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  • Octo-rain exhibition to host over 40 works

    Octo-rain exhibition to host over 40 works

    Israel Benaimasia is a fine artist who worked with National Gallery of Art for many years. Now in retirement, he is the chairman of the 2024 Octo-rain group exhibition of Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) Lagos State chapter. In this encounter with Edozie Udeze he states why and how the exhibition will go and the benefits members usually garner from the show.

    As the chairman of this year’s Lagos chapter of Society of Nigerian Artists group exhibition, what were the criteria used in choosing participants?

    The basic criteria for participation in October Rain are – participants must be members of the Society of Nigerian Artists.

    Participants must be financially up to date with their payment of dues and any other sundry levies that they are obligated to pay to the society. They are also mandated to pay a participation fee for the exhibition.

    The other criteria are as follows

    Submission of (Artist’s Bio-data e.g artist name, picture, artist statement and WhatsApp number) work details (Title, medium, date).

    All works to be hung on wall should not be bigger than 30 x 24 inches. (2.1/2 x 2 ft)

     This emphasis on size was introduced this year in order to create sufficient space on the walls to permit as many artists as qualified to be able to exhibit. This is because in the past there were no size limitations leading to a bit of chaos sometimes when we would run out of space on the walls to hang some works as a result of the larger art pieces taken up the limited available space on the gallery walls.

    So we decided this time around to give every participants an equal and fair chance.

    So with this policy in place we hopefully don’t envisage a situation where we will run out of space to hang up any work.

    With respect to the exhibition catalog, all written profile are limited to 250 words.

    It may interest you to know that October Rain  this year is dedicated to the worthy celebration of Professor. Bruce Onabrakpeya, for his tenacity, consistency and total devotion to sustaining the tempo of art practices while giving credence to the befitting image that Nigerian art now enjoys globally.

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    The works to be exhibited will all be juried, the jury comprising of select members of the October Rain 2024 Committee, some members of the SNA Exco led by the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA Lagos) chairman, Kolawole.K.Olojo – Kosoko and the CEO’s of the partnering galleries. This is to ensure that there is no compromise in the standards and the quality of works to be presented

    What other programmes has the Lagos SNA executed this year for members?

    Under the able leadership of the chairman of the Chapter, Prince. Kolawole.k. Olojo – Kosoko,his vice chairman Mrs. Ayoola Omovo, Mr.Andrew Akinbodewa and the rest of the very enterprising team, the society was able to enroll members in the ILERA Eko Lagos State Health insurance Scheme.

    They were able to secure free workshop/scholarship for select SNA Lagos members (offered by the Bruce Onabrakpeya Foundation Agbara – Otor, Delta State.) 2024 as well as the previous year.

     Some of the programmes include: Crowd funding for our members in distress.

     Partnership with Lagos Continental Hotels. Co – hosting of Art Salons in the Hotels, Gelede Rebirth festival collaboration with Igbobi – Sabe Kingdom and the Yaba College of Technology, Art commercialization seminar. Just to mention a few.

    And to buttress on the point of the welfare of our members I must point out that the welfare of members is something that is taken very seriously by the current chairman, and something that happened about two months ago buttresses this point. We, some members of the executive council and I, paid a courtesy call on Professor.Bruce Onabrakpeya at his studios in Munshin to officially inform of the society’s intentions to celebrate him at this year’s Octoberrain exhibition. We were on our way out from the premises when the chairman Olojo – Kosoko requested that we go and visit one of the society’s aging members, a man who is a contemporary of Professor Bruce Onabrakpeya, no one had heard anything from this man in a long time and  the chairman was worried about the welfare of the man. And so he wanted us to pay the man a visit, therefore instead of going to our various homes, we headed to the Ojodu area of Lagos where he lives. We had no address or phone number to help or guide us to him, all we were given by those who saw him last (and which was several years ago ) were vague directions to the street where his house was located.

    This made trying to locate the house and man quite a herculean task; so we went from one street to the other asking for this man ,who we had been told had worked as a school principal. It was late evening, we were all tired ( and hungry). The search was hard and tedious but the Chairman insisted that we must see the man that day and find him. We did after several hours, I think our description of him as a former principal helped in tracing him. However the man we saw was a shadow of himself, he was old, lean disheveled and a shadow of the well – sort – after – Artist ,that he used to be, we learnt that he had lost his wife and several children and was therefore not getting the kind of care that a man his age deserves. To cut the story short the Chairman in his usual characteristics has taken up the  challenge of rehabilitating him.

    What does Octorain exhibition mean to visual artists in and around Lagos?

    It’s a very big deal, it’s the visual art show of the year in the country; as the biggest annual event of the society. For those who don’t know, the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) is to the Nigerian artists what the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is to the Nigerian lawyer, it’s like what the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) is to the Nigerian medical doctor. 

    So the SNA annual show can be likened to the NBA’ annual National Congress or the Nigerian Medical Association’s annual convention.

    It’s something that all Nigerian artists look forward to every year.

    So like I already said ,it’s the biggest visual Arts show of the year, it’s one art show that art patrons, collectors, connoisseurs, art institutions and art enthusiasts in general look forward to every year.

    OCTOBER RAIN is the only show of its kind which features icons, giants, the most sort after contemporary artists as well as the emerging artists all in one space.

    As you may well know, all the artists by virtue of their belonging to different schools of thoughts; come with their individual artistic or creative tendencies to the assembly. So you see colorists, illustrators, impressionists, expressionists, minimalists and so on and so forth.

    The joy of being in the midst of people who share a common passion is also there.

    These are some of the significance of the October Rain Exhibition.

    In what ways have Lagos SNA members gained from this yearly group exhibition?

    The gains derived from the annual group exhibitions by SNA members are tremendous    (please note that I said SNA members) because the show is not limited to SNA Lagos members alone, the exhibition over the years has become so successful that it attracts participants not only from Lagos State and other states of the federation but we also have members participating from the Diaspora.

    However to answer your question much more directly,

    I would list them as follows; every participant gains mileages in terms of exposure to the galleries, the big patrons, sponsors as well as other movers and shakers of the industry.

    The show is a morale booster for the emerging artists and up – and – coming artists to showcase their skills on the same platform as the giants of the industry.

    It’s an opportunity for participants to be part of a unique historic catalog for Nigerian artists of different times and era. Then of course it affords them an opportunity to sell their works and be able to fund the production of new work.

    What is the venue of this year’s exhibition and how many artists are involved?

    We are partnering with two visual arts galleries, namely The Gemini Gallery, Onikan Lagos and the Tim & Carol Gallery, Ikeja. Lagos.

    So far we have received around 40 works   (with more still coming) but ultimately we are looking to exhibit fifty or just a little over fifty works. Our goal however is not in the extent of the numbers of entries for exhibition but rather in the quality of works to be exhibited.

  • Organisers target 250 firms at exhibition

    Organisers target 250 firms at exhibition

    For the first time, visitors to the Propak West Africa exhibition will get the opportunity to see companies presenting their latest products at the Product Innovation Stage.

    In a statement, the Marketing and Operations Director, Afrocet Montomery, organisers of the show, Jamie Pearson, Propak West Africa, which will hold on September 10 and end two days later, is aimed at uniting the manufacturing industry.

     He added that no less than 250 firms from across the globe will gather at Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos to showcase their products to over 5,500 visitors.

    They include Speciality Pulp and Paper Limited, Alef Recycling, C. Woerman Nigeria Limited, Betaglass Limited, JMG Limited, Krones West Africa, Sacvin Nigeria, SBA Nigeria, Tetra Pak West Africa and Vista International.

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    Others are AISA Automation, Carbokene, Coperion, Goma Engineering, MLT Pack Services, Neofyton, Phoenix Industries, Reifenhauser Blown Film, Sacmi Beverage, Snetor Chimie, Tricon Dry Chemicals and Vinmar International.

    The organisers added that the KPMG-led conference on the circular economy and sustainable manufacturing, as well as a series of talks on packaging, hosted by the Africa Packaging Organisation and World Packaging Organisation will be held during the event.

    Last year, the 10th Propak West Africa was held in Lagos.

  • Nigeria’s Cultural Influence Shines at ‘Fabric of Courage’ Exhibition

    Nigeria’s Cultural Influence Shines at ‘Fabric of Courage’ Exhibition

    The Fabric of Courage exhibition, unveiled in Lagos, is not just a display of art but a celebration of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and its impact on the global stage. Somi Kakoma, the artist behind the exhibition, emphasised the importance of the event in commemorating the memory of FESTAC 1977 and its archive.

    Speaking at the event, Kakoma highlighted Nigeria’s position as a cultural giant in Africa, which according to her, is evident in its influence on music, literature, fashion, visual arts, and other spheres of life. She expressed her admiration for Nigeria’s ability to inspire and encourage creativity not only among its citizens but also across the continent and the world.

    Kakoma said, “I have lived in Lagos over the last 10 years, and one of the things that I always find challenging is realising that despite so much art making and cultural production, there are these sacred spaces like where we are standing right now. Nigeria has always been in a position to be able to inspire, guide, encourage other people, other, not only national Nigerians, but across the continent and the world to continue to do this type of work. I have always been interested in going across the continent and taking historic cultural sites of cultural production and reactivating them.”

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    Also speaking at the event, FESTAC 77 photographer, Marilyn Neves, shared her excitement about participating in the event, marking her first return to Nigeria since FESTAC 1977.

    “The interesting thing about attending the FESTAC 77 is that I have been steeped in pan-African ideological political training before coming to Nigeria. So, when I came to Nigeria, I am already an African and I met other Africans too. We were admiring on another’s faces because our faces were familiar. It is like we had an African consciousness. Today, people are using photography to tell the story of Africa to the outside world because when Africa is talked about, the impression that is created in the minds of people is an ancient African; they don’t think about the young people of the continent who are breaking new grounds in different spheres of life. The best way to tell the African story through photography is to document what you see,” she said.

  • The Oceans and the Interpreters exhibition excites visitors, students

    The Oceans and the Interpreters exhibition excites visitors, students

    A three-week art exhibition, entitled: The Oceans and the Interpreters, opened its doors on Saturday, at Yaba College of Technology and University of Lagos, thrilling visitors with various photographs, videos, and installations.

    The highly-awaited event, which was inspired by Wole Soyinka’s literary masterpiece, The Interpreters, aims to explore the complexities of African-Asian relationships and their artistic interpretations.

    The curator of the exhibition,  Nobuo Takamori, took visitors through the artwork of renowned artists featuring from various countries, including Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam and Greece.

    Takamori said the exhibition was very important because in Taiwan and Nigeria.“It’s the first time we’re talking about the African-Asian connection and also the boundaries between the two continents. Because it’s a tour exhibition, it was held in Taipei last year. Those who attended the event in Taiwan were very curious about African culture and the historical connection between the two continents,” he said.

    He said he was encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by visitors at the event.

    Representative, Taipei Trade Office, Andy Yih-Ping Li and his wife, Yolanda, an art enthusiast, welcomed participants and visitors at the event. He said the event was part of promotion of culture, mutual understanding and goodwill between Nigeria and Asia.

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    On the first day, Yih-Ping Li said: “I think it’s very good because the visitors were more than I expected, and they were very interested in the different topics presented in this exhibition. And especially the young audience, they are curious. So, it’s very good that we have this kind of an interaction.”

    Yaba Art Museum Curatorial Director’s representative, Dr. Balogun Adeola, said each of the artists has a story to tell. “Basically, one thing about most of them is that they are actually expressing their ideas from the environment. And that is what they are bringing to share with us. So, we all have our stories anyway. And if you’re asked to tell your own story, either in  written form, in dance, in music, or in visual art, of course, it’s personal to you. So, you know that is why contemporary art is sort of unique. Therefore, the exhibition is unique,” he said. The event, organised by the Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos, Yaba Art Museum, YABATECH, Chew’s Culture Foundation, Hong Gah Museum, Solid Art, and Britto Arts Trust, was supported by the National Culture & Arts Foundation of Taiwan, Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corp., and Taipei Trade Office in Nigeria.

    The event was part of CCA’s efforts, which, in 2010, began an innovative programme with the aims of filling a gap in the educational system in Nigeria, and many African countries, which tend to ignore the critical methodologies and histories that underpin artistic practice.

    The centre provides a platform for the development, presentation, and discussion of contemporary visual art and culture. It seeks to create new audiences and to prioritise media such as photography, film and video, performance and installation art, among others.

    The exhibition opening was well-attended by art enthusiasts, cultural aficionados, and notable personalities. The visitors were treated to a curator tour, where they got to learn more about the inspiration behind the exhibition and the featured artists. The exhibition was a visual delight, with a wide range of photographs, videos, and installations on display, all showcasing the relationship between Africa and Asia.

    Aside from the exhibition, the event also featured special events, including a cooking workshop, in collaboration with the Yaba Art Museum and YABATECH’s Department of Hotel and Catering. Led by artists Chang En Man and Temitayo Ogunbiyi, the workshop gave visitors a unique snail cuisine cooking experience.

    Another event that drew a lot of attention was the Currency E-Waste workshop, open to E-workers and YABATECH students.

    This workshop aimed at raising awareness about the pressing issue of electronic waste and how it affects Africa and Asia. The exhibition, which has been opened to the public since Monday, ends on Saturday.

  • Over 250 firms to feature in beauty exhibition

    Over 250 firms to feature in beauty exhibition

    Over 250 companies in the beauty, cosmetic and hair care value chain are putting finishing touches to their  participation in the Beauty West Africa exhibition scheduled for Lagos next month.

    According to the organisers of the event, manufacturers of hair care products from over 50 countries had also indicated interest in Africa’s largest beauty event billed for November 28 – 30, at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    A statement by the organisers indicate that China will host a pavilion with more than 30 companies being represented. Joining China alongside other pavilions with companies from South Africa and Pakistan, with a delegation from the Cosmetic Dealers Association of Ghana.

     The organisers say there will be  focus on Nigerian beauty and cosmetics small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs, with  over  4,500 visitors expected at  event, which has  become a much-anticipated yearly fixture for beauty and hair professionals.

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    Speaking on the exhibition put together by  BtoB Events, which runs the largest portfolio of trade exhibitions, its Manager, Ken Baber said a  conference will run  alongside demonstrations and tutorials, which will offer exhibitors an opportunity to showcase new products and highlight beauty trends and techniques to a vast audience..

    “The return of Chinese exhibitors, for the first time since 2019, and the participation of exhibitors from around the world, featuring tons of new, innovative products, promises to make this an incredibly exciting event. We cannot wait to welcome you to Lagos for what is going to be Africa&#39 premier professional beauty trade show.”

     The organisers listed partners to the exhibition to include : Association of Practitioners of Spa and Medical Aesthetics of Nigeria,  Balogun Business Association Nigeria, BiL Beauty in Lagos, , Professional Association of Spa and Cosmetology in Nigeria (PASCON),  National Association of Hair and Beauty Practitioners of Nigeria (NAHBPON),  Spa & Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA), Guidechem , Cosmetic Dealers Association Eziukwu Market Aba (CDA) and the National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS).

  • The Evil Genius exhibition opens

    The Evil Genius exhibition opens

    Innovator and musician, Oluwatosin Mr Eazi Ajibade, has opened his music and art exhibition, inspired by his album, The Evil Genius.

     The 32-year-old art enthusiast curated this exhibition – celebrating love, freedom, happiness, and themes from his album – with Gallery 1957 during Accra Cultural Week.   

     Angelica Modignani, gallery manager, expressed her excitement on hosting the exhibition at Gallery 1957.

    The exhibition on September 13, with a host of invited guests, including Azu Nwagbogu, Kwame Goka, Phil Philips (Barbados High Commission), Daniel Osafo, Ameyaw Debrah, Gabby Otchere-Darko and others present.

     Following its presentation in Accra, the exhibition will travel to London as part of 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair’s Special Projects from October 12 at Somerset House.

     It features 16 pieces from 12 artists selected by Mr Eazi: Dominique Zinkpè (Cotonou, Benin), Patricorel (Cotonou, Benin), Tesprit (Lomé, Togo), and Samuel Tete-Katchan (Accra, Ghana).

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    Others are Tammy Sinclair (Abuja, Nigeria), Alpha ODH (Nairobi, Kenya), Chinaza Nkemka (Lagos, Nigeria), Edozie Anedu (Lagos, Nigeria), Elangwe Sesse (Cameroon), Ikechukwu Christian (Lagos, Nigeria), Kufa Makwavarara (Zimbabwe/South Africa), and Sandra Seghir (Dakar, Senegal).

    Selecting visual collaborators was informal and instinctual for him, much like with his musical ones. “I just liked their art and reached out to them,” he notes. “We’d send them the song, they’d listen, and we’d have a call and talk about what everything means. 

     I said, ‘I’m going to give them the freedom to go create.”Mr Eazi worked on this project for over two years and sees it as an opportunity to share his vision with the world and spark important conversations about Contemporary African Art. The exhibition is open to the public from 10 am to 7 pm, from September 14 to September 18.

  • Exhibition promotes better life for Albinos

    The plight of Albino, and their continued stigmatisation by the society formed the thrust of a social activist and photographer, Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko’s solo photography exhibition entitled: White Ebony, which opened penultimate Saturday at Temple Muse on Victoria Island, Lagos.

    The exhibition, featuring 20 thought-provoking photographs, captures the complexity of life that Persons with Albinism (PWAs) face daily. White Ebony  will last six weeks as part of its support for the recognition and protection of people with albinism. It coincides with the commemoration of the International Albinism Awareness Day, which comes up on June 13 every year. White Ebony runs till July 19; a part of the income from sales will support people with albinism.

    Curated by Sandra Mbanefo-Obiago, the exhibition challenges perceptions and mindsets about albinism using powerful images which reflect a renaissance beauty through sensitive lighting, composition, and layered stylistic interpretations.  The collection takes the viewer on an emotional journey that is filled with nuance as well as controversial in its stark positioning and challenging suggestions. Each work reflects  internal struggles while working through layers of identity and self-actualisation, and points to the urgent need to stop the stigmatisation of persons with albinism.

    According to Yetunde, who knew little about Albino Foundation before now, she got interested in Albino issues when the foundation contacted her husband for advert matter.  “From there I joined the cause, which led to my discussions with the foundation members. They were very open. As I took first photograph of them, it reminded me of my experience in art class as a teenager. My interactions with them revealed many things most people do not know about them like skin cancer, dressing challenge, stigmatisation, visual impairment, among others,” she said. The interactions and relationship, she said, were based on trust, which was made possible by the foundation.

    She disclosed that People With Albinos (PWAs) are unhappy with Nigerians who bleached their skin, which they are longing to have. Already, the foundation is working on conducting a census of albinos to enable them push for legislation concerning their rights, especially voting that are conducted under scorching sun not friendly to their skin.

    Yetunde noted: “It’s easy to create a striking image of a person with albinism because of how unique they are. But these models were not just put in front of my camera for me to photograph. I was able to really connect with them through long conversations about their daily struggles, sharing with me what their life is like and all this knowledge translated into this new body of work. My work is not there to make you feel good, its purpose is to trigger you to think and expand your knowledge,” she said.

    Founder and President Albino Foundation Jake Epelle said: “Working with a sensitive photographer like Yetunde has been a great creative approach to raising awareness about the challenges people with albinism face every day.

    “Much more needs to be done to advocate for the recognition and respect of the rights and socio-economic inclusion of people living with albinism. The Foundation works with governments and development institutions to improve the health and social wellbeing of PWAs in Nigeria.”

    According to the United Nations, “people with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide. Albinism is still profoundly misunderstood, socially and medically. The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster their marginalisation and social exclusion.”

    “As in her previous exhibitions, which have tackled issues, such as the challenges survivors of breast cancer face, or photographing dancers performing within slums to highlight the needs of populations living in shanty towns,  Ayeni-Babaeko’s amazing artistry is heightened by her commitment to social change and supporting marginalised communities,” said Obiago, who has worked on three previous shows with the photographer.

    “Hogan Lovells is committed to supporting important social causes. We believe that art is a beautiful way of raising awareness and celebrating diversity and inclusion. An exhibition like White Ebony by Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko is  a testament to the way art helps to strengthen society,” said Andrew Skipper, Board Member of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington D.C. and Partner & Head of Africa Practice at the international law firm, Hogan Lovells, which sponsored the exhibition.

    “Yetunde’s work is a powerful example of art for social change and we are delighted to showcase her work,” said Avinash Wadhwani, CEO of Temple Muse, the design luxury concept store.

  • Edmark hosts SMEs at exhibition, talent hunt

    Edmark International,  managers of D-Podium International Event Centre, has hosted an exhibition by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at its premises in Ikeja, Lagos.

    The event was part of activities marking its three-day Xmas Mega Trade Fair.

    Among items exhibited were clothes, hair products, shoes, bags, foods, drinks, artworks, makeup kits, weave-on, wigs, perfumes and barbeque.

    The evening also featured the grand finale of the D-Podium talent hunt, in which skills, including singing, comedy, stunts, dance and rap, were displayed.

    At the fair, over 3000 participants got vouchers worth over N3 million.They were converted into e-money through the firm’s App called EDPoints, enabling the participants to shop from the SMEs at the exhibition.

    The first winner got N100,000, the second N50,000, the third got N30,000, the fourth and fifth were given consolation prizes.

    According to the Crown Manager, Edmark International, Kingsley Anozie, the fair was aimed at helping SME’s promote their business.

    “Looking at what is happening around the world today; most people are ignorant of the fact that businesses now evolve around smartphones, because it is used by almost everybody at almost round the clock.

    “Edmark has found out this secret and we are helping merchants to advertise their business in a more comfortable way. This is why we have an App called EDPoints, with which merchants have the opportunity to advertise their business and services and also get buyers purchase and make payments. As people play around their phones every time, the businesses of these merchants are seen the more,” he said.

    He said the fair would make the SMEs to be more known to the public, and also enable them to have a new payment system to avoid the problems of other cashless payment systems in the country.

    She added: “The essence of this programme is to promote our payment system, which is EDPoint, a cashless payment system which rewards you when you convert your money into EDPoint. The app also promotes our merchants on the platform.”

    He urged SMEs to embrace the technology provided by smartphones, describing it as the new way of doing business.

    He charged Nigerians to embrace the new way of doing business, saying this would stimulate the economy, move their business forward and make life better.

    He asked the government to promote the new mode of doing business and make the business environment conducive in the nation.

    The Manager of Edmark International, Mr Kingsley Eze, said: ‘’D-Podiun talent hunt grand finale was open to everybody that had something to offer and that is smart enough.Our first audition was on December 1; today is the grand finale. We have 15 contestants, five of them will emerge winners. The first prize is N100,000, the second is N50,000 while the third is N30,000. The fourth and fifth were also given consolation prizes.”

    ‘’The essence of the talent hunt is to promote our event centre called D-Podium International Event Centre,’’ he said. One of the participants, Ebi Soroaye, said   participants were given a free voucher of 1000 EDPoints which is equivalent to N20,000 and is used to purchase anything within N100,000.

    “Whatever you purchase, you will also get loyalty points and with it, you can purchase other points and it is a good one that Edmark has done here today.  With the voucher, I got a Chinese drink and popcorn. Other people got several things,” she added.

     

  • Store holds exhibition

    Corit Unique Store will tomorrow hold its sales exhibition at SS Peter & Paul Old Site, near Water Corporation, Jakande Estate, Isolo.

    The event, which will witness sales of products from manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, will continue until Sunday evening.

    Speaking to The Nation, the CEO, Boise Rita, said children can also be brought to the venue as there will be lots of fun for them.

    She said: “Come with a lot of money and let’s have fun, as our exhibitors are waiting to serve you. There are lots of goods to be sold on discount.

    “Among those that will be there are Corit Unique Store, Luchy Bakers, Just Fab Kids Apparels, Mel-Kelvin Italian and Turkey Wears, Chi Foods, Bryannie, Long Rich, Swiss Gold, Old Skool Pepper Soup and others.”

    Rita said the side attractions included face painting, video games, horse rides, bouncing castle and others.

     

  • Technology exhibition holds July 14

    TEXPO Technology Exhibition, in conjunction with Purple Chip, is set to stage this year’s technology exhibition.

    A statement by its coordinator, Mr Adetolani Eko, explained that the forum will hold on Saturday, July 14, at LCCI Conference & Exhibition Centre in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos with: “Driving affordable and sustainable innovation” as its theme.

    He said  it is a yearly event aimed at encouraging young and innovative technology entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Africa as a force to reckon with in the global technology market.

    According to him, the forum will give stakeholders in the tech ecosystem an opportunity to interact and showcase their products before industry influencers, exhibitors and potential investors.

    “TEXPO presents an opportunity for technology entrepreneurs to find investors and mentors for them and their products, provide a platform for start-ups to exhibit their products, create an avenue for start-ups to get funding, provide an avenue for entrepreneurs to interact, help start-ups receive feedback on their products before it hits the market, sensitise youth and recalibrate their thought process  as well as motivate and inspire young technology entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts,” he said.

    He said TEXPO aims to be different from other tech exhibitions through having experienced, and passionate keynote speakers who also aimed at creating platforms where stakeholders in various aspects of technology, such as hardware, software, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies among others can exhibit their products, get feedback and advice from industry experts and find potential investors.