Events This Weekend

It’s Thursday!

How are you all doing? We hope that you’re feeling great on this bright and sunny day. As you know, its that time of the week when Africa’s number 1 for all things Entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, music and more – BellaNaija.com brings exclusively to you the hottest places, hangouts, venues and events to be seen with your loved ones this Weekend.

From the city that never sleeps – Lagos to Abuja all the way to Boston and Illinois, BN has got events for you to attend. So be sure to have fun and see you all next week and remember there’s no greater joy than putting a smile on someone’s face. Today, try and make someone happy.

Ciao!

Reel Life Club presents Incendies
To end the screening of a month of non-english films, Reel Life club will show Incendies – a movie that was adapted from Wajdi Mouawad’s play Scorched and it centers around the journey of a brother and sister as they travel to the Middle East to discover their family history, and fulfill their mother’s last wishes. The movie won 8 awards at 31st Annual Genie Awards and it is sure to entertain you from start to finish. Admission is free but donations are highly appreciated.
Date: Thursday 29th March 2012
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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SS Lounge Live Music & Comedy Night
Party in style this Thursday at the SS Lounge for their Live Music and Comedy Night. Where 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.
Date: Thursday 29th March 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: 7 Sapara Williams Close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Vibe Entertainment Network & Travelstart present Fashion Night out 2012
Get the best of entertainment this weekend at Fashion Night Out – an event hosted by Mannie of Cool FM which will showcase the best of music, Fashion and more at Q Lounge. The event was created to restore consumer confidence in order to boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping. Performing some of their biggest tracks are Dencia, Chudy K, Mo-Blow, Fbi, Thaw music Band, O.D and the designers that will showcase some of their most creative pieces are Eligante Vintage line by Toyin Lawani, L’meral Couture, Nare-Ghana, Okiki, Tolu Souza, Wizdom Franklyn and Fabulousity House of Fashion.
Date: Friday 30th March – Saturday 31st March 2012
Venue: Q Lounge, 30 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and enquiries on tickets, table bookings & designer participation, Email [email protected]
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DjKobe Mixtape Release Party Featuring Bracket Concert
Boston’s go-to wheels of steel master – DJ Kobe will be throwing an exclusive party for the release of his latest mixtape – I’m in da Building Vol.3 this Friday at Coco Keys, USA. He will be surrounded with friends and well wishers such as DJ’s Obi, Doggext, EMX, Cap B, T-Money Bolade Young Mel. Yori Yori music acts – Bracket will also be at the venue to perform some of their singles.
Date: Friday 30th March 2012
Venue: Coco Keys (Hotel & Water Resort), 50 Ferncort Road, Danvers, Massachusetts, Boston, USA
Tickets: To get your tickets to the party, send an E-mail to [email protected] | Visit Franklin Beauty Store, 38 Eastern Ave. Malden, Massachusetts, Boston, USA
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3 Day Practical Training on Make-Up & Gele Tying
This Friday, W2 magazine and Honey Luks present a 3 day practical training on professional make-up and gele artistry (head gear tying)for aspiring makeup artists. This training will see attendees thought by skilled professionals on the tools of the trade, skin care and preparation, eye brow grooming, bridal make-up, gele tying and more. For registration details, be sure to contact them.
Date: Friday 30th March 2012 – Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: Friday & Saturday – 11:30 AM – 5 PM | Sunday 12:30 PM – 6 PM
Venue: Max 1 Photo Studio, 4 Orofin street, Maza Maza Bus Stop, Mile 2, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08032887256 | 08080516677 | E-mail [email protected] | [email protected]
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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.
Date: Friday 30th March 2012
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries E-mail [email protected]
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Dat Trace Thang
Trace TV will be holding its first ever soiree this Friday at Harbour Point. This much buzzed about event will see in attendance some of Nigeria’s most fly such as DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Exclusive, DJ Caise and DJ Snatch who will be on the wheels of steel providing the best of music. To win Tickets to this event, visit this Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/HPNigeria and like It. This party promises to be fun as there will be lots of free Absolut Vodka drinks and some lucky attendees will go home with HP computers.
Date: Friday 30th March 2012
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Harbour Point, 4 Wilmot Point Road Off Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island , Lagos
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Hennessy Beat Bar Crawl
This Friday just got exciting, Hennessy is throwing a one of a kind soiree tagged Hennessy Beat Bar Crawl where the fun and excitement moves from one club to another two starting from Likwid Lounge to Deuces then to Q Lounge. Wiz Kid and DJ Caise will be making special appearances at the 3 clubs. Admission is free, just like this page – www.facebook.com/hennessynigeria.
Date: Friday 30th March 2012
Time: From 10 PM
Venues: Likwid Lounge, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos | Deuces | Q Lounge
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2012 Kellogg Africa Business Conference: Unlocking Africa’s Potential – Defining the Next Steps
The 2012 edition of Kellogg Africa Business Conference will take place on Saturday 31st March 2012 at the James .L. Allen Center, USA. The theme of this year’s event is Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Defining the Next Steps and discussions will be focused on identifying specific strategies for leveraging human capital, technology, entrepreneurship and capital market investments to fuel economic growth across the continent. Chief Olusegun Obasanjo (Former President of Nigeria) and Ambassador Johnnie Carson (US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of African Affairs) will deliver key note speeches in the morning and afternoon respectively. Admission is free but you have to register here – www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/conference/abc
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Venue: James L. Allen Center, 2169 Campus Drive Evanston, Illinois, USA
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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. Please note that the time changes due to Environmental Sanitation, to be sure of the correct time, call or send them and E-mail.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: Beginners Yoga 11 AM | Immediate DaYoga Classic 12 PM | Pilates 1:15 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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Martwayne Fashion Entrepreneurship Course Vol 2
Become the fashion designer you have always wanted to be this March with the Martwayne Fashion Entrepreneurship Course Vol 2. Attendees will be taught by skilled professionals on how to turn their love for fashion into a viable business through these subjects – Concept Development in Fashion Design and Sketching & Figure Drawing for Fashion Design. The registration fee is N 15,000. For details on payment, be sure to contact them.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: Planet One Hospitality, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 08097876075 | 08132987824 | 08191420983 | BB Pin 2156A776 | E-mail [email protected] | Log on to their Website – http://www.fashionbeyondstitches.com/ | www.martwayne.com
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The Discount Fair
Rose & Bells Events Concepts presents The Discount Fair – a shopping event to shop for quality brands at an affordable rate. Items on display include clothes, accessories, shoes, computers, phones, baby items, hair extensions and many more from exhibitors like Hp computers, Nokia, Accessories 2 die 4, Republic of Foreigner, UU Soles, Bella Hair, Slippers by Kene Rapu, Le Duchess, Enthyst Bridals and Clothing, Ouch, Sleek Make-Up. Arrive early with friends and family to take part in the raffle draw where you could go home with fantastic prizes.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: Planet One Event Centre, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For general enquiries, call 07060624138 | 08108487746
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LP1 Bazaar and Shopping Fair
This weekend, the city of Lagos will experience a fun loving and exciting shopping event -LP1 Bazaar and Shopping Fair. You are cordially invited to come and buy, sell, network and mingle at this interactive event filled with lots of activities for both the old and the young. Attendees will get to enjoy mouth watering gourmet foods, entertainment and loads of shopping where you’ll get discounts on items such as clothes, shoes, accessories, lingerie, electrical appliances, soft furnishing, books, toys and more from the numerous vendors that will attend and you could also stand the chance of winning fantastic prizes like hotel stays, home appliances, accessories, jet skiing tickets from Optimel Watersports through a raffle draw. Admission is free for all!
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: The Pavilion, Admiralty Road, Opposite The Brits School, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 08087018778 | 08181953773 | 07045326874 | Like their Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/LP1-Bazaar-Shopping-Fair/388971647798408 | Follow them on Twitter @LP1Bazaar

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Sip, Snack & Shop
Abuja get ready to sip on a drink and munch on delicious snacks while you shop at the Jameslully store this Saturday. Attendees who buy a bag will get the next one 50% less. Clothes, shoes, accessories and jeans will also be sold at the shopping event.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: 58B Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 08065666615 | Log on to their Website – www.JamesLully.com.ng
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Book “N” Gauge 10
The 10th edition of Book N Gauge is here. This edition, will feature conversations with two writers – Chuma Nwokolo and poet, Ralph Tathagata. There will a musical performance by Efe Paul Azino. Attendees who come to the event with 5 friends will win a book.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Debonair Bookstore, 294, Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos
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Before the String Snapped – An Art Exhibition by Uchay Joel Chima
Uchay Joel Chima will be showcasing his latest artwork – Before the string Snapped at the Life House by 3 PM on Saturday. It is a collection of a hundred miniature paintings curated by Tayo Ogunbiyi. Admission is free for all!
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Bloom Gallery, The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
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Change Face Contest 2012
The 2012 edition of the Change Face Contest – an event organised to create a platform for youths to express their gifts and talents in fashion and style, beauty, modelling and entertainment will take place this Saturday. This event will also provide a platform for businesses to showcase their products and services. The winner of this year’s contest, becomes the official change face ambassador
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: De Renaissance Luxury Hotel, 172 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos
Ticket Price: Regular N 3500 | VIP N 10,000 | Table N 150, 000
Ticket Locations: House of Tara, 22 A Omotayo Ojo Street off Majekodunmi Street by Oshopey Plaza, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos | Chase Mall, Beside Tantalizers, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos | The Air Shop, 1 Rahman Adeboyejo Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos | The Venue
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08030895117 | BB:316fbfc5 | Log on to ChangeFace.tv
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Model of Africa presents The Model of Africa Thank You/Fashion Party
Model of Africa is taking place this Saturday at Ember Creek. The event will see a fashion showcase with 30 of Nigeria’s biggest male models like MOA 2011 winner Kenneth Nwadike, Victor Kwen Akomaye, Segun Oyeyemi, Damola Adebowale, Uti Nwachukwu, Gbenro Ajibade, Alexx Ekubo, Dominic Ejiro, Ono, Kelvin, and Kenneth Okolie strut the runway in outfits by some of Africa’s creative means wear designers such as Thots On Tees, Femy Toyz, Nack, Maxivive, Kamsi Tchales, Blackz & Emy, and Ben Clair. One of these designers will be selected for an automatic spot at the MOA 2012 Event alongside major designers like MAI, Yomi Casuals, Alvince, David Wej and Ginani. The event is free for all to attend.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Instant Gratification
After the much buzzed about 2012 edition of Arise Magazine Fashion Week, L’Espace presents Instant Gratification – a pop-up boutique inspired by the excitement of seeing new collections. It is an exclusive collaboration between L’Espace and some designers from AMFW. The line-up of designers attendees will get to buy from are Toju Foyeh, VLR. Re Bahia and Vonne. Be sure to arrive early and bring your friends along.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Venue: L’Espace, 19A Olosa Street, off Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Dinner & A Movie
Relax and enjoy this Saturday at UTC Nigeria Plc with your friends and family as Rubies presents Dinner and a movie. The event promises to be fun from start to finish as attendees enjoy a night of movies as they munch on various delicacies that will be made available at the event. To purchase a ticket or to contact them for general enquiries call 08167093629 | 08136884717.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: UTC Nigeria Plc, Plot 698, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Gate Fee: N 2,000
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Olmeca Tequila Golden Sun Soiree with DJ Sose and DJ K
Party with DJ Sose and DJ K this Saturday at the Likwid Lounge for the Olmeca Tequila Golden Sun Soiree. This event will be a fabulous night of great music, lots of Olmeca Tequila cocktails and non stop entertainment. To attend this guest list only party on Saturday 31st March 2012, Like their Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/OlmecaTequilaNigeria, then send your name, E-mail Address and Phone Number to the Phone Number on their Wall page and you could be among the lucky few chosen to attend this grand slamming party where you will also interact with your favourite celebrities and take photos with them.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 10 PM
Venue: Likwid Lounge, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Club Luminous hosts May D and friends
Club Luminous will host P-Square’s new label mate – May D this Saturday. May D will perform some of his hit singles especially Soundtrack which is getting a lot of radio air play. This event will also see Vector, El-Phlex, Flowsick, Samklef, Shank, Sleek Daniels, Mo’blow and the P-Square duo thrill fans all night long. Admission is free for all!
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 10 PM
Venue: Club Luminous, 77, Opebi Road, Opp Motherland, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
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iBlend Services presents One Night Only with Marquis Vodka
iBlend Services will be hosting a party tagged “One Night Only with Marquis Vodka” at the Grotto Fashion Club. This exclusive party is targeted towards socialites and the show business community in Abuja, where attendes will enjoy a night of non stop fun and excitement. To keep you entertained at this soiree are DJ KaKip and DJ Blend.
Date: Saturday 31st March 2012
Time: 10 PM
Venue: Grotto Fashion Club, 70 Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja
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HUH! – Have U Heard
HUH! will launch a line of elegant and dramatic dresses at Ember Creek this April. The line consists of dresses you can take from day to night, office to weekend. Get to Ember Creek early with friends and purchase those timeless pieces for the everyday girl that only HUH! can provide.
Date: Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Fun Day at the Life House with Bino & Fino
Treat your kids to a fun, arty and educational day of excitement at the Life House featuring activities like the screening of the adventures of Bino and Fino, reading of hey Zoe by Demi Nwadike and children’s art and craft activities by Paloo’s Place. It promises to be fun filled from start to finish.
Date: Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: 3 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 1st 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 1st 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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Touch A Cell Benefit Concert
This Sunday 1st April 2012, Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI) will be holding a concert tagged Touch A Cell Benefit. The event which will see in attendance Cohbams, GT Guiterman, Yinka Davies, Seyi Law, Kore, ID Cabasa, SAGE, Tosin Bucknor and many others will be an evening of music, dance and comedy and it will be hosted by MC Saco and Larry Forman. Be sure to attend and help support people in our society living with the sickle cell disorder.
Date: Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price: Regular N 5000 | VIP N 20,000 | Couple N 30,000
Contact: For tickets and general enquiries call 08098007264 | 08028508255 | 08032404909
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Jazz in the Present Tense by Biodun and Batik
After great reviews from their New York and Atlanta performances in November 2011, music band – Biodun and Batik will be live at the Life House to perform tracks ranging from traditional jazz to modern and classic covers. This event is one for all jazz lovers. Admission is free and reservations are highly recommended, to reserve a seat, call 07034030683.
Date: Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island, Lagos
Gate Fee: N 1, 500
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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. Be sure to arrive early and network with professionals from all walks of life.
Date: Tuesday 3rd 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 4th April 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: 7, Sapara Williams Close, off Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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