Spot Of Groove

The BIG Conference is the first of its kind annual event, which has been created to help business owners enrich their knowledge about branding on an international level. The BIG Conference was developed with small businesses and entrepreneurs in mind.

Time: 8:00am
Date: Wednesday, November 18 – Thursday, November 19, 2015
Venue: Day 1 – The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Day 2 – The Enterprise Development Centre inside the Lagos Business School, Ajah

The importance of digital marketing for your business can never be over emphasized. 90% of your business clients are connected to the internet, LinkedIn, Google+, Google analytics, Twitter, email & mobile marketing and many more. These are the Connectors to your clients. Digital marketing is indeed the future! It has become a very powerful and essential tool for companies and individuals to improve their marketing strategies and branding, relating with clients, monitoring and increasing sales, etc. to enhance business growth and productivity. However, this tool has not been fully achieved by businesses, companies and brand individuals. This workshop will help you achieve media presence for individual & company brand, through our hands-on-practcal training. Invest in your staff/ yourself to ensure improved and increase in sales & productivity.

Our Trainers are well vast in their different fields and are eager to share their knowledge and experience with the Nigerian market.

About the trainers

– David Renard is a partner at MediaIdeas USA, a global consultancy that provides research and advice on the publishing industry’s technology-enabled future. He has trained and consulted for hundreds of companies, including advising executives and board of directors of Fortune 500 (USA) companies on the impact of technology innovations on the financial industry amongst many others. David will be taking the Hands-on-workshop training, working with the participants in groups and individually.

– Olusola Adewumi sits at the helm of affairs at Contagious128, forerunners in social media marketing, digital deployments and monetization with Lagos & London offices. He has had progressive working experience in the integrated marketing communications industry since 2001, which dovetailed into his early voyage in the digital media space. He is a JCI certified Public Speaker (JCI University USA). He will be training on Digital advertising.

Highlights:

    Digital advertising and Digital Monetisation to generate income through online platforms
    Growing online user base/clients, advertising & generating revenue through search engine/content/digital marketing
    Hands-on training on “how to use social media/ & digital marketing to drive sales and engage your clients
    Finding your company/ individual social media presence
    Ideate new ways of growing your clientele
    Client friendly tools needed to grow your business
    Hands-on-practical workshop with Certificates
    One-on-one with trainers
    Using Google analytics, YouTube monitization, etc to enhance business growth
    and many more!

Who Should Attend?
Entrepreneurs, Media personnel in companies, Company marketers, Business owners, Bloggers, Social media marketers, Online Sales Representatives, Publicists, Media staff in Publications, NGO, media staff of Faith based-organizations, Individuals (personal branding), and anyone or organization aspiring to generate more income or engaging their clients, using the new age digital marketing tools.

Fee: N10,000 (Early bid registration closes Monday 23rd of November, 2015) | N15,000 (Late Registration from Tuesday 24th of November – 3rd of December, 2015)
(Networking session & lunch inclusive )

Send payment to:
Bank: Sterling Bank Plc | Account name: Lydia Hearts Initiative | Account number: 0025164748
Payment confirmation: Email your Name, Teller number & phone number to prog@lydiahearts.org to confirm your registration.

Enquiries: 07066348645

Early bid Registration closes Monday, 23rd of November 2015. Seats are limited because it is a workshop training that involves a one on one method and in groups, early registration is advised.

Note: Participants are to bring their Laptop/ Tablet

Learn from the world’s best hands-on trainers. It is practical like never before!

Time: 9:00am– 5:00pm
Date: Saturday, December 5th
Venue: Dream factory studio ( DFS) Onward Complex, Alausa Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria

It’s all new… LYCANN EMPIRE (Lycann Records) finally unleashes this hybrid tune titled, “IJÉ” by the new lycann breed, ROBIN.

ROBIN is one vibrant and ferocious breed, He’s for sure the next big thing out of Nigeria. “IJÉ” has been doing well in the streets and the hands of some Disk Jockeys. This hybrid tune features the muzikal person, M-JOSH and was also produced by him, He’s also someone to watch out for.

ROBIN wants his fans and You to have a taste of what he’s got. Just download, share, drop your comments and enjoy.

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This session seeks to discuss existing opportunities in different African countries and how women can take the lead in unearthing and maximizing those opportunities. At the moment, Africa is experiencing a paradigm shift leading to refocusing its efforts on internally inspired growth and development. This new drive has created a wealth of opportunities for Africans to take the lead in this new development. This session will therefore inspire women to lead this change.

Ticket: N61,000
Contact: 08035946249, 07098211629, conference@wimbiz.org

Time: 8:00am
Date: Monday, November 16 – Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Play Network is holding its ‘Play Apparel Launch Pool Party’ in Abuja this Sunday! It promises to be an exciting event, as superstar model, Karrueche Tran will be hosting it.

Time: 5:00pm
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2015
Venue: TBD

The 2015 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, would be anchored by the continent’s most outstanding hosts and hostesses. While DNG and Aurelle Eliam will host the main show, Denrele Edun, Maria Okanrende and Estelle Ahonda would hold forth on the red carpet.

Time 4:30pm
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2015
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos

Dining With Christ (DWC) Lagos 2015, the unique ministry to women, hosted by Dr. Grace Sola-Oludoyi, is here again, and celebrates its 5th year anniversary themed ‘Joyous Celebration’.

Contact: 08177007777, 08025713608

Time: 3:00pm
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2015
Venue: 10 Degrees Event Centre, Billingsway Road, Oregun, Ikeja Lagos

Emisara is an accessory line that designs and produces unique pieces. Join them this weekend as they launch a new collection under “Eve” (their chic and urban female accessory line).

Time: 2:00pm
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2015
Venue: Protea Hotel, 42/44 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos

The Mdoom Group specially invites you to the maiden edition of Heart of Worship 2015.

Ticket: N1000
Contact: 08065690186

Time: 6 PM
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: Dream Center, old Gra Makurdi, Benue State

Be part of the finals of the Miss Teen Africa 2015 pageant.
Contact: 07727839322

Time: 5:30pm
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: Stratford Town Hall, 29 The Broadway Stratford London, E15-4BQ

LifeStyle Bloggers Tuke Morgan, Berry Dakara and Cassie Daves are having a Meet and Greet! Hear their stories about when, why, how we started blogging, some of their lifestyle choices and inspiration; and more! There are prizes to be won, an illustrator on hand to sketch you, and much more!

Ticket: N1000
Contact: tbcconnect@gmail.com

Time: 2:00pm
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: Ethnic Heritage Centre, 35A Raymond Njoku Street, Ikoyi, Lagos

D Rush Entertainment & Gold Oligarch Entertainment Empire presents the biggest beach concert in Lagos; #FireStarterBeachConcert with Reminisce, Sean Tizzle, Sefiya, Small Doctor, Seriki, Baseone, Qdot, Austino Milado, Easy Star, Randsom, Holly Mansion, Halogen, memory card Veecko, Kyngz , D9, DJ Rexy, DJ Wett, DJ consequence, Saviour, Destalker the comedian and many more!

Ticket: N3000
Contact: 08055556525

Time: 1:00pm
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: Santa Cruz Private Beach, off Abraham Adesanya, Ajah, Lagos

Enjoy Blings/Crystal discount on Application, Products, Equipment and much more.
Contact: 09094975530 | 09091769915 | 08095117828

Time: 12:00pm
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: 23 Onitsha Crescent, off Gimbiya Street, Garki, Area 11, Abuja

Active Tourism is an initiative that will open the hearts and minds of Nigerians and foreigners to the vast scenic and tourist worthy attractions and locations within Nigeria while also keeping fit and being healthy at the same time.

Ticket: N7,500
Contact: activetourismng@gmail.com

Time: 10:00am
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ikegun, Ibeju Lekki, Off the Lekki/Epe expressway, Lagos

Are you looking to lose some weight? Are you looking to get your body back in shape? Then this Fitness Cardio Class is for you.
Ticket: Single – N3000 | Couple – N5000

Time: 9:00am
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: 3rd Floor, Just Treasures SuperStores, 21 Ezimgbu Link Road, Port-Harcourt

Choc City’s rapper, Jesse Jagz has revealed the artwork to his soon to be released album titled “Emperor Jagz”

Jesse Jegz took to instagram to share the album artwork after deleting all photos on his account and wrote

“Then I saw thrones, and seated on them. I am Emperor,”

This is quite an album to anticipate, though no release date has been put across to fans yet.

You’re invited to the screening of EKO FOR SHOW: A documentary on the history of fashion in Lagos. The short documentary explores the various social, economic and political factors that has made Lagos fashion what it is starting from the 14th Century till date.
The documentary features Sade Thomas Fahm, Deola Sagoe, Temi Dollface, Eku Edewor, Omoyemi Akerele, Chief Nike Okundaye, Lisa Folawiyo, Yegwa Ukpo, Amaka Osakwe (Maki Oh), Temple Muse, Zainab Ashadu and more.

Time: 4:00pm
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Venue: Studio of Mode, 4 Olumo Road, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos

The official launch party of music star Seyi Shay’s debut album is taking place this weekend. Get ready to be wowed and serenaded with a series of live music performances as Seyi Shay unveils her first ever solo album.

Time: 7:00pm
Date: Friday, November 13, 2015
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Plot 1415, Adetokunbo Ademola street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Organisers of HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True, the show which inspires and empowers women to reach their full potential seek female university students who can forward this powerful message in universities. In view of this, a free creative workshop will hold this weekend and students of Drama, Mass Communications and Creative Writing are invited to participate.

Contact: 08090908267

Time: 10:00am
Date: Friday, November 13, 2015
Venue: Main Auditorium of University of Lagos

As part of UK/Nigeria 2015–16 a major season of arts in Nigeria organised by the British Council, you are invited to Creative Hustle: Career Pathways in Literature and Publishing. A talk about careers in publishing with Abubakar Adam Ibrahim (Writer and journalist), Bibi Bakare-Yusuf (Co-founder and Publishing Director, Cassava Republic Press) and Eghosa Imasuen (Writer and COO of Kachifo Ltd.) The event will be moderated by Wana Udobang (Writer and Poet).

Time: 9:00am
Date: Friday, November 13, 2015
Venue: Cinema Hall 1, National Theatre, Iganmu. Lagos

Get up to 70% discount all weekend long at the Zinkata store.
Contact: 09090404886

Time: 8:00am
Date: Friday, November 13, 2015
Venue: 13B Awori Road, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos

It’s Ladies Night this Thursday at Paint The Night (PTN)!

Time: 6:00pm

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2015
Venue: 6A Ologun Agbaje Street, off Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos

WizzyPro the xtra-ordinary producer, comes with the thrill once again on this record titled “Like Dat” which features E.M.E’s boss, Banky W in his usual way, he displays his versatility, also, star girl, Cynthia Morgan slays the beat effortlessly.

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Olamide drops yet again another dope video titled “MVP” which he dedicates to Africa’s luxury lifestyle entertainment pioneer, Quilox.

Directed by Alexxdjei

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Omawunmi unfolds “Hello” slowly before launching into a mid tempo reggae beat, even as she infuses her own style she still maintains a confidence that is only meant for vocalists of Omaumi’s caliber, her control is remarkable, her ad libs perfect and un- exaggerated, add that to her remarkable degree of control and even the introduction of the new beat becomes enjoyable.

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Star Boy’s lead act, Wizkid has made quite impressive moves lately at he adds yet another cap with this freestyle titled “Good Times”.

The original version was done by Jamie xx and it features Young Thug & Popcaan off the In Colour album.

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We heard the compilation “Day 1” in August and thought that was all, but the rapper still has more in stuck as he unveils the cover art for the soon to be released album titled “Festival”.

This will be Naeto’s 4th Album. Excited, right? Hold on a bit as we get to see the tracklist shortly.

This is one video off the 5 unreleased videos by Davido. The video is titled “Mary Jane” off “O.B.O: The Genesis”album.

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Nordan Ortty Music brings out the video to the first single off Morell’s the “Musa Is Coming”Compilation (MIC).
The Vino Samari produced record was directed by Korexcalibur for Intersection Media.

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Who said MCG’s act Mc Galaxy ain’t working hard? The act was in New York recently where he hooked up with Swizz Beatz to work on the remix to his hit record “Sekem”.