Events This Weekend: Kicking Off August with a BANG!

Hi Everyone, it’s Thursday!

We are all super happy and excited to see you all here this sunny day. It’s a brand new month and yours truly – BN has searched high and low for some of the most interesting and buzzed about events and places of interest to be spotted with your loved ones.

So, head down and see what catches your interest with loads of events in Lagos, UK and USA. Stay safe, have fun and be your best. We LOVE you all!

See you next week, Ciao!

Naked & Live: Christine’s Showcase
Tomorrow, Nigerian artiste Christine will be performing live at the Alliance Francaise, Herbert Macaulay, Sabo Yaba. Best known for her folk/pop/rock/alternative/afro-soul renditions, Christine intends to wow her audience delightfully, distribute her Ep “Felicia” and make her delectable videos available to her audience on that day. Auctions for Christine’s limited edition album “Life Under Construction” will be held and donations can be made to the artiste. Admission is free for all!
Date: Friday 3rd August 2012
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Alliance Francaise, Herbert Macaulay, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos
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New World Nigeria Showcase
It is going down in London! Tiwa Savage, 2face Idibia, Naeto C, Asa and Keziah Jones are back performing in the UK for the 2nd event of the New World Nigeria Showcase. They’ll be joined by Choc Boiz (Ice Prince, MI, Brymo & Jesse Jagz), Waje, Wande Coal, King Sunny Ade and more, for the Nigerian cultural extravaganza at Nigeria House, Theatre Royal in Stratford from Friday 20th July to Sunday 12th August 2012. The event will also showcase other Nigerian creative arts such as Nollywood films, arts and crafts, and fashion exhibitions over 4 weeks and there will also be a storytelling workshop for kids and a Nigerian traditional dress workshop. Wole Soyinka’s play, The Lion and the Jewel will be staged from Monday 30th July 2012 – Tuesday 31st July 2012 while Fred Agbeyegbe’s drama The King Must Dance Naked, will be shown on Saturday 4th August 2012. To get tickets and see the full programme visit: http://bit.ly/NImSdp
Date: Thursday 2nd August 2012 – Sunday 12th August 2012
Venue: Nigeria House, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BN
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, like their Facebook Page | log on to their website

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GEC International College Summer Camp 
Treat your kids this season to an exciting time of fun and learning at the GEC International College Summer Camp. All students from primary to tertiary institutions will be taught numerous educational subjects as well as take part in the following activities roller skating, cycling, hair dressing, cooking, basketball and so many more. The summer camp kicked off 2 weeks ago, but be sure to get in touch for details on how to join.
Date: Thursday 2nd August 2012 – Monday 30th August 2012
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM Daily
Venue: 48 Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more information and general enquiries, call 08034015525 for Lagos | 08033160919 for Abuja | 08068446457 for Port Harcourt | e-mail [email protected] | follow them on Twitter @GEC_London | log on to their website
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The Retrospective Spectacular Sports Sale
To celebrate the ongoing Olympics, Retrospective store is having its spectacular sports sale at their Surulere and Ikoyi stores. Shop for clothes, shoes, bags, purses and sports related outfits for discounted rates.
Date: Thursday 2nd August 2012 – Sunday 12th August 2012
Time: 9 AM – 7 PM Daily
Venue: 2 Aderigbigbe Street, Ikate, Surulere, off Alhaji Masha, Near Ogosco Bus Stop, Lagos | Shop 8, Prime Shopping Complex, 24 Muri Okunola Street, Opposite Eti Osa, LGA, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Community Fashion Week: Houston International Fashion Week
The Houston International Fashion Week is set to spotlight the fashion lifestyle of Americans, Africans, Europeans and Asians from Thursday 2nd August 2012 to Sunday 5th August 2012 at the Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Center, Houston, Texas. The fashion event promises to be one of a kind that makes fashion culture approachable and accessible to all without a price tag. The show will see displays of bridal outfits, ball gowns and ready to wear pieces, there will also be a seminar on getting a new job. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 2nd August 2012 – Sunday 5th August 2012
Time: Thursday 10 AM – 2 PM & 5 PM – 9 PM | Friday 10 AM – 2 PM & 5 PM – 11 PM | Saturday 12 Noon – 4 PM & 5 PM – 11 PM | Sunday 2 PM – 7 PM
Venue: The Baker-Ripley Neighborhood Center, 6500 Rookin Street, Houston Texas 77074, USA
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Last Flight to Abuja Lagos Premiere
Obi Emelonye’s anticipated flick “Last Flight to Abuja” will hold its Lagos Premiere this Friday at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Lekki, Lagos. The stars of the movie including Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Jim Iyke, Ali Nuhu, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Uru Eke and Jide Kosoko are also scheduled to attend in their fab outfits on the red carpet.
Date: Friday 3rd August 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Genesis Deluxe Cinema, The Palms Shopping Mall, No 1 BIS Way, off Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos
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The Future Awards Season 7 Nominees Party
On Saturday, the Central Working Committee of The Future Awards will hold the Nominees Reception for Season 7. Set to take place at Terra Kulture, the gathering anchored by Uti Nwachukwu, is a media and VIP event to celebrate the 168 leaders, innovator, change makers and entrepreneurs nominees. Scheduled to attend are Praiz, Niyola and Skalez who’ll be performing their songs and showcasing some of their most beautiful and creative pieces for the Future Awards “Get Your Green On”! fashion campaign are Sally Bawa, Violet Kutor, Vickky Elder, Moofa and Phunk Afrique.
Date: Saturday 4th August 2012
Venue: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage, Off Ahmadu Bello Way,Victoria Island, Lagos
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Grand Opening of Apples & Oranges
On Saturday 4th August 2012, Apples & Oranges Total Body Therapy will have its Grand Opening. The event promises to be fun from beginning to the end with loads of activities, free services, entertainment and freebies. Nigerian R&B singer Obiwon will also be present at the grand opening to thrill you with all his melodious songs as you sip on refreshing glasses of wine. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 4th August 2012
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Apples & Oranges Total Body Therapy, 10 Balarabe Musa, Crescent off Samuel Manuwa Street (Opposite 1004 Flats), Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, Visit Apples & Oranges Total Body Therapy, 10 Balarabe Musa, Crescent off Samuel Manuwa Street (Opposite 1004 Flats), Victoria Island, Lagos | Call 08171099968 | 08171099967 | 08171099966 | E-mail [email protected] | Like their Faceboook Page – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Apples-and-Oranges-Total-Body-Therapy/356326311102954

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The MUD Academy Training
This August, renowned beauty academy Make-Up Designory (MUD) known for providing quality education in the craft of make-up artistry has officially announced its training set to take place in Lagos, Abuja and for the very first time in Calabar. The training in Abuja and Calabr will see participants taught by skilled professionals, so be sure to contact them on how to join and payment information.

Abuja
Weekend Classes
Date: Saturday 4th August 2012 – Sunday 2nd September 2012
Time: 1 PM – 5 PM
Venue: MUD Studio, Bloomsbury Plaza, 1245 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent Wuse II, Abuja

Weekday Classes
Date: Monday 6th August 2012 – Monday 3rd September 2012
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Venue: MUD Studio, Bloomsbury Plaza, 1245 Adetukumbo Ademola Crescent Wuse II, Abuja

Calabar
Weekend Classes
Date: Saturday 4th August 2012 – Sunday 19th August 2012
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Venue: V-One Interactive, 10 Amaku Street, State Housing Estate, Calabar

Weekday Classes
Date: Monday 6th August 2012 – Monday 20th August 2012
Time: Morning Session 11 AM – 2 PM | Evening Session 5 PM – 8 PM
Venue: V-One Interactive, 10 Amaku Street, State Housing Estate, Calabar

Contact: For more info and general enquiries, Call 07082978030 | BB Pin 23AB14DF | E-mail[email protected] | Log on to their website www.MudNigeria.com 
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The Official Store Launch of Nack
This Sunday, the city of Lagos will witness the store launch of Nigerian clothing line – Nack. The event kicking off at 12 Noon, promises to be a fun filled day with loads of activities including an exhibition of their latest collection tagged New Kullection. Scheduled to attend are celebrity chef – Chef Fregz, Nigerian photographer Obi Somto and comedian Funny Bone and lots of celebrities. Admission is free for all!
Date: Sunday 5th August 2012
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: Nack Store, C41, RD1, Ikota Shopping Complex, Lekki Express, Lagos
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