Events This Weekend: December is Calling!

Hello BellaNaijarians, I hope you all are having a great day.

It’s time for Events This Weekend.

We have searched near and far, high and low, to bring you a fun list of events to be spotted with your loved ones.

Can you honestly believe December is here? Wow! Where did January go? Anyway it is time to prep for the holidays and what better way to do so than have a fun weekend.

See all the events going down in Lagos, Abuja, Accra and Johannesburg.

Enjoy…and a have a great weekend.

Voice D Mic
Voice D Mic, a weekly music talent hunt show to help promote and discover new stars in all genre of music, will take place today at the Modiza Lounge, Ikeja, Lagos. Three winners from the event will be chosen. Prizes include a free track recording and music video shoot as well as an opportunity to network with some of the top music execs and personalities. So if you are an aspiring musician, you don’t want to miss out. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 28th November 2013
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Modiza Lounge, 64B Toyin Street, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos
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Zumba Kids
Get your kids in shape with the Zumba Kids fitness class taking place on Thursdays and Mondays. It is open to children between the ages of 5 and 12.
Date: Thursday 28th November 2013
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Bodiworks Studio, 3 Obafemi Anibaba Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
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Portraits by Lakin Ogunbanwo
Nigerian artist and photographer Lakin Ogunbanwo will light up South Africa with his solo art exhibition tagged “Portraits”. The event kicked off on Wednesday 20th November 2013. In “Portraits”, Lakin Ogunbanwo constructs singular images, reconfiguring the human figure and challenging some preconceived ideas of portraiture, of Lagosians, of Nigerians, of Africans. It will be his first solo show in South Africa.
Date: Thursday 28th November 2013 – Saturday 21st December 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Rooke & Van Wyk Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa
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LoudNProud Live “Shuga” Special Edition
Today the LoudNProud Live Series will hold its “Shuga” special live edition at the 284 Lounge, Lagos. Experience full live band performances by Kcee, Sound Sultan, Chidinma, Emma Nyra and Emmanuel Ikubese -“Femi” of Shuga. Maria Okanrende and MTV Base’s Ehiz will host the event. There will also be the Golden Breakthrough auditions with judging by Chris Attoh and Olisa Adibua. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 28th November 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 284 Lounge, Ajose Adeogun, next to Chicken Republic, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Chivas presents The Blending of An Icon
Scotch whisky brand Chivas will host patrons in Lagos today for an exotic tasting experience. Tagged “The Blending of an Icon”,  the event will feature the brand’s global ambassador Max Warner who will take the audience through the unique features and distilling processes of the brand. It promises to be an entertaining night.
Date: Thursday 28th November 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: The Villa Medici Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos
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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 28th November 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

Lagos Jazz Series 2013
Experience a whole weekend of non stop Jazz music. The Lagos Jazz Festival which kicked off yesterday, presents a fantastic line-up of artistes including American Jazz composer Marcus Miller, South African House Music group Mi Casa as well as MI Abaga, Olamide, Efya, Antibalas, Nduduzo, Stefano di Battista, Black Magic and More. To buy tickets to the show, log on to www.buyamtickets.com.
Date: Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December 2013
Time: 7 PM Daily
Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Lagos Island, Lagos
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GAME 2013 – Goal Attainment Made Easy
The 2nd edition of Goal Attainment Made Easy (GAME) 2013 will take place this weekend at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The event is organized to provide a great opportunity for professionals to learn and work and to re-ignite the spark of productivity in the workforce of organizations across Africa. Scheduled to attend the conference include Dr. Christopher Kolade, Oyekunle Alex-Duduyemi, Prof. Pat Utomi, Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, Jimi Awosika, Amina Oyagbola, Ademola Aladekomo,  Mavi Isibor, Uchenna Erobu and Laila St Mathew Daniels
Date: Friday 29th November – Saturday 30th November 2013
Venue: The Oriental Hotel, 3 Maroko Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, e-mail [email protected] | log on to their website

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Chi Okara Luxury Hamper Exhibition
The holidays have officially begun. This weekend, Chi Okara will present its luxury hamper exhibition “Christmas 2013 Collection” at the InterContinental Hotel, Lagos. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 29th November 2013 – Sunday 1st December 2013
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM Daily
Venue: InterContinental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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LaPosh Hair Massive End of the Year Sales
100% human hair extensions brand LaPosh Hair will be holding its massive sales events for its exotic, luxury human hair range at the Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 29th November 2013 – Sunday 1st December 2013
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08138041288, e-mail [email protected] | add BB pin 29F774EF | follow them on Twitter and Instagram @laposhair | like their Facebook page
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Olumide Oyedeji Basketball Clinic
Former NBA player and current Nigerian basketball national team captain Olympian Olumide Oyedeji will hold a free basketball clinic at the Damilola Taylor Ceentre in London. The event tagged “Shoot a ball not a Gun and Pick a book not a Knife” is part of the charity work carried out by his organization – The Olumide Oyedeji Youth Foundation. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 29th November 2013 – Sunday 1st December 2013
Time: Friday 4:30 PM – 8 PM | Saturday 9:30 AM – 12 Noon | Sunday 1 PM – 6 PM
Venue: Damilola Taylor Centre, 1 East Surrey Grove, SE156GDR, London, UK
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07908291491
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Aya Morrison presents Bella Vita s/s 2014 Collection
Join Ghanaian fashion brand Aya Morrison as they commemorate the 1st year anniversary of opening their atelier. You will get a closer look at their Spring/Summer 2014 collection, munch on cupcakes and sip on refreshing cocktails. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 29th November 2013
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Aya Morrison Atelier, 23 Nii Bonnie Crescent Dzorwulu, Accra, Ghana
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Afropolitan Vibes
Bantu invites you to the 8th edition of the Afropolitan Vibes. This month’s edition will feature dance hall artiste African China, Canada-based Yoruba soul vocalist Oranmiyan and Afro Jazz diva Chinaza, all sharing the stage with the 11 piece Bantu band. Admission is free for all, but please note that you will be charged N200 for a parking space.
Date: Friday 29th November 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Hospital Road, Old Prisons Ground, Adjacent to St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island
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Zabethel Collection In-House Sales Event
You are invited to the Zabethel Collection in house sales where you will get up to 40 to 50% off items. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 30th November 2013 – Sunday 1st December 2013
Venue: 10 Abebe Village Road, Iganmu, Surulere, 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 30th November 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 30th November 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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The Art of Leather
You are welcome to the Art of Leather this Saturday at Protea Hotel, Lagos. Join Nigerian brands Mona Matthews, and Morin O, as they showcase their collections of authentic leather shoes, bags, clutches, belts and other accessories. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 30th November 2013
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM
Venue: Protea Hotel, 2 Ahmadu Bello Way, Apo, Opposite Legislative Quarters, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08023055212 | e-mail [email protected]
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TEDxBodija
TEDx will be heading to Bodija, Oyo this Saturday. Themed “Time and Space”, TEDx events are nonprofit conferences devoted to integrating people, ideas and focused on developing, empowering as well as triggering actions within enterprises and communities. Speakers include Idagu David, Francis Adesina, Atinuke Odjenima, Gbemisola Osadua, John Arumah, Francis Madojemu. Admission is free for all but you have to register by clicking here or sending an e-mail to [email protected]
Date: Saturday 30th November 2013
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Heritage Mall, Dugbe-Ibadan, Oyo
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Viewing of the Monash Embellishment Et Al
You are invited to the viewing of the Monash Embellishment Et Al this Sunday. To attend, RSVP by calling 07056732232, 08147715494, 08023341846
Date: Sunday 1st December 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: 1B HFP Way, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Femme Fatale Accessories Official Launch & Store Opening
Femme Fatale cordially invites you to its official launch and store opening this Sunday in Lagos. The brand creates handmade leather handbags, clutches and wallets. For a chance of winning jewelry and leather accessories, like their Facebook page, follow them on Twitter and follow them on Instagram. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 1st December 2013
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Venue: Lush Mall, Plot 26 Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07054702455
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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 1st December 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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Sofa Lounge presents Face of Sofa with Brandy
Grammy award winning singer Brandy will be in Abuja this weekend for the Face of Sofa event. She will perform her top tracks on stage alongside Tiwa Savage and Olamide. For full details on the event, log on to sofaleatherlounge.com
Date: Sunday 1st December 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: ThisDay Dome, Abuja
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An Evening of Letters, Music & Wine
The Life House presents an Evening of Letters, Music and Wine this Wednesday. You will be invited for the special exclusive preview reading of Chuma Nwokolo‘s “How to Spell Naija”, folowed by a live acoustic performance by Ikenga. Entry donation is from N 1,000.
Date: Wednesday 4th December 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Bogobiri House, 9 Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi, Lagos
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