The annual
festival of Lagos State Lagos Countdown kicked off in grand style as
Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola kicked off the flag-off ceremony and
performed the ‘switching-on’ of Festival of Light as the Bar Beach area
of Lagos wears new look decorated with array of light.The
festival which began skeletally since on the 7th of December will
witness daily rounds of merriment and entertainment till December 31st.
The daily offering will include Karaoke, DJ battle, Dance completion,
all night dancing, singing competition and others.
Artistes lined up for performance during the festival are Omawunmi,
2face Olamide, Banky W, Daddy Showkey, Sir Shina Peters, Kcee, Wizkid
and lots more., This year’s host is Gbenga Adeyinka, Fade Ogunro and
Jimmy Akinsola. The final event will take place on the night of December
31st and will witness what many called record-breaking
Are you in Lagos and not willing to travel this year for your family
vacation? Then, check below for some cool spot within the City of
Excellence where you can relax with your family and have fun this
Yuletide.
1. BAR BEACH:
The Bar Beach is one of the several
beaches on the Atlantic Ocean along the shorelines of Lagos and
situated at Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria. It is the most popular
beach in Nigeria. I just left Bar beach. I’m presently at Federal Palace
Hotel enjoying myself.
2. Ikeja Shopping Mall
Ikeja City
Mall is a shopping and entertainment resort. It is strategically located
in the centre of Ikeja and it features a range of entertainment options
for families including cinema and kiddies zone. There are many
restaurants located in the shopping mall, and they serve the best food
from several cuisines including African foods.
3.The Palms Shopping Mall
Palms Shopping Mall is family-preferre
4. Silverbird Galleria
The silverbird Galleria is a one stop shopping center with many modern
shopping facilities. It is a relaxation center with the very best of
entertainment and lifestyle services on offer. For instance one of
Nigeria’s leading cinema companies, the silverbird cinemas is located in
the multi purpose building. The silverbird galleria can be found at
Ahmadu Bello way in Victoria Island.
5. The Federal Palace hotel
The federal palace hotel with its casinos, restaurants and bars is a
place to hangout with friends and meet new people. However be prepared
to spend good money as this place doesn’t come cheap.
WHICH OF THE PLACES DO YOU LOVE MOST IN LAGOS?
Or where are you visiting this season?
Enyinda Nathaniel Okey
make una no go far ooo... some people go for spiritual cleansing for Ajah side last week.... ocean carry dem travel oo
Endy Edeson
@okey:
infact, last year i went to bar beach. i did not bother to swin because
of how dirty it look but i enjoyed myself swimming today. Lagos state
govt has really done a good job/