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Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), conceptualized as an annual celebration of the brightest and the best in African movie has no doubt taken this year’s edition in a grand style. The party which is powered by Moët et Chandon, Cookieskin, BellaNaija promises to be fun as nominees shall appear stylish to party and network with performances from top artistes in the industry.

Contact: 07033732268‎

Time: 9:00pm
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015
Venue: Vapors Night Club, Victoria Island, Lagos

Selfless4Africa (S4A) is a catalyst for a peaceful, loving, and collaborative world where people of different persuasions are proactive in reducing the plight of the underprivileged.

Ticket: $30 – Advance | $40 – At the Door

Time: 7:30pm
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015
Venue: Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter North, 800 Hammond Drive, Atlanta GA 30328

Join the Zumbathon Charity Event in support of autism awareness.

Ticket: N1000

Time: 7:00am
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015
Venue: The Pasadena at Clear Essence Spa, 13 Alexander Road, Ikoyi, Lagos

How Long Will You Wait For Your Loved One To Recover From A Coma? That is the premise of the movie ‘Falling’ starring Adesua Etomi, Desmond Eliot, Deyemi Okanlawan and more.

Time: 6:00pm
Date: Friday, September 18, 2015
Venue: Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos

GBT Auditions is held monthly – it is a Loudnproudlive affiliated talent contest held every 3rd Thursday of each month on the Lagos mainland axis – the GBT winner wins automatic entry to perform on the popular monthly Loudnproudlive stage.

Time: 8:00pm
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015
Venue: X Factor Lounge, 52 Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere, Lagos

She Leads Africa announces the launch of the She Hive!

This is the first popup co-working space for young ambitious African women. The space will enable entrepreneurs to learn new business skills, develop relationships with fellow entrepreneurs and connect directly with investors.

The week will open on Sunday 20th September 2015 at 5 PM with a free open house hosted by premium financial services company PAL Pensions. While enjoying complimentary cocktails and cupcakes guests can sign up for different classes and participate in an interactive panel titled ‘Setting Yourself Up For Success’. The panel will feature Abimbola Sulaiman, Vice President of Investments at PAL Pensions, health expert and TV host Dr. Julz, Founder of LEAP Africa Ndidi Nwuneli and visual curator Yagazie Emezi.

During the week, members can work from 8 AM – 9 PM out of the community space where they will have access to private meeting rooms, high speed wi-fi, and fresh coffee and pastries from the onsite Cafe Neo. During the day there will be various open workshops such as ‘How to Join a Global Startup’ with the Managing Directors of Jumia and Kaymu, ‘Thinking Long Term About Your Money with PAL Pensions’ and ‘How To Maximize the GTBank SME MarketHub‘.

In the evenings, members will have the opportunity to learn from senior business executives including Aliko Dangote, Hakeem Belo-Osagie and Yewande Sadiku in private fireside chats. There will also be fun networking events with a ‘Motherland Mogul Paint Party’ with PTN Africa and a style experience session focused on ‘Looking and Feeling The Part’ featuring tutorials from fashion and beauty women led startups – Thando’s Shoes, Beauty Rev NG, Eve & Tribe and ORIKI Group.

The full schedule for the week as well as access passes are available at www.sheleadsafrica.org

Date: Sunday 20th – Friday 25th September 2015
Time: 8 AM – 9 PM
Venue: Cre8 co-working space, Agoro Odiyan street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Young Nigerians will be empowered to buy the future at the 5th edition of the Success Stories Africa.

Widely recognized as an impacting gathering of young people in developing communities, Success Stories Africa is aimed at increasing the number of empowered youths above the weaklings.

“Contrary to widespread believe, greatness is actually replicable and just anyone can make a difference if they care to know and do what it takes,” said Isaac Oladipupo, Founder, Success Stories Africa. “We are converging
young people in neglected areas to be empowered with previously unknown stories of seasoned achievers who will reveal breakthrough ideas, habits and principles that have shaped their lives alongside acquisition of skills. This is not a motivational conference; it’s a destiny-shaping gathering.“

Speakers and panelists who will reveal their stories at this gathering include Chude Jideonwo (CEO, Red Media Africa), Ayeni Adekunle (CEO, BHM Group), Detoun Ogwo (CEO, SkillsDevt), Monalisa Chinda, Japheth Omojuwa (Founder, Omojuwa.com), Segun Odubela (Ogun State Commissioner for Education), Yemi Akamo (Curator, TEDxGbagada), GaiseBaba (Afro-fusion artist), Sisi Yemmie (Vlogger) and more.

This defining event will also feature free training sessions in different crafts to be facilitated by James Abinibi (CEO, Abinibi Multimedia), African Farmer Mogaji (Agricultural consultant/Ashoka Fellow), Fola Folayan (Broadcaster, Nigeria Info FM), Rhoda Agbeyo (CEO, Rhoda Michaels Fashion Academy) and Vanessa Odofin (CEO, Vanadale Makeovers).

Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08027855262 or 08028939470
Registration: www.successstoriesafrica.com

Time: 9:00 AM
Date: Saturday 12th September 2015
Venue: Foursquare Auditorium, 7/9 Akintoye Street, Crossing Alagbado, Lagos

Sterling Bank presents the 3rd edition of Get Ready for Work; an event organized to prepare young people for life after tertiary institution.

Time: 8:00 am
Date: Friday, September 11, 2015
Venue: Nelo’s Place, 2 Yomi Osikoya Drive, Mobolaji Bank Anthony, Ikeja, Lagos

It’s their biggest sale till date. They’ve brought out all those one-off samples you coveted and are making every single item left from their collections this year available at one location for one weekend.

Time: 12:00pm
Date: Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30, 2015
Venue: The Social Place, 33 Sinari Daranijo Road, Victoria Island, Lagos

Kiibati Bankole presents another exciting edition of her novel celebrity football contest – Celebrity Fans Challenge; and this time around, it is bigger than ever, as some of Nigeria’s biggest names in entertainment go head to head for bragging rights and the title of Nigeria’s biggest celebrity SUPER FAN!

Ticket: Regular: N5,000 | VIP: N15,000

Time: 4:00pm
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2015
Venue: Four points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos

The 3rd Volume of Nigeria’s top comedy concept ‘LAFF OUT 9JA’ organized by Leisure Time Entertainment is set.

Ticket: Regular: N2,000 | VIP: N7,000 | VVIP: N20,000

Time 5 PM
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2015
Venue: Main Auditorium University of Lagos, Akoka

It is a “FlatStick” comedy, which is a kind of comedy with less talk and it is a Pan-African show where Mr. Patrick connects with audience through comedy.

Ticket: N5000

Time: 7:00pm
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2015
Venue: Silverbird Cinemas 133, Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island, Lagos

Catch the unique style of Brian Cox live.

Time: 9:00pm
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2015
Venue: ‎Lotus at Pattaya, 30 Adeola Hopewell, Victoria Island, Lagos

Pop Up Plus is a one day shopping and lifestyle event imagined and designed for the curvy woman!

Time: 1:00pm
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2015
Venue: Get Arena, Victoria Island Extension, Lagos

Contact: lushstyleng@gmail.com | info@popupshop.com.ng | 09090408766

8-Time Grammy Award Winner Lauryn Hill is finally Live in Lagos! Ms. HILL will be live with a 20 man band and the show will feature performances from an array of top Nigerian artists and hosted by Basket Mouth.

Ticket: Standard – N10,000 | VIP – N35,000 | Table N750,000 | Table – N1,500,000

Time: 6:00pm
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2015
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos

RISE Networks is glad to announce the Nigerian Commemoration of the 2015 Edition of the United Nations International Youth Day with the theme as “Youth Civic Engagement: The Significant Role of Youth in Politics and Public Life”.

Time: 12:00pm
Date: Monday, August 31, 2015
Venue: Multipurpose Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos

Contact: 07060545018 | info@risenetworks.org

In celebrating their 6th year anniversary, Club X will be having a Community Service Trip Event and will be visiting one of the Inner Cities (Ghetto’s) in the Lagos region of Nigeria for community service. They are mobilizing gospel entertainers (music and arts) to be part of this trip.

Time: 11:00am
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2015
Venue: 15 Eze Iyamu Close, off Billings way, Oregun, Lagos

042! Remy Martin brings an all interesting night to you!!!

2nite Club, Villa Toscana in Enugu is the place to be come Friday, August 28th as Remy Martin Fine Champagne cognac brings the fire to the Coal City with an interesting lineup. “Cool DJ” Jimmy Jatt leads the lineup alongside the amazing DJ Baggio; with superstars Timaya, Sean Tizzle and Mr Songz also billed to thrill fans. A night of music and dance; the ever-bubbly Shody will be holding down the hypes.

Dancers from the Eastern region too will have a go at the #RemyMartinDanceoff which will see the winner walking away with N100, 000 cash on that night and a grand prize of N2 Million naira in the finals. They also stand a chance to visit Abu Dhabi and see an international dance festival.

The Lagos edition held last Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Road Runners, Lagos with Timaya, Koker, Niniola and Cynthia Morgan giving the crowd a night to remember with exhilarating performances.

For more information:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/remymartinnigeria | Instagram: @remymartinng | Twitter: @remymartinng

The annual dance competition August Dance Battle created by Wajo, tagged “Lord Of The Stage.” It seeks to promote healthy competition amongst dancers, discovering new talents and helping to hone their skills.

Time: 6:30 PM
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2015
Venue: Freedom Park, Lagos Island

Join Abimbola Dare, (author of The Small Print & The No-Nonsense Wife) for a book reading / signing of When Broken Chords Sing.

Time: 12:00pm
Date: Friday, August 28, 2015
Venue: Laterna Bookstore, 13 Oko Awo Close, Off Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos

Contact: abimboladare1@gmail.com

Form pick up for ‪Brush‬ & ‪Mic‬ ends on the 2nd of September, 2015.

Hurry now and get a chance to showcase your graphics skills or perform on the biggest stage in West Africa in the “Carniriv LOGO DESIGN and Theme Song Competition” for ‪#‎Carniriv2015‬.

Your lyrics must reflect this year’s theme: “RIVERS PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF THE FUTURE”.

Get your forms for free at the Carniriv Office No 8 Obanoban close, off King Perekule street, GRA Port Harcourt. Lots of cash prizes to be won! Call 07034456277

#Carniriv2015 ‪

#‎BrushAndMic‬ ‪

#‎PeopleOfTheFuture‬

Love is definitely in the air for the Triple MG label, The CEO Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro and CUPID has now caught with Iyanya, who has come out to display his No1 woman.

Oh yeah! after months of hear say it is finally official, Iyanya has shared a picture of him with Freda Francis today August 26, though without any caption.

Freda Francis, CEO OF The Oasis Spa, seems to have abandoned Don Jazzy for the sexy Iyanya.

After their little shut out from their relationship earlier in the year, this here has all indications that thing are right back on track.

TGP’s Terry G after his star studded collaboration dishes out a new tune titled “Nonsense”. “Nonsense” is produced by DXL.

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Having been on the entertainment circle for 26 years and more, DJ Jimmy Jatt has been a top-notch pioneer, when it comes to DJing, music and culture in Nigeria.

And on this session on My Africa Podcast, Jimmy takes us down memory lane as to musical journey from the 80s till date.

Jimmy was influenced into music by his parents, he talks about his relationship with his brothers, the DJ revealed his ambitions as a teenager. He said: “My aspiration was to be a rap artist”.

“I made a few demo tapes but I think my demo tapes came a bit early for Nigeria”, he said.

With real names Jimmy Adewale Amu, Jimmy shares how he came up with the brand name and became a DJ on the show.

Actress Tonto Dikeh is indeed getting ready for her new home.

She is seriously shopping for fresh home decorations and utensils in Port Harcourt, River State.

Meanwhile, it is not clear yet where the Lagos based actress will reside after her wedding.

Talented Nigerian highlife musician, Flavour will be honoured in United Kingdom today. The first African Music Exhibition in United Kingdom, tagged, “Sounds of Africa” has recognised “dread-lock musician” as one of Africa’s top global acts.

The exhibition is created by Michael Tubes Creations. The photography exhibition opens to the UK public today August 26, from 11am- 6pm at Menier Gallery, 51 Southwark Street
London.

The Chief Executive Officer CEO of African Diva Reality TV Show, Chika Ike has been on media tour for the Season 2 of the show.

After taking her to Togo, Cote d’Ivoire and Benin Republic, the train has stopped her in Ghana this morning.

Just yesterday, the teaser was out and now, Choc City premieres the official video to M.I’s Bullion Van ft. Runtown, Phyno & Storm Rex.

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Proud father and husband Seun Kuti is so proud of his daughter Ifafunmike Kuti.

He took to is IG page and shared a picture of him taking her to summer school today August 26th,2015.

And captioned it: “Summer school with adi. Aka je’le osimi” . In Yoruba, ‘Je’le osimi’ literally means ‘let the home rest’.

The 2 years old baby is issue with partner Yetunde George Ademiluyi, she was born on December 15, 2013.

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