With its cool strobe lights and topclass, allnight djing, this spot guarantees to provide an unforgettable experience. Faithful as a servant, i left my house clutching a copy of chibundu onuzos welcome to lagos as tightly as moses probably did his staff. Troy night club lagos are a progressive, forwardthinking clubbing destination based in lagos, nigeria. We love to celebrate the writer in every african and we are open to supporting them in any. This years book donation drive has dropoff centres in lagos jazz. Will reveal you the history, stories, myths, economy and society. It seems we need more corporate bodies to fund some of these libraries and also spirited individuals to add to the resources available. Visit vconnect for rainbow book club in eti osa, lagos. The rainbow books is a collection of cd format specifications. The rainbow book club chose hotel presidential as the festival venue. What i got was a surprising probably more my fault because i never really read synopses in much detail but thoroughly engaging and fascinating read, with an insight into the political workings of nigeria. Jan 15, 2017 welcome and welcome to lagos is an enjoyable trip to a destination that is known for its rife corruption, bustling and chaotic city life and quite importantly bent officials.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover idowus connections and jobs at similar companies. Campaign to draw attention to the importance of reading to personal and national development. Welcome to lagos ended up not being the book i was expecting it to be, but that doesnt mean that i enjoyed it any less. All previous school records must be officially submitted in original versions. Over the years, here are some of the organisations that have supported our work by donations cash or kind or by collaboration.
It deals with themes like love, relationships, family, homosexuality, social mores, religious rebellion, just to name a few. Patabah book club is a lagosbased book club and subscription service that meets every third sunday of the month at adeniran ogunsanya shopping mall, surulere. The rainbow book club partners with the rivers state government to organise the annual garden city literary festival now the port harcourt book festival. It is set in rural england in the early 20th century, and is the story of three generations of the brangwen family. Vanessa umeji of corona ikoyi, lagos recieved her certificate and cheque from stella mwangi of the rainbow book club for the 3rd position subjunior. The first urban nucleus, objects and way of living. Rainbow book club at the coranlng book party august 8, 2019. The rainbow was published in 1915 and was the prequel to women in love 1920. Rainbow book club is one of the best book clubs in nigeria. These are a group of people committed to reading a book. Celtic iron age will be revealed in where they found lacobriga. This book is described as a novel of childhood, of the delicate, complex balance of power and love between siblings. Perhaps for nostalgias sake and just wanting to exchange stories about my city of birth, lagos, or in anticipation of the music promised by the author on her instagram page. In the spirit of the yuletide season, the rainbow book club has called out to the public to join hands to plant seed libraries in indigent communities through its book donation drive.
Idowu rasheed ajani nigeria professional profile linkedin. In just a few years, caliente bar and club has become one of the most popular and hottest clubs in lagos, owing largely to its fairly priced soft drinks, champagne, liquor and wine and brilliant finish. Lbc promotes reading amongst children and young adults, runs reading workshops for students and teachers, promotes the works of african authors, as well as. Lagos books club seeks to contribute to, and encourage reading culture in africa, it is our belief that reading is one of the keys to enlightenment and selfempowerment in our society. View idowu rasheed ajanis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Discover all the book clubs in nigeria today bookclubs. With its cool strobe lights and topclass, allnight djing, this spot guarantees to provide an unforgettable. Enjoy a gathering of like minded readers at the lagos book club. Though the book is centred around lagos, it is however more about the country nigeria than the city lagos. Rainbow book club promises to engage more writers in 2019. One of the biggest book clubs in nigeria, established in 2005. May 23, 2014 the rainbow book club partners with the rivers state government to organise the annual garden city literary festival now the port harcourt book festival.
May 12, 2015 we work with publishers, authors, non profits on initiatives, campaigns, promotions, books and magazines editorial consulting. Rainbow book club at the lagos book fiesta august 8, 2019. In the spirit of the yuletide season, the rainbow book club has called out. Apr 24, 2011 macaulay first set up house of rainbow in 2006, when he openly held sunday services in a lagos hotel hall decked out with rainbow flags. Found where the romans settled down, their activities and. Presently in its third reincarnation, the nightclub is the goto place for the young urban lagosian. Our fullservice company specializes in providing your library and classroom with a diverse. The hottest club to attend on a weekend is a book club. We work with publishers, authors, non profits on initiatives, campaigns, promotions, books and magazines editorial consulting.
Book marina club lagos resort, lagos on tripadvisor. See who you know at rainbow book company, leverage your professional network. We are project managers of the port harcourt world book capital 2014 year. Excerpts of the interview with koko your name sounds like. Welcome and welcome to lagos is an enjoyable trip to a destination that is known for its rife corruption, bustling and chaotic city life and quite importantly bent officials. The book club is a nonprofit organisation set up in nigeria in 2005. Onuzo uses the journalistic juxtaposition of excerpts from ahmeds nigerian journal to wittily showcase multifacets of nigeria.
Some of the book clubs that can be found in lagos are. Our estate is situated within the lekki free trade zone. The link to the heart of nigerias virtual lgbt community. With lagos walking tour, in a relaxed way, you can meet the urban evolution of the area and the importance of this town in world history. You too see more ideas about i love books, my books and love book. Since 2009, through these book donation drives and with help from partners, rainbow book club has planted 12 seed libraries in different locations. The economist welcome to lagos is a love song to the city, its tone shifting from passionate to mournful depending on the singer and the moment. Pastor adeboyes rccg reacts as governments bans religious gatherings. Additional support and instructions are available to international students during the admissions process. Koko kalango, was at the alliance francaise af on the 21st of november to welcome the new. We met some great people in there and had such a laugh alex is a great guy and makes great cocktails cant wait to go back see you in september xxxxx we went this bar on the first night like it so much we drank in it for the rest of our holiday, alex and shauna makes the bar welcoming to everyone best b52s we will be definitely be visiting this place again.
Macaulay first set up house of rainbow in 2006, when he openly held sunday services in a lagos hotel hall decked out with rainbow flags. Rainbow book company is a one stop shop for the best in prek to ya fiction and nonfiction materials. Prices are calculated as of 20200316 based on a checkin date of 20200329. The book club was responsible for the port harcourt world book capital. The rainbow book club rbc seeks to contribute to the development of african society by encouraging people to read. The book club was created for a group of people who love to read books. Mar 31, 2017 here are the common private and public libraries for reading and exams prep purposes here in lagos, nigeria it seems we need more corporate bodies to fund some of these libraries and also spirited individuals to add to the resources available. Gclf guest authors such as veronique tadjo, doreen baingana, elechi amadi, gabriel okara and prof. Praise for welcome to lagos an official belletrist book pick named a best book of the year by an american booksellers association indie next pick a booklist editors choice selected to best of summer reading lists by parade, elle, nylon, popsugar, the millions, purewow, hearst media, bitch media, and read it forward storylines and twists abound.
A public backlash culminated in members being beaten as. Vila gale lagos is a superior 4 hotel located in the vibrant town of lagos. The book club started as a collaborative event with its independent bookstore, patabah, to create a space that focused on readers and allowed them to engage in open and fun discussions. Rainbow book club jobs in nigeria april 2020 myjobmag. On the 23rd of july, the 2nd annual lagos book fiesta profiles at the lagoon held at freedom park, lagos. Anwuli ojogwu executive directorcofounder society for. Rainbow book club office in pro office 17, pro office 17, maitama sule street, ikoyi, eti osa, lagos, nigeria. Moving forward, every member should have a voice, with the group. With an extensive collection of crowdsourced books and regular meetings of writers and readers, its an avenue for readers to rub minds. Though drenched in lagosian atmosphere, the book wears its nigerian setting lightly. The rainbow book club rbc is an ngo that was founded in 2005 to promote reading for personal and social development in africa. She founded the rainbow book club and initiated the get nigeria reading again campaign in an effort to contribute to nationbuilding. Attracting crowds from all over the country and bringing some of the biggest djs in the world to their club this is definitely the place to be.
The author pulls it all off with deft humor and sharp observations, bringing one of th. The fifth garden city literary festival, women in literature, was moved to october 2012, and held from the 15th 20th. Red book 1980 cdda digital audio standardized as iec 60908. Rainbow book club sets up book clubs in primary and secondary schools that meets weekly to discuss the book of the month and members fill in their workbooks in order to get rewards as they make progress. In 2005 we kicked off the get nigeria reading again. Found on the meia praia beach this hotel benefits from having stunning sea views.
In 2012 the rainbow book club published nigerian literature a coat of many colours a coffee table book featuring 50 nigerian writers in 50 years of independence. Welcome to lagos is a deftly painted, intricate portrait of a city that isnt often explored in literature, and chibundu onuzo takes readers on a journey to the heart of it, filling each characterdriven page with some of the most fascinating scenes weve read in a long, long time. We choose books every month to read and meet to discuss then share our. My personal views of lagos in nigeria seems to have been stained by the many articles that appear that discuss officials put in place to governcontinue reading. Vila gale lagos, lagos book a golf holiday or golf break. Unveiling the 6 hottest clubs in lagos encomium magazine. It deals with themes like love, relationships, family, homosexuality, social mores, religious rebellion, just to name a. For the first meeting, it makes sense for you to suggest the title and prepare a few discussion questions. The clubs ambience has a cosmopolitan edge with a lovely blend of fun and youth.
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