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#BNRSVP Events this Weekend
Hello BellaNaijarians!
The weekend is almost here, and the list of all the exciting events happening this weekend is ready.
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Verbal Vixen Presents: The Rise of Afropop
Verbal Vixen will be hosting a music panel as part of the prestigious Social Media Week London conference! The panel of industry insiders include: presenter of BBC 1Xtra’s ‘Destination Africa’ show, DJ Edu, music producer Juls, the mastermind behind Mr Eazi’s popular sound, and British-Nigerian video director, Moe Musa.
Date: Thursday, September 14, 2017.
Time: 6.45 PM – 10PM (Doors open 6.15 PM)
Venue: Relentless No. 5, London, WC2H 8LU
Fee: £5 Early Bird, £7 Standard (Advance Ticket Only. Buy tickets HERE).
Interswitch Connect
Brett King, John Chaplin, Iyin Aboyeji, Shola Akinlade, and John Chaplin, one of the driving forces behind the growth of Visa, will be speaking at Interswitch Connect 2017, themed, “Digital Transformation Imperatives: Innovative Evolution or Disruptive Innovation.”
Date: Thursday, September 14 & Friday, September 15, 2017.
Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Silent Disco
Date: Friday, September 15, 2017.
Time: 7 PM – 1 AM.
Venue: 15, Victoria Arokieke Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Jameson Presents: Afropolitan Vibes
For live music at its best, head out to the urban friendly Muri Okunola Park for another edition of Afropolitan Vibes with singer/songwriter Simi, Afropop singers Mayorkun and Las Giidi, and the trio of fantastic artists – Eedris Abdulkareem, Tony Tetuila and Eddie Remedy who make up D REMEDIES!
Date: Friday, September 15, 2017.
Time: 8 PM.
Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Lagos.
Free Breast Cancer Screening
Come around for a free breast exam! Participants will receive free clinical breast exams, wellness checks, mammograms (for women aged 40 and above) and tutorials on self breast examinations. All at no cost.
Date: Friday, September 15, 2017
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM.
Venue: Primary Health Centre, 28 Palm Avenue Road, Mushin, Lagos.
Unstoppable with Pastor Jimmy Odukoya
Date: Friday, September 15 – Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Time: Friday 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM, 1 AM & 6 PM, Sunday 7 AM & 10 AM.
Venue: Main Auditorium, the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos.
Fak’Ugesi Beats Block Party
See the Festival outcomes come to light at this festival finale, which promises interactive arts and projections, alongside riveting lineup of both local and international powerhouses such as trap-jazz trailblazer Masego; Soulection founder Joe Kay; Stonesthrow beatmaker MNDSGN; European producers Melodiesinfonie and Evil Needle, Britain’s Hannah Faith and local luminaries Nonku Phiri and Petite Noir.
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Time: 4 PM – 1 AM.
Venue: Tshimologong Precinct, South Africa.
Tickets: R350 Early Bird Tickets via Quicket
Jimmy’s Jump Off: The Abuja Invasion
Legendary Dj, Jimmy Jatt has unveiled Nigerian comedy top guns Basket Mouth and Gordons as hosts at the 2017 edition of ‘Jimmy’s Jump Off’; tagged ‘The Abuja Invasion.’
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Time: 6 PM.
Venue: Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
Django Girls: Borno Women Empowerment Workshop
Yay, the time has come. We’ll be hosting the first ever women tech event in Borno. Django Girls is an international community that empowers and helps women to organize free, one day programming workshops.
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Time; 10 AM – 4 PM.
Venue: NLC Secretariat, Old GRA, Maiduguri, Borno State.
Trace Presents: A Live Music Experience with Flavour Nabania
Trace Live is back for the second time in Nigeria and this time International Afrobeats King Flavour, would bring his Highlife fever on stage.
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Time: 5 PM.
Venue: Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Cuppy’s Print Party
Boogie,chop and shop through Cuppy’s collection of African print pieces as seen on ‘Cuppy Takes Africa.”
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Time: 12 PM – 4 PM.
Venue: Secret Location.
RSVP: [email protected]
Jameson Presents: The Socialiga
For the love of football and whiskey, catch all the action live at Social Liga. Sit back, bond and connect with mates as you watch you cheer on your favourite team! See you there!
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017.
Time: 10 AM.
Venue: Children International School, Lekki Phase 1.
Marina Taste of Calabar – What’s Your Flavour?
Taste of Calabar in collaboration with Marina Resort Calabar is set to hold the maiden edition of Calabar’s outdoor lifestyle and fun fair event, Marina Taste of Calabar – What’s Your Flavor, with Open Fiesta, Taekwondo Display, Cupcake Contest, the Minute-To-Win it games and a Pop-Up FIFA Tournament.
Date: Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Venue: Marina Resort, Calabar.
The Iron Throne for a Cause
A life size cake version of the throne in “Game of Thrones” is going to made by @deescakediary, to support couples dealing with a miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, SIDS etc. The cake will be auctioned to raise funds.
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Time: 3 PM.
Venue: Filmhouse IMAX Cinemas, Lekki.
Belicious Unleashed 2.0
If you were at the first edition, you know now? Lol! We are shutting Lagos down with Seyi Law, Arole, Kenny Blaq. Yaga (in WizKid’s Voice)
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Time: Red Carpet – 3 PM, Main Event – 4 PM.
Venue: Deborah Lawson Events Centre, Omole Phase 1, Ogba, Lagos.
The Richer Woman
After the successful launch of The Richer™ Woman in countries such as The United Kingdom ??, Nigeria ??, Ghana ??, Kenya ?? and The United Arab Emirates ??, The Richer™Woman is coming to South Africa ??. You do not want to miss out on this interactive seminar style book launch where you will get to learn, have fun, network and gain skills that would help you live your best life.
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Time: 4 PM – 7 PM.
Venue: Open Sandton, 138 West Street, Sundown, Sandton 2031, Johannesburg, South Africa.