Events This Weekend

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Hello BellaNaijarians, it’s Thursday!
How are you all doing? Hope great. As you know it’s that day of the week when yours truly, BellaNaija.com brings to you all the most buzzed about events taking place this weekend.
From Lagos to Abuja, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax and see for yourself where you need to be spotted.
Have fun, stay safe and keep living life to the fullest.
Ciao!

Creative Focus
Creative Focus, an exhibition that showcases creative and growing innovative businesses in Nigeria, in a relaxed atmosphere that engenders positive interactions and feedback between the exhibitors and the general public will take place this weekend at the Marquee, Victoria Island, Lagos. Part of the proceeds of the sales generated from the event will go to support the cause to combat the spread of Noma (cancrumoris) and to help those infected by the disease to get medical help by partnering with Facing Africa – Noma, a Non-governmental Charitable Organization committed to the eradication of the disease. There will be live performances by May D, Burna Boy, Mo’Cheddah and Ms Jaie. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 13th December –  Friday 14th December 2012
Time: 11 AM – 8 PM Daily
Venue: The Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries call 07069599985 | 018428662 | e-mail info@urbandice.com | buccipanama.fashionpr@gmail.com
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Smirnoff 3D Disco
One of the world’s leading vodka brands, Smirnoff will hold another party tagged Smirnoff 3D Disco this Friday at Landmark Village, Victoria Island, Lagos. There will be performances by Ice Prince, Vector, Olamide and Eva.
Date: Friday 14th December 2012
Venue: Landmark Village, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Ladies Night Out at Zen Lounge
This Friday 14th December 2012, another fabulous edition of Ladies Night Out will be held at Zen Lounge, Surulere. The event is the right place for all ladies to relax and unwind with their colleagues after work, celebrate birthdays and bridal showers. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 14th December 2012
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Zenith Water Margin Chinese Restaurant, 28 Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos
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BEETA Universal Arts Foundation presents Castles in the Air
In its continued effort to strengthen the different spheres of theatre and make professional theatrical performances accessible to the general public in Nigeria, BEETA Universal Arts Foundation (BUAF), a production company will be bringing for the second time on stage, Castles in the Air by Barclays Ayakoroma. Costume contribution will be provided by Ituen Basi.
Date: Friday 14th December – Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 6 PM Daily
Venue: Amphi Theatre Mediterranean Recreation Centre, 1141 Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja
Tickets:  Opening Night (14th December)  N15, 000 | 15th – 16th December – Regular N2,500 | VIP N10,000
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Celebrate with Ciroc: The Opening of The All New Deuces and Launch of the Ciroc Lounge
This Friday, you are invited to celebrate with Ciroc at the opening of the All New Deuces in Lagos. Celebrities including Iyanya are scheduled to be present at the event. To attend, call  call 08105004000 or send a mail to michelle@360nobs.com
Date: Friday 14th December 2012
Time: 9 PM
Venue: The All New Deuces, Chase Mall, 19  Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island. Lagos
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Moet & Chandon Champagne presents O Reloaded and Miss Martinez Party
Party all night long tomorrow at the Octopus Reloaded as Moet & Chandon Champagne presents a fun party, O Reloaded and Miss Martinez Party. The event will feature performances by eLDee, Sheyman and more. To attend, be sure to make reservations.
Date: Friday 14th December 2012
Time: 10 PM
Venue: Octopus Reloaded, 28 Adebisi Street, Panti Bus-Stop, Yaba, Lagos
Contact: For more info and inquiries, call 08037112707 | 08053086778
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LoudNProud Live Series presents Destination Naija: Nnenka & Friends
The LoudNProud Live Series is back again. NMO Management in association with Channel O presents Destination Naija: Nneka & Friends, a final bus stop for Nigerian soul act, Nneka‘s international world tour. This tour will go on from this Saturday 15th December 2012 – Sunday 30th December 2012.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Venue: Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Lagos
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Erumu Creations presents e-ROBICS
e-ROBICS is a wellness club that focuses on life style, nutrition, fitness and skin care. It will create an experience that renews and rejuvenates the spirit, mind and body and you are invited. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 7 AM
Venue: Meros Plaza by Skye Bank, Omole Phase 2, Isheri, Lagos
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Zumba Fitness Training
Are you looking to improve your cardiovascular system, lose weight, improve your coordination or simply boost your mood? Then join Zumba Fitness training taking place this Saturday and Monday.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012 & Monday 17th December 2012
Time: Saturday 9 AM | Monday 6: 30 PM
Venue: The Life Quest Gym, 37 Glover Court, off Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Fee: N 1500
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 07036572883 | Log on to their website
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Step Up Your Game in 2013 with Goal Attainment Made Easy
iamaCHAMP Limited, an organisation with the mission to create brands that inspire people to become champions globally has put together a program called Goals Attainment Made Easy (G.A.M.E.) Boot camp. Speaking at the event, Abike Dabiri-Erewa (Chairman House Committee on Diaspora), Mo Abudu ( TV Host & HR Professional) , Okechukwu Ofili (an International Success Coach & Author), Amaechi Okobi (Country Brand Manager, Johnnie Walker), Kunle Coker (Nigerian actor) and Abiola “Champ” Salami. Registration costs N 20,000, be sure to call or log on to their website for payment details.
Date: Saturday 15th December, 2012
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08036860137 | 07067936801 | log on to their website
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Xmas Fantasy Island
The second edition of the Xmas Fantasy Island, organised by Kiss Events Managers Limited, will take place this Saturday at the National Theatre. The event promises to be an exciting gathering for friends and family with lots of activities including  mountain climbing,  space travel, train ride, horse riding, face painting, dancing competitions, bouncy castle,  Nintendo Wii, XBox 360, PS3 and other sports like table soccer and table tennis. Santa’s grotto will be open for all kids to get a gift. There would also be musical performances by Chidinma, LKT, ill Bliss, Ajebutter 22, Goldie, Jaywon, Omo Akin, YQ, Yemi Alade and Project Fame All Stars. Admission is free for all but you will have to pay for tokens to enjoy the activities.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: The National Arts Theater, Iganmu, Lagos
Contact: For more information and general inquiries, call 08023676160 | 08025951933 | 08028495813
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Children’s Christmas Carnival Abuja 2012
This Saturday, Ne Plus Ultra Entertainment is giving both adults and children an opportunity to have a fun-filled Christmas celebration at the Children’s Christmas Carnival Abuja 2012. The event highlights include, live music, comedy performances, goody bags, refreshment, photo sessions and celebrity appearances.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Sassy J Events & Parks, Lord Lugard Street, Asokoro, Area 11, Garki, Abuja
Fee: N 500
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call  08094499456 | 07035832122 | 08154097998 | e-mail christmascarnival@neplusultraent.com | info@neplusultraent.com
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Oja-Ara 1st Anniversary Edition
It’s double celebration at Oja Ara! This December, the exciting shopping fair celebrates its 5th edition, it’s also their 1st anniversary. Attendees will get a 10% discount on all purchases made from their Stanbic IBTC Mobile Money account as well as stand the chance to win a mini fridge or a microwave oven. There are also loads of consolation prizes to be won by lucky shoppers at the draw.
Date: Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 11 AM – 6 PM
Venue:  GET Arena, Oniru Estate, Ozumba Mbadiwe road (Opposite Oriental Hotel), Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08178599941 | e-mail info@scuupng.com |yourbravado@gmail.com | follow them on Twitter @ojaara | like their Facebook page
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Bella Diva Hair
Bella Diva Hair is heading to Lagos this weekend for its Christmas sale extravaganza. Head to the venue by noon and for every 200 gram worth of Brazilian, Peruvian, Indonesian, Argentine and Mongolian hair extensions and lace wigs you buy, you get 100 gram free. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 4 PM
Venue: 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos between Boat Club & DHL
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Sights & Sounds Christmas Festival
You are cordially invited to the SightsnSounds Christmas Festival, a day of shopping from your favourite vendors, games, jet-skis, water gun action, food, drinks, raffles, free giveaways and best of all a LIVE Concert. The event will be hosted by iLLRymz and will feature performances by AjeButter 22, Falz, Saeon and  CEO Dancers from the UK. Music would be provided by celebrity DJ Shawty and S.B. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 12 Noon – 8 PM
Venue: Bics Garden Wole Olateju Crescent, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 07033788067 | 08104623528 | follow them on Twitter @SightsNSoundsNg | like their Facebook page | log on to their website
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MUD Abuja Official Launch Party
International make-up brand, MUD Cosmetics, will officially launch its third Nigerian store at the Bloomsbury Plaza, Abuja. The Launch Party will be a make-up soiree filled with games, raffle draw, goodie bags, makeovers, food, drinks, music and more. There would also be a mini photo studio where guests can enjoy professional photo-shoots after their makeover. The new MUD curriculum will also be unveiled Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 2PM
Venue: MUD Studio Bloomsbury Plaza, 1245 Adetukumbo Ademola Crescent Wuse 2, Abuja (Opposite KISS FM)
Dress Code: Classy
Contact: For more information and general enquiries, call 07082978030 | Email Info@mudnigeria.com | Visit  www.mudnigeria.com
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Ma’Bello Clothier Official Launch & Fashion Show
Nigerian fashion brand, Ma’Bello Clothier that creates dresses and accessories for curvy women, will officially launch this Saturday. The event will be hosted by Andre Blaze and will feature peformances by Evazi, Cyrus Tha Virus, Nedu and Blink. The event is strictly by invitation, send an e-mail to pr.uno@onobello.com
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: Special Exhibition by Ma’Bello Clothier & Nichole by Haguanna Handbag  2 PM | Runway Show 4 PM
Venue: Sun Hall, Four Points By Sheraton, Oniru, Lekki, Lagos.
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08181482512 | e-mail mabelloclothier@gmail.com | like their Facebook page | Follow them on Twitter @MaBelloClothier
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Portraits from the Making of  a Woman
You are welcome to the opening night of Portraits from the Making of a Woman, a photo-on-canvas exhibit of portraits from the 2012 Dipo Puberty Rites festival in Krobo Odumas, Ghana.
Date: Saturday 15th December, 2012
Time: 6 PM  - 10 PM
Venue: Didi Museum, 175 Akin Adesola Street, Lagos
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Orin Titun
Join Ajoke Music, the Life House, the Knights of the Afrojazz Table this Saturday for a night of music, comedy, fashion tagged Orin Titun. The event will see in attedance Ayetoro, The StupidBots, Dr Bariyu the ventriloquist, Mendo Hakeem, Zebra Living.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Ember Creek, 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Couples N 5,000 | Singles N 3,000
Ticket Locations: Jazz Hole, Ikoyi, Lagos | Glendora Books, Alausa Mall, Ikeja, Lagos | Call 01-8953498
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Dirt Red, Filthy Rich
This Saturday, Concepts by Fauxlar and Skot Entertainment cordially invite you to a party tagged “Dirt Red, Filthy Rich”.  Kicking off at 11 PM, the event will see DJ Benji (Classic FM) on the wheels of steel all night long. Admission is free for all but there is a strict dress code – come in red or white outfits.
Date: Saturday 15th December 2012
Time: 11 PM
Venue: Reeds, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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The Closet Fair
You are cordially invited to join other trendy shoppers in Lagos on Sunday 16th December 2012 at the Swe Bar and Lounge, Lagos, for a shopping event, The Closet Fair. The event is geared towards ensuring that shoppers get quality goods at affordable prices within the comfortable ambience of a reputable establishment – to add value and service to the high-class shopper for a memorable shopping experience. There would be on display an array of male and female outfits, Ankara inspired accessories, Cambodian, Peruvian and Brazilian hair products, shoes, bags and a total make-over. Get ready to sing as there it will also be a karaoke event. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Swe Bar & Lounge, 2nd Floor City Mall, Onikan, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, e-mail kubechii@gmail.com
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iRead December 
It is a proven fact that people who start reading early have a greater chance of developing sound minds as well and a balanced worldview. This weekend, iRead is looking at that cross-genre classification, Children’s Literature. The event will see questions like what exactly in Children’s literature, who decides what they should read and the language it should be written it – all these would be answered by children book authors, Sola Alamutu and Mobolaji Adenubi. The event will be moderated by Mazi Chiagozie Nwonwu and Nike Arigbabu.
Date: Sunday 15th December 2012
Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
Venue: CORA House, 95 Bode Thomas, Surulere, Lagos
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The George Kerry Life Foundation 4th Annual Xmas Charity Dinner & Auction
The George Kerry Life Foundation 4th annual Xmas charity dinner and auction will take place this Sunday at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Lagos. This edition will see special Christmas cakes prepared and donated by the one of the biggest bakeries in Nigeria. Participants include Cakes by Tosan, Odus Martiello, Oh la la, Licious Desserts, Cakes and Cream, Cactus,Tiffany pearl, Delibakes Cakes, Hyacinth & Rosevelt, Roberys cakes, Tiers of Delight and Cake Treat. Gourmet Dinner will be served with entertainment from veterans in the music and comedy industry, including Mandy. The event which will be hosted by Essence and will also see in attendance, the first lady of Lagos, Abimbola Fashola. Proceeds will go towards cervical caner control campaign. Be sure to get in touch with them to purchase tickets.
Date: Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: N40,000 (Individual) | N250,000 (Table)
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08078467478 | 08099553165
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CMB presents 1oth Anniversary Concert
Real estate company, CMB will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Sunday. There would be musical performances by Wizkid and Wande Coal. The host of the event is Big Brother Nigeria alum, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. To win tickets, like their Facebook page 
Date: Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 5PM
Venue: Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Victoria Island, Lagos
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The Waterbrook presents The Inimitable
From the Producers of Love Triangle, The Inimitable is a contemporary rendition of the story of the birth of Jesus. It seeks to create an understanding of the mysteries surrounding his conception and birth, by retelling the story in an age characterized by the internet, satellite TV, social media and advancements in science and technology. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: The Dome, End of Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
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#Unveiled Awards Edition
The #Unveiled Awards Edition, an event organised by AnoksEmma Concepts, will see over 15 designers, 6 musical artistes, 2 comedians and a unique blend of poetry all on one stage this Sunday at Bespoke Events Centre, Lekki, Lagos. The event is a platform for emerging and indigenous designers, artistes, comedians and other talents to showcase their brands. The event will be hosted by Beverly Osu and Segun Ajayi.
Date: Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Bespoke Events Centre, Lekki, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 2, 000
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 07059563419 | 08064535579 | e-mail anoksemmaconcepts@gmail.com
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Y! Magazine presents the Black Ball Edition
Urban-Nigerian Youth publication, Y! Magazine has unveiled details on the inaugural edition of its annual black ball.The end of the year celebration will take place this Sunday at the Crystal Ballroom, Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will be hosted by MI Abaga and the 3LiveChicks co-presenters, Oreka Godis and Tosyn Bucknor. Dress code for the event is black with masks – the organizers will present guests with masks at the venue. Guests are advised to dress their best, so as to be chosen as king and queen of the black ball. Winners will take home premium BlackBerry phones while guests will get Christmas gifts.
Date: Sunday 16th December 2012
Time: 5:45 PM
Venue: The Crystal Ballroom, Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos