Events This Weekend

Happy Thursday BellaNaijarians.

Do check out some of the most buzzed about events and places of interests taking place this weekend.

Enjoy!

Mobile Experts at Mobile West Africa 2014
Mobile West Africa 2014, the fourth West African edition of the most progressive and interactive mobile focused events in Sub-Saharan Africa, returns to Lagos. Top professionals will be present to speak at the event. Capacity at the venue is limited to 200 and all previous editions of the event have sold out, so early registration is strongly recommended.
Date: Thursday 15th May 2014 – Friday 16th May 2014
Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Lagos
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Montaigne Place Launches Dior Hypnotic Poison & Dior Fahrenheit
Montaigne Place invites you to a whole new fragrance experience with Dior Hypnotic Poison for women and Dior Fahrenheit for men. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 15th May 2014 – Saturday 17th May 2014
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Montaigne Place, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08064863969
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Elle’s Ice Box Presents Karaoke Night
Come rock Karaoke night at L’Espace while enjoying cocktails!
Date: Thursday 15th May 2014
Time: 6 PM
Venue: L’Espace, 19A Olosa Street, Off Karimu Kotun, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07028028960
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FreedomHall Presents #BringBackOurGirls
FreedomHall is standing with the rest of the world against the inhumane abduction of school girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok. Professional women including Nene Soul Diva, Donna K, Amaka Chief Rocka, Nayosoul, Ayo Mabiaku, and more, backed by the Top Notch Band, will lend their voices to this campaign in live music, poetry, spoken word and drama.
Date: Thursday 15th May 2014
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Broad Street, Marina, Lagos
Ticket Price: N1,000

Date: Friday 16th May 2014
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Bogobiri House, 9, Maitama Sule off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Afropolitan Vibes
This month’s edition of Afropolitan Vibes promises to be a special treat. Performing at this event include Juju-Highlife veteran Sina Ayinde Bakare – an elder statesman with over 50 years of musical experience and son of the Juju legend Ayinde Bakare to come on stage alongside Eedris Abdul Kareem, Russian-Nigerian songstress Diana Bada and 2014 Google Africa Connected Award winner Vocal Slender. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 16th May 2014
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Hospital Road, Old Prison Ground, Adjacent to St. Nicholas, Lagos Island
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NYC Hope for Africa Fundraiser & Party Night
You are invited to party with East African artiste Kidum at the NYC Hope for Africa Fundraiser. This event is aimed at preserving, promoting and presenting African art, history and culture through comprehensive and innovative educational programming for the enlightenment of all.
Date: Friday 16th May 2014
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Bombay Palace, 30W 52nd Street, New York, USA
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 6465004447 | e-mail [email protected]
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Model Casting For Africa Fashion Show Geneva
Crucible Events and Planners (CEP), have announced the model castings for the second edition of Africa Fashion Show Geneva. Interested models – female 5’9” and 6-10 UK dress size, male models: 5’11 are expected. All models are required to bring a 5-by-6 printed colour picture (headshot) and must present their statistics. Male models should wear black/blue fitted jeans and a white vest top while female models should wear black/blue fitted jeans and a white vest top and black high heel shoes (minimum height 4 inches).
Date: Saturday 17th May 2014
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
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Art of Dance
You’re invited to Art Of Dance, a world music party. Expect music from global regions and cultures ranging from Kuduro to Samba to Afro Pop to Afro House to some Salsa, Bachata, Genge, and more. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 17th May 2014
Venue: Meridian 23 Lounge & Live performance bar. 161 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, USA
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Women Who Win – Business Networking Session
Women Who Win are a group of young women in business and career that inspire and motivate other women.  This event is tagged “Business Networking”. Women that will be speaking at the event include Tori Abiola, Lami’Ah Momoh, Tannaz Bahnam and Tobi Martins. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 18th May 2014
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Rhapsodys, 19a Agoro Odiyan street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07083372235 | 08093900902
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Comedians Vs On-Air Personalities Malaria Football Match
Join Alibaba, Okey Bakassi, Julius Agwu, AY, Bovi, Akpororo, Owen Gee, Elene, Klint Da Drunk at the comedians vs. on-air-personalities novelty match. There will be free malaria testing, free malaria drugs, free good knight insectides, free mosquito nets and lots more.
Date: Sunday 18th May 2014
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island
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The Chronicles of Ushbebe Live
Naija FM OAP, actor and comedian Justice Nuagbe, popularly known as Ushbebe will hold the first edition of his concert series, The Chronicles Of Ushbebe Live. You can expect to see Kcee, Iyanya, Terry G, Sean Tizzle, Chidinma, Harry Song, Jaywon, Reminisce, Solid Star, Praiz, Yemi Alade, Yung L, Patoranking, Tekno, Yemi Sax, Emma Nyra, AY, IGoDye, Gordons, Seyi ;aw, Helen Paul, Elenu, Koffi, Mc Abbey, Buchi, Maleke, Princess and many more.
Date: Sunday 18th May 2014
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N5000 | VIP N10,000 | VVIP N20,000 | Table For Ten N200,000 at  www.cokobar.com
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call +2348029906500
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Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2014
You’re invited to the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, an initiative which seeks to create a platform to promote, encourage and celebrate emerging African inspired designers by exposing them to a global audience which include media houses, fashion buyers and the general public.
Date: Sunday 18th May 2014
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N5,000 | VIP N15,000 | Single Table N100,000 | Couples Table N150,000 | Table for ten N1,000,000
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