Events This Weekend

Mandela Day Party This is a party organized to celebrate the life and times of a global icon, philanthropist, revolutionary leader, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. It would be held on the International Mandela’s Day in Lagos. Admission is free for all. Date: Friday 18th July 2014 Time: 10 PM
Venue: The Place By Papas, Lekki, Lagos
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Isaac Geralds Live – Special Birthday Concert Come and celebrate Wole Soyinka who turned 80 on Sunday 13th July 2014 and also Isaac Geralds whose birthday is today Thursday 17th July 2014. Artistes performing include Timi Dakolo, Praiz, Ruby Gyang, and many others backed by Femi Leye and the Eclipse band. It will be a night of special spoken word and live music. Date: Thursday 17th July 2014 Time: 7 PM – 10 PM Venue: Freedom Park, Broad Street, Marina, Lagos
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Boomerang Album Launch Friends Club presents a night with music artiste Boomerang and other celebrities. The event will be hosted by comedian Koffi. Date: Thursday 17th July 2014 Time: 8 PM Venue: Friends Club, 2nd Floor, Silverbird Galleria, Plot 133, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08189538165
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Book Signing With Nkoyo Rapu Pastor, Women and Youth Empowerment Expert and Author Nkoyo Rapu has written a book titled “Shining Statue“. The book aims to take on the overwhelming odds we face daily and challenges us to defy these issues. Date: Friday 18th July 2014 Time: 10 AM Venue: Laterna Bookshop, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Afropolitan Vibes Bantu invites you to an evening of live music, cool breeze and palm wine with Praiz, Yemi Alade and Falana who will be sharing the stage with the 12 piece Bantu Collective. Date: Friday 18th July 2014 Time: 7 PM Venue: Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Lagos
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Public Speaking and Presentation Training for Professionals Join LiveSpeech in Lagos for two Saturdays of presentation skills exercises and public speaking coaching to improve clarity, structure and delivery. Participants will master 8 steps to developing a sound presentation. You will also have the chance to deliver individual presentations before the group, which will be critically evaluated and scrutinized on video playback. It will kick off this Saturday. Date: Saturday 19th July 2014 Time: 10 AM – 5 PM Venue: Precinct Comfort Hotel, Yaba-Surulere, Lagos Ticket Price: N35,000 at www.livespeech.org
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08189720737 | e-mail info@livespeech.org
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Eni Ogun As Wole Soyinka turns 80 and in the 8th “Annual Season of Soyinka“, The MUSON Centre and Renegade Theatre presents “Eni Ogun“- a stage play based on the autobiographical works of Wole Soyinka, written and directed by Wole Oguntokun. Date: Saturday 19th July 2014 & Sunday 20th July 2014 Time: 3 PM & 6 PM Venue: Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos Island, Lagos Ticket Prices: Adults N2500 | Students with I.D N1000 Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08081239477
___________________________________________________________ The 411 Come party and have fun at The 411 ! Date: Saturday 19th July 2014 Time: 7 PM – 11 PM Venue: 355 Restaurant & Lounge, 9A Oko Awo Street, Off Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Pop-Up Shop Come and shop for fashion pieces! Date: Sunday 20th July 2014 Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM Venue: The Social Place, 33 Sinari Daranejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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TUM Couture Are you chic and fashionable? Do you have an eye for style? Looking for the perfect accessory to revamp your wardrobe? Then you should meet with vendors at The Urban Marketplace signature Summer showcase – TUM Couture 2014. Date: Sunday 20th July 2014 Time: 2 PM – 6 PM Venue: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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Wole Soyinka’s “Camwood On The Leaves” Come watch the stage play of Wole Soyinka‘s “Camwood On The Leaves. The play is directed by Kenneth Uphopho. Date: Sunday 20th July 2014 & Sunday 27th July 2014 Time: 3 PM & 6 PM Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08034448812 | 08188132198
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Fusion 2014 “Fusion” is an event aimed at perfectly blending the strength of music and fashion to send a message of hope and motivation thereby creating an atmosphere of infotainment. Date: Sunday 20th July 2014 Time: 5 PM Venue: Transcorp Hotel, Calabar
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The WorkshopThe Workshop is an opportunity for all photographers professional or amateur to hone their photography skills by learning from some of the best in the business.Date: Monday 21st July 2014 – Friday 25th July 2014Time: 10 AM – 2 PMVenue: Suite 5 Amethyst Block, All Seasons Plaza , Lateef Jakande Rd,Agidingbi, Ikeja ,LagosTicket Price: N50,000 at www.theworkshopng.com______________________________________________________ Nigerian Entertainment Industry Lecture SeriesThe event will feature the launch of “Nigerian Entertainment Industry Health Trust Fund” and making public the Board of Trustees, this convention will help the practitioners of the entertainment industry to preserve their own future and that of their families. The event will be hosted by Julius Agwu.Date: Tuesday 22nd July 2014Venue: Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos______________________________________________________