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!
Femfunds Workshop
Social enterprise, Femfunds, is set to provide a platform for panel discussions which are going to be focused mainly on women in business. Themed, “knowledge, food and music” the workshop will involve opportunities for networking, learning and understanding financial independence. Speakers include; Afua Osei, Arese Ugwu, Gloria Osei, Tosin Durotoye, Peace Hyde, Chika Uwazie, Lamide Akintobi, amongst others. Johnny Drille will also thrill guests to some soulful music. Attendance is free but registration is required, visit https://femfunds.org/ to register.
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Time: 12pm – 9pm
Venue: Landmark Event Centre 2&3 Adeniyi Jones, Victoria Island Annex.
The Social Media Awards 2018
Over 80 social media influencers are expected to be present at the inaugural Social Media Awards 2018. Actress, Juliet Ibrahim and social media influencer, Williams Uchemba, will act as hosts. The event is to celebrate and encourage media influencers and the grand winner will get a brand new SUV.
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Time: 4pm
Venue: Oriental hotels, Victoria Island
The Confab
The Confab is a stage play that centres on Nwando Alayande’s political satire about Nigeria. It will be performed on the Terra Kulture Arena stage and feature actors such as; Patrick Diabuah, Diana Agbede, Daniel Okezue, Tobi Ilesanmi, Victor Joe, Oladipupo Shotonwa, Aminat Eromosele and Judith Nwakanma.
Date: Saturday, November 17 – Sunday, November 18, 2018
Time: 3pm & 6pm
Venue: Terra Kulture Arena, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage St, Victoria Island
SGTC fashion party and workshop
SGTC Clothing is a contemporary Afrocentric, ready-to-wear fashion brand that celebrates women of all shapes and sizes. The outfit is set to stage a fashion party and workshop.
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2018
Time: 1pm – 7pm
Venue: Sidewalk Restaurant & Bar 22, Sanusi Fafunwa, Victoria Island.
Lagos Fringe Festival
The maiden edition of the Lagos Fringe Festival began on Sunday and continues till Sunday evening. The week-long festival celebrates all things theatre and art, with multiple events happening, from plays to film discussions, and comic meetups.
Date Sunday, November 11- Sunday, November 18, 2018
Time: 10am – 9pm
Venue: Freedom Park/ British Council/Terra Kulture Arena.
Novare Lekki Fashion Week
Novare Lekki Fashion Week is a multi-day event that promises a splendid showcase of fashion collections by designers and exhibitions. Designers include; T.M. Levin, Levi’s, Mondo, Adidas, Nike, Dexmonds, Odeva, NMA, Diva House, Mariposa, Patrick Ayanski, Omowunmi, Moofa.
Date: Friday, November 16 – Sunday, November 18
Venue: Corner of Lekki-Epe Expressway & Monastery Road, before Crown Estate, Sangotedo, Lagos
Lynkup with Jameson
Jameson whiskey celebrates its first anniversary in Nigeria with a party and y’all know there’s no party like the Lagos party. Entry is free, however attendees must be 18 years and above.
Date: Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Time: 3pm
Venue: The Aquatic Hotel, 31/37 Toyin Street, Opebi, Ikeja.