Friendship Is Not By Force

September 18, 2025

Hi there,

One thing I’ve learnt in this life is if someone doesn’t want to play with you, tell them to f*** off and go find yourself another playmate. There's a reason “Twenty Children Cannot Play Together for Twenty Years.”

Again, let me ask you a question. If someone’s been friends with you for a while and they suddenly ghost, what do you do? Do you beg them? Cajole them? Convince them?… My take? FREE THEM!

There are over 8 billion people on this planet, and you’re worried about one? Please. Free them jor! Remember, you’re the main character in your own story. You pick your tribe. And if you can’t find one right now, be a one-man mopol like me.

And while you’re at it, don’t sit around sulking. Step out, meet new people, make fresh memories. Who knows? Your next playmate might just be waiting at one of these events.

Friday

1. Vibes After Work (Apala Fusion)

Trib3 Lagos, VI | 7:00 PM | Free

Clock out of work, freshen up, and make your way to Trib3 Lagos for that blend of Apala grooves and the city energy. It’s the kind of after-work link-up that reminds you Lagos still has sweet spots outside traffic and spreadsheets.

2. AFRO ELON FEST

Athena Beach Lagos, Oba Elegushi Beach, Lekki | 4:00 PM | ₦10,000

Beach air, booming Afrobeats, and a summer takeover that feels like Lagos at full volume. Afro Elon Fest is your ticket into Pluto Republic, where you can dance barefoot in the sand and forget about the week.

3. Movie Under the Stars

The Garden, Ikoyi | 7:00 PM | Order from Menu

Forget Netflix. This Friday, it’s blankets, open skies, and movies projected under the night breeze. Order something tasty, lean back, and let the stars handle the ambience.

SATURDAY

4. UBR’s Hangout Therapy

JJT Park, Ikeja | 12:00 PM | ₦2,000

Think picnic vibes, group games, and conversations that feel like a deep breath after a long week. UBR’s Hangout Therapy is exactly what the name promises: good energy, outdoors, and people who understand.

5. Camp Genie 3.0

The Vault Social House, VI | 3:00 PM | Free

From fun challenges to pure freestyles, Camp Genie turns a Saturday into your own mini adventure. It’s the free-spirited link-up you didn’t know you needed.

6.  House Of Oni – Games Night

Johnny Rockets, VI | 7:00 PM | ₦6,000

Food, drinks, and game battles that only promise fun. Whether you win or lose, the bragging rights last forever.

7.  The Glow Fest 2.0

Civic Centre, VI | 9:00 AM | Free

An all-day wellness festival for beauty lovers with fitness sessions, expert talks, and fun activities that leave you glowing inside and out. The perfect reset before Lagos drags you back on Monday.

SUNDAY

8.  Lagos Cake Picnic

Muri Okunola Park, VI | 11:30 AM | ₦10,000

I agree the previous cake hangout didn't go so smoothly, to put it lightly. But here, your Sunday gets cake, sunshine, and good company. What more do you need? Lagos Cake Picnic is basically happiness served by the slice. Get Tickets

9. CTRL + HOUSE: DANFO SECRETS

225 B Etim Inyang Crescent, VI | 12:00 PM | Free

A house party with the spirit of Lagos danfos; colourful, loud, and unforgettable. Expect beats, energy, and that “you had to be there” feeling.

10. Uncle Peejay’s Kitchen

Salt and Social, Lekki | 1:00 PM | ₦25,000

A curated dining experience where every dish feels like a story worth looking forward to, and every seat is a front-row ticket to flavour. Sunday lunch, upgraded.

11. Road to Disturbing Gidi – Surulere

Citi Lounge, Surulere | 7:00 PM | Free

The warm-up for the madness continues. Disturbing Gidi is coming, and after Ikeja got a feel, Surulere gets next dibs on the chaos. Pull up.

12. Bioskys Playhouse

The Hall, Musa Yar Dua, VI | 9:00 PM | ₦10,000

Part theatre, part rave, part pure Lagos fantasy. Bioskys Playhouse is where the night takes its final bow, in full technicolour.

Let’s be alone together outside,

Southpaw