Yuletide: Lagos govt, shodex, cinemas unveil fascinating programmes
By Taiye Olayemi
As the Yuletide approaches, the Lagos State Government, cinemas and another leisure centres within the state are set to excite residents with fascinating programmes for the season.
In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, mentioned the state would have a good time its aquatic heritage in grand model with the annual boat regatta on Dec. 21.
Benson-Awoyinka mentioned the occasion would maintain on the Five Cowries Creek.
“The occasion goals to excite revellers in addition to promote the scenic seashores and the thriving hospitality sector round Lagos waters.
“Participants from the 5 IBILE divisions of Lagos state will compete in varied classes, with thrilling prizes up for grabs.
“Private boat owners will have the chance to display their creativity, adding a distinct Lagos flair to the event,” she mentioned.
Also, Mr Olusola Adekoya, Chief Executive Officer of Shodex Beautification Landmark Ltd., mentioned that the leisure park can be entertaining youngsters in a programme tagged “Kids Christmas Splash Fest”.
Adekoya mentioned this might start from Dec. 20 by to the New Year.
According to him, that is to ceate memorable and fulfilling expertise for youths and their households.
He mentioned youngsters can be uncovered to thrilling actions like: cultural parade, swimming, portray competitions, dance, and constructing blocks.
“We are doing this to encourage socialisation and interplay amongst youngsters, foster creativity and self-expression by varied actions.
“Throughout the programme, the children will have access to different kinds of refreshments,” he mentioned.
Also, Ope Ajayi, National President, Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), assured huge display lovers of fascinating and memorable cinematic expertise through the Yuletide.
“With latest motion pictures launched to the cinemas, huge display lovers can get themselves entertained.
“We have “Thinline” by Mercy Aigbe, “Everyone Loves Jenifa” by Funke Akindele, “Seven Doors” by Femi Adebayo and “Alakada Bad and Boujee” by Toyin Abraham.
“These are blockbuster films,” he mentioned.
Sunday Essien, Manager of the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, instructed NAN that the shrine would host a particular musical live performance tagged “Father, Son and Uncle” on Dec. 29.
Essien mentioned the occasion would characteristic Femi Kuti, his son, Made, and Seun Kuti.
