Hey there,

One of the things I’ve always enjoyed about Ileya, or "Big" Sallah, is the abundance of delicious meat. This year, like every other year - even though the price of rams has skyrocketed - I hope to eat enough meat to my heart’s content and have a blast at these events. The weekend is long and I would make the most of it.

Here’s my pick of the top events:

Top 5 Picks

Saturday

1. What Men Want

I love a good love story that keeps me on the edge of my seat. So, I’ll be pulling up at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, VI to watch this live play. The great thing is it's showing from Saturday to Tuesday, so I can catch it multiple times! There are also two showtimes: 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Sunday

Monday

5. No Gree! For Any Baga

This live play is based on legendary playwright Ola Rotimi’s play “Grip Am." It promises to be a fun time at Agip Hall, Muson Center,  Onikan Lagos.

The long weekend is still packed with so many activities; just make your choice:

6. After Dark Friday with Chiby's Birthday Edition 

We all love a good After Dark party, right? The music is good, the drinks are delicious, and the vibes are immaculate. Pop into Hard Rock Cafe, VI.

7. Kurunmi: A Stage Play

In the spirit of trying new things, check out this live play happening at Alliance Française de Lagos, 9, Osborne Road, Ikoyi.

8. Rhythm with Salsa

Have you ever swayed your hips to salsa beats? If you haven't, then you should definitely be at The Rhythm Restaurant, 1 Kofo Abayomi Street, VI.

9. Afro-Urban Night

Enjoy food, Afrobeat music, and drinks at Gusto Lagos, 256 Etim Inyang Crescent, VI.

10. Adire Lagos

If you are a lover of fashion and art, then you should be at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, VI.

11. Sic Music Room

How much do you love music? If you love music a lot, then you should check out Skybox, 36 Rasheed Alaba Williams Street, Lekki Phase 1. It’s free.

12. Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair

Who doesn’t love a good trade fair? You see all you’ve ever wanted to buy at discounted prices. It’s happening at White Stone Event Place, Ikeja.

13. YCEE Live 

Come listen to the legendary YCEE perform live at 5 Thomas Ajufo Street, Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos.

14. Playground

Escape from adulthood and embrace your inner child at Wave Beach Lagos, Oba Elegushi Beach Rd., Eti-Osa.

15. Arabian Night 2.0

Arabian nights are full of fun, laughter, and food, just like Aladdin and Jasmine in the movie ‘Aladdin’. This Arabian night is going down at 67 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere.

16. A Night With Mo Drums

This all-night white party promises to deliver electrifying beats and music. It’s happening at The Vault, 9A Oko Awo, VI. It’s free.

17. Pool Fest, Wet in Summer 

If you live in Calabar, here's your chance to enjoy the perfect beach day at Teny Homes, 7 Ekorinim 2, opposite Lordes Academy, Calabar.

18. Hangover Saturdays 

Live, laugh, and party to your heart’s content at Rhapsody’s in The Palms Mall Oniru, 1 Bisway St., VI.

19. K-BBQ Night with Beezus

If you want to eat a seven-course meal and unlimited cocktails, then you should check out Beezus Kitchen in Oniru.

20. Ice Prince Zamani: Fire and Ice Album Listening Party

Abuja, the Nigerian rap legend Ice Prince is throwing his album listening party at 1248, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja.

21. OG Night with DJ Macino

Party to old-school jams and have a blast at The Hive Lekki Tarzan Jetty, Lekki Phase 1.

22.  Premium Saturday with DJ Classic Dab

Unwind with food, music, delicious drinks, and an amazing atmosphere at The Rhythm Restaurant, 1 Kofo Abayomi Street, VI.

23. The African Knockout Championship

This is the largest MMA competition in Africa, featuring the likes of Kamaru Usman and other prominent fighters.

24. Funnybone Live

Laughter is important, especially in this country. Watch Funnybone live at the Eko Hotel & Suites, VI.

25. Father's Day Celebration 

Every father gets a free glass of wine at Zayda Restaurant & Lounge, 1, Chief Collins Uchidiuno Street, Lekki Phase 1, this Father’s Day.

26. Panty Liners: A Play

This live play is immersive, interactive, and rated 18+. It’s going down at Terra Kulture Lawn, Tiamiyu Savage Street, VI.

27. Our Brother's Wedding 

This dramatic comedy will have you crying from laughter. It’s taking place at The Garden Ikoyi, 8 Bayo Kuku Rd., Ikoyi.

28. Asegun Conquerer

Enjoy live music from Fuji Music Legends at Terra Kulture Plot, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, VI.

29. Speakeasy Weekend 

For those living in Abuja, enjoy a taste of the nightlife in your city at 10 Kolda Link Street, Wuse 2, Abuja.

30. Adiba Sunday 

Nigerian music legend Dbanj will be performing live at Voyage Lagos, 15 Isaac John, Ikeja.

31. Ed Al-Adha paintball 

If you want to engage in an adventure sport, then you should check out this paintball arena at Seal Team Paintball, Trinity Ave., Oniru, Lagos. See the Sallah promo below.

32. Ileya Live Music Party

People in Mowe, Ogun State are getting ready to party this Sallah at The Purpose Hotels & Resorts.

33. Eid-El-Kabir Celebration 

This is for people who want to enjoy themselves with food, drinks, and live music. It’s happening at De Lords Resorts Hotel and Suites, 2, Rufus Banjo Street, Egbeda.

34. Ileya Fiesta with Ologodidan

The Ileya celebrations continue on Tuesday with music and food at Dominance Events Hall, Dominance Close, Akala Expressway, Ibadan.

35. Eid-El-Kabir Celebration at Zayda Restaurant & Lounge

Dressed to the nines, get into the groove of Eid at 1, Chief Collins Uchidiuno Street, Lekki Phase 1.