Events This Weekend: The 2012 Christmas Edition

Yeah, Yeah! We Made It! Christmas is upon us.

Happy Thursday BellaNaijarians.

As you know it’s that day of the week, when yours truly, BellaNaija.com brings exclusively to you all the most buzzed about events taking place this weekend.

We have got you covered from Lagos to Abuja to Benue to Calabar to Port Harcourt to Enugu all the way to Accra, Ghana. So sit back, relax and see for yourself where you need to be.

Have fun, stay safe and eat, eat and EAT!
From the BellaNaija Team, we wish you a Merry Christmas.

We Love you all!

Medplus Pharmacy presents The Ultimate Skin Care
Nigerian health and beauty services outlet, Medplus will host a wellness series gathering specially targeted at women, The Ultimate Skin Care.There would be detailed skin care sessions by a reputable dermatologist and salad demonstrations by Salad Masters. The event will also see Obagi presentations, free beauty makeovers as well as  discount vouchers to Medplus stores. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 20th December 2012
Time: 10 AM – 12 Noon
Venue: Medplus Pharmacy, Saka Tinubu, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08035672920
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Strands Events presents Shutdown Xmas sales Fair
A chance to relax and unwind with your friends and family at the biggest Christmas shopping fair in Lagos. The Shutdown Xmas Sales Fair has many fun events and attractions to keep the whole family entertained. With plenty great discounts and activities such as sales & exhibitions, face painting raffle draws, singing and dancing competitions. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 19th December 2012 – Sunday 23rd December 2012
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM Daily
Venue: Get Arena Car Park, Oniru Estate, Lekki, Lagos
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DRB Lasgidi Concert
Flytime presents DRB Lasgidi Concert today at Harbour Point, Lagos. Their latest single, Selecta will be performed for the first time at the concert. The show will also feature performances by LOS, Burna Boy and Ajebutter 22.
Date: Thursday 20th December 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Harbour Point, 4 Wilmot Road off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 5,000
Ticket Locations: Harbour Point, 4 Wilmot Road off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos | GET Arena, Oniru, Lagos | Likwid Lounge, 879 Samuel Manuwa Street off Ozumba Mbadiwe Way, Victoria Island, Lagos | www.NaijaTicketShop.com
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Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka presents Music Meets Runway 2012 Pre-Party
Le Reve, the organizers of Music Meets Runway 2012, has teamed up with Cîroc Ultra Premium Vodka to host a pre-party for the show, MMR-Ciroc Party, today. Kicking off at 8 PM with a blue carpet, this first pre-party from the annual music and fashion event, will take place at SIP Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will see in attendance a line up of special guests including MMR 2012 participating designers, artistes, supporters and other personalities in the Nigerian fashion and entertainment industry as well as the corporate world. This event is strictly by invitation,. To attend, RSVP by calling 08104751043 | 08092222201.
Date: Thursday 20th December 2012
Time: 8 PM
Venue: SIP Restaurant & Lounge, 11B Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Aya Morrison’s SIP & SHOP
It’s going to be fashion fabulousity this Friday in Ghana as design label, Aya Morrison cordially invites you to sip and shop at their atelier. There will be discounted Christmas specials, gift items for women, men and children and it promises to be fun. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM
Venue: Aya Morrison Atelier, 23 Nii Bonnie Crescent, Dzorwulu, Accra, Ghana
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7th Ajumogobia Science Foundation Memorial Concert
The sonorous annual Ajumogobia Science Foundation Memorial Concert will hold its 7th edition tomorrow at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. There will be performances by Feni Ajumogobia, Otokini Ajumogobia, Awune Ajumogobia, Awuneba Ajumogobia, Odein Ajumogobia SAN, Ibiai Ani, Nimi Akinkugbe, Kaline Akinkugbe,  Dolapo Akinkugbe, Gloria Rhodes, Tayo Aluko and Julius Nglass. The carols would be sung by the 80-voice Playhouse choir, accompanied by the lilting sounds of the Steve Rhodes Orchestra and Adrenalin. Yinka Akinkugbe will anchor yet another fun-filled show packed with festive fun and Christmas cheer.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: Matinee 2 PM | Evening Performance 6 PM
Venue: Shell Hall, MUSON Centre , Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Children N 5,000 | Adults N 7,000
Ticket Locations: The Daisy Mgt. Centre, 8, Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, Lagos | MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos | Terra Kulture, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos | Quintessence, Falomo Shopping Mall, Ikoyi | Jazz Hole, 168 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Oshodi Tapa – Warrior, Statesman, Diplomat: A Stage Play
Renegade Theatre presents Oshodi Tapa, an epic stage play on the life and times of a man who played a crucial part in the history of Lagos and the conflict between her kings, Akitoye, Kosoko and Oluwole in the 19th century. This stage play was written and directed by Wole Oguntokun and stars Yemi Shodimu, Francis Onwuchei and Rotimi Fakunle.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: 3 PM & 6 PM
Venue: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 3,000
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08081239477
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Young Entertainers & Music Awards (YEM Awards)
Nigeria’s up and coming music acts will shine bright this Friday at the Young Entertainers and Music Awards in Lagos. Hosted by budding singer, Yemi Alade and on-air-personality, Kore Brown, the event will see in attendance the nominees including Eva, Flowssick, Chidinma, Tony Toch, Brymo, Rayce and Omo Akin. There will be performances by Dipp, K9, Flowssick, Yemi Sax, Korede Bello, Yung6ix, El Plex, Jhybo, Lace and more.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Bespoke Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 2,000 | VIP N 5,000 | VVIP N 10,000
Ticket Locations: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos | Ikeja Shopping Mall, Ikeja, Lagos | Shoprite, Ikeja, Lagos | Studio D’Best, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos | The Place, Lekki, Lagos | Chicken Republic Outlets, Lagos | At the Venue |  www.AriyaTickets.com
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Road Block 3
The 3rd edition of the yearly coal city Road Block tagged Road Block 3, organised by Enugu State Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with Okpara Square Arena, will hold this Friday. There will be performances by 2Face Idibia, J-Martins, Flavour, Timaya, Davido, Terry G, Mr Raw, Duncan Mighty, I Go Die, Chuddy K, Nonny D, Uche Ogbuagu, Stormex, Slow Dogg, Ransom, Selebobo, 2CanTalk, Shadowz and more. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Okpara Square Arena, Enugu
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Mainland Music Festival
Party this Friday with Guinness VIP and Achievas Entertainment at the Mainland Music Festival. Hosted by Yaw and Karen Igho, the event will see performances by Iyanya, Dammy Krane, Ajebutter 22, Burna Boy, Solid Star, Eva, W4, Vector, Olamide, Yemi Alade, Jaywon, Goldie, Minjin, Capital Femi, Flowssick, Skuki, JoEl, Emma Nyra, Yung6ix, Kel, Phenom, Omo Akin, Slim T, D’Pizzle, Efa, Morel, BlackMagic, Saeon, Zcellent, Jay aims and many more.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Banilux Event Centre, Opposite E-Centre, Yaba, Akoka, Lagos
Ticket prices: Regular N 2,000 | VIP N 10,000
Ticket Locations: Ozone Cinemas, E-Centre, 1-11 Commercial Avenue, Yaba, Akoka, Lagos
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The B-Hive Christmas Carol Night
You are welcome to the maiden edition of the B-Hive Christmas Carol Night this Friday. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 31 Victoria Arobieke Street, off Admiralty Way, Lagos
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R28 Events presents The Baddest starring the E.M.E All Stars
This Friday, one of this year’s most anticipated concerts, E.M.E All Stars‘ “The Baddest” will take place at the Ocean View, Victoria Island, Lagos. Get ready to experience Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Shaydee, DJ Xclusive and the label’s first lady,Niyola live on stage.
Date: Friday 21st December 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Ocean View, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 5,000 | VIP N 30,000
Ticket Locations: Log on to www.NaijaTicketShop.com | Silverbird Cinemas, 133, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos | The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos | Ozone Cinemas, E-Centre, 1-11 Commercial Avenue, Yaba, Lagos | BheerHugz Cafe, Ikeja City Mall, Ikeja, Lagos | Chocolate Kings, Kings Plaza Mall, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08124000000
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Taé Pop-Up Shop
Nigerian womenswear line, Taé recently opened a pop-up shop in Victoria Island, Lagos to make it easier for its customers to shop for its pieces. You are cordially invited to the pop-up shop this Saturday to shop, shop and shop. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Green Park, 16 Akin Adesola street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08033080392 | 07063883454
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Boot Camp with USA Certified Trainer
Join a US certified trainer for a thrilling 6 boot camp sessions. The training will include an hour fun and intense workout and up to 1000 calories burned.
Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: Eko Gym & Spa, 9 Akarigbere Close off Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Training Fee: N 2000
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, e-mail [email protected]
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Lagos Fashion Workshop
UK based Nigerian fashion designer, Emmy Collins will hold a workshop for young, budding and aspiring designers tagged Lagos Fashion Workshop this Saturday. The free for all workshop will cover all aspects of fashion designing including branding, product placement, seasons, business of fashion, manufacturing (a key factor in design and fashion), fabrics, who the buyers are, low end/top end of fashion, business plan, short and long term projections and more. Participants are encouraged to come with outfits they have designed, so as to analyse the quality and highlight areas of needed improvement.
Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 3PM
Venue: Hillside Gardens Guest House , 7B Abimbola Close, off Kasumu Ekemofe, off Saka Tinubu, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, e-mail [email protected]
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Koko Concert 2012
The Koko Master, D’Banj will be headlining the 2012 Koko Concert set to hold on  December 27th 2012 in Lagos. This year’s edition promises to be a big one with Idris Elba billed to be the host of the show and GOOD artistes Big Sean and Pusha T also scheduled to perform. DB Records artiste Kay Switch is also billed to perform.

Date: Thursday 27th December 2012
Venue: Eko Atlantic City
Tickets: Tickets can be bought at Dominos, Chicken Republic, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas
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Chris Brown Lagos Concert
American pop recording artiste, Chris Brown, a.k.a Chris Breezy will perform live in Lagos, Nigeria this Saturday at the Chris Brown Lagos Concert. The event which will also feature performances by Tiwa Savage, Naeto C, Aje Butter, Seyi Shay, Mercy Chinwo from Nigerian Idol, Burna Boy, Ms Jaie, DRB and LOS, will take place at the Expo Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: N 15,000 | N 30,000 | N 45,000 VIP
Ticket Locations: GTBank | Browns Cafe, Victoria Island & Ikeja, Lagos | Soul Lounge | Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos | Etisalat, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos
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LoudNProud Live Series presents Destination Naija: Nnenka & Friends
The LoudNProud Live Series is back again. NMO Management in association with Channel O presents Destination Naija: Nneka & Friends, a final bus stop for Nigerian soul act, Nneka‘s international world tour. Another edition of the show will take place this Saturday.
Date: Sunday 23rd December 2012.
Venue: Rodizzio, 29 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Ikeja Lagos
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Vanilla presents Masked Ball
Vanilla Restaurant and Lounge Abuja will hold its first annual Christmas ball, Vanilla Masked Ball this Saturday. The event is a formal black tie gathering in style of a Venetian masquerade ball. This event is for all Vanilla guests, but if you will like to attend, visit Vanilla Restaurant Lounge and buy a meal or hangout at the lounge.
Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012
Time: 8 PM
Venue: 28 Pope John Paul II Street, off Gana street, Maitama, Abuja
Contact: For more information and general inquiries, call 08104545070
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Meena First Ever Sale
Come and shop for fab pieces from Nigerian design label, Meena‘s Autumn/Winter collection at the Arise Magazine Fashion Week. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 23rd December 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: Beehive, 31 Victoria Arobieke, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: E-mail [email protected] | 08055593643
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One Night at L’Espace
Come celebrate L’Espace‘s one year anniversary this Sunday. Get goofy with props at the L’Espace Photo Corner or spin the Baileys Wheel Of Fashion or play a game of Table Soccer while listening to good music and sipping cocktails. It is all happening at One Night at L’Espace.
Date: Sunday 23rd December 2012
Time: 4 PM – 11 PM
Venue: L’Espace, 19A Olosa Street, off Karimu Ikotun, Victoria Island, Lagos
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The Present House presents How To Fall in Love
Join Pastor Tony Rapu of The Present House for a singles talk show, How to Fall in Love. To attend, RSVP by calling 08035903821 | 08033082774 | 08033452300.
Date: Sunday 23rd December 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: The Dome Freedom Way, End of Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
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Harp Rhythm Unplugged 2012
The 2012 edition of the Harp Rhythm Unplugged concert will hold this Weekend. The event will feature performances by Adewale Ayuba, EME All Stars, Choic Boiz, Mavin All Stars, P-Square, Fuse ODG, Timaya, Davido, Olamide, MayD, Dammy Krane, Burna Boy, 9ice, Sound Sultan, Eldee, Omawumi, Waje, Chuddy K, Lynxxx, KCee, Vector, Seyi Shay, Tunde Ednut, Iyanya, Tonto Dikeh, Efa, Shank, Ajebutter 22, Sina Rambo, K9, Tillaman, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Humility, DJ Xclusive, DJ Caise and DJ Wizziano. Comedy would be provided by AY, I Go Dye, Gordons, Seyi Law, Akpororo, I Go save, Ajeh Baba, Pencil and Memory Card. The show will be hosted by Basketmouth, Bovi and Buchi.
Date: Sunday 23rd December 2012
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: Regular N 5,000 | VIP N 30,000 |  Tables N 1,000,000 | N750,000 | N500,000
Ticket Location: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos | Images & Prints, Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos | Domino Stores, 17a Commercial Avenue, Yaba, Lagos | Log on to www.NaijaTicketShop.com
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Project Help: A Dance for Life
This Christmas eve, Nollywood star, Monalisa Chinda is set to premiere the maiden edition of her dance production, Project Help: A Dance for Life. Choreographed by Bunmi Olunloyo, this show will feature an array of Nigeria’s top entertainers including Desmond Elliot, Kate Henshaw, Segun Arinze, Bimbo Akintola, Bovi and Monalisa Chinda. This benefit dance production will showcase even more theatrical elements and aesthetics as the Nollywood stars will add the flavour of their artistic skills with electrifying performances and recitals that will intensify the tempo of the Christmas dance production.
Date: Monday 24th December 2012
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Oriental Hotels, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 5,000 | VIP N 10,000 | VVIP N 20,000
Ticket Locations: Log on to www.NaijaTicketShop.com | The Hub, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos | Ozone Cinemas, E-Centre, 1-11 Commercial Avenue, Yaba, Akoka, Lagos | X-Factor Lounge, 54 Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08155116697 | 08027855262 | 08058101469
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Le Reve presents Music Meets Runway 2012
The 2012 edition of Music Meets Runway will hold this Christmas eve. Hosted by D’banj and Tanzanian model, Millen Migese, the annual fashion and music event will see performances by D’Banj, Wizkid, Iyanya, Naeto C, Davido, May D, Burna Boy, Ajebutter22, Taikoon and Efya as well as fashion presentations by Lanre DaSilva Ajayi, Nkili, Andrea Iyamah, April By Kunbi, Eclectic By Sasha, Elegante by TiannahStyling, Shakara Couture, Moofa, David Bowler and Kimono Kollection.
Date: Monday 24th December 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Ticket Prices: Standard N 5,000 | VIP N 20,000 | Gold VIP Table N 500,000 | Platinum VIP Table N 1,000,000
Ticket Locations: E-mail [email protected] | www.MusicMeetsRunway.com | www.AfriTickets.com | Call 08104751043 | 08092222201
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Cool FM Praise Jam 2012
The Cool FM Praise Jam 2012 will hold this Christmas. It would be a fun filled family event with lots of music, comedy and dance. Performing at the event include Panam Percy Paul, Buchi, Sammy Okposo, Eben, Infinity and Tim Godfrey. There will be comic performances by Akpororo, Yaw and MC Abbey.
Date: Tuesday 25th December 2012
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 1,500 | VIP N 5,000 | VVIP N 10,000
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Crack Ya Ribs Live Portharcourt
Julius D’Genius Agwu‘s Crack Ya  Ribs Live is heading to Port Harcourt this Christmas. Hosted by Julius Agwu himself, the event kicking off at 5 PM at the Aztec Arcum, will feature comic and musical performances by Okey Bakassi, Seyi Law, Dan D’Humorous, Aje Baba, Funky 4, Iyanya, Burna Boy, Ijaw Boys and DJ Abi. For tickets call 08033188985.
Date: Tuesday 25th December, 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Aztec Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers
Ticket Prices:  Regular N 5,000 | VIP N 10,000 | Table N 250,000 (8 People)
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08033188985
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Soundclash Festival
30 performers, 7 DJs, 2 International acts, 1 night. Get ready for Soundclash Festival. Dancehall star, Mavado will light up Muri Okunola Park with Akon’s World Famous DJ Benny D alongside 40 other African performers and DJ’s this Boxing day.
Date: Wednesday 26th December 2012
Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 3,500 | VIP N 15,000 | VVIP N 100,000
Ticket Location: Log on to www.AfriTickets.com
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Mark D Ball Basketball Tournament 2012
Mark D Ball, a basketball tournament that occurs annually during the Christmas period in the heart of Idoma land, will take place on boxing day. Artistes billed to be at this event include 2Face Idibia, Sound Sultan, Ikechukwu and Vector. Admission is free for all.
Date: Wednesday 26th December 2012
Venue: Otukpo Club, 45 Otukpo, Benue
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08055865545 | 07068777722
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The Life and Style Beach Party
This Boxing day, the Life and Style Beach Party will take place at the Elegushi Private Beach. Come enjoy live DJ music mash up & contests, beach volley, water balling, truth or dare games, bikini contests, drink challenge and more. There would be celebrity appearances as well as musical performances by some of your favourite acts. This event is hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu of Big Brother and Dotun of Cool FM.
Date: Wednesday 26th December 2012
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Elegushi Private Beach, Lekki, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 20,000
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Global Fiesta Teen’s Festival of Sports & Entertainment
The Global Foundation will recognize the achievement of young achievers  between the ages of 16 and 30 years who have excelled in music, fashion, creative arts, sports and entertainment this Wednesday. The event which promises to be a fun evening for all, will see Nigerian music star, Davido, Nigerian actress Matilsa Obaseki and Tokunbo Pedro all honoured. Special guests include Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, Lanre Olusola, Tonye Cole and Eme Akenzua.
Date: Wednesday 26th December 2012
Time: 4 PM
Venue: The Oriental Hotel, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 5, 000
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08085823875| 07061692181 |08098974895 | e-mail [email protected]
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Calabar Carnival
Carnival Calabar is a unique display of African heritage showcased through music,dance,drama and visual creativity which is reflected in the design of floats, costumes and make-up. Despite the fun and relaxed interpretation of the carnival theme under a strict adjudication process. The result is pure magic – an outpouring of colour, sound and spectacular, umatched by anything else on the continent.

Carnival Calabar will take place on Wednesday 26th December 2012 – Thursday 27th December 2012. Click HERE to view additional information
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