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  • Quilox marks 12th anniversary with innovation for Detty December

    Quilox marks 12th anniversary with innovation for Detty December

    As December rolls in, a vibrant energy fills the air, especially in Nigeria’s bustling nightlife. This festive spirit was palpable as the famous nightclub, Quilox, celebrated its twelfth anniversary Saturday.

    The event was a grand affair, marked by fun, creativity, and an exciting innovation that promises to reshape the future of nightlife in Nigeria.

    Quilox, a name synonymous with luxury entertainment in Nigeria, has carved a niche in the nightlife scene over the past twelve years. Founded by Hon. Shina Peller, the club has become a hallmark of exquisite nightlife experiences, delivering unforgettable moments to its patrons. 

    The anniversary celebration attracted a star-studded crowd, showcasing the best of Nigeria’s entertainment industry and offering guests an exhilarating night filled with live performances and electrifying music.

    The highlight of the anniversary was the unveiling of “The Magic Room,” which has been touted as Nigeria’s first all-LED screen immersive environment. 

    Hon. Shina Peller described this installation as a complete re-imagining of sensory experiences within the club. He emphasized that Quilox now stands at the forefront of global club design, making a bold statement about the future of nightlife.

    “The Magic Room is meticulously crafted to revolutionize not just how we party, but how we feel, connect, and tell stories through the fusion of light and sound,” Peller explained. 

    This innovative space is designed to elevate the nightlife experience, merging technology with imagination to create a unique atmosphere that resonates with both local and international audiences.

    Moreover, the magic room, according to Peller, signifies more than just an upgrade; it represents a significant leap forward in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Peller articulated his vision, stating, “It sets a new benchmark for luxury entertainment and reaffirms Quilox as the industry’s pioneer of imagination, technology, and exclusivity.” 

    Furthermore, the founder expressed heartfelt gratitude to the loyal customers, partners, staff, and media who contributed to this journey over the past twelve years. He added that their support has been invaluable, helping to shape Quilox into a beloved venue for nightlife enthusiasts.

    The anniversary event was not just a celebration of milestones; it was an experience filled with joy and community. The presence of various performers from Nigeria’s entertainment industry added an extra layer of excitement, ensuring that guests left with unforgettable memories. 

    As the night unfolded, attendees reveled in the ambiance that Quilox has become famous for—a place where creativity and celebration intertwine seamlessly.

    The introduction of The Magic Room is not only an innovative leap for the club but also a beacon of what is possible in Nigeria’s nightlife landscape. With this visionary step, Quilox redefines the very essence of nightlife in Africa, setting the stage for what’s to come in the years ahead.

  • Lagos govt shuts Quilox for causing traffic congestion

    Lagos govt shuts Quilox for causing traffic congestion

    Lagos State Government has shut popular nightclub, Quilox, on Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island.

    The Nation learnt it was closed down for causing severe traffic congestion in the vicinity.

    Lagos State Environment Update – @enviupdatelasg via ‘X’ on Sunday had tweeted: “This is Quilox Club as of today, the 24th of December, 2023. At 7.30 am….

    “When the government takes a FINAL decision on the traffic and environmental nuisances caused by this club, nobody should cry a witch-hunt.”

    This is not the first time the state government will be shutting down the club.

    On December 26 last year, the popular nightclub was closed down over non-compliance with the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency’s (LASEPA’s) directive and organising events without obtaining a sound control permit.

    Last month, it was also sealed off for noise pollution and other environmental infractions.

    LASEPA officials then stated that the club was shut due to multiple concerns, including severe traffic congestion in the vicinity and a flagrant disregard for the agency’s directives infraction

    However, the government later opened the club following a commitment by its operators to adhere to safety rules.

    Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) on their official X handle on Sunday, confirmed the latest shutdown.

    According to LASEPA, both agencies have warned social centres to ensure that their operations do not affect the safety and wellbeing of other citizens and vowed to sanction any of such erring.

    LASEPA added that Quilox Restaurant Bar Night Club had been found in non-compliance with essential environmental regulations set by the agency.

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    The agencies also warned Sol Beach, The Good Beach and Landmark Beach over environmental violations and safety measures.

    LASEPA tweeted: “Lagos State Government Seals Quilox, strongly warns Sol Beach, The Good Beach and Landmark Beach over Environmental and Safety infractions.

    “A joint enforcement operation between the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) sealed Quilox nightclub over environmental and safety infractions.

    “Recall an earlier press release, where both agencies have warned social centres to ensure that their operations do not affect the safety and wellbeing of other citizens and vowed to sanction any of such erring.

    “The agencies also warned the operators of Sol beach, the good beaches, landmark beach and other social centres across the State to ensure that adequate considerations are made towards the safety and wellbeing of their neighbours and citizens of the State during the Yuletide.”

  • BREAKING: Lagos govt seals Quilox for causing traffic congestion

    BREAKING: Lagos govt seals Quilox for causing traffic congestion

    The Lagos state government has shut down the popular nightclub, Quilox.

    The Nation learnt it was closed down for causing severe traffic congestion in the vicinity.

    Lagos State Environment Update – @enviupdatelasg via ‘X’ on Sunday had tweeted: “This is Quilox Club as of today, the 24th of December, 2023. At 7.30 am….

    “When the government takes a FINAL decision on the traffic and environmental nuisances caused by this club, nobody should cry a witch-hunt.”

    This is not the first time the state government will be shutting down the club.

    Last year, December 26, the popular nightclub was closed down over non-compliance to LASEPA’s directive and organising events without obtaining a sound control permit.

    In November 2023, it was also sealed for noise pollution and other environmental infractions.

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    LASEPA officials then stated that the club was sealed due to multiple concerns, including severe traffic congestion in the vicinity and a flagrant disregard for the agency’s directives infraction

    However, the government later opened the club following a commitment by its operators to adhere to safety rules.

    Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) on their official X handle on Sunday, confirmed the latest shutdown. 

    According to LASEPA, both agencies have warned social centres to ensure that their operations do not affect the safety and wellbeing of other citizens and vowed to sanction any of such erring. 

    LASEPA added that Quilox Restaurant Bar Night Club had been found in non-compliance with essential environmental regulations set by the agency.

    The agencies also warned Sol Beach, The Good Beach and Landmark Beach over environmental violations and safety measures. 

    LASEPA tweeted: “Lagos State Government Seals Quilox, strongly warns Sol Beach, The Good Beach and Landmark Beach over Environmental and Safety infractions.

    “A joint enforcement operation between the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSC) sealed Quilox nightclub over environmental and safety infractions. 

    “Recall an earlier press release, where both agencies have warned social centres to ensure that their operations do not affect the safety and wellbeing of other citizens and vowed to sanction any of such erring. 

    “The agencies also warned the operators of Sol beach, the good beaches, landmark beach and other social centres across the State to ensure that adequate considerations are made towards the safety and wellbeing of their neighbours and citizens of the State during the Yuletide.”

  • Stefflon Don, others celebrate Burna Boy’s BET Award at Quilox

    UK rapper, Stefflon Don, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Ice Prince and a host of others joined Afro-fusion artiste, Burna Boy at Club Quilox to celebrate his BET win.  Burna Boy was recently announced the winner of the Best International Act award at the just concluded 2019 BET Awards.

    Stefflon Don, who is visiting Nigeria for the first time, supported her boyfriend. Stefflon Don and her boyfriend, Burna, met earlier this year when she missed her flight while on a trip to Ghana and decided to attend a show where Burna Boy performed. The lovebirds have been together since and even attended the BET Award show together.

    Whilst speaking at the celebration, Burna Boy said: “Thank you everyone for supporting me and standing by me all these years. As Africans, we need to stick together and have a unified voice. This BET award is for Nigeria and Africa.”

    The celebration which was put together by the BET Nigeria Team, also had in attendance Sammy Walsh, Ernest Rabbi Audu, Larry Gaga, Sensei Uche and Nenny B who also joined in celebrating the African giant.

    Congratulating Burna Boy, Country Manager, VIMN Africa, Bada Akintunde-Johnson stated “We are indeed ecstatic to celebrate Burna Boy and his incredible win at the BET Awards today,” Akintunde-Johnson said.

    “This win further reiterates the fact that Nigerian music is a force to be reckoned with in the global industry and cannot be overlooked.”

    The 19th annual BET Awards show held on 23rd June 2019 at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. The ceremony celebrates the achievements in entertainment and honours music, sports, television and films.

  • Quilox may close down for Ramadan

    Quilox may close down for Ramadan

    QUILOX nightclub, according to its management, may be shut down for a month by the end of June.

    Sources close to Shina Peller, owner of the night club, revealed that the break might be during the Holy month of Ramadan.

    Peller, according to the sources, is a devout Muslim who always observes the Holy month of fasting with strong religious principles.

    Findings revealed that the club had a schedule in place that includes seasonal breaks during the Holy Month and other special events spread across the various seasons of its calendar.

    Quilox is expected to re-open after the break in grand style, as is customary for this elegant and exclusive nightclub.

    The nightclub, which is popularly known for its Las Vegas-style theme, has held many successful events and parties in the past years.

  • Shina Peller’s Quilox goes on break

    Shina Peller’s Quilox goes on break

    LOVERS of the premium luxury night club, Quilox, may not find this news cheering. The news making the rounds is that the upscale funspot will close down for a month.

    Reason, we gathered, is not unconnected with the coming Ramadan. The Managing Director, Shina Abiola-Peller, who has just returned from the recently held Nightclub and Bar Convention, in Las Vegas, U,S., is a devout Muslim.

    Since Quilox opened its doors for business in December 2013, it has set and maintained a very high standard in the Lagos nightlife.

  • Shina Peller causes stir with Quilox

    Shina Peller causes stir with Quilox

    COME December 20, Victoria Island will play home to what has been tipped the biggest nightclub in West Africa. Quilox, a brain child of Shina Abiola Peller, is a luxury club with dozens of customised VIP lounges that can be found nowhere else on the sub continent.

    The pictures of the bespoke invite, containing a bottle of Cristal Champagne, and platinum invitation for two has gone viral on the internet as socialites’, fun lovers and celebrities await the d-day.

    Peller, not known to do things in half measure, was said to have sourced the IV souvenir worth at least $3000 from three continents. The club is expected to open five days before Christmas with guests like 2face Idibia, D’banj, Wizkid, and many more A- listers.

    Shina Peller says the facility is ‘a dream come true’.

    Quilox, we gathered, will transform Nigeria’s elite nightlife with its impeccable design and finishing complemented with stunning and first-of-its-kind décor and lighting, world-class customer service and hospitality.

  • New Night Club comes to VI

    COME December 20, Quilox, a new night club situated on Ozumba Mbadiwe, in VI, Lagos, will open its doors to the fun loving public. Already, the social media have begun anticipating as celebs shared photos of their bespoke invites, containing a bottle of Cristal Champagne, and platinum invitation for two. The IV souvenir is worth at least $3000 and was sourced in three continents, it is said.

    Guests expected to open the club include 2face Idibia, D’banj, Wizkid, and many more A-list. Quilox is the brain child of Shina Peller, who says the facility is ‘a dream come true’.

    “We took our time to create a place befitting for men and women of taste, men and women who love their privacy. When we create our multiple entry and exit points, our sound proof rooms and added a self-DJ option to our Platinum lounges, we had them in mind. And I’m sure everyone will enjoy it when they come here on December 20,” Peller states.

    He added that Quilox will transform Nigeria’s elite nightlife with its impeccable design and finishing complemented with stunning and first of its kind décor and lighting, world class customer service and hospitality, renowned DJs and an over the roof sound system.