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Events This Weekend: Bez @ Flowerstalk | Farafina Review with Tosyn | BookJam @ Silverbird | Sax Appeal 2 | TwiterRave | Le Petit Marche | Who’s Afraid of Wole Soyinka | Kemi Kings Makeup Masterclass

Wow! What a week, Nigeria is out of the World Cup; our legislators have decided to show us that indeed they have ‘power’, albeit for physical and verbal abuse. In the midst of all that, this week is ‘pay week’ for many so get out your chequebook and enjoy a play or a spot of shopping.

Farafina Book Reviews @ Terra hosted by Tosyn Bucknor | Book being reviewed Zahrah the Windseeker by Nnedi Okorafor Date: Saturday 26 June 2010 Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 3PM Entry is free and open to the public – There will be a chance to win free books & other giveaway prizes at the event

“The BookJam @ Silverbird” is a monthly event that consists of book readings, discussions, musical performances, poetry recitals, book signings and a raffle draw. The BookJam is hosted by A. Igoni Barrett and the Silverbird Lifestyle store The guest writers are: Kunle Ajibade is a journalist and nonfiction writer. He is the author of Jailed for Life: A Reporter's Prison Notes | Abraham Oshoko is the author of June 12: The Struggle for Power in Nigeria | Toni Kan is the author of several books including When a Dream Lingers Too Long and Nights of the Creaking Bed. Date: Saturday 26 June 2010 Venue: Silverbird Galleria – Lifestyle Store, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 3PM to 5PM Entry is free and open to the public – Members of the audience who purchase books during the event stand a chance to win a special prize in the BookJam raffle draw. Any questions about the BookJam should be emailed to auggustmedia@gmail.com

SAX APPEAL 2 hosted by Mike Aremu will feature an array of noted artistes, such as: Two-time MOBO Award winner, Yolanda Brown (UK), our own South African based guitarist, Kunle Ayo, The Nigerian Soul Sensation, Bez, GT da Guiterman, with TA as the compere, and many more international artistes. Date: Saturday 26 June 2010 Venue: Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos Time: 6PM to 11PM Tickets: N10,000 each For other packages, Call 08038224111, 0805381771

Twiterave is the 1st Ever Twitter Party holding in Nigeria -Events on the night includes – Twitter Awards, Live Tweets on a big screen, World Cup competition on PS3, Freestyle session for Rap Stars, lots of drinks and many more. Date: Saturday 26 June 2010 Venue: Club Karma – 147a, Younis Bashorun Street off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 8PM to 5AM

Le Petit Marche presents an exciting day of shopping with lots of discounts and great vendors Date: Sunday 27 June 2010 Venue: GET Arena, Oniru Estate off Ozumba Mbadiwe Street (Opposite Oriental Hotel), Victoria Island/Lekki, Lagos Time: 12Noon to 7PM Entry is open to the public. FREE Makeovers courtesy Blush Beauty For a full list of vendors and more information on LPM, click HERE

Theatre @ Terra – Who's Afraid of Wole Soyinka Date: Sunday 20 June 2010 Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Time: 3PM & 6PM Tickets: N2,500 each *Showing every Sunday in June 2010

The Kemi Kings Makeup and Headgear Masterclass – London The 2day professional makeup and headgear masterclass is an intensive hands-on course designed for students with a profound interest in make-up artistry. Date: Friday 25th and Saturday 26 June 2010 Time: 12Noon to 6PM For information and registration: kemide1st@yahoo.com