MUSON FESTIVAL 2013 -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment #festival #music

The MUSON annual festival of Classical music, Jazz, Dance and Drama is here again.  Starting on October 17, 2013!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Ms. Evelyn Oputu, Dr. (Mrs.) Femi Akinkugbe, Mr. Stefano De Leo (Italian Consulate General), Amb. (Dr.) Patrick Dele Cole OFR - What do these people have in common? MUSIC!!!

At the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre on Thursday, October 17 @ 6pm  they will share their musical choices in the programme MY KIND OF MUSIC.

JAZZ FESTIVAL will feature the Afro beat King Femi Kuti and Afro Jazz soul Diva Yinka Davies on Saturday, October 19,  6pm, at the Shell Nigeria Hall, MUSON Centre.

CLASSICAL CONCERT: A two hours riveting performance featuring MUSON Artistic Director, Maestro Thomas Kanitz (Cello) multi -award winning pianist, Lin Lin Fan, and renowned violinist, Ulf Klausenitzer, on Sunday, October 20, 6pm. 

YOUTH CONCERT: A competition among vocal & instrumental soloists for the youth between the ages of 14 to 21 on Thursday October 24 @ 2pm.

MUSON DAY: A members only event will be an evening of Latin American music, Tango and many more. Featuring MUSON Artistic Director, Maestro Thomas Kanitz (Cello) multi -award winning pianist, Lin Lin Fan, and renowned violinist, Ulf Klausenitzer and award-winning composer and pianist Ayo Bankole jnr (piano). on Friday October 25 @ 6pm. 

If you are a lover of stage DRAMA, then you must see ‘Echoes of the Lagoon’ written by Chief Rasheed Gbadamosi,.  It is a rib-cracking commentary on Lagos life. Date: Saturday, October 26. Two shows, 3 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. at the Agip Recital Hall, MUSON Centre.

GALA CONCERT: A performance of excerpts from celebrated operas and oratorios like Handel’s Messiah, Carmen, Porgy and Bess and many more. It will feature Victoria Oruwari (London based soprano), the world acclaimed MUSON Orchestra and Choir, and other distinguished top Nigerian soloists; Guchi Egbunine (Tenor), John-Paul Ochei (Baritone), Fatima Anyekema (Mezzo-Soprano), Naomi Samuel (Soprano), Obinna Ifediora (Baritone), Ranti Ihimoyan (Soprano), Chizuru Mbazuigwe (Tenor) and Nkiru Andrew (Soprano). Date: Sunday October 27 @ 6pm.

Come and be thrilled by world acclaimed artistes at MUSON Festival 2013.

MUSON – Celebrating Perfection in the Arts.

REAL ESTATE UNITE LAGOS 2013 -- #Nigeria #events #seminar #conference #realestate

Be part the Most prestigious Real Estate Event in Nigeria. Real Estate UNITE 2013, the second edition of an annual international business-to-business real estate investment and development event focused on all aspects of the real estate development cycle with primary objective to unite all players in the real sector whilst opening up the immeasurable potentials in Nigeria’s real estate sector for economic growth, by identifying the principles of development for sustainable growth.

With over 2000 expected attendees and participants, the REU event will host a conference, an exhibition and awards ceremony, which aims to elevate the standards of the industry and practice by providing an opportunity to encourage, promote and recognize spectrum of talents, achievements and excellence in the Nigeria’s real estate sector. With these awards, we seek to expose the huge potentials within the sector, thus creating an investible real estate market in Nigeria.

AN UNRIVALLED OPPORTUNITY TO UNITE PARTICIPANTS TO BUILD MOMENTUM

Network with industry players, meet fund providers, foreign investors, leading developers
Showcase and dispose your development
Learn from expert speakers and panel discussions
Re-enforce your brand

Get an unrivalled perspective of real estate investment, development and management in Africa
Capitalize on trends that will drive future markets
As a partner, sponsor, exhibitor, delegate, nominee, winner, advertiser or attendee, this event guarantees you an unparalleled exposure and direct access to the gathering of the most active local and international Africa–focused real estate and infrastructure development participants in the world.

Venue: Civic Center, Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Date: October 17th 2013

Time: 09:00AM

For information on how to register, Please call Mebo Usoro on 08099991803.


Smooth 98.1FM Love Music Love Life Luxury Concert -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment #concert

Smooth 98.1FM Brings 10 Times Grammy Award Winner Chaka Khan And Award Winning Angelique Kidjo To Nigeria For The 4th Love Music Love Life Luxury Concert

On Saturday October 12, 2013, 10-time Grammy Award winning singer-song writer Chaka Khan, Grammy Award winning Benin born Angelique Kidjo and our very own Kaline Akinkugbe will grace the stage at the 4th annual Smooth FM Love Music Love Life Luxury Concert at the Expo Center, Eko Hotel and Suites.

Smooth FM is fast becoming the trailblazer for world-class musical entertainment in Lagos. In line with its aims Smooth FM is increasingly recognised for delivering well organised, well-attended and entertaining concerts offering Nigerians a chance to experience world famous, legendary soul and jazz greats perform on Nigerian soil.

Last year Smooth FM brought international legend and 10-time Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist George Benson to Nigeria for the first time. In 2011 saxophonist Pamela Williams, guitarist Jimmy Dludlu and Asa drove the crowd wild with their performances and in it’s first year the Love Music Love Life Luxury Concert had an impressive line up that included Angie Stone, Gerald Albright, Richard Bona and Mike Stein.

This year is set to be another night of great, electrifying entertainment with Chaka, Angelique and Kaline. These ladies are known to deliver captivating performances and are sure to deliver on what will be one of the most entertaining shows Nigeria has seen all year.

From its inception, the Smooth FM Love Music Love Life Luxury Concert has been sponsored by a variety of market leading companies including GTBank, the Caverton Group and the Dangote Group. This year sees Interswitch joining the list of impressive sponsors. In addition, over the years a strong network of luxury brands such as Arra Wines, Moet & Chandon Champagne, Hennessy Cognac, Belvedere Vodka, Channels TV, Trace Urban, Spice TV, Porsche and Sixth Sense Interiors have teamed up with Smooth FM as event partners.

Tickets for the 4th Love Music Love Life Luxury Concert are available for sale at Jazzhole, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi; Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island; Glendora Ikeja Mall.

Venue: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Date: October 12th 2013

Time: 07:00 PM

Tickets: N25,000

For more information contact events@smooth981.fm

Contact:

Feran Sonuga

Smooth 98.1FM

Victoria Island Lagos

feran@smooth981.fm

0817-458-4591 or 0817-458-4592


Grand Finale - 2SIDE MODEL LOOK AFRICA 2013 -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment #modeling #fashion #runway


Fashion models are getting set to strut the runway for the grand finale of the second season of the glamorous modeling, beauty and fashion competition after a successful casting which took place on the 27th of September, 2013.


Program Schedule:
Welcome Party:
Venue: Capital City Hotel & Suites, 50 Oba Akran Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos.

Date: 11th October 2013.

Time: 7pm - till mama calls

Grand Finale:
Date: 12th October, 2013.

Venue: Mozida Lounge, 64B Toyin Street, inside Ikeja Palace hotel, by Opebi roundabout, Ikeja, Lagos. Nigeria.
Time: 2pm (Red Carpet) 

Tickets: Regular- N1,000; VIP- N3,000
 
Style: Elegant & Glamorous

Created by 2Side Modeling Concepts and suppoted by Legendary Resources.

For a chance to win FREE tickets call: 08183014960

If you are an artiste and wish to perform on that day, call: 08183014960



Hair workshop by stylist to Hollywood, Felicia Leatherwood -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment #stylist #hair #hollywood

For the first time ever, Felicia Leatherwood, hair expert and stylist to stars like Jill Scott, Viola Davis & Sanaa Lathan, brings her hair workshop to Nigeria.

Naturalistas and relaxed ladies alike, this is an event that can’t be missed!

The workshop will cover:

    Maintenance tips for all hair types
    Protective and other hair styles
    Scalp issues
    Styling and products advice & demos
    Q&A session
    Giveaways and goodie bags

…and one more surprise!

Venue: The Wheatbaker Hotel, 4 Onitolo (Lawrence) Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Date: October 12th 2013

Time: 12:00 PM

Tickets: N3,500; N4,500 (Goodie bag included)

International Relationship Conference 2013 -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment #dating #relationship #conference

International Relationship Conference 2013

Building a sustainable relationship

This event is for singles, Engaged and married couples.

Venue: Lagos Airport Hotel, 111 Obafemi Awolowo Way Lagos, Nigeria.

Date: October 12th 2013
Time: 08:00 AM

Singles and couples Siminar at 9:00 am - 12:00pm

A Touch of red dinner banquet at 4pm prompt

Hosts : Dr Vic Victor & Barr May Victor

for inquiries call 08056780243


LAGOS INTERNATIONAL FASHION FAIR 2013 -- #Nigeria #events #entertainment #fashion



Nigeria, with the largest population and fast growing and dynamic economy in Africa is one of the future stars in the world which today attracts exporters and investors from all over the world. There is a huge demand for the fashion and ready-to-wear garment industries in the country which is unreluctant to trade all kind of products.

Lagos Fashion 2013 is the best way for the exporters to meet their potential customers face to face and expand their sales channels across Africa where all kind of fashion sector products will be exhibited to an audience of successful and aspirant entrepreneurs.

Exhibitors benefit from the opportunity to one years’ worth of sales and marketing in three days and access the entire African market through this organization and meet with key international investors, domestic players, public officials and key distributors; therefore expand their business.

Having the greatest business opportunities, the fair facilitiates its exhibitors to meet the fashion and ready-to-wear garment industries professionals:The event supported by NACCIMA, Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture

To get the advantage of early reservation please contact: Ms. Burcu P./bpolatbora@meridyenfair.com

Products to be showcased: Women’s wear, Men’s wear, Kid’s wear, Knitwear, Leisurewear, Leatherwear, Coctailwear, Evening dress, Body&Beachwear, Sportswear, Lingerie, Leathergoods, Women Rhinestone, Bags, Tile, Cap, Belt, Shoes, Scarf, Homewear, Accessories, Hosiery

Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: October 8th 2013

Time: 06:05 PM