Over 1000 carefully selected entrepreneurs made up of young business owners residing in Nigeria and in the Diaspora will be meeting at the NAF Conference Centre for the debut of the highly anticipated Young Nigerians CEO’s Conference and Exhibition 2015.



Contact: 09-2914846 | 0809-9441075 | info@nyforum.org

Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Monday, August 3 – Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Venue: NAF Conference Centre, Abuja

Sunday evenings will never be the same again as Club N-tyce comes up with this outdoor dapper event called “The Compound“. It is aimed at filling the missing gap in the Sunday entertainment.

Time: 3:00PM
Date: Sunday, August 2, 2015
Venue: Club N-tyce, 1310 Karimu kotun Str. Victoria Island Lagos

DJ Cuppy is set to kick off her much anticipated African tour, starting with Lagos Nigeria.

The Lagos State leg of DJ Cuppy’s 8-Country African tour which kicks off on the 1st of August 2015, at the Federal Palace Hotel features a star studded performance line-up of some of Africa’s biggest DJs and Producers. Beginning with a special presentation by DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Cuppy will be supported by an all-star roll call which includes:

DJ Caise
DJ Obi
DJ Xclusive
DJ Olu
DJ Hazan
DJ Nana
Legendary Beatz
Young John
Ikon
Pheelz
Studio Magic
Spellz
Leriq

Follow the conversation via social media, use the hashtag #CUPPYTAKESAFRICA and follow DJ Cuppy on SnapChat, @CUPPYMUSIC to find out what she gets up to daily as she gears up for her 8 nation tour.

Time: 7:00 PM
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2015
Venue: Federal Palace Marquee, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: tickets@cuppytakesafrica.com | 0805 379 1948

Women for Change, the women’s network of This Present House, invites all women to its first breakfast meeting for the year themed Impact Conference. It promises to be a memorable event that will bring impact-making women from different sectors together to meet, celebrate, network and share.


Contact: 08129011291

Time: 8:00AM
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2015
Venue: The Dome, This Present House, Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1

The GH Mumm Champagne Party is presented by Royalty Lifestyle and holds every last Friday of the month.

Time: 10:00 PM
Date: Friday, July 31, 2015
Venue: Cova, Mega Plaza rooftop, Shop 14b Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

 

440 (the Nigeria-focused tech startup investment fund that is a JV between L5Lab and 88mph) has launched Deal Weekend Lagos, a 24 hour event on 4th – 5th September 2015 in which startups will compete to receive equity investment of between $100,000 and $250,000.

440 guarantees that at least one deal will be signed in the 24 hours and that startups will receive mentorship from respected investors in the ecosystem who have all built their own businesses and can give their networks, expertise and funding.

Startups can apply at www.440.ng until 13th August. Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted by 21st August 2015.

440 are seeking to fund strong teams with web-mobile companies that are revenue generating, have demonstrated that there is a market for their product and are now looking to scale rapidly.

Deal Weekend will include impressive investors who have themselves built successful businesses. So far we can confirm Kresten Buch of 88mph, Chika Nwobi of L5Lab, Elo Umeh of Twinpine Mobile, Bastian Gotter of iRoko and Olumide Soyombo of LeadPath. More will be confirmed soon.

This is an initiative that promotes creativity and lifestyle in the most eccentric way. With great music from Henri Soul, Issac Geralds, Femi Leye, Nikki Laoye, Eric Arugbaye, hosted by Uti Nwachukukwu, the Jokes would be from  Emma Oh my God, Larry J and more.


Gate Fee - FREE!!!

Time:  6:00PM
Date: Friday, July 31, 2015
Venue: Block 94, Plot 22 Providence Street, 2nd Roundabout Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Popular Nigerian singer, Duncan Mighty, has exchanged marital vows with his heartthrob, Vivien in a well attended ceremony that held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Saturday, July25, 2015.

The wedding invitation of Duncan Mighty's holy solemnization in Port Harcourt

The wedding ceremony, Spot Of Groove gathered, held in the presence of several Nigerian celebrities and singers, who gathered at the reception of wedding ceremony in Port Harcourt.

Spotted at the wedding ceremony include Sammie Okposo, Phyno, Yemi Alade, Mike Ezuruonye and Patoranking.

Phyno, Sammie Okposo and Patoranking at the wedding ceremony of Duncan Mighty

The ceremony is expected to be followed by an After Wedding concert that would featureperformances from top Nigerian music acts that include Phyno, Terry G, Patoranking, Iyanya, Harrysong, Kcee, Faze amongst others.

Mc AB takes a dive into MODELING;
Famous Port Harcourt city based TV presenter x producer 'Mc AB' battles for the position of Mr Nigeria International 2015, the contest which is themed; Most Enterprising Young Nigeria will hold in Lagos, Nigeria in the last quarter of the year. With his accomplishments in the entertainment + media industry, The Rivers State Delegate will be contesting alongside other delegates from different parts of the country for the title. To all family, friends and fans of the 084 TV guy, here's the a chance to prove that he deserves this title. To vote for Abraham 'Mc AB' Ibiang text "HOM 037" to 33070.

Twitter: @IamstillAB
Instagram:  IamstillAB

Vote 'Abraham Ibiang' as Mr Nigeria Intl 2015
Text "HOM 037" to 33070
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It's the "Night Club Groove" going down like never before at Kode-9, come satisfy your hunger for pleasure & your thirst for fun.

Time: 9:00pm - 4:00am
Date: Friday, 24th July 2015
Venue: 21B Ezimgbu Link Road (Mummy B Road), G.R.A Phase IV. Port Harcourt

Join two legends for an evening of classic renditions and pleasant surprises.
Ticket: V – 5000 | VV – 20000 | Gold Table – 400000 | Platinum Table – 1 Million

Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Venue: Thisday Dome, Abuja

The Stage Unplugged with Choc Boi Nation is giving fans a one on one opportunity to interact with their favorite Chocolate City celebrities. This Exclusive edition will also unveil the new Choc Boiz 2.0 (Koker, Dice Ailes and Milli) while featuring Nosa, Pryse, Ruby Gyang, Loose Kaynon, Dj lambo, Dj Caise, L37, Victoria Kamani, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince and M.I Abaga.


Time: 4:30 PM
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Venue: Soul Lounge, The Palms, Lekki, Lagos

It is a seminar mixed with Comedy and Music basically holding to tackle unemployment and encourage entrepreneurship amongst young women. Entertainment will be supplied by Funke Akindele and Korede Bello while refreshments will be served by Federal Palace Hotels.



Registration: N5000


Time: 12:00 PM
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Venue: Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos

The stage is now set for teams Meddlelane and Hai, finalists of the ongoing Fayrouz L’Original 2 competition, to battle it out at the finale and win the grand prize of N4,ooo,ooo as well as bragging rights as the L’Original of the year.



Time: 5:00 PM
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015
Venue: Grand Ball Room, Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos

Join All Things Ankara Fashion Week as different designers will be Showcasing and Highlighting Ankara Fashion.




Time: 2:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015
Venue: The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Contact: info@allthingsankarafashionweek.com

Port-Harcourt Open Mic, and Rookie Industry Nite is the coming together of Upcoming music acts within Rivers state to showcase their talents in an event that will host Top Nigerian musicians, Producers, record Label Scouts and Music Marketers.


Admission: Strictly by Invitation

Time: 8:00 PM
Date: Friday, July 24, 2015
Venue: Arcania Resorts, Ada-George, Port-Harcourt

EiE and 2Face Foundation present the One Voice Peace Concert. Join in as they celebrate the success of the non-violence messaging in the last elections and our inauguration into the #OfficeOfTheCitizen!

Ticket: N500 (Free with PVC)
Contact: 08099914114

Time: 5 PM
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2015
Venue: Classique Events Place, 7A Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun Road, Ikeja, Lagos

MTN Nigeria has partnered with Connect Marketing Services (CMS) to host the maiden edition of Tech+ 2015. This partnership is in furtherance of efforts aimed at improving access to technology and understanding of how it can enhance business productivity among SMEs.

Tech+ 2015 is an innovative technology conference and exhibition that will feature live high-tech demonstrations of the latest digital products and services along with hands-on practical workshops facilitated by renowned IT experts. The two-day event with the theme “Leadership in Digital Technology” is scheduled to hold in Lagos.

The event will not only showcase the latest technology but will equally be an avenue for participating individuals, businesses and top brands across Nigeria to understand the potentials of the emerging digital technologies. Particularly, businesses will have the opportunity of interacting with business solutions that will drive their businesses whilst providing value for their customers.

Speakers at the event will include: Jim McKelvey, Co-founder and Director, Square; Nicolas Martin, CEO, Jumia Africa; Wael Fakharany, Regional Business Lead Google X West Africa; and Abiola Olaniyan, CEO, Gamsole.

Expected guests at this maiden event include: SMEs, IT Experts, Manufacturers, Entrepreneurs, and tech savvy consumers.

Date: Friday, July 24th & Saturday, July 25th
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites

Come witness models take the ramp in the latest apparel range from Ikeja City Mall fashion brands!

The Ikeja City Mall (ICM) has announced its 3rd annual fashion show dubbed “Catwalk in ICM“. With Di’Ja slated to perform, 14 fashion brands in the mall will be exhibiting their summer collections on the runway.

“The centre’s focus has been on ensuring the mall is the choice destination for shopping, entertainment and leisure. The showcase of diverse designs from an array of African and international fashion brands will keep guests spellbound as previous editions,” says Eniola Ositelu, Marketing Manager, Ikeja City Mall.

Participating fashion brands include Mango, Da Viva, Pandora, Woodin, Jack & Jones, Enzzo, Lacoste, Audacious, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, TM Lewin, Mr. Price, Redtag and Markham.

Time: 4:00 PM
Date: Thursday 6th August 2015
Venue: Entrance 2, Max and Nike Court, Ikeja City Mall, Ikeja, Lagos

*This event is strictly by invitation*

Etisalat Nigeria and the LagosPhoto Festival are proud to announce the 2015 edition of the Etisalat Photography Competition themed ‘I love Nigeria‘. This year’s competition will run between Monday, July 6th and Monday, September 28th, 2015 and the general public is invited to submit images in four categories: places, people, fashion and food through the Official LagosPhoto App.

The top 3 photos from each of the categories will be part of the Grand Finale exhibition at the 2015 LagosPhoto Festival. The first prize winner of the competition will receive a Canon Camera; the second prize winner will receive an iPad mini, while the third prize winner will go home with a high end Nokia Lumia device.

To participate, download the Official LagosPhoto App to share and vote for your favourite pictures by liking them.

The Etisalat Photography competition is facilitated by the LagosPhoto Festival. The 6th edition of the LagosPhoto festival themed Designing Futures premieres October 17th – November 21st, 2015.

LagosPhoto is the first and only international arts festival of photography in Nigeria. In a month-long annual project, events include exhibitions, workshops, artist presentations, discussions, screenings, and large scale outdoor installations in congested public spaces in Lagos. LagosPhoto aims to provide a platform for the development and education of contemporary photography in Africa by establishing mentorships and cross-cultural collaborations with local and international artists.

Nigeria’s most innovative telecoms network, Etisalat Nigeria and Eko Hotel and Suites are title sponsors of the LagosPhoto Festival.

The full list of winners from the 2015 MTV Africa Music Awards is here and it’s quite the list.
From Davido winning Best Male to D’banj dedicating his Evolution Award to Don Jazzy, it was quite the show.

Did you watch it?

Catch the full list of winners below.

Best Male

AKA (South Africa)
Davido (Nigeria) – WINNER
Diamond (Tanzania)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Wizkid Nigeria)

Best Female

Bucie (South Africa)
Busiswa (South Africa)
Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania)
Yemi Alade (Nigeria) – WINNER

Best Group
B4 (Angola)
Beatenberg (South Africa)
Black Motion (South Africa)
P-Square (Nigeria) – WINNER
Sauti Sol (Kenya)

Best New Act Transformed by Absolut

Anna Joyce (Angola)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Duncan (South Africa)
Patoranking (Nigeria) – WINNER
Stonebwoy (Ghana)

Best Hip Hop

Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) – WINNER
K.O. (South Africa)
Phyno (Nigeria)
Olamide (Nigeria)
Youssoupha (DRC)

Best Collaboration

AKA, Burna Boy, Da LES & JR: “All Eyes On Me” (SA/Nigeria) – WINNER
Davido featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz: “The Sound” (Nigeria/SA)
Diamond & Iyanya: “Bum Bum” (Kenya/Nigeria)
Toofan & DJ Arafat: “Apero Remix” (Togo/Ivory Coast)
Stanley Enow & Sarkodie: “Njama Njama Cow Remix” (Cameroon/Ghana)

Song of the Year

Cassper Nyovest: “Doc Shebeleza” (South Africa)
Euphonik featuring Mpumi: “Busa” (South Africa)
DJ Fisherman & NaakMusiQ featuring DJ Tira, Danger & Dream Team: “Call Out” (South Africa)
K.O featuring Kid X: “Caracara” (South Africa)
Lil Kesh Featuring Olamide & Davido: “Shoki Remix” (Nigeria)
Mavins: “Dorobucci” (Nigeria) – WINNER
Sauti Sol: “Sura Yako” (Kenya)
Toofan: “Gweta” (Togo)
Wizkid: “Show You The Money” (Nigeria)
Yemi Alade: “Johnny” (Nigeria)

Best Live

Big Nuz (South Africa)
Diamond (Tanzania) – WINNER
Flavour (Nigeria)
Mi Casa (South Africa)
Toofan (Togo)

Video of the Year

“Crazy” – Seyi Shay Featuring Wizkid; Director: Meji Alabi
“Doors” – Prime Circle; Director: Ryan Kruger
“Love You Everyday” – Bebe Cool; Director: Clarence Peters
“Nafukwa” – Riky Rick; Director: Adriaan Louw – WINNER
“The Sound” – Davido Featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz; Director: Sesan

Best Pop & Alternative

Fuse ODG (Ghana)
Jeremy Loops (South Africa)
Jimmy Nevis (South Africa) – WINNER
Nneka (Nigeria)
Prime Circle (South Africa)

Best Francophone

DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast) – WINNER
Jovi (Cameroon)
Laurette Le Pearle (DRC)
Tour 2 Garde (Ivory Coast)
Toofan (Togo)

Best Lusophone

Ary (Angola) – WINNER
B4 (Angola)
Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde)
NGA (Angola)
Yuri Da Cunha (Angola)

Personality of the Year
Basketmouth (Nigeria)
Bonang Matheba (South Africa)
OC Ukeje (Nigeria)
Trevor Noah (South Africa) – WINNER
Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast)

MAMA Evolution

D’Banj (Nigeria) - WINNER
2face (Nigeria)
P-Square (Nigeria)
Asa (Nigeria)
Anselmo Ralph (Angola)
Black Coffee (South Africa)
Chameleone (Uganda)
Fally Ipupa (DRC)
HHP (South Africa)
Samini (Ghana)

Best International Act

Nicki Minaj – WINNER
Beyoncé
Big Sean
Chris Brown
Rihanna

Artist of the Decade: P-Square

MTV Base Leadership Award: Saran Kaba Jones & S’Bu Mavundla

Its objective is to create an avenue where entrepreneurs and businesses can engage in an all inclusive reorientation on how best to navigate Nigeria’s peculiar business environment. It also presents an opportunity for corporate bodies to showcase goods and services, which they think other entrepreneurs and SMEs can leverage to gain competitive advantage in their various sectors.

Speakers at the event include:
* Olayinka Oni          * Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Nigeria          * Tokunboh Ishmael
* Managing Director, Alitheia Capital          * Opeyemi Awoyemi          * Co-Founder, Jobberman
* Adedoyin Odunfa          * MD/CEO Digital Jewels Ltd.          * Vincent Nwani
* Director Research and Advocacy, LCC          * Dr. Sope Williams-Elegbe
* Senior Lecturer, UNILAG          * Subomi Plumptre          * Rimini Makama
* Head, Social Media Practice, Alder Consulting.          * Ifeoma Idigbe          * CEo, CFG Advisory
* Communication Director, Africapractice.          * Akintunde Oyebode          * Ladipo Soetan
* Finance/HR Analyst, NewsBridge Associates Limited          * Ifeoma Williams          * Mark Essien
* Head SME Banking, Stanbic IBTC          * CEO Hotels.ng          * Tilewa Adebajo
* CEO Fruition Image Africa          * Partner, Siji Soetan and Co.


Time: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Date: Thursday July 23, 2015
Venue: Landmark Events Center, Water Corporation Road, Lekki Peninsula Victoria Island Lagos

  

Vlisco, the renowned Dutch fashion textile brand, celebrates the opening of its new retail concept at Ikeja Mall, Lagos on 18th July. Vlisco is loved for its colourful and vibrant fabrics, such as Wax Hollandais, Super-Wax, Java and Voilá for You. By Vlisco.

Vlisco’s new store is a culmination of 170 years of colour and style expertise and our love for the African woman, all resulting in a unique store experience. The store opening is supported by Veuve Cliquot by Moet Hennessy.

Calling all ‘Connoisseurs of style’ to join us celebrate 170 years of colour and style in Wax Hollandais!

Promotions:

• First 50 visitors gets a present with or without purchases
• From 18th to 25th July 2015 you will receive a special gift with every purchase in the Vlisco Boutique – whilst stock last
• You will receive a voucher of N 4,000 with purchases of N 40,000 or above to be redeemed on your next purchase on Voila for you. By Vlisco and Vlisco Prèt-aPorter (ready to wear collection) – this promotion ends on 31st August 2015

Forms are now available for sale till the 17th of july 2015 there are limited forms available.
you can get them at any following outlets:

ULSU SOCIAL SEC OFFICE
PINTOS SALON
STUDIO DE BEST:OPPOSITE MARIERE HALL
SPICE STUDIO: EDUCATION


Time: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Date: August 14, 2015
Venue: University of Lagos, Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Nigeria

 

Papas Entertainment & Verified Entertainment Presents “Mandela Day Party“, A Party organized to celebrate the “Nelson Mandela International Day”, The “Nelson Mandela International Day” Is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela celebrated each year on 18th July worldwide on Mandela birthday.





Time: 10:00PM
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2015
Venue: The Place By Papas Lekki, Lagos

Join the biggest African stars at the highly anticipated MTV Africa Music Awards!

Time: 8:00 PM
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2015
Venue: Durban, South Africa

Absolut Vodka is a proud sponsor of the Best New Act Transformed By Absolut at MAMA 2015 scheduled to take place in South Africa’s Paradise City of Durban on Saturday 18th July 2015.

To continue the support for MAMA 2015, Absolut Vodka supported the “Road To MAMA” Lagos event on Friday 3rd July 2015 at The Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

Hosted by Stephanie Coker and VJ Ehiz, Diamond Platnumz and MAMA 2015 nominees from Nigeria, as well as other celebrity artistes and DJs were treated to a taste of MAMA 2015.

Snapshot Productions presents Clogs Reloaded, a live theater projection of Nigeria of our dream titled ‘NIGERIA 2060-Back From The Future’.


Time: 3:00pm
Date: Friday, July 17, 2015.
Venue: Covenant Place (Right Beside National Theatre Iganmu, Lagos).

The Lagos Art and Fashion is a celebration of the renaissance of African creativity expressed in Fashion and Art.These will comprise of competitions, seminars, training and social events. Highlights will include- The Look Book Challenge and White Canvas Competition aimed at young Fashion Designers and Artists respectively. Two combined Art Exhibition and Fashion shows at Nike Art Gallery and Red door Gallery.

Entry is free, but come with your Cheque book, There will be unprecedented bargains from designers and Artists including Adebayo Jones, Ejiro Amos Tafiri and various Art Galleries including Omenka, Mydrim etc.

Time: 12:00am
Date: Sunday July 19, 2015
Venue: Foreshore Harbour Osbourne Phase 11, Ikoyi, Lagos

Come August,16 2015, the city of Lagos will come alive as top Nigerian Comedians are set to support one of their own in a strictly comedy show titled :ODOGWU STANDING OVATION, the brain behind the show, Odogwu Sylvester Obialor, a creative and talented rib-cracker otherwise known as Odogwu.

According to this University of Abuja graduate of Business Administration, he decided to do a 100 percent comedy show, because he just want to make the show a unique “ I just want to be different” he concluded. In the words of Odogbwu’s Publicsit , Olujuwon Bukunola-Philips, the show will feature talented and creative comedians likes of Bovi, Buchi, Emeka Smith, Akpororo, Osama, Ajebo, Dan D humourous, Babakay, Romeo among others, while it will be hosted by: Mc Abbey (Da Prof.) and the award winning broadcaster Lolo1 of Wazobia .

He further revealed that Odogwu it is a common secret in the industry that he is a joke-spinning machine who many resort to for inspiration, so as a result of this , the audience are guarantee added values for their money. He affirmed. The show comes up at the Muson Centre , Onikan Lagos. Beginning from 5pm.

Gate Fee: Regular - #5,000, VIP - #10,000, Table for 8 - #300,000


Time: 5pm - 10pm
Date: Sunday, August 16 2015
Venue: Muson Center, Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

Ali Baba – the King of comedy who recently turned 50, would be honoured at Industry Nite. The talkative, funny man without the 40 thieves would be the point of focus as all his friends in the industry have come together to celebrate and honor him.

Time: 10pm - 4am
Date: Wednesday July 8 - Thursday July 9 2015
Venue: Spice Route, Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos

 

One of the sons of Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state, Bashir El-Rufai referred to Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti as a vagabond while commenting on a tweet from Nigerian lawyer Ayo Sogunro. Nigerians are now condemning Bashir for such disrespect.

See some tweets after the cut..

 

Immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan returned from his vacation to the UK yesterday night and Nigerians hilariously started twitter hashtag #GejWhileYouWereAway, basically stating some of the things that happened in the country while he was away from Nigeria.
See the tweets after the cut