The Sallah holidays are behind us and weekdays are here again. The Independence Day holiday and the weekend follows soon after. For those in Lagos, take advantage of the free roads and attend some of the choicest events in Lagos this Independence Day weekend.
Event: Lagos Digital Media Conference
Attendees will rub shoulders with the biggest names and brands in the digital industry, soak up countless tips and new strategies and enjoy extensive networking opportunities.
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Lekki
Date & Time: 02 October
Speakers: Soni Irabor: CEO Inspiration FM, Marek Zmyslowski: MD Jovago.com, Tunji Adebakin: GM/COO at Ultima Ltd, Akin Adelegan : CEO Advertange Media, Daniel Malik : CEO Tradersball.com
Event: Okonkwo’s Inquest
This stage play is inspired by Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, Things Fall Apart. It focuses on the struggles of the protagonist, Okonkwo from obscurity to being a hero and later his fall from grace.
Venue: Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage street, VI. Lagos, Nigeria
Date: October 1st and 2nd
Time: 1pm, 3pm & 6pm (October 1st), 7pm (October 2nd)
Event: The Lord of the Ribs with Basketmouth
Ace comedian Basketmouth brings undiluted humour and great music to you and your loved ones this Independence Day weekend via the Lord of the Ribs show.
A number of foreign and local comedians will be strutting their stuff including Robert Powell (USA), G (USA), Ndumiso Lindi (SA), David Kau (S.A), Salvador (Uganda), Okey Bakassi, Buchi, Bovi.
Music by: Wizkid, Flavor, Harry Song, Play, Olamide, Lil Kesh and many more.
Date: October 4th, 2015
Time: 6PM
Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, V/I
Regular Ticket: N5,000, Queens Row: N25,000, Kings Row: N100,000 and Table For 10: N1,000,00
Event: London Life, Lagos Living
Just got back home from London town (or any other place ‘in the abroad’) and you’re still adapting to life back in Nigeria with the many challenges? Watch a portrait of your life in London Life, Lagos Living. A stage production of Bobo Omotayo’s book, the play brings together A-list actors including Kate Henshaw, Funke Akindele, OC Ukeje, Wale Ojo, Chioma ‘Chigurl’ and Kemi Lala Akindoju
Dates:
October 1st:3pm & 6pm
October 2nd: 7pm
October 3rd: 3pm & 6pm
October 4th: 3pm & 6pm (command performance)
Venue – Agip Recital Hall MUSON Centre
N.B. You can buy ALL tickets at Naijaticketshop.com, Afritickets.com or at the venue
