We're In August!


Look what we have for you this month:


1) Speechless (22nd August)


Venue: Beckton, London







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2) Zebra Trunk Show MEGA SALE (16th August)


Venue: Piccolo Mondo, Lagos




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here for more info

Website:
http://www.zebraliving.com/


3) Circa 64 Jewellery Workshop (15th - 19th August)

Venue: Circa 64, 5 Sanusi Fafunwa Street. VI





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here for more info

Website:
www.circa64online.com/workshops.html


4) Theatre @ Terra (Every Sunday in August)

Venue: Terra Kulture




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here for more info

Website:
http://www.nigerian-theatre.com/


5) Face of Sleek Nigeria (Entries from August)




The winner will be the brand ambassador and face of sleek Nigeria for one year. This will include an international modeling contract worth $15,000 and she also gets a brand new car. The first and second runners up will win $10,000 and $5,000 respectively. Other contestants stand a chance of being scouted and signed up by Sleek Models and other international modeling agencies that will be partnering with us for this project, as well as the opportunity to take part in a reality tv show.



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here for more info

Website:
http://www.sleeknigeria.com/


6) Elite Model Look 2009 (Auditions Begin in August)




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here for more info

Website:
http://www.elitemodellooknigeria.com/



7) Harambe 2.o (28th August)

Venue: Shell Hall, Muson Centre



The first 20 young persons with bright agricultural ideas who send application to
hharambenigeria@yahoo.com, will get a chance to exhibit their plans and speak to stakeholders in the industry at the Garden of opportunities for possible investment.


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here for more info

Website:
http://www.hendeavor.org/


8) D'banj's Kokoconcert (31st August)

Venue: IndigO2, Greenwich



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here for more info

Website:
http://www.cokobarlondon.com/



9) Free Summer Camp for 10-19 year olds resident in Nigeria. (22nd - 31st August)




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here for more info

Website:
http://www.frontlineyouth.org/

10) Fate Foundation Fate Model Entrepreneur 2009 (closes 14th August)



(From our partners at the Fate Foundation)




From July 27, 2009, FATE Foundation will embark on a search for the 2009 FATE Model Entrepreneur of the Year as part of its 9th Annual Celebration Award Ceremony. FATE Foundation is calling on all Nigerians across the country to vote for an exemplary Nigerian Entrepreneur who has demonstrated innovation and creativity in his/her business; strong ethics and personal integrity; and inspired people with his/her leadership and achievements. In 2001, FATE Foundation instituted the FATE Model Entrepreneur Award to recognise and honour outstanding entrepreneurs who are leading and building dynamic and growing businesses that have affected people’s lives and served society. Entrepreneurs are the driving force of any economy, and according to the Head of Brand Management and Communications, Sterling Bank, Mrs. Abimbola Sowemino, “Entrepreneurs are men and women imbued with rare abilities to turn ideas into businesses. They are the sources of innovation, providing the market with new and improved products and services . . .”


The objective of the award is to honour Nigerian entrepreneurs across the country and the winner will be revealed at the FATE Annual Award Ceremony on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos Island, Lagos. The past winners of this prestigious award include Mrs. Nike Ogunlesi of Ruff & Tumble; Mrs. Ibukun Awosika of Sokao Chair Centre; Mr. John Momoh of Channels TV; and Mr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe of LAPO (Lift Above Poverty Organisation).Nominations can be sent from either individuals or teams regardless of location or grade.


The closing date for submissions is Friday 14th August, 2009 and we encourage people to get nominations in as early as possible.For more information, call Wale 08075929014, or email info@fatefoundation.com.


First Fridays August

Join First Fridays at their AUGUST NETWORKING EVENT






Date: Friday August 7th, 2009


Time: 6 - 10pm


Venue: RED LOUNGE, 2 Saka Jojo Str, Off Idejo StrOff Adeola Odeku Str, VI


Keynote Speaker: Ms. Ngozi Edozien Head, Actis West Africa


Dress Code: Business casual (no jeans or tee shirts)


Admission: N1k