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  • After a record-breaking turnout of over 3,500 attendees last year, AprokoNation Fiesta, Nigeria’s biggest clean and health-focused entertainment experience convened by Dr. Chinonso Egemba (Aproko Doctor), returns for its 2025 edition with a nostalgic Y2K theme.

    “Last year, we proved that young Nigerians can have an unforgettable time without alcohol or smoking. The Fiesta is fun, safe and packed with good vibes. We look forward to a bigger event this year with the Y2K edition,” said Aproko Doctor.

    Known as “the healthiest party ever,” the Fiesta creates a vibrant, safe, and alcohol-free environment that proves young Nigerians can have an amazing time without substances; just good energy, great music and community.

    Clean, Healthy, Fun and Y2K

    Set to hold on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Eridan Space, Ikeja, this year’s edition celebrates early-2000s culture, music and fashion; encouraging guests to show up in their best retro fits: baggy jeans, bandanas, mini skirts, crop tops, velour tracksuits, and everything Y2K.

    A surprise addition this year is the Safe Space Corner. A dedicated spot where attendees can share health concerns, get support if needed and feel safe while enjoying the party.

    Entertainment Lineup

    This year, AprokoNation Fiesta assembles the “Avengers of Entertainment,” including Funke Akindele, Falz, M.I Abaga, Waje, Frank Edoho, Alex Unusual, Layi Wasabi, Officer Woos, Dr. Kaffy, Illbliss, VJ Adams, Tomike Adeoye, Elozonam, Hero Daniels, Jemima Osunde, Do2dtun, and Energy Plug. Expect high-energy performances, interactive games, dance battles, karaoke and unforgettable nostalgia.

    ₦1 Million Prize Cash Prize

    A major highlight of the Fiesta is the ₦1,000,000 (One Million Naira) Best-Dressed Prize, awarded to 10 guests whose Y2K outfits steal the show.

    Detty December Starts Here

    Tickets are ₦7,499 and with the Buy 4, Get 1 Free promo, you and your crew can pull up in full Y2K throwback drip and create memories that will last.

    The event is proudly supported by key partners dedicated to health and lifestyle, including Aquafina, Dano, Facebook, Closeup, GestiFiz, Rexona and Zikoko as a Media Partner.

    This experience is supported by brands that believe wellness and entertainment can coexist, including Aquafina, Dano, Facebook, Closeup, GestiFiz, and Rexona, with Zikoko as Media Partner. Their partnership contributes to the occasion, but the spotlight stays on YOU.

    Tickets are limited.

    Get yours now: selar.com/3i66722333 Enquiries: fiesta@aprokodoctor.com

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  • What do you get when you mix tradition, games, great vibes, and the rich taste of Malta Guinness? A celebration like no other! That’s exactly what went down at the Iriji Festival in Festac on the 28th!

    From the moment you stepped into the festival grounds, it was a full-blown sensory party. The air was alive with the rhythms of traditional drummers, dancers in colorful attire twirled through the crowd, and majestic masquerades added that touch of cultural magic that makes Iriji so special. But it wasn’t just about soaking in the sights, it was about diving into the action, and Malta Guinness made sure of that.

    First up, the games! Whether you are an Ayo board master or a Ludo champ, there was a game with your name on it. The eating competition had everyone cheering (and drooling a little), with winners walking away with cash prizes and free Malta Guinness drinks — now that’s a win-win! The photo booth kept the vibes fresh, with guests striking their best poses against a backdrop of tradition and fun.

    Thirsty? Of course you were! Good thing there was a mixologist whipping up Malta Guinness-infused mocktails so delicious they had people coming back for their second (and third…we’re not judging). It was refreshment, reimagined and trust us, your taste buds would’ve danced too.

    The festival also brought out the foodies! Popular influencer chefs like Daniel Ochuko and Tife Pereao were on ground, soaking in the beauty of culture and cuisine. They tasted, toasted, and celebrated the rich blend of heritage, all with Malta Guinness at the heart of it.In the end, the Iriji Festival wasn’t just a celebration of the harvest, it was a celebration of culture, community, and that unmistakable Malta Guinness energy. Here’s to fueling more moments of goodness — one festival at a time!

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  • The way you plan your perfect celebration says a lot about your vibe. Pick the theme, music, chaos level, and every aspect of your dream party, and we’ll match you with a Gordon’s Gin flavour that captures your entire essence.

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  • On Saturday, 9th August 2025, Guinness Nigeria, proud sponsor of Big Brother Naija Season 10, hosted its very first Saturday party of the season, and it was the perfect way to set the tone for the weeks ahead. 

    As part of its Black Shines Brightest campaign, Guinness brought the housemates together for a Shine Party filled with music, style, and bold self-expression. The Black Shines Brightest campaign celebrates the creativity, individuality, and vibrant energy of young Africans who are making their mark and inspiring others to do the same, and this Saturday night’s party was a perfect example, as it was a space where housemates could break the ice, connect, and show their personalities without holding back.

    The venue came alive with Guinness-branded neon prints casting a warm glow over the space. The DJ’s beats kept the dance floor moving, while laughter and conversation flowed easily among the housemates. It was more than just music and lights; it was a setting designed for connection.

    Fashion was just as much a highlight as the music, with sleek black outfits and bold statement pieces reflecting the confidence and originality of Guinness champions. All around, housemates raised their drinks and poured with joy, keeping the dance floor alive for a celebration of connection and the fearless pursuit of self-expression, with Guinness at the heart of it all.

    By the time the night reached its peak, the energy in the room was undeniable. The first Guinness Saturday party of the season had done more than entertain, it had set the tone for a season where boldness, unity, and creativity will take centre stage.

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  • When Monkey Shoulder’s Press Play rolls into a city, there are signs. The music is electrifying, the vibes are high, the glitz, the games, and the glam: the city lights up! This April, for the first time ever, the party hits Enugu, and the city is about to feel a difference

    On Monday, April 14, Monkey Shoulder, one of the world’s leading blended malt Scotch whisky brands, teams up with In The Yard, the biggest monthly party series in the South East, to throw down a night that promises to be nothing short of iconic.

    Set to take place at Base Landmark, Independence Layout, this edition marks the official Enugu launch of the Monkey Shoulder Press Play Concert: a live, interactive escape from the grind, built to deliver unforgettable moments of play, electrifying music, high-spirited games, twists and mixes of great whisky. 

    When Monkey Shoulder throws down, expect a lineup of DJ masterminds designed to keep the crowd moving. On deck for the night are DJ powerhouses like DJ Consequence, Mazexmxtreme, Commissioner DJ Wysei, DJ Casper Sandra, (DJ Delrhita, and Big Swagz) with hype-man Slym Shady, Skye and Fresh and King Swagz on the mic, firing up the crowd from start to finish. And that’s not all – the party will also feature show-stopping performances by Magixx and MJ the chart-topping “Manzi Nte” sensation from South Africa!

    And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Monkey Shoulder event without serious heat on the ground. It’s not just about the music, we are talking games—competitive, heart-racing, type of games. Enugu, get ready to bring your A-game to the FIFA tournament for the Giant Tic Tac Toe, Basket Ball, snooker, and Jenga games, not just for the fun but also for the irresistible cash rewards. To celebrate this launch, the brand hints at providing a whopping 1 million reward for the FIFA Tournament. 

    Because fun is fun—but fun that pays? That’s the catch!

    Nothing bonds a group like shared first-time experiences. True to the Press Play vibe, the night will be packed with immersive experiences: delectable cuisine, engaging conversation, and, even more importantly, the monkey shoulder-infused cocktails. Whether you are a whisky pro or a curious first-timer, there will be plenty of Monkey Shoulder mixes to explore, sip and enjoy your way. 

    Enugu has never seen a party like the Monkey Shoulder’s Press Play Concert, and you won’t want to just hear about it later. The City is about to Press Play: Loud, bold, and unforgettable on a whisky-fuelled playground for those who know how to have fun.

    Spaces are limited. The memories won’t be.

    Hurry now and secure your spot at https://shopurban.co/events/3 

  • The night of September 14, 2024, was fun and memorable at OTAKU GROOVE. Comic lovers, anime enthusiasts and video game heads came out like white owls to party together. Every part of the party was an experience to remember.

    From the music to networking, I’m still reeling from the time I had.  But just in case you want to get a clear picture of why you should mark your calendar for the next event, here’s a rundown of everything that happened.

    Fun cosplay

    When I got to OTAKU GROOVE, it was a high-fashion cosplay of Naruto, Spiderman, and other comic characters. A guy even had a katana. People showed up and out. I rate it like mad.

    Lit music and DJ sets

    There’s no party without a roof to raise. Laboomz, a DJ, kicked off OTAKU GROOVE and worked the audience to rhythm. Duby took over the second set. These guys’ electro and techno fusion with Afropop is sick.

    Video games

    I didn’t stay in one place. I danced a bit, still babysitting my drink, and moved to the video games section. There were multiplayer game options like Naruto and Mortal Kombat.

    Free drinks

    After moving around for a few minutes to look for familiar faces, I went to the bar, got myself a drink and kept my throat moisturised. Drinks flowed.

    Networking

    The space was filled with many young creatives willing to meet others, interact, bant, and share prospects and fun hobbies. From game designers to writers and talent managers, OTAKU GROOVE buzzed.

    Runway models

    The dance stopped briefly, and a few models walked around—very hot babes.

    The Akuko shop

    Inside the shop, one could find some of the coolest comic posters, books, shirts, hats, key holders, posters, rings, tote bags, emblems, etc. It’s like a pop-up for comic nerds.

    Partied till early momo

    As some people exited the party, some more people came in. We all partied until the early hours of the next day.

  • If you’re in the mood to party with the cool kids and creatives this March, the Alté Culture Festival 2024 is the yard to stomp.

    It’s another year, another Easter period, and the Alté Culture Festival is back in town. Since 2022, the festival has brought cool millennials and Gen Zs in the Alté community together, curating unforgettable fun experiences. 

    Here’s all you should know about it.

    What’s the Alté Culture Festival?

    A festival for the non-conformist, people who aren’t boxed into the conventional ways of life and expression. Now, imagine a festival where these cool folks come together to interact, party, showcase diversity and support innovation. That’s what the Alté Culture Festival is all about.

    The 2024 edition

    After two successful editions, the festival returns on March 30, 2024, live in Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island. To those outside Lagos, if you love the Alté community, you’ll find your way here, dear.

    Behind the festival

    If you’re wondering what cool force is behind the Alté Culture Festival, it’s Q21 Solutions — a Nigerian corporate event planning and management firm who have worked on the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Jameson Connect, Martell House and many more. With Q21 Solutions, you already know the standard to expect at the Alté Culture Festival — exceptional. 

    Activities to expect

    Alté Culture Festival embodies entrepreneurship. Creatives, big and small businesses get to showcase their products. People in photography, fashion, arts, music, food, are all welcome to showcase their uniqueness.

    Music performances

    At Alté Culture Festival, you get to experience live performances (no backtracks) from the performing artists who are masters in their craft and not bound by style or genre. Artists such as BOJ, OdumoduBlvck, Lady Donli, Somadina, Jeriq, Made Kuti, Prettyboy D-O and more. TGarbs’ DJ set will entertain the crowd with hits, and Sheye Banks will hype them up.

    Tickets are out

    Be the last one to know about the Alté Culture Festival? No way. Be the last one to get to this cool-ass party? No way! Get your tickets ASAP, and let’s make Lagos cool again.

  • Outside has been calling your name, and you finally decided to pick up. But then the invite says, “Community festival,” and you’re completely clueless about what to expect.

    First thing to note about a community festival? You can either arrive with your clique or befriend the cool people you’ll meet at the venue. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, here’s a run down of the type of activities to expect. 

    Live performances

    All The Activities to Look Forward to at a Community Festival

    You’ll catch one or more of your favourite artistes hitting the stage to perform in person. Just make sure you secure a spot up front in case they call for a fan to join them on stage. 

    Contests and games

    Photo source: Zikoko Memes

    We can’t tell you if it’ll be Jenga, Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever, Guess The Drink or Concentration, but we know for sure you won’t leave the gathering without participating in some adrenalin-inducing game. So, gear up.

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    A dance-off

    All The Activities to Look Forward to at a Community Festival

    Is it really a community festival if you and your friends aren’t dancing your hearts out to the sound of music? We advise that you start practicing now, to make sure your moves aren’t wobbly or outdated when you need them the most.

    Speed dating

    One thing about community festivals? Even if you attend as a single-pringle, there’s a high chance you’ll leave with a talking stage. That’s where the speed dating games come in.

    Food and drink tastings

    You might get freebies here and there, but there’s also the trill that comes with spending your coins on the mouthwatering offerings of food and drink vendors. 

    Content creation

    With all these activities and the bubbly aesthetic community festivals create, either you or someone in your friend group will have to take on the role of content creator. What’s not to love about capturing the fun memories of your tribe? 

    Photo booth selfies

    Every self-respecting community festival has customised photo booths. So, get busy with your phones and capture some goofy-ass selfies with new friends. 

    Outdoor film screening

    Photo source: TimeOut

    Who doesn’t enjoy watching a great film on a big screen in the open air with a bucket of popcorn? Community festival organisers know this. Just make sure you take note of the screening schedule and get to the venue ASAP.

    All of the above can only happen when you have badass hosts like Zikoko and One bank collaborating to organise a community festival where you and your friend, frenemy or the LOYL can unwind and have a great time. 

    “Strings Attached” is on May 11, 2024, at Muri Okunola Park, Lagos. This festival is completely free to attend. All you have to do is download the OneBank by Sterling app, create a new account using ZIKOKO as the referral code and your ticket will be reserved. The limited tickets will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, so hit the app store ASAP. 

    Read this next: Budget-Proof Date Ideas for Friends or Couples Who Love Music

  • As if all the shege we’ve seen in 2023 isn’t enough, Detty December just isn’t “dettying” as it used to. The cost of everything has tripled, and it’s starting to look like home is where the only fun we can afford is.

    But if you’re determined to have a lit December regardless, and still plan to attend music shows and be outside, you should arm yourself with the knowledge of what it would cost you.

    SPINALL – Party Of Your Dreams 2023

    When: December 17, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next day.

    What to expect: Five-hour high-energy live performance from DJ Spinall at the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino, Lagos.

    Budget: Free. But if you live on the mainland, consider your cab fare.

    Flytime Fest (Rythym Unplugged)

    When: December 21, 6 p.m. to 3.30 a.m. the next day

    What to expect: Performances from some of our favourite names in Afrobeats at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.

    Budget: Only VIP tickets are available, and each costs ₦156,100.

    Rooftop Karaoke

    When: December 21, 6 to 11 p.m.

    What to expect: A chance to pretend like you know the lyrics to your favourite song and sing offkey. Location is the Boardroom Apartments, Prince Samuel Adedoyin St, Ikate, Lekki, Lagos.

    Budget: Free, but you’ll need to register.

    NATIVELAND Festival

    When: December 22, 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. the next day

    What to expect: An all-day party at NATIVE’s annual music festival, happening at Sol Beach, Lagos.

    Budget: Ticket prices start at ₦20k for students and go as high as ₦150k for the VIP experience.

    Palmwine Music Festival

    When: December 23, 2 p.m. till midnight.

    What to expect: A live music experience with Show Dem Camp (SDC), and of course, palmwine. Venue is the Muri Okunola Park, Lagos.

    Budget: Students can experience the festival with ₦21,100, but other ticket classes range from ₦31,600 to ₦73,600. If you identify as a “Superfan”, be ready to shell out ₦157,600.

    Flytime Fest x Kizz Daniel

    When: December 23, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. the next day.

    What to expect: A night with the “Buga” and “My G” crooner at the Eko Convention Center. You might want to tag your Nigerian aunty along. Rumour has it that he’s popular with that age group.

    Budget: Only VIP tickets are available now, and you’ll need to shell out ₦104,100 to secure one.

    Otaku Connect ‘23 Lagos

    When: December 23, 10 a.m.

    What to expect: Otaku Connect ‘23 is an anime convention, so prepare to meet anime enthusiasts and cosplayers. It’s billed to happen at the Rango Rooftop Lounge, Lagos.

    Budget: Tickets start from ₦3,500.

    Afropiano Beach Festival

    When: December 23, 1 p.m. till midnight.

    What to expect: An all-day festival featuring vibrant and diverse sounds of African music, performed by some of the hottest Amapiano & Afrobeats DJs. Venue is Sol beach, Lagos.

    Budget: Ticket prices start at ₦25k.

    Flytime Fest x Davido

    When: December 24, 6 p.m. till 1 a.m. the next day.

    What to expect: I mean, it’s OBO. It’s happening at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos.

    Budget: This is also VIP-only, which costs a pretty ₦104,100 per ticket.

    Grand total spend:

    ₦433,900 only (exclusive of transportation costs)

    This total is based on the assumption that you only get student and general entry tickets where available, and are rich enough to attend all the shows — which you must be since you’re determined to have a lit December. 

    There are four shows on December 23 alone. But the more, the better, so hop from one show to the other. The goal is to have enough memories to hold onto when January’s sapa rolls in.

    NEXT READ: No Music Festival? 7 Alternative Ways to Properly Detty Your December

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  • We’re in the last month of 2023, and we can barely feel the celebration in the air. Economy still is hard AF, purses are almost empty, friends and loved ones are on the japa wave. Nothing feels as they used to. Detty December doesn’t bang like it used to.

    But we have one life and can’t come and kill ourselves. If you’re like us, come here and we’ll let you in on a secret; we’ve figured out some simple hacks to enjoying Detty December.

    Work with the president

    It’s been raining special assistants at Aso Rock. Do you see the opportunity we see? If you can convince Tinubu to make you a special assistant’s assistant, you’re all set for December. Start revamping your CV.

    Work in a night club

    It’s not a secret that nightclubs will be full of activities this December. Get a job there,work the bottle service and get the chance to enjoy free music and party with celebrities.

    Play Santa and other mascots

    If you can take up gigs where you’ll cosplay as  Santa Claus or the Teletubbies,  This is your time to shine. You won’t get only money payment out of it; you’ll also enjoy music and kids.. Detty December is all about music and dance, isn’t it?

    Home is where the fun is  is

    If all else fails, sit down in your house o. Because if you step outside for one minute, 100k has gone.

    If you don’t do Detty December outside this year, you’ll do it next year. Trust the vibe.

    Buy unlimited data

    As you already know, outside is fucking expensive. You might as well stay indoors and spend your Detty December budget on data and Netflix streaming subscriptions. You will enjoy movies and views from those outside.

    Not discouraging you from going outside to flex, but also see this as your chance to be the film guru in your circle.

    Go to your village

    If you really need to change your location this December, pity your account and go to your village.  We hope you have the courage to walk away from the noise, chaos,and the bills in the city.

    Organise with friends

    If going to your village is not an option because you want to be with your friends, there’s one more option to explore.You guys can have fun by putting your little Detty December budgets together and having a cheerful and warm house party. Remember a wise man said, “in the sweetness of friendship, let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things, does the heart find its morning and is refreshed.”