP by sending an E-mail to [email protected]
Date: Friday 6th April 2012
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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Stay in Shape and Get a toned body this 2012 at the Body Alchemist 6 Week  ”After Burn” Boot Camp
Another day, another month and yet another exciting way to lose weight and get a toned body this 2012. Register today for The Body Alchemist 6 Week  ”After Burn” Boot Camp – a  highly intensive circuit training program set to boost your rate of metabolism and keep you burning fat all day long. This boot camp is organized Tony Ekaidem – a master instructor of World Taekwondo and a consultant on self defence and unarmed combat for security companies and other corporate bodies. For payment details, be sure to contact them.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time & Venue: Fun Factory, Lekki Phase 1 (By Phase 1 Gate on Admiralty Way), Lekki, Lagos – Time: 5:30 AM and 6:30 AM | Astroturf 2000, (By Osbourne Road), Ikoyi, Lagos – Time: 7:45 AM
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07031229998 | 08033824739 | E-mail [email protected] | Log on to Tony Ekaidem’s Website – www.TonyEkaidem.com
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Buy Nigeria Un-Stitched!
This Saturday, En-Reached Limited (Organizers of the Business Side of Fashion) in partnership with Bank of Industry and Accion Micro-finance Bank will hold an exciting Fashion and Accessory Exhibition at Muri Okunola Park, Lagos.The show tagged Buy Nigeria Un-Stitched! is set to be the talk of the Nigerian Fashion Industry long after it is gone. There will be over 10 vendors present at this event, stocked with items from Nigeria and beyond. Attendees will be entertained by Ketchup and DJ Snatch of Beat FM.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2011
Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Adeyemo Alakija (Opposite Law School), Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08024700813 | Tale 07030023333 | check out their Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Business-Side-of-Fashion/127754803934849 | Log on to their Website – www.BusinessSideOfFashion.com
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Go Faster in 2012 with GK Solutions
Move to the next level in your career and business with GK Solutions – a training and business advisory services company which targets the upwardly mobile professionals. They will teach attendees on how to increase the pace of their business or career in 2012.
Date: Saturday 7th April – Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 9 AM Daily
Venue: Smart Executive, 2B Oyetola Street, Off Ajanaku Street, Off Salvation Road, Opebi, Ikeja. Lagos
Training Fee: N75,000
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Stretch Your Muscles at DaYoga Studio
Get prepared for a brand new week by taking part in the never ending fun and excitement of Yoga and Pilates at the DaYoga studio this Saturday. The fee for each of the classes per person is N 2,000.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: Beginners Yoga 9 AM | Immediate DaYoga Classic 10 AM | Pilates 12 PM
Venue: DaYoga Studio, The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries call 07034030683 | E-mail [email protected]
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The Mobile Market Place – The April Sale
Just in time for the holidays, the Mobile Market place presents The April Sale, where you and I can shop for clothes, shoes, bags, make-up and beauty products, home wares and lots more at affordable rates.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: The Social Justice Center, 25 Adekunle Fajuyi Way off Isaac John Street, G.R.A, Ikeja
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These Kids Rock!!!
Come and watch talented children between the ages of 5 and 15, play different pieces and songs in this inaugural guitar recital. Asa’s guitarist – Gbolahan Odukoya will train and groom this kids to perform their very best on the D-Day. Admission is free but donations are highly appreciated.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 2 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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Deluxe Pool Party
On the eve of Easter Sunday, Moet & Chandon Champagne and Nigerian pop-up club – 2 Fly Club will be throwing an exclusive pool party tagged Deluxe Pool Party in Abuja.This event promises to take the Abuja party scene by storm from start to finish as the renowned wheels of steel master – DJ Jimmy Jatt will be present to make attendees dance all night long. Funny man – Fred Bright will also be around to deliver some of his rib cracking jokes. On the same day, Nigerian Nightlife culture personnel – Biola Adegoke will celebrate his birthday in style at the Grotto Fashion Club, 911 Mall, 70 Usuma Street, Abuja from 10 PM till dawn.These events are strictly by invitation, for a chance at attending these exquisite events, Log on to www.2FlyClub.com or simply call 08066261222. Guests are expected to come in white outfits and also bring along white swimming trunks or bikinis.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 4 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Summerset Hotel, 73 Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, Call 08066261222 | BB Pin 2719784F | E-mail [email protected]
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Joey Ducane and Friends Live Charity Concert
UK Based artiste – Joey Ducane will be performing live at the Life House this Saturday. He will be joined on stage by some of Nigeria’s go-to artistes such as Yinka Davies, Prince Eji, Wale Ojo, Vincent Ezelle and many others. Proceeds from this event will be donated to The Lagos Motherless Babies Home.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
Fee: N 2,000
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London & Manchester Must Laugh
This Saturday and on Easter Sunday, UK’s royal city – London and Manchester respectively, will experience the very best of comedy with some of Africa’s most talented comedians.The shows tagged “London and Manchester Must Laugh” hosted by funny man and comedian of the Federal Republic of Nigeria – Seyi Law, will see attendees enjoy a night of non stop rib cracking jokes by Seyi himself, Funny Bone, Eddie Kadi, Kevin J and Ushbebe, these hilarious comedians will deliver the very best of comedy for these cities.Each event promises to wow from start to finish as guests will also get to see some never before seen comedy skits. So be sure to get your tickets  today so you can enjoy a fantastic Easter with your friends and family. The first 500 attendees at both events, will get Meet the Adebanjos DVDs for free.

London Must Laugh
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 6 PM – 11 PM
Venue: Discovery Centre London, Jerkins Lane, Barking IG110AD (Next to the Showcase Cinema off A13)
Ticket Price: General Admission £ 20

Manchester Must Laugh
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 6 PM – 11 PM
Venue: Birdcage Manchester, Withy Grove M4 3AQ
Ticket Price: General Admission £ 20

Contact: For more info, general enquiries and to purchase tickets, Call +2348067422004 | +447951536726 | BB Pin 281ACC8A | Log on to www.Cokobar.com
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Jameson Whiskey Twice as Smooth Revolution
Lagos get ready for a one of a kind party Jameson Whiskey Twice as Smooth Revolution by premium whiskey brand – Jameson.This soiree will kick off by 8 PM with the green carpet session and it promises to be exciting and fun filled from start to finish as attendees will sip on the brand’s refreshing drink while dancing all night long to music played by DJ Xclusive, who will be on the wheels of steel delivering the best of Nigerian club hits.Admission is free for all, to attend simply log on to their Facebook page –https://www.facebook.com/Jameson.Nigeria , like it and stand a chance to win VIP tickets.
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Likwid Lounge, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08030615299
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Morgan VIP Saturdays
Party in style on Easter Sunday eve at Club Deuces for the first ever Morgan VIP Saturday where attendees will get to enjoy the best of the Lagos Party life. Admission is free for all!
Date: Saturday 7th April 2012
Time: 10 PM – 4 AM
Venue: Club Deuces, 19 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Eve Afrique & SCIMA present Red Ball Charity – An Evening of Music & Fashion to support Sickle Awareness and Management
On Easter Sunday, Niger Delta based family and lifestyle publication – Eve Afrique Magazine and Sickle Cell Interactive Management Association (SCIMA) will power a unique red ball and charity event in the Nation’s oil rich city – Port Harcourt to create awareness on the nature of and the management of sickle cell anaemia.
The event which is tagged “A Night of Music and Fashion in Support of Sickle Cell awareness and management“, will take place at the coveted X-Cape Centre, Port Harcourt and it promises to be a night of glamour and non stop entertainment with music and fashion all for a good cause.
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Venue: X-Cape Centre, 119 Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Contact: For more info and general enquiries on how to attend or support the cause, Call 08033095050 | 08095906987 | 08191397920 | +447907848504 | E-mail [email protected] | Like Eve Afrique’s Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/people/Eve-Afrique/100001044724553
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ReBirth Pop-UP Shop
ReBirth – a fashion label that specializes in bags, will be holding a pop-up shop event this Sunday at the GET Arena. ReBirth will exhibit at this event, all the pieces from its “The You” collection which you will get to buy at a discounted rate. Admission is free for all but you have to RSVP by calling 08180365802 and sending an E-mail to [email protected]
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: GET Arena, Oniru Estate (opp. Oriental Hotel), Lekki, Lagos
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Cool Beans
This Sunday, the Cool Beans crew will be having an exclusive T-shirt sale of their brand of cool T-Shirts at L’Espace, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: L’Espace, 19A Olosa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Lagos Water Regatta presents Lagos Splash the excitement
Lagosians home and abroad will converge this Sunday for Lagos Water Regatta’s Splash the excitement – a fun filled water-based cultural sporting and recreational activity put together to showcase the aquatic splendour of the state. There will be boat parading, riding, skit jet racing, swimming contest and lots more. Admission is free for all!
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: Regatta Village, Oyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Seye Bakes
Savour the culinary experience with Seye Bakes this Sunday at the Life House. Attendees will enjoy lots of mouth watering delicacies like the “banana bread specialties”, to order in advance, E-mail [email protected] or call 07086464896
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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Oh! How Dearly I Detest Thee
Terra Kulture and Paws will be showing a mind blowing stage play – Oh! How Dearly I Detest Thee this Sunday. The play which was written by Jeane Ngo Libondo and directed by Kenneth Uphopho is a must watch for every Nigerian man and woman.
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 3 PM & 6 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Street, off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 2,500
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 08037177106 | 08034448812
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David House Multimedia Limited presents Live Theatre on Sunday featuring Ola Rotimi’s Grip AM
Catch Ola Rotimi’s Grip Am at the Unity Centre this Sunday. The stage production is sure to impress from the beginning to the end. This event will see appearances by Gordons, Matse Uwatse of Nigerian Info and Igos of Wazobia FM
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 4 PM
Venue: The Unity Centre, 28 Isaac John Street, G.R.A., Ikeja, Lagos
Ticket Price: Students N 1,000 | Single N 2,500 | Couples N 3, 500 | V.I.P N 5,000
Ticket Locations: At the Venue | Tastee Fried Chicken Outlets | Simply Call 08108156335 | 08038279873
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Easy Irie Sunday: Reggae
The theme of this edition of Life House’s easy irie Sundays is Reggae. Attendees will relax and unwind with some smoothies, grilled fish and lots of mouth watering delicacies while listening to some of the best Reggae hits ever made. Admission is free for all!
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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Laff for Christ’s Sake
The royal city of United Kingdom – London, get ready for an evening of Gospel rhythms and jokes with Julius Agwu at the anticipated Laff 4 Christ’s Sake. This event taking place at the Lighthouse Hall will see attendees entertained with rib cracking gospel jokes by the Genius himself, Owen Gee and Dan D Humurous  and to make them step in the name of the lord all night long are Sonnie Badu, Gabriel Eziashi, Faith Child, Andrew Bello, Shabach (Beautiful Sound) and DJ Mri who will be on the wheels of steel.
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 5 PM – 10 PM
Venue: The Lighthouse Hall, 262 – 274 Camber Well RDSE5 ODL, London, United Kingdom
Ticket Price: Early Birds £20 | D/S Seating £25 | Upstairs Seating £35 | VIP £50| Limited VVIP £75
Ticket Locations: To purchase your ticket, 07956333560 | 07932488734 | 08444771000
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, Call 07794288054 | 07956333560 |07932488734 | E-mail [email protected]| Follow @laff4christ | @akinlolujekins | @juliusagwu1 | @pilicious11 on Twitter

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SS Lounge Easter Jazzmattaz
Enjoy a day of non stop jazz music from the Heart Beat Band and French Saxophonist – Jean Michel this Easter Sunday at SS Lounge. Be sure to bring along your friends and family to enjoy an evening packed with mellow live jazz, high life and reggae, with a jazzy karaoke session.
Date: Sunday 8th April 2012
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: 7, Sapara Williams Close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Fee: N 1,000
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SS Lounge Networking Tuesday
Get inspired and motivated for a brand new week at the SS Lounge Networking Tuesday event where attendees will get to interact with powerful motivational speakers over a welcome dinner. Be sure to arrive early and network with professionals from all walks of life.
Date: Tuesday, 10th April 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 7, Sapara Williams Close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Salsa Dancing at SS Lounge
Get your groove on this Wednesday at SS Lounge with the best of salsa dancing. Come with a partner to learn, socialize and network.
Date: Wednesday 11th April 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: 7, Sapara Williams Close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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