With its cool strobe lights and topclass, allnight djing, this spot guarantees to provide an unforgettable. In the spirit of the yuletide season, the rainbow book club has called out. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover idowus connections and jobs at similar companies. Rainbow book club is one of the best book clubs in nigeria. Anwuli ojogwu executive directorcofounder society for. There is a reason velvett is consistently on many lists about where to go for a good time in lagos. Rainbow book club office in pro office 17, pro office 17, maitama sule street, ikoyi, eti osa, lagos, nigeria. Prices are calculated as of 20200316 based on a checkin date of 20200329. Found where the romans settled down, their activities and. With an extensive collection of crowdsourced books and regular meetings of writers and readers, its an avenue for readers to rub minds. Unveiling the 6 hottest clubs in lagos encomium magazine.
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. The book club was responsible for the port harcourt world book capital. This years book donation drive has dropoff centres in lagos jazz. The book club is a nonprofit organisation set up in nigeria in 2005.
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. 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. With its cool strobe lights and topclass, allnight djing, this spot guarantees to provide an unforgettable experience. Though the book is centred around lagos, it is however more about the country nigeria than the city lagos. Troy night club lagos are a progressive, forwardthinking clubbing destination based in lagos, nigeria. 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. 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. The rainbow books is a collection of cd format specifications. May 12, 2015 we work with publishers, authors, non profits on initiatives, campaigns, promotions, books and magazines editorial consulting. The rainbow book club partners with the rivers state government to organise the annual garden city literary festival now the port harcourt book festival. The hottest club to attend on a weekend is a book club. 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.
Red book 1980 cdda digital audio standardized as iec 60908. Excerpts of the interview with koko your name sounds like. Vanessa umeji of corona ikoyi, lagos recieved her certificate and cheque from stella mwangi of the rainbow book club for the 3rd position subjunior. 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. 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 fifth garden city literary festival, women in literature, was moved to october 2012, and held from the 15th 20th. We choose books every month to read and meet to discuss then share our. Idowu rasheed ajani nigeria professional profile linkedin. 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. 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. Depending on the seriousness level of the group, you may want to do a bit of research on the author, time period, etc.
Rainbow book club at the coranlng book party august 8, 2019. 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. It deals with themes like love, relationships, family, homosexuality, social mores, religious rebellion, just to name a few. The rainbow book club rbc seeks to contribute to the development of african society by encouraging people to read. Campaign to draw attention to the importance of reading to personal and national development. Vila gale lagos is a superior 4 hotel located in the vibrant town of lagos.
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. We are project managers of the port harcourt world book capital 2014 year. 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. 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. 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. Koko kalango, was at the alliance francaise af on the 21st of november to welcome the new. View idowu rasheed ajanis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Discover all the book clubs in nigeria today bookclubs. Lbc promotes reading amongst children and young adults, runs reading workshops for students and teachers, promotes the works of african authors, as well as. She founded the rainbow book club and initiated the get nigeria reading again campaign in an effort to contribute to nationbuilding. Rainbow book club at the lagos book fiesta august 8, 2019. Book marina club lagos resort, lagos on tripadvisor. It seems we need more corporate bodies to fund some of these libraries and also spirited individuals to add to the resources available.
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. The rainbow was published in 1915 and was the prequel to women in love 1920. Over the years, here are some of the organisations that have supported our work by donations cash or kind or by collaboration. Onuzo uses the journalistic juxtaposition of excerpts from ahmeds nigerian journal to wittily showcase multifacets of nigeria. Vila gale lagos, lagos book a golf holiday or golf break. This book is described as a novel of childhood, of the delicate, complex balance of power and love between siblings. Though drenched in lagosian atmosphere, the book wears its nigerian setting lightly. Our fullservice company specializes in providing your library and classroom with a diverse. Enjoy a gathering of like minded readers at the lagos book club. Found on the meia praia beach this hotel benefits from having stunning sea views. We love to celebrate the writer in every african and we are open to supporting them in any. These are a group of people committed to reading a book. Rainbow book club promises to engage more writers in 2019.
The rainbow book club rbc is an ngo that was founded in 2005 to promote reading for personal and social development in africa. Visit vconnect for rainbow book club in eti osa, lagos. The author pulls it all off with deft humor and sharp observations, bringing one of th. A public backlash culminated in members being beaten as.
If you love literature, you should join a book club. Will reveal you the history, stories, myths, economy and society. We work with publishers, authors, non profits on initiatives, campaigns, promotions, books and magazines editorial consulting. 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. It deals with themes like love, relationships, family, homosexuality, social mores, religious rebellion, just to name a. 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. It is set in rural england in the early 20th century, and is the story of three generations of the brangwen family. Additional support and instructions are available to international students during the admissions process. Rainbow book club jobs in nigeria april 2020 myjobmag. Pastor adeboyes rccg reacts as governments bans religious gatherings. 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.
In 2005 we kicked off the get nigeria reading again. The rainbow book club chose hotel presidential as the festival venue. One of the biggest book clubs in nigeria, established in 2005. 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. Indeed came rain and snow on my two hour commute, i arrived the southbank. Rainbow book company is a one stop shop for the best in prek to ya fiction and nonfiction materials. Moving forward, every member should have a voice, with the group. 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. The link to the heart of nigerias virtual lgbt community. Gclf guest authors such as veronique tadjo, doreen baingana, elechi amadi, gabriel okara and prof. Welcome to rainbow college with a global approach to teaching and nurturing in an ideal environment, rainbow college is a topflight secondary school with a reputation for excellence in academics, moral standards and cocurricular achievements. Our estate is situated within the lekki free trade zone. Some of the book clubs that can be found in lagos are.
The clubs ambience has a cosmopolitan edge with a lovely blend of fun and youth. The first urban nucleus, objects and way of living. The book club was created for a group of people who love to read books. 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. Rainbow college is an english speaking school and all students must demonstrate proficiency in the english language prior to admissions. 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. 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.
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