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More Followers. More Events. More Reasons to Step Out.
Hi there,
We’re growing and it’s not just our follower count. From TikTok to X, WhatsApp to IG, even this newsletter, the energy across our channels this week has been 🔥. And the streets? Even warmer.
Eventgoers are showing up. New faces are subscribing. And if you’ve been meaning to pop out but needed a sign, this is it.
This weekend’s energy feels different, in the best way. Less chaos, more connection. Less “outside till sunrise,” more “I came out, I danced, I smiled, I left happy.” There’s music on rooftops, food under the sun, art in quiet corners, and enough soft resets to get you glowing again.
The momentum’s picking up, and we’re riding it with balance.
Let’s get into it.
Friday
![]() | 1. TAMBA WITH IFEME C.S. The Vault Social House, VI | Friday, June 20th, 10:00 PM | ₦5,000 You’re not just going out. You’re stepping into a whole vibe. TAMBA with Ifeme C.S. is the Afro‑house rave of the season, running from 10 PM till late. Guest DJs (Jesse Alordiah, DJ Latitude, Eze Do All, and more) guarantee a dancefloor that never quits. |
![]() | 2. VYBEZ UNLEASHED Ecuador Bar & Grills, Lekki | Friday, June 20th, 8:00 PM | Free This showdown promises rap battles (₦2 M music deal + ₦100k cash on the line), live comedy, and performances. Ecuador Bar is turning up the energy with free entry. But the competition will cost you edges and bragging rights. |
![]() | 3. SUNSET AT AMAH EPISODE V Eleganza House, Lagos Island | Friday, June 20th, 6:00 PM | ₦7,120 Soft synths, live visuals, and stunning portraits! Sunset at AMAH always brings art under the golden hour. Episode V promises a live portrait session by a visual artist plus curated beats. It’s chill, cultural, and perfect for those in reset mode. |
![]() | 4. RAVEOWEEN WITH PRIDE Lekki Phase 1 | Friday, June 20th, 10:00 PM | ₦11,000 The queer rave Lagos has needed, Raveoween With Pride is back with high-energy beats, neon vibes, and all the self-expression you can handle. Expect performers, safe space energy, and some of the friendliest crowds in town. |
![]() | 5. RAVE BY THE WAVE Kodo Beach House, Lekki | Friday, June 20th, 5:00 PM | ₦10,900 Beachy meets bassy at Rave by the Wave. Think deep DJs, ocean breeze, casual beach fits, and a sunset soundtrack. Kodo’s poolside vibes make it the ultimate Friday decompress. |

6. LAGOS GAMES WEEK 25
Balmoral Convention Center, Victoria Island | Friday, June 20th, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM (doors 8 AM) | Free
Gamers, creators, and curious minds, this is your Friday passport. Lagos Games Week is Africa’s hub for indie showcases, VR zones, dev talks, and esports finals. Whether you’re testing new games or eyeing global trends, it’s packed with panels, pitch stages, and play sessions.
SATURDAY
![]() | 7. MAKE MUSIC LAGOS SHUTDOWN CONCERT: WORLD MUSIC DAY – FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE Livespot Entertarium, Lekki | Saturday, June 21st, 3:00 PM | Free Nigeria’s top sonic celebration hits Lekki this World Music Day. Johnny Drille, MI Abaga, Chike, Gaise Baba, and more live and free. If your idea of a cultural spill is hitting every vibe on a single stage, this is your scene. |
![]() | 8. WORLD YOGA X MUSIC DAY Tarkwa Bay Beach | Saturday, June 21st, 2:00 PM | Free 108 sun salutations with a soundtrack! That’s World Yoga X Music Day. Insta-worthy poses, boat-access chill, and DJs guiding your flow under the sun. If you want clarity and calm with a soundtrack, and maybe a paddle afterward, this one’s your breath of fresh air. |
![]() | 9. PUZZLE SIP AND PAINT Puzzle Hub, Akoka Yaba | Saturday, June 21st, 2:00 PM | ₦7,000 Your creative afternoon has just arrived. 🍷+🎨= Puzzle Sip and Paint, part of the second edition at Puzzle Hub. Bring your palette or vibes; make art, drink, laugh, and leave with something totally you. |
![]() | 10. CHILL & GRILL 2.0 Ikeja Mainland | Saturday, June 21st, 12:00 PM | ₦7,000 BBQ smoke, soft grooves, good company and none of that VI pressure. Chill & Grill 2.0 is where mainland comfort meets green lounge vibes. No pretense, just plates and playlists. Perfect weekend to unplug. |
![]() | 11. SAFE SPACE: GIRLS GONE WILD The Vault Social House, VI | Saturday, June 21st, 10:00 PM | ₦10,900 Ladies, this one’s for you. A she-only rave with beats, artsy corners, and a vibe that’s cute without chaos. Girls Gone Wild at Vault is support, sass, and sisterhood under the lights. |
![]() | 12. REFLECT & RECLAIM Alliance Française, Ikoyi | Saturday, June 21st, 4:00 PM | ₦35,000 A luxurious retreat for Black women, Reflect & Reclaim is a self-care workshop featuring reflections, guided journaling, and meaningful conversation. Hosted by Reclaim.ng at Alliance Française, it’s a healing space with heritage, for you. |

13. AFRICA TECHNOLOGY EXPO 2025
Landmark Centre, VI | Saturday, June 21st, 8:00 AM | ₦46,000
Africa’s enterprise-first expo is here. CEOs, inventors, startups, investors, all on one floor with C‑suite keynotes, innovation zones, hardware drops, and workspace vibes. If you’re building, learning, or just intrigued by Africa’s tech boom, this one’s essential.
SUNDAY

14. LAGOS KARAOKE & GAMES WITH ALALI
32 Musa Yar’ Adua St, VI | Sunday, June 22, 4:30 PM | ₦52,000
This one’s deluxe vibes only: Alali’s Sunday karaoke + games crossover is legendary and now premium. Walls decked in art, wine flows, live mic, and board games that bring back that childhood heat. Whether you wanna serenade your crush or dominate trivia, it’s intimate, fun, and unapologetically bougie.
However you reset; dancefloors, rooftops, beach mats, paintbrushes, or panel talks, this weekend’s got something calling your name. The crowd’s changing, the energy’s cleaner, and the streets finally match the mood.
Take your pick, step out when it feels right, and if you see me at Tamba With Ifeme C.S. on Friday or wandering through Make Music Saturday evening, say hi. 👋🏾
Enjoy Your Weekend👋🏾
Southpaw