Spot Of Groove

NNEW Summit 2015 tagged “FootPrints” is the second edition of the summit. Do not miss this excellent opportunity to be better informed about your business.

The thrust of this year’s summit would be “Re-branding, Refocusing and Re-positioning your business for success and sustainability”. The aim is to address branding as a communication tool and how it affects customers’ perceptions of your business.

The 2015 summit is going to be a double celebration, as we would also be celebrating the Network’s 10th anniversary.

Why you should attend?

The event will help to answer pertinent questions like:

What is Branding?
How branding can increase your sales, profitability and visibility
How to become a brand to be reckoned with
What is your personal brand
What impression do people have when you walk into a room
How to brand yourself. How are you and your business perceived by your numerous and prospective customers? What is your personal brand? What image do you portray? When you walk into a room what do people see? How to brand your business how to send the right message to your target audience Virtual-branding: how technology can make or mar your brand

Conference Fee: N10,000 (Members) & N20, 000 (Non–Members)

Payments should be made to the following Access Bank account:
Account Name: NECA’s Network of Entrepreneurial Women | Account No: 0690035643

For more information, visit www.nnew.org/summit.

Date: Friday, October 30th, 2015 (Gala night & Dinner)
Venue: Main Auditorium, NECA House, plot A2, Hakeem Balogun Street, CBD, Alausa, Ikeja Lagos

It’s another month and Jack Daniel’s Nigeria’s monthly gig heads to the eastern city of Owerri, Imo State with two enthralling superstars set to headline this Friday.

Tagged #JackandtheBeats, this month’s party is poised to give Owerri party lovers a time of their lives as Triple MG superstar Iyanya and 5 Star Music sensation Harrysongs are set to headline. On the 1’s and 2’s to keep the tempo pumping all night will be the dynamic DJ Humility.

This event promises to be quite interesting and full of thrills as always. It’s all about the music, the fans and Jack.

You can check out facebook.com/JackDanielsNigeria and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @jackdaniels_ng for more information.

Time: 10:00pm
Date: Friday, October 30th 2015
Venue: NV Lounge, All Seasons Avenue, Owerri

“Make Am” tells the story of two young, hustling friends who are both looking for their way out of the ghetto. When one of them finally makes it, the money, fame, glitz and glamour changes his character.

Patoranking’s “Make Am” delivers the message that anybody can make it, no matter where they start. Don’t look down on anyone. #Whayasay!

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Edge Record’s dishes out the Official video for Reminisce single “Kpomo”.
This video was shot at a location in London United Kingdom. directed by Phoenix Media.

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This is a music video by AKA performing“Baddest” which features fellow South African’s Khuli Chana and Yanga, it also features one of Nigeria’s seasoned act, Burna Boy.

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Avatar/MSN Gang’s signed artiste, Oritse Femi is ever grateful as he dishes out this tune titled “Give Thanks”.

The tune is a rhythmic tune was produced by Obodo.

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Nigerian singer and superstar Praiz has premiered the video for his electrifying tune titled ‘Harder’ Featuring Dancehall singer Patoraking, the video shows a perfect blend of gothic and urban visuals, sprinkled with elements of Pop.

The track ‘Harder’ is one of the singles off Praiz’s much acclaimed debut album ‘Rich & Famous’ which dropped in late 2014.

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eLDee is back with a new record titled “It Ain’t All Bad”. In his words

"So I aint got no one to blame but moi Cos when they're in it for the hype they couldn't see very far, I was naive to thinking they could see the vision in time but you cannot change people we just are who we are"

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The Festac Bridal & Beauty Expo, is a wedding exhibition featuring some of the best vendors in the Bridal, Event & Beauty industry; showcasing their wares & services to customers from all over Festac Town and its environs; Satellite Town, Mile 2 Estate, Okota/Ago Palaceway, Kirikiri Town, Old Ojo Road, Alakija, Navy Town, Ijesha-Surulere, Amuwo Odofin, Oshodi-Apapa Expressway and more.

Contact: 08080516677 | 08033621641

Time: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Date: Sunday 25th October 2015
Venue: Elcee Event Centre, 4th/7th Avenue Junction, Festac Town, Lagos.

Calling all style enthusiasts! You don’t want to miss the unveiling of Okiki Marinho’s luxurySea Breeze Collection.

Contact: 08038371292

Time: 12:00pm
Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2015
Venue: Angle Villa, 1 Ogbunike Street Lekki Phase 1

ORÍKÌ, a proudly African all-natural luxury personal grooming brand for men and women that couples scientific research and botanically based ingredients to create innovate extraordinary skin care, hair care and body products, is having it’s grand opening this weekend.

Contact: contact@orikigroup.com | +2348077587445

Time: 3:00pm
Date: Sunday, October 25th, 2015
Venue: The ORÍKÌ Showroom

The Ladies Wardrobe and Exhibition is a collaboration of Nine Eight Couture and House of TNT. It is a one day event aimed at bridging the gap between young fashion designers, models, make-up artists and Fashion stylists. It also serves as a platform for emerging stylists, fashion designers, make-up artists to network, connect, be recognized and also launch themselves in the fashion industry in Nigeria.

Date: Sunday 25th October 2015

Venue: Westown Hotel Behind Sheraton Hotel, Opebi Ikeja

Wizkid, Davido and Olamide are the most talked about young singers in Nigerian music scene today, reason is that they have dished out hits after hits and have thrilled their fans with songs that would last a lifetime.

But today, we are not comparing their music prowess, but rather their stylishness.

These three are not only great musicians but also suave fashionistas who love to dress stylishly.

At some points all three have rocked the ‘Agbada’ traditional outfit.. we would like to let you know who rocked it best..Wizkid, Davido or Olamide.

Solidstar is back again with another video and he tags this one “Good Woman”. He uses this video to illustrate the enviable qualities of a “one of a kind” type of woman: industrious, committed, care-giver, good cook, and very hard to find but every bit worth keeping if found.

Video directed by Clarence Peters.

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When you talking about good music, then you talking Asa. Off her “Bed Of Stone” album, Asa dishes out the video to the tune, “The One That Never Comes”

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Seyi Shay finally unwraps the official version of the remix of her current hit “Right Now”.
The remix features R&B royals Iyanya andBanky W.

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ALapomeji Ancestral Records dishes out this new video to 9ice’s track titled “Ogara” which was produced by ID.

The videe which was obviously shot outside the shores of Nigeria was filmed by Alexander the great.

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2nite Enter10ment presents: Flavour featuring M.I. & Phyno, “Wiser” which is a record off Flavour‘s last studio album “Thankful” which was released year November.

Enjoy the Clarence Peters directed flick below

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After dropping his “Day 1″ mixtape in August, Yudala Ambassador Super C is back with another record.”Atide” was produced by Maleek Berry. Naeto is currently putting the final touches to his highly anticipated third studio album.

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As part of efforts to improve health status of Nigerians, Nordica Wellness Clinic has opened a world class cosmetic surgery facility in Lagos- Body Art Cosmetic Surgery Centre.

The centre which launched officially early this month, will be carrying out its first set of surgeries in Nigeria this month. To perform these procedures is an international team of top cosmetic surgeons. Dr. Guillermo Bluggerman, the lead consultant is the president of Argentina Association of Cosmetic Medicine and Surgery. He is known globally for his significant contributions in the area of transplant surgery and the invention of many instruments and techniques used all over the world.

Some of the procedures available are Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Arm Lift, Cheek Augmentation, Chin Augmentation, Vagina Tightening, Butt Enlargement and Botox.

For appointment bookings call 08033150085, 08074343775 or visitwww.bodyartsurgery.com.

Date: Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th October, 2015

Venue: Body Art Cosmetic Surgery Centre, 6, Turton St, Off Commercial Avenue, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos

Lagos are you ready to Buy, Sell, Network, Relax, Eat, Enjoy and Party? This month’sFashion Cookout titled ‘The Episode‘ at N-tyce Lounge, will offer way above your imagination. This time around, it’s more than Fashion, Food and Party…

For STALL bookings and enquiries, Call Desile Pro Inspired on 08056969944, 09103829988.

Time: 2:00pm
Date: Sunday, October 25th 2015

Venue: N-tyce Lounge, 1310 Karimu Kotun Street Victoria Island, Lagos

For more information, email: TheFashionCookout@gmail.com | Website:www.fashioncookout.com | Instagram:@Thefashioncookout, @Desile_Pro, @Oladippo, @Ntycelagos| BBM: 2AB80213

Forgive the cliché. But it is true. All roads lead to the Muson Center and Freedom Park on the 30th of Oct and the 31st, as the Lagos International Poetry Festival hosts a one of a kind two day concert tagged: Borderless Words: The Concert.

Borderless Words will featuring some of the best spoken word talent from across the world including Inua Ellams (UK), Lebo Mashile (SA), Titilope Sonuga, Sage Hasson,Dike Chukwumerije, Natalia Moletbatsi (SA),Nick Makoha (UK), Wana Udobang and a host of other amazing voices, with music byNomoreloss, Aduke, Falana Music and a special guest.

Gate Fee: N3,000
The concert is part of the series of events marking the Lagos International Poetry Festival. A ticket of 3,000 naira gives you access to both shows. Pretty exciting stuff.

The Lagos International Poetry Festival is supported by Nigerian Breweries, Freedom Park and the Muson Center. For tickets call: 08032815933, 08035289157.

Time: 7:00 PM

Date: Friday, October 30th 2015

Venue: Muson Center

Time: 7:00 PM

Date: Friday, October 31st 2015

Venue: Freedom Park

Check out www.lagospoetryfestival.com for details on the festival.

“SUO Raise Your Voice” Unveils Nigeria’s First Online Music Reality Show
Happenings Magazine in partnership with “SUO Raise Your Voice” unveiled Nigeria’s first ever Online Music Reality Show yesterday October 13 at the Best Western Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

The event organizers hosted the media to a press briefing in an effort to create awareness for the “SUO Raise Your Voice” Online Music Reality Show competition.

The competition which is based on an online platform, will see eager music talents auditioned online. Process of elimination is via viewers vote.

Episodes of the “SUO Raise Your Voice” competition will be broadcast on television stations worldwide.

For more information, visit – www.suoraiseyourvoice.com

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Imagine seeing all your favorite artists from back in the day rocking the same stage as some of today’s hottest artists! Oh Yes, this is what OSD Entertainment‘s Greatest of All Times Concert (G.O.A.T) is all about.

A combination of industry veterans and today’s hottest stars will be hitting the stage including Olu Maintain, Olamide, Shaydee, Styl Plus, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Sound Sultan, Aramide, Tony Tetuila, and more.

Aimed at celebrating musicians who have made the most impact in Nigeria’s urbane music culture from the 90s, the GOAT concert will feature nostalgic and dazzling performances from old and new school artistes.

With a fusion of old and new music experiences, the GOAT concert promises to be a fun-filled affair! The concert will feature classic hits that ruled the airwaves from the 90s till date.

Date: Saturday, November 14th
Venue: MUSON Centre (Shell Hall)
Tickets: www.ariiyatickets.com

Qtaby Events and Jegede Paul Foundationteam up for “Share Your Closet” charity auction! The charity event aims at raising funds through sales of fairly used good quality items to support widows and people living in the slums.

“The vision behind “Share Your Closet” is to encourage members of the society who would love to reach out to these widows and do not have money or do not know how to reach them. This event gives you an avenue to encourage, give and support the less privileged” – Victoria Nkong.

The project has already started receiving donations and support from media personalities and celebrities include Manny Presh, Presh, and more.

Funds generated from this sale will be directed towards widows who would get grants for small business and skills acquisition empowerment. Items not sold would be donated directly to residents of slum communities.

Time: 3:00pm
Date: Sunday 25th October 2015
Venue: GET Arena, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos

Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call +2348178207787 | E-mail Qtabyconcepts@hotmail.com | Visitwww.jegedefoundation.com orwww.qtabyevents.com

The talented producer WizzyPro teams up with power vocalist Praiz and Dr. Jazz on this inspirational piece titled “Survive”.

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Its already a banger as DM record teams up with Grip Muzik on a Major Bangz produced record titled Original Badman”.

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Gearing up towards the release of his debut album titled “My Story”, DJ Spinall dishes out a club banger titled “Pepper Dem” which is produced by E-Kelly and features Nigeria’s top songstress, Yemi Alade.

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Fabila’s Fitness, a leading wellness and fitness company, is delighted to bring you the second edition of Shape Up Naija Fitness Carnival in December. Imagine a whole day dedicated to exercise and all things health/fitness, your weight loss journey could just start here! This year’s edition would feature workouts with notable celebrity fitness instructors and personalities, free health screenings, games/competitions, raffle draws with lots of #FitFam approved prizes to be won including gym memberships!

Does your business service the Nigerian health/service industry? Would you love to showcase your latest products/services to thousands of people? Team up with the carnival team today and give your product the publicity it deserves. There are limited exhibitor stands/ sponsorship packages available. Corporate ticket options also available!

Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Date: Saturday, December 5th

Venue: SA Event Hall, 94 Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos

Call Lisa on 07036572883 or email carnival@shapeupnaija.com
Website: www.shapeupnaija.com | Instagram:@shapeupnaija | Twitter: @shapeupnaija