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YALDA Hosts “Adopt An Idea” Fundraising Dinner

Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development (YALDA) will be hosting its “Adopt an Idea” Fundraising Gala Dinner tomorrow. YALDA is an international non-profit organization established in 2004 by African students who once studied at Harvard University. The aim of this event is to increase the capacity of youth in Africa to develop positive leadership skills and espouse a honest work ethic.

At the dinner, eight young innovators identified during the YALDA 2012 International Conference will present their unique ideas those who are truly committed to Africa’s development. It is then up to the notable dignitaries present at the dinner to pick what idea to adopt to ensure that the young vision can be implemented. There will be a detailed proposal furnished upon request (the contacts to reach are placed below) for those who want to find out more about the event and how they can be part of this ground-breaking initiative, which is positively impacting the lives of African youth all over the continent.

Also, Jazz legend Mr. Hugh Masakela would be gracing the event as a distinguished guest performer, and a recipient of the YALDA African Star Champion Award.

Venue: The Lagoon Restaurant, 1C Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Date: February, 23, 2013.

Tickets:

Chairman/Chairperson (VVIP) Table is N1,000,000.

CEO (VIP) Table is N750,000.

Manager Table is N500,000.

Supporter Table is N400,000.

Individual Ticket is N50,000.

For Details, Call: 008038108441, 08107572129; Or E-mail: kalaya.okereke [at] post.harvard.edu, sharleen.mabisa [at] yaldafrica.org

Jumia/ Sleek Fashion Fair

JUMIA and make-up brand SLEEK present to you their one of a kind Jumia/Sleek Fashion Fair. This runway show will see models strut their stuff down the runway in male and female apparel from the stable of the world’s renowned international and local designers only available on jumia.com.ng.

It promises to be an electrifying atmosphere that will see guests treated to Jumia/Sleek goody bags with Jumia online shopping vouchers/ redeemable Sleek make-up vouchers, fun, good music and refreshments; also, the first 30 people at the event to get free Sleek studio skin care pack.

Venue: 64B, Anifowose Street off Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Date: February, 23, 2012

Time: 12 noon

Admission: Free

Goethe-Institut Nigeria Book Reading Event

The Author‘s Talk provides young and emerging writers a platform to present and discuss their works to an audience of publishers, journalists, lovers of the Arts and interested guests. Nigerian authors will have the opportunity to make contacts and exchange ideas. The reading is aimed at all those who are interested in the world of books and literature. This Literary event is a cooperation between Goethe-Institut Nigeria, Life House Nigeria and PulpFactionClub

Presenters: Chuma Nwokolo, Onyinye Muomah, Terh Agbedeh, Victor Ehikhamenor, Chinelo Onwualu

Moderator: Ugoma Adegoke

Special event: Presentation by Zainabu Jallo’s latest book titled “Holy Night” with Crown Troupe of Africa

Venue: Goethe-Institut Lagos, City Hall, 30 Catholic Mission Street, Lagos Island, Lagos.

Date: 23.02.2013,

Time: 2pm

Admission: Free

Goethe-Insitut Nigeria Film Screening

Goethe-Insitut Nigeria presents the Film-Club Screening, a monthly film screening in cooperation with iREP, the Documentary Film Festival. The next screening will present “Lagos, note of a city“ – Dir.: Jens Wenkel, 2011, Germany. Lagos is with 15 million people Africa’s most populated city south of Cairo. A stream of migrants is attracted by Lagos`s reputation, “this is the place to make it!”. The film features six protagonists and their daily lives. Following the rhythm and the energy of the city through the stream of traffic, to the workplaces and centres of commerce, religion and music, the film encounters the force of belief and the musical and spiritual heritage of Fela Kuti.