Here are some of the biggest events in Nigeria, this season.
Chris Brown in Lagos Concert
Catch Chris Brown live at Victoria Island with other artists such as Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, L.O.S, Ajebutter, Naeto C, Seyi Shay and Mercy from Idols.
Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: Saturday, 22th December, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Ticket: Regular- N 15000, N 30,000 V.I.P- 45000
Koko Concert
D’banj annual year-end show — Koko Concert — is bigger this year as some international artists Big Sean and Pusha T will be performing and Hollywood star, Idris Elba will host.
Venue: Eko Atlantic City
Date: Thursday 27th December 2012
Tickets & Event Details: Dominos, Chicken Republic, Genesis Deluxe Cinemas.
Harp Rhythm Unplugged 2012
This year’s Rhythm unplugged event will be big and will feature performances from Adewale Ayuba, Sound Sultan, EME All Stars, Choic Boiz, Vector, Eldee, Mavin All Stars, Lynxx, P-Square, Fuse ODG, Timaya, Davido, Olamide, MayD, Dammy krane, Burna Boy, 9ice, Omawunmi, DJ Humility, Waje, Chuddy K, Kcee, Seyi Shay, Tunde Ednut, Iyanya, Tonto Dike, Efa, Shank, Ajebutter, Apororo, Sina Ranbo, K9, Ajeh Baba, Tillaman, Jimmy Jatt, DJ Xclusive, DJ Caise, and DJ Wizziano. Comedy would be provided by I go Dye, AY, Pencil, I go save, Gordons, Seyi law, Memory Card. The show will be hosted by Buchi, Basketmouth and Bovi.Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Date: Sunday December 23rd 2012
Time: 8pm
Tickets: Regular-N 5000, V.I.P- N 30,000, Tables- N1,000,000, N 750,000, N500,000
E.M.E ‘The Baddest’ Concert
Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) end-of-the-year concert “The Baddest” will hold in style and will feature all the artists on the label, performing their biggest hits of 2012.
Venue: The Grounds, Ocean View, Victoria Island, Lagos
Date: Friday 21st December,
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Regular- N5000, V.I.P- N30,000
Ticket outlets: Silverbird Cinemas, The Palms Shopping Complex, Ozone Cinemas, Bheerhugz Café at Ikeja Mall, Chocolate Kings at Kings Plaza Mall, Surulere
Bez — Super Sun — Concert
Bez will be in concert this season and will be performing his songs and showing some of his instrumental skills. He will be joined by Omawunmi, Waje, Praiz Tiwa Savage and Timi Dakolo.
Venue: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites
Date: 29 December 2012
Time: 7pm
Tickets: N15000
Tickets Available at: Silvervird Galleria Victoria Island Lagos.
Mainland Music Festival
Mainland Music Festival, a show put together with the support of Guinness will bring together the biggest acts in Nigeria, to perform on the mainland. Ajebutter 22, Eva, W4, Goldie, Minjin, Capital Femi, Flosick, Skuki, Vector, Olamide, Iyanya, Dammy Krane, Burna Boy, Yemi,Yemi Alade, Jaywon, Solid Star, Joel, Emma Nyra, Yungsix, Kel, Phenom, Rayce, Omo Akin and others are expected to Grace the event. Wazobia FM Yaw and Big Brother Africa Winner, Karen Igho, will host the event.
Venue: Banilux Event Centre, Opposite E-centre, Yaba
Date: Friday, 21st December 2012
Time: Red Carpet 5pm
Gate Fee: Regular- N2000, V.I.P- N10,000
Road Block – Enugu
2face Idibia, Timaya, Flavour, JMartins, Davido, Nigga Raw, Terry G, Duncan Mighty, Fuse Dog, Chuddy K, and many others will be performing at the Okpara Square Arena, in Enugu for the Road Block 3 concert. The show would be hosted by I Go Die, Ogbuagu, 2can Talk, Mc Franchez and Didi (Nna Mehn).
Venue: Okpara Square Arena, Enugu
Date: Friday December 21st, 2012
Time: 5pm
Gate: Entry is FREELoud n Proud Live Special: Destination Naija
International Soul Singer, Nneka will be in Nigeria this season to entertain people in a series of shows.
Venue: Club Royale (Formerly Q-Lounge), 30 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: Saturday 22nd December 2012.
Venue: Rodizzio, 29 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Ikeja Lagos.
Date: Sunday 23rd December 2012.
Venue: Ayo Bankole Centre, 32 Year Sanusi Street, Surulere, Lagos
Date: Sunday 30th December 2012.
Project Help: Dance for Life
Nollywood Actress Monalisa Chinda presents Project Help: A Dance for Life theatrical event powered by Bailamos Dance Company. The event will also feature other Nollywood stars including Desmond Elliot, Kate Henshaw, Segun Arinze and Bimbo Akintola.
Venue: Oriental Hotels, Ozumba Mbadiwe Rd, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: Monday, December 24th 2012
Time: 4pm
Tickets: Regular- N5000, V.I.P- N10,000, V.V.I.P- N20,000. Tickets can be go www.naijatickets.comMusic Meets Runway
Music Meets Runway (MMR) is a fashion show that brings artistes and designers all on one Runway. The event promises to be bigger this season.
Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Date: Monday, December 24th 2012
Time: 6pm
Ticket – N5000, V.I.P- N20,000, GOLD V.I.P N 500,000, PLATINUM V.I.P N 1,000,000
Cool FM Praise Jam 2012
The Cool FM Praise Jam 2012 will hold on Christmas Day. It will feature top gospel artists, Panam Percy Paul, Buchi, Sammy Okposo, Eben, Infinity and Tim Godfrey. Comedy — by Yaw, Mc Abbey and Akpororo.
Venue: Expo Hall, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Date: Tuesday 25th December 2012
Time: 4pm
Ticket: Regular – N1,500, V.I.P- N 5000, V.V.I.P- N10,000
Crack Ya Ribs Live Port Harcourt
Julius Agwu presents Crack Ya Ribs live in Port Harcourt. He will be joined by other comedians and musicians — Okey Bakassi, Seyi Law, Aje baba, Funky4, Daniel D’humorous, Iyanya, Burna Boy, Ijaw Boys and Dj Abi.Venue: Aztec Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Date: Tuesday 25th December 2012.
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Tickets: Discounted tickets can be ordered online at http://www.eventsrail.com/crackyaribsph.
Details: For further details, you can call 08033188935
Calabar Carnival
Multi-talented international R & B and Hip Hop recording artist, Akon, and legendary South African trumpeter, composer and singer, Hugh Masekela are leading a star-studded list of international and local musicians to perform at this year’s Calabar Festival that kicked off on Friday, 30th November and continue for the rest of this month.
For updates, follow Calabar Festival on:Twitter:@CalabarfestivalFacebook:Calabar FestivalBlackBerry Pin: 25B9710F
Ajumogobia Science Foundation 7th Memorial Service
The Ajumogobia Science Foundation 7th Memorial Concert 2012 will hold today. There would be two performances: a matinee at 2.00pm and an evening performance at 6.00pm. Guest appearances include Gloria Rhodes, Tayo Aluko and Julius Nglass, the Ajumogobia family will feature in the shows too. Venue: Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos
Date: Friday December 21st, 2012
Time: Matinee- 2pm, Evening Performance- 6pm
Tickets: Children- N5000, Adults- N7,000
Tickets outlets: The Daisy Mgt Centre, 8 Idowu Martins str, Victoria Island, Lagos; Muson Centre; Terra Kulture; Quintessence, Falomo Shopping Mall, Ikoyi; Jazz Hole, Awolowo Rd, Ikoyi.s