Places in Lagos to Have Fun this Weekend

 

Photo by Emmanuel Arewa 

Our Lagos weekend guide includes Spotify’s African Heat Party and one of the best spots for fried chicken burger.

The Spotify African Heat Party storms Lagos on Saturday. Granted, it hasn’t had the best of publicity, the music streaming platform has been courting African artists via its popular playlist, African Heat, taking African songs to international domains. With the African Heat Party, it hopes to connect fans with their African music idols.

It has tapped Joeboy, whose sophomore album Body & Soul drops on Friday. Teni and Fave join rave-of-the-moment Odumodublvck as performers. On the turntable are Sarz, DJ Tohbad and Wanni x Handi. Elsewhere, classical music fans and opera heads can head to the Africlassical concert by Vesta Orchestra.

Massive Attack with DJ Venum

DJ Venum grabbed headlines in 2018 when he broke the Guinness World Record for the longest DJ Marathon. He had played for 15 days. Since then, he’s been getting club and party gigs. And this is why we are suggesting his Massive Attack party to kick off your weekend.

Friday, May 19, 8pm - 3am

Venue: Roma Lagos, 31A Admiralty Way, Lekki

Cost: Free

Gaming at VR Place

At VR PLace, immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality with ready-to-play games like War Zone 9D,Gran Turismo, Jurassic World, and VR horse ride. There’s a throw ball pit for kids if you plan to bring them along. Even more, VR Place is also a perfect spot for date night. Let the 9D VR experience take you to a different world.

Venue: 14b, Karimu Kotun Victoria Island

Cost: Call for booking

La Vida (The Cove Experience)

Initially scheduled for May 6, La Vida at Cove Beach now holds on Saturday. Cove Beach is a resort with beautiful sand and mesmerizing tides, making it an ideal place for this event. There will be boat cruises, swimming pools, dance, snooker, basketball, volleyball, vendor village, performing artists and more.

Saturday, May 20, 12pm

Venue: Cove Beach, Ilashe

Cost: N15k

Africlassical Concert by Vesta Orchestra

If you are a fan of classical music or opera, then this event is for you. Vesta Orchestra was founded in 2017 by Rosalyn Aninyei to make visible African representation in classical music. This had birthed the Africlassical concert series at Terra Kulture. It will feature works by Bobby Benson, Franz Lehar, Georges Bizet, Seun Owoaje, and Victor Uwaifo.

Saturday, May 20, 6pm

Venue: Mike Adenuga Centre, 9, Osborne Road, Ikoyi

Cost: N20K

Spotify African Heat Party

In the streaming era, Spotify came out with its African Heat campaign in 2018 to elevate the voice of African artists and help their music reach new audiences. It has realized this via its African Heat Playlist, which curates African hit songs across various genres.

The Spotify Heat Party is the platform’s attempt at rebranding with a physical activation. Happening this Saturday, we are hoping you have caught word of it because registration to attend closed on May 18. Headline performers are Joeboy, Teni, Fave, Odumodublvck alongside DJs Tohbahd and Wanni x Handi and Sarz.

Saturday, May 20

Orezi Live

VBar has been churning event after event as a nightlife experience. And this time, they have Orezi as a headline performer for their Good Vibes Saturday time belt. Orezi has given us hit songs like2015’s Rihanna and Shuperu. He opened 2023 with "No Advice Me," an Afrobeat bop that comes as a follow-up to his last release "Kiss Me."

Saturday, May 29, 10pm

Venue: VBar, 51, Adekunle Banjo Avenue, Magodo

Cost: Free

Salsa Caliente at Turaka Lagos

Tap into your inner dancer with Salsa Caliente over at Turaka restaurant. You don't need to be an experienced salsa dancer to get into the groove. There will be instructors assigned to help you with guidance. All you have to do is get some comfortable shoes, dress in breathable clothes, and just come over.

Saturday, May 20, 9pm

Venue: 1637 Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island

Cost: Free

Hot Honey Fried Chicken Burger at Cafeteria Nigeria

Cafeteria Restaurant on the Island take their breakfast and brunch menus seriously. Taco Tuesdays is a thing with them. But another gem is their hot honey fried chicken burger. Aside from the fluffy brioche buns, the chicken packs in flavor and deep fried to perfection. Crunch, crunch, crunch.

Venue: 16, Akin Adesola Victoria Island

Cost: Free