It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather.
Make sure you turn up!
Double Wahalla: Felabration 2018
Double Wahalla Felabration 2018 promises to be an unforgettable event with mind blowing performances leaving lasting impressions on guests for seven days! Featuring – Femi Kuti, Omawumi, Dede Mabiaku, Freedom Fiove Band, New Afrobeat Band (Chile), PO’BOY (France), and many more.
Date: Monday, October 15, 2018 – Sunday, October 21, 2018
Time: 7pm
Venue: Various venues including New Afrika Shrine, Agidingbi, Ikeja and Freedom Park, Lagos Island.
African Fashion and Design Week 2018
The 2018 edition of the African Fashion and Design Week under the theme “Africa Magnifica” is inspired by the focus on Africa due to our arts and African prints. Through fashion, on the platform of African Fashion and Design Week, we will showcase the magnificence of Africa through the creativity of her fashion designers. AFDW 2018 runway in Lagos will feature over 25 designers from 11 countries such as Trinidad & Tobago, France, Uganda, Angola, Ghana, Togo, Russia, United Kingdom, Democratic Republic of Congo, United States of America and Nigeria.
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018 – Saturday, October 13, 2018
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Venue: Oriental Hotel Lagos, Nigeria
Jungle Story: A Musical by Sound Sultan
Jungle Story: A Musical by Sound Sultan will take the stage this weekend featuring: RMD, Wale Ojo, Alibaba, Mr Ibu, Saka, Joke Silva, Helen Paul, Dare Art Alade, Kunle Afolayan, Reekado Banks, Seyi Shay, Koffi, 2baba, Sensei Uche, Simi, Niniola, Kate Henshaw, Basket Mouth, Harry Song, Emmanuella, Bovi, Broda Shaggi, Falz, Mc Lively, MI, Gbenga Adeyinka, Ramsey Nouah, Azadus, Lasisi Elenu, Okey Bakassi and many more.
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018 – Sunday, October 14, 2018
Time: First show: 3pm. Second show: 6pm
Venue: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Street, off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
LEAP Africa formally announces the fifth edition of the Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) Ceremony 2018. The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) supports talented youth between the ages of 18-35 years; whose ideas and initiatives offer effective solutions to challenges in local communities across Nigeria. This year’s edition is focused on the theme – “Equipping African Youth for Social Transformation” is borne out of the need to support youth on the front lines of social change to create effective and sustainable change.
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Glitz Event Centre, 2 Bluewater Zone, Lekki.
The Beauty of Africa International Pageant
Daniel Entertainment presents The Beauty of Africa Beauty Pageant (BAIP2018). It will feature: Mr. Real, Peruzzi, Idowest, Gordons, Akpororo, Funny Bone, Aku Monibank and many more. Host: Nancy Isime and Kenneth Okoli. Red carpet host: Earniewhine.
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
Time: 7pm
Venue: Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Bowjoint Unchained 2.0
Legendary House of Entertainment Presents BOWJOINT UNCHAINED 2 “THE APOCALYPES”
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018
Time: 6pm
Venue: Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives (Stage Play)
Organized by Sourmash stories, The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives is an award-winning novel by Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin. It is an engrossing tale of sexual politics and family strife in modern-day Nigeria.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 8:40am – 11:40am
Venue: Sourmash Stories, G1/G2 Shonny Highway, Shonibare Estate, Maryland.
The Screenpen Writing for Film and Television
This highly practical seminar and workshop will explore the art and science of storytelling. Concepts will be illustrated by real-world examples from a variety of media, and attendees will be shown how they apply directly to business storytelling for film and TV production.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 10am – 3pm
Venue: Cherum Mall, Lekki- Ajah Expressway New Road Bus-Stop by Chevron Drive, Lekki Phase II.
Word Up 411 – Spoken Word Competition
Don’t miss out on Naija’s foremost Word Slam!
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Venue: The KÖNÀ, 1 Ebu-Olu Adegboruwa Lane, Freedom Way, Lekki.
Unbroken – Mental Health Series and Support Group
To mark World’s Mental Health day on October 10, Olamma Cares Foundation presents its mental health campaign #HOWAREYOU? and Mental Health Series and Support Group ‘Unbroken’. #Howareyou? is a photo and video campaign in collaboration with the acclaimed photographer TheLexash. The campaign tells the stories of 10 real people who are experiencing or have experienced some form of mental disorder and how the question HOW ARE YOU, may mean so much more and shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: 82 Isale Eko Avenue, Dolphin Estate.
Pinkapalooza 2018
Lakeboone Cancercare and Comfort Foundation warmly invites you to our annual ‘Pinkapalooza’ Breast Cancer Awareness Outreach event. Coined from the official breast cancer awareness pink ribbon colour and ‘palooza’ which is an urban word for “festival”, ‘Pinkapalooza’ is a free day-long celebration of health, wellness and fun featuring various activities to heighten awareness about breast cancer, its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and cure.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 8am – 12pm
Venue: Muri Okunola Park, Muri Okunola Street, Lagos.
The Liberty Church Breakthrough Night, Lagos Edition
Don’t miss a night of power, praise, breakthrough prayers and prophetic blessings. The theme is ‘Opening the gates to your blessings’. Featuring: Sammie Okposo, Mike Aremu, Efe Nathan, etc. Host: Dr. Sola Fola-Alade.
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018
Time: 7pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Venue: Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Opposite 1004, Victoria Island.
Nigeria Export Workshop™ 6.0 (N.E.W)
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 9am – 5pm
Venue: Lagos Chamber of Commerce, Plot 10 Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo Drive, beside Marwa/MKO Garden, Ikeja, Lagos
Pastors’ Wives and Women in Ministry Conference
This is for all women in ministry, pastors’ wives, women in church leadership, those engaged to pastors or desire to be married to a pastor. It is for you if you desire fresh fire in your ministry, personal walk with God, in your career, business or academics.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 8am
Venue: David’s Christian Centre, Elegushi Beach Road, beside Meadow Hall School, after Third Roundabout Lekki, Lagos.
Gospel Conference 2018 (The Word of Faith)
Organised by the Believers Academy, a non-profiting Christian centre where God’s word is taught and believers are trained to be effective in the gospel of Christ.
Date: Friday, October 12, 2018 – Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: First day: 1pm. Second day: 2pm
Venue: Chapel of Light, Lagos State University, Ojo.Lagos State University, Ojo., Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria.
The Charis Centre Masterclass
The Charis Centre Masterclass is a class/forum where youths and young adults converge to listen, learn from experts and discuss about issues/factors/events that play a role in their life.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018
Time: 12pm – 9pm
Venue: 36 Campbell St, Lagos Island, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
Band Night with Isaac Geralds
Isaac Geralds is back again this month to thrill. There will be live music, exotic drinks, amazing American cuisine, all culminating into an unforgettable experience.
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Venue: Hard Rock Cafe Lagos, Plot No 3 & 4, Block XVI, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island, Near Landmark Centre.
African Women in Tech and Business
Nectar hub software company in conjunction with ARPG Tech is conducting this programme which will equip young African women with technology and business skills so they can play important roles in helping to grow careers. The first time women in both sectors are coming together to support one another. This Community is a sandbox to kick start, launch or improve your career within the Business and Technology space.
Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Venue: 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, 2 Walter Carrington Crescent Victoria island, Lagos.
6th Annual Lecture for Women Entrepreneurs
Joan Agha foundation holds its sixth annual lecture for women entrepreneurs. The lecture presents an opportunity to startup and existing entrepreneurs to learn creative business solutions and ideas from our diverse speakers who will be sharing their insights from their various areas of expertise from Industrial Research and Business Innovations, International Business opportunities, Opportunities in the banking sector for entrepreneurs, Information Technology and holistic Business Development for entrepreneurs.
Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Time: 9am – 1pm
Venue: Lagos Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, Victoria island, Lagos.