Events This Weekend

Events This Weekend is here.

These are some of the most buzzed about events taking place this weekend.

Check it out!

2014 Student Trade Fair in UNILAG & LASU
Shop for laptops, phones, footwear, clothes, games and more for 50% off at the 2014 Student Trade Fair – “BonMarche Fair-stival Lagos“. Dammy Krane and Reminisce are scheduled to attend and perform.
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2014 – Saturday 24th May 2014
Time: 9AM – 7PM Daily
Venue: QSS Car Park, (Adjacent Moremi Hostel), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Lagos

Date: Monday 24th May 2014 – Saturday 31st May 2014
Time: 9AM – 7PM Daily
Venue: Pavilion Park, Lagos State University, Badagry, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07040997192 | 08023962934 |e-mail [email protected]
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Kaffy’s Ijoda 9ja Dance Burnout
It is a high-impact, dance cardio workout to your favorite Nigerian and African tunes. Incorporating basic and challenging dance movements by World Guinness Book Record dancer Kaffy to get you in shape.
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Venue: Downtown Cultural Arts Center, 401 N. Howard st, Baltimore MD 21201, USA
Ticket Prices: $15 Advance | $20 at Location

Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Down Syndrome Foundation, 43 Adegoke Street, Surulere, Lagos
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Samba with Pepsi!
Come party with Pepsi ambassadors. Highlight of the event is the unveiling of new Pepsi football ambassadors. Tiwa Savage will perform at the event to formally send forth Nigerian team.
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Spice Route, 36 Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos
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FreedomHall Open Mic
Blackky is the special guest at FreedomHall this weekend. He’ll perform his song “Rosie“. Also performing are Silver Saddih alongside the Top-Notch band and Charles Granville.
Date: Thursday 22nd May 2014
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Broad Street, Marina, Lagos
Ticket Price: N1,000

Date: Friday 23rd May 2014
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Bogobori House, 9 Maitama Sule street off Awolowo road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Hear Word! Naija Woman Talk True
Hear Word! Naija Woman Talk True is an exhilarating performance art production which showcases true stories from 20 different Nigerian women. This production combines artistry, social commentary and true-life stories of transformation. Directed by Ifeoma Fafunwa, the event will feature Joke Silva, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, Iretiola Doyle, Dakore and Bimbo Akintola.
Date: Friday 23rd May 2014 – Saturday 31st May 2014
Time: 2 PM | 7 PM
Venue: MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N5,000 | N10,000 at afritickets.com | jumia.com | Terra Kulture | Quintessence

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The Mother and Child Expo
The Mother and Child Expo> is gearing momentum to make its debut. The event will feature exciting and engaging activities billed to create a long lasting experience. Admission is free for all .

Date: Saturday 24th May 2014 – Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 9 AM
Venue: The Haven, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07030117995 | 08037182121
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LiveSpeech Presentation Skills Training
Join LiveSpeech for its training in presentation skill exercises and public speaking coaching to improve clarity, structure and delivery. Participants will have the opportunity to make individual presentations before the group, which will be scrutinized and critiqued on projected video playback, with personalised coaching from the instructor. Log on to LiveSpeech.org for registration information.
Date: Saturday 24th May 2014
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Precinct Comfort Hotel, Yaba-Surulere, Lagos
Course Fee: N30,000
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Ruth & Boaz Fellowship
The Ruth and Boaz Fellowship is a haven to help provide a secure and conducive environment for all members where their views can be freely expressed and problems shared. The event will be hosted by Pastors Taiwo and Nomthi Odukoya.
Date: Saturday 24th May 2014
Time: 2 PM
Venue: The Fountain of Life Church, 12 Industrial Estate Road by PZ Industries Ilupeju, Lagos
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“Band Aid” Final Performance
Majmua Theatre presents the final and command performances of “Band Aid“, written and directed by Abiodun Kassim.
Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 3 PM | 6 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular 3,000 | VIP 5,000
Ticket Locations: Terra Kulture | Quintessence | naijaticketshop.com | afritickets.com | quickteller.com | ariiyatickets.com
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Word Up Mini Series
You’re invited to this open mic spoken work poetry slam event.
Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 3 PM
Venue: 21 Road E/F Close, After Chelsea Suite, Plot 4, Festac Town, Lagos
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“Are We The Turning Point Generation?” Book Launch
“Are We The Turning Point Generation?” is a collection of essays written by renowned entrepreneur and young leader, Chude Jideonwo. The book aptly captures the evolution of youth-led ideas in managing Africa’s leadership and social development challenges
Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Venue: Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Stage Play: The Engagement
Femi Osofisan’s The Engagement, an exciting comic stage presentation featuring Kolawole Adewale, Morolayo Fakeye and Paul Origbo as her production for May 2014. Directed by Adebola Ogunshina and produced by Adenugba Oluwanishola for Davidhouse Multimedia, The Engagement is a farce which features a proposal and an engagement between a shy and hypochondriac young farmer, Elemude, and the daughter of his neighbour Ronke
Date: Sunday 25th May 2014
Time: 4 PM | 5:30 PM
Venue: New Unity Centre, 28 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos
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All Things Nigerian Expo
Take advantage of the global market by exhibiting at the All Things Nigerian Expo. It’s the first shopping and lifestyle event of its kind in USA. The event will be hosted by Chief Obi.
Date: Monday 26th May 2014
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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African Public Relations Association Conference
The 26th edition of the annual African Public Relations Association (APRA) conference themed “Advancing Africa” will attract over 500 delegates cutting across different communication sectors and professional groupings from all over Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America.
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2014 – Saturday 31st May 2014
Venue: Le Meridien Hotel, Port Louis, Mauritius
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Tunde Leye’s Children’s Day Reading of “The Rat Race”
Patabah Books invites you as they host Tunde Michael Leye as he reads from his book The Rat Race. There will also be gifts, games and loads of fun-filled expectations for the kids. Admission is free for all.
Date: Tuesday 27th May 2014
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM
Venue: Patabah Books, Shoprite Mall, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call +2347091485129 | +23417307640 | e-mail [email protected]
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