Events This Weekend: The Independence Day Celebration Edition – Nigeria at 53

Hello BellaNaijarians, how are you all doing? I hope great!

On Tuesday 1st October 2013, Nigeria will be 53. Yipee!

Just before the D-Day, there are a lot of events from this Thursday evening to Tuesday evening. BellaNaija Events has searched high and low, wide and far to bring you all the best events to be spotted with the ones you love.

From Lagos to Ibadan to London, we’ve got your back.
Have fun and be sure to make someone smile.

We ❤ YOU all.
Check it out!

Koga Open House Auditions
On Monday, Koga Entertainment kicked off auditions for its new reality show Koga Open House. The show is aimed at discovering talented and raw acts. A panel of four producers will be faced with the responsibilities of mentoring and recording songs with the rookies who will finally make it to the top 20. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2013 – Friday 27th September 2013
Time: 8 AM – 10 AM
Venue: Koga Studios, No 2 Bolaji Street off Kudirat Abiola Way Oregun, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08020884521 | e-mail [email protected]
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Viv La Resistance presents End of Summer Sale
Nigerian design label Viv La Resistance cordially invites you to its end of Summer Sale. Get fab VLV items for 75% less. Pieces from the Kaleidoscope collection and sample runway pieces will be available. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2013 – Monday 30th September 2013
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Viv La Resistance, 202 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08033078742 | [email protected]
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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 26th September 2013
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Bodiworks Studio, 3 Obafemi Anibaba Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
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Flower Girl UK Premiere
Michelle Bello’s hit movie – Flower Girl – will premiere today at the Odeon Cinema, London, UK. The movie stars Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh, Eku Edewor and Chucks Chukwujekwu The cast and production team are scheduled to attend the premiere. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2013
Time:  6 PM
Venue: Odeon Cinema, Bugsbys Way, Greenwich, SE10 0QJ, London, UK
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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 26th September 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

LoudNProudLive presents Sweet like Chocolate Edition
The September edition of the LoudNProud Live Series show will take place today at the 284 Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos. Tagged the Sweet like Chocolate Edition, the event will feature performances by Victoria Kimani, Ruby, Enzo and Endia. Hosted by on-air-personalities Maria Okanrende and Koch Okoye, another edition of the Golden Break Through (GBT) audition will be held. It will be headed by Olisa Adibua and coordinated by Bola “The Genie” Sonola. Their online portal will also be launched at the event. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 284 Lounge, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, (Zenith Roundabout next to Chicken Republic), Lagos
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2Side Model Look Africa Season 2 Model Casting
Aspiring models are invited for the casting for season 2 of 2Side Model Look Africa. It will take place at Capital City Hotel, Lagos. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 27th September 2013
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Capital City Hotel, 50 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos
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TEDxLagos
TEDxLagos was created in the spirit of the TED mission, “ideas worth spreading.” The program is designed to give communities, organizations and individuals for and in Nigeria the opportunity to stimulate dialogue through TED-like experiences in Lagos. Some speakers for this year’s event include Tonye Cole, Kunle Adeyemi, Yewande Sadiku, Azu Nwagbogu, eLDee, Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, Tunde Kelani and Kelechi Amadi-Obi. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 27th September 2013
Time: 10 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Silverbird Creativity Fashion Exhibitions
This weekend the Silverbird Creativity Fashion Exhibitions will take place at the Galleria, Lagos. The event is aimed at supporting young talents in the fashion and entertainment industry. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 27th September 2013 – Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM
Venue: Silverbird Galleria, Plot 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08100659862 | 08189538165 | 08063264605
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The Event Show
Tres Bien Events, is an event management firm that has designed this year’s edition of its showcasing platform; ‘The Event Show. Themed Dawn of the Entrepreneur, it is an exhibition for vendors who sell products and provide services for the event industry. There will be over 70 vendors and 3000 visitors with an array of business opportunities to be explored. Speaking at this year’s edition are Adesuwa Oyenokwe, Ade Plumptre, Funke Bucknor, Julia Jacks,Tosan Jemide and Jerome Onipede. Designers showcasing this year include Ohimai Atafo, Peaceful Owighiri, Telema Batubo, Uyai by Peniel and April by Kunbi. Andre Blaze and Cool FM’s Casey will host the show. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 27th September 2013  – Saturday 28th September 2013
Time: 10 AM – 8 PM
Venue: Aztec Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers
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Lagos Gift & Stationery Fair 2013
The Lagos Gift and Stationery Fair (LGSF) 2013, is a public trade event dedicated to showcasing corporate gifts, premium and promotional products, printed and non-printed stationery and related businesses. The event will provide the opportunity for business men and women to be well informed, network and experience new products and service trends. Attendees will also have the chance to enjoy products and services from over 8 industry segments, source for new ideas on corporate gifts and premiums, maximize their time and resource. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 27th September 2013
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM | Exhibition Talk Session 10 AM – 12 Noon
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08182762953 | 08032118727 | e-mail [email protected]
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Hangout with BRF & MI on Google+
The Lagos state ambassador for Energy M.I Abaga will be moderating as the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN, talks about energy conservation in his first ever Google+ Hangout. To participate in this Hangout, RSVP for the event, ow.ly/p7269
Date: Friday 27th September 2013
Time: 6 PM
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YOU, your brand and Social Media – How to Maximize the Relationship
IBOM LLC, The City College of New York and Mayven PR present a social media panel in New York. It is called YOU, your brand and Social Media – How to Maximize the Relationship. Speakers of the panel include Janell Hazelwood of Black Enterprise, China Muoka of JobClickr and Rentish, Ony Nwachuoha of Ony Law, and Jerryanne Heath Chiume of Concept Link. Janel Martinez, Tech Editor at Black Enterprise, will moderate the panel.
Date: Friday 27th September 2013
Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
Venue: The City College of New York’s Aronow Theatre, 16o Convent Ave., New York, NY 10031, USA
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Sisters with Soul
R&B Star Mary J. Blige is coming to Nigeria. The American musician will perform at the Sisters with Soul concert. Performing alongside Mary are Seyi Shay, Niyola, Jodie, Zaina, Victoria Kimani, Emma Nyra, Ms. Jaie, Munachi, Eva and DJ Cuppy.
Date: Friday 27th September 2013
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: N 15,000 | N 30,000
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The Life House Festival Programme
The Life House’s Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival 2013 is kicking off on Saturday. In addition to showing dozens of African and Diasporan films free-of-charge at The Wheatbaker, The British Council, The Southern Sun Hotel, and Freedom Park, the festival wants to elicit surprise and delight outside its dimly lit movie halls as well. For the full schedule, check out the flier above or call 07034030683 | 07034170400. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013 – Tuesday 1st October 2013
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Globeathon
TW Magazine & Zaron are teaming up with a global initiative called Globeathon to embark on a walk to raise the much-needed awareness to end women’s gynecologic cancers. The 5 km walk is slated to kick off from the premises of Four Point by Sheraton, Oniru Lekki (close to the Palms), through Victoria Island to Bar beach, and back. Joining in the walk are veteran actress Joke Silva, Nollywood star Kate Henshaw & music star Tiwa Savage. The day will include a 30-minute warm up session with a celebrity trainer, a talk by a leading gynaecologist, Dr Abosede Afolabi, and an experience sharing session led by an ovarian cancer survivor. Participation and registration is free.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013
Time: 6:30 AM
Venue: Four Points by Sheraton, Oniru Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08097291357 | email [email protected]
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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 28th September 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 28th September 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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WIMBIZ 2013 Annual Market Place
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), a Nigerian based non-profit organization with an overriding vision invites you to its annual market place tagged Creativity Showcase Event. The event is designed to bridge the gap between producers and consumers as well as enable exhibitors from a variety of businesses to display and create awareness about existing female owned products and services within the Nigerian polity. The event will showcase the best of Nigeria’s talent and will offers exhibitors the opportunity to sell, sample, display and promote product/services related to the arts, education, health, finance, music, culture, fashion and loads more, attracting about sixty female owned businesses as exhibitors and over two hundred of the most inspiring, influential and empowered business and professional women in Nigeria.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013 – Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 10 AM Daily
Venue: Harbour Point, Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08035946249 | e-mail [email protected]
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POG Africa at the 2013 WIMBIZ Market Place
POG Africa will showcase engagement rings, wedding Rings as well as its new bespoke range at WimBiz 2013 Market Place this Saturday. Brides can also get an exclusive look at the brand’s Bridal Catalogue to pick their unigue ring designs. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013 – Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 10 AM Daily
Venue: Harbour Point, Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07042376635
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LSA Company at the 2013 WIMBIZ Market Place
LSA Company will be exhibiting its range of bed, bath and home essential items at WIMBIZ 2013 Market Place
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013 – Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 10 AM Daily
Venue: Harbour Point, Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08038315875
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Dribble Season 2
This weekend, many youths will gather at the Campus Square, Lagos for the second edition of Dribble. It is a football tournament that consists of 8 female teams competing for the 1st position. There will be a female celebrity team match with Omoni Oboli, Yemi Alade, Donna Diva, Coco Ice and Sagalee  to create awareness about breast cancer.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Campus Square, Lagos Island, Lagos
Fee: N 1,000
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Shop & Mingle Ikeja Part 2
You’re invited to Shop & Mingle Ikeja Part 2. It will take place this Saturday at the Orchid Bistro, Ikeja, Lagos. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: Orchid Bistro, Green Village, 58 A Isaac John Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07055548680 | e-mail [email protected]
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The Spark
The Spark is an Exhibition of art and photography. A platform where creative minds will express themselves in the form of photography, paintings, sculptures, illustrations and mixed media. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013 – Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 4 PM Daily
Venue: The Waterfront, 8B Wole Olateju Crescent off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
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Davido UK Tour
After kicking off his UK tour in London, Davido is taking his next show to Coventry. He will be supported by the HKN Gang, Mr Silva, Mo’Eazy, Tillaman, YFSmg (Esdee & Havoc) and Sona. The event will be hosted by Eddie Kadi.
Date: Saturday 28th September 2013
Time: 10 PM
Venue: Club Platinum, Tower Street, Coventry, CV1, UK
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The Wedding Mix
The Wedding Mix, a one-stop wedding fair will hold this Sunday at LaMango Restaurant, Lagos. The event will promises to provide all the vendors you may need for your event from the MC, DJ to the small chops caterer. Exhibiting vendors include TinuShaiye Makeup Artistry, Akara Ogheneworo Photography, Laviva Bridal Concepts, WHPH Media, AppleCouch Designs Exotique Cakes.. There will be a live performance by Ruby. DJ Lambo will also be present at the event. Admission is free for all.
Date Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 9 AM
Venue: LaMango Restaurant, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Way, GRA Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07069636585 | 08066210426 | 08025019121
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LPM Discover Fashion Design
The September 2013 edition of LPM tagged Discover Fashion Design will take place this Sunday at the Imperial Place, Lagos. There will be lots of items on display including clothes, shoes, bags and home ware. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: Imperial Place (Paper), Plot 274 Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Peppersoup
This Sunday at Terra Kulture, Peppersoup – a funny-yet-witty stage play starring Yaw, Lolo 1, Tuebi Abiode, Katherine Obiang and Lawal Sherif will take place. It promises to be interesting.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Single N 3,000 | Couples N 5,000
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The Engagement: Stage Play
The Engagement is a comedic stage play production by Femi Osofisan. It was produced by Adenugba Oluwanisola and directed by Adebola Ogunshina. It promises to be thrilling.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 1st Show 2: 30 PM | 2nd Show 4 PM | 3rd Show 5: 30 PM
Venue: Lagos Arts Council, 133 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Opposite Kudirat Abiola Way, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 1,000 at Naija Ticket Shop
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Prison Chronicles
Prison Chronicles is written by acclaimed playwright Wole Oguntokun. It tells the tale of four prisoners whose chaotic, sometimes hilarious and often absorbing life stories is a metaphor of the everyday events we encounter around us. The show will take place at the VGinis Hall, Lagos. It promises to be an exciting affair for all.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 3 PM & 6 PM
Venue: VGinis Hall, 3 Hussey Street, off WAEC and Yaba Tech, Yaba, Lagos
Gate Fee: N 2000
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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 29th September 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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Crack Ya Ribs with Julius Agwu Live in Abuja
To celebrate this year’s Independence day, comedian Julius Agwu is throwing another hilarious show in Abuja. The event – Crack Ya Ribs with Julius D’Genius Agwu – will take place at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja on Sunday 29th September 2013. Laugh to rib cracking jokes by IGoDye, IGoSave, Akpororo, Osama, Tripple White, MC Longs andMC Jay. There will also be musical performances by Ice Prince and Sean Tizzle.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Transcorp Hilton, 1 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, buja
Ticket Prices: Regular N 5000 | VIP N 10,000 | Table N 400,000
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2013 Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria Finale
The grand finale of the 2013 Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria will take place this Sunday at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The finalists will take the stage at the finale show and strut their way to stardom. They will undergo a series of makeovers, fittings, rehearsals, photo shoots and many more exciting experiences, just before the grand show.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Ademola Adetokunbo, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: General N 10,000 | VIP N 25,000 (2nd Row Seating, complimentary champagne and goodie bags) | Platinum VIP Tickets  N 100,000 (Front row seating, complimentary make-up by black|Up, black carpet photo shoot, photos with models and designers, backstage tour, complimentary champagne, VIP passes for pre-party, goodie bags)
Ticket Locations: You can get your tickets at the following locations;

• Montaigne Place, The Spa, Plot 226B Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
• Montaigne Place, Shop 16, Palms Shopping Centre 1 Bis Way, Lekki Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos
• Montaigne Place, Ikeja Ciyt Mall, Shop L033 Obafemi Awolowo Road Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos | Tel 08190450712
• Montaigne Place, Shop B7, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Shopping Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos | 08130295258
• Sari Hair Salon, 24 Idejo Street Opp. Lagoon Hospital, Victoria Island, Lagos
• Ticket Hotline – 08091892258

Contact: For more info and general enquiries, follow on Twitter @elite_ng | like their Facebook page –www.Facebook.com/EMLNigeria | log on to www.EliteModelLook.com/ng
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Jimmy’s Jump Off Live 2013
Top disc jockey DJ Jimmy Jatt is set to hold another fun edition of his Jimmy Jump Off show. The 2013 edition of the show tagged “Independence Countdown” will take place on the eve of Nigeria’s 53rd Independence day celebration. 15 top notch DJs including DJ Humility, DJ Caise, DJ Spinall, DJ Blaze and DJ Xclusive are going to be present at the event.
Date: Monday 30th September 2013
Time: 9 PM
Venue: GET Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 3, 000 | VIP N 10,000
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The Platform 11.0
You don’t want to miss this year’s edition of The Platform on Independence Day. Themed State of the Nation – Challenges and Opportunities, the event will see lots o business execs and motivational speakers in attendance. Admission is free for all, register at theplatformnigeria.net
Date: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Time: 9 AM
Venue: The Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos
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1st Bread Exhibition in Nigeria
A festival showcasing bread from around the world – 1st Bread Exhibition in Nigeria – will take place on Independence day at Penton Rise, Ibadan. Activities include free wine tasting and there will also be free goodie bags for the first 100 people. Admission is free for all.
Date: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Penton Rise, Bodija, Adjacent Housing Corporation Old Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo
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The Gideon Force – Challenging a Generation of Family Builders
On Independence day, Faith & Values Development Initiative will be hosting singles and professionals at an event which is the first inaugural campaign of the FVDI’s “The Gideon Force“. The Gideon Force is an army of value ambassadors who will serve as an instrument of change in building a godly and upright family. To attend, RSVP by calling 017632594 and 08035287944.
Date: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Rima Hall, 35 Association Avenue, Ilupeju, Lagos
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Discount Fair Monthly Exhibition
The Discount Fair in Ikeja is a great way to celebrate Nigeria’s 53rd Independence day. There will be great discounts on various items including footwear, bags, clothes, packaged foods, cakes, accessories, underwears, Islamic praying mats, baby wears, interiors and make-up.
Date: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Banquet Hall, De Renaissance Hotel (Beside Shoprite), Awolowo Road, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08082677714 | 08066051570
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Opa Williams’ Nite of a Thousand Laughs
Get yourself ready for another hilarious edition of Nite of a Thousand Laughs. This “recharged” edition will feature comic performances by Gordons, Helen Paul, Gandoki and Afeez Oyetoro a.k.a Saka There will also be two hilarious plays – Yoruba Romance and Grip Am. DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive and DJ Kentalky will all be present to deliver the best of music.
Date: Tuesday 1st October 2013
Time: 1st Show 3 PM | 2nd Show 7PM
Venue: The Shell Hall, MUSON Center, Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Prices Regular N 5,000 | VIP N10,000
Ticket Locations: Sweet Sensation outlets | Stanbic IBTC Bank branches | Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos | Mattson Creation, Silverbird Galleria, 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos | US Polo Stores Ikeja and Surulere Mall
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