"WOMAN RISING" Rocked .... Photos Galore!

From Gorgeous Artists;

Waje, Ruby, Omolara, TemiDollFace, Ranti, Fatima and Modele

  

Inspiring Readers and Poets;

Mozella, Sandra, Chuma, Adewale, Victor, Toni, Lanre, Vixen and Aunty Doris

  

  To Fabulous Sponsors like;

Smooth 98.1FM, The Wheatbaker, Arra Vineyards,

FCMB and Vixen Red Carpet

  

And Absolutely Fab goodie bag & gift partners;

Vlisco, Montaigne Place, Clarins, Chocolatier's Wonders, House of Tara, Zebra, 7th Heaven and Duchess Boutique 

 

 It was truly lovely! 

More photos of fabulous people after the cut!

AL FRESCO JAZZ!!! with WOLE ADAMOLEKUN

TODAY Sunday 10TH JUNE from 7 - 10 PM WOLE Adamolekun, a prolific bass player whose music can best be described as a fusion of African and Latin rhythms combined with melody and chorus lines that stick to your heart, shall jazz up the The Life House TONIGHT Sunday 10TH JUNE! The highly sought after producer, composer and arranger was awarded admission and part scholarship to Berklee College of Music, Boston. While rounding up medical school in 1999, he continued to develop himself through books, proficiency exams and instruction from the likes of Abel Laborel, Marcus Miller, Niel Stubanhaus, Stanley Clarke, to mention a few. His music has earned him endorsement from Warwick GmbH & Co Music Equipment, KG, Germany, Rock Bags cases, Framus Guitars (Germany). He has played as back-up bassist for numerous jazz luminaries both local and international and has produced albums for dozens of artist. His solo album, "Pleasant Surprise", was released in 2010 and he is presently working on a double album due for release in December 2012. Wole will perform with his band, Pataki! THE EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL SUGGESTED ENTRY DONATION: N2,000 RSVP advised. (sms only 0703 403 0683 or info@thelifehouselagos.com)

This Weekend at The Life House ...

FILM - The Lives of Others
Reel Life Film Club wishes you all a happy 2012 and brings you 'The Lives of Others', a 2006 German drama set in East Berlin of 1984, Winner of the 2006 Academy Awards and European Awards and nominee of the Globe Awards.
The film had earlier won seven Deutscher Filmpreis awards - including those for best film, best director, best screenplay, best actor, and best supporting actor - after setting a new record with 11 nominations.

The Lives of Others showcases an agent of the secret police, who while conducting surveillance on a writer and his lover, finds himself gradually but increasingly being sucked into their lives. Written and directed by FlorianHenckel von Donnersmarck, it stars Ulrich Muhe, Martina Gedeck, and Sebastian Koch.

Films at Reel Life are FREE and all are welcome.

This week's film is kindly donated by the culture-loving friend of the house, Mrs Yona Masade.

Movies shows today, Friday 6th Jan
Time: 6pm

Game Night with Chief Gaming Officer, Aderonke
The overdue, highly anticipated night of games is back! And it is totally better too! It's going to be an evening of lots and lots of fun, a variety of games and really awesome company. So come hang out! Bring your friends, your games and your sense of competitive fun and let's play!
Free entry!

LIVE MUSIC
Easy Irie Sundays at The Life House
It's the Sunday Live Music Special, with easy listening reggae, highlife and afrobeat. Come enjoy and sing along with the house band as they play all your old time favorites and then some....Gate:FREE though donations are recommended and welcome (Your donations help SUPPORT THE ARTS!!!).
See you on Sunday!

LOSE THE HOLIDAY WEIGHT & GET IN SHAPE
We all over-indulged over the holidays and happily so. Holidays are, ehm, over and now it's time to get back on track physically and make good on those New Year's fitness resolutions.

The Yoga and Pilates classes continue as usual bright and early on Saturday morning:

Yoga for Beginners at 9am;
Intermediate Yoga at 10am, and
Pilates at 12pm

And to say Happy New Year to all yoga and pilates clients, they're offering a 10% discount on Abule Cafe juices and smoothies. Offer ends on 14th January 2012 and applies only to DaYoga studio guests and members. Orders to be made at studio front desk.

Coming Soon!
Wellness/Health/Physical Fitness

Wellness seminar - a combination of Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Taekwondo and Flexibility/Strength instruction all-in-one. Coming soon....

Fitness bootcamp starting early 2012. An Xtreme workout guaranteed to burn fat and get you fit fast. Expect vigorous aerobic exercise, combined with running/jogging, mixed martial arts (kick-boxing, taekwondo, etc.), body-toning & cardio sequences. You will sweat buckets! You will be challenged like never before!! You will push yourself to your very limits!!! You will achieve the unbelievable!!! You will have fun!!!!

That's it for now folks



For more info contact - 0703 403 0683


The Life House is at
33 Sinari Daranijo Street
off Ligali Ayorinde Street
Victoria Island, Lagos
+234.703.403.0683
+234.805.964.2220
www.thelifehouselagos.com


Have a fabulous weekend!

Groovy Live Music with Afro Prestige

Fusing nostalgic African beats with a medley of folk, soul, jazz, highlife and poetic social commentary, Afro Prestige will ease the hearts and minds of music lovers as they deliver smooth, funky, feel good music...



Gate: FREE though kind donations are welcome as usual (Your donations help to SUPPORT THE ARTS!!!).

Book Reading: Sefi Atta Reads at The Life House

Sefi Atta - author of several award-winning books including Everything Good Will Come, Swallow, News From Home, etc-- in conjunction with The Life House brings to you 'Sefi Atta Reads.'



Experience prose like never before as the lovely, enamoring Sefi returns to the Life House for a second book reading. Sefi will read from her forthcoming, yet-to-be-named novel. You definitely do not want to miss out on this exclusive opportunity to hear Sefi read, converse and inspire! TGIF so whip this social literary event into your plans for the night. There will be surprise live music performances during the interludes and afterwards to get everyone relaxed and jolly for the holidays.

Date:Today, Friday, 30th Dec
Time:6pm
Venue: The Life House, 33, Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island

To see pictures of Sefi's first book reading at the Life House, please visit Sefi Atta book reading at The Life House July 2010

Entry is free of charge. Donations always welcome.

I Got 'The Fashion Book'!

The book 'The Fashion Book' has been around for a while now but somehow I just got hold of it, I guess it's not too late, no book is.

Heard alot about it and thought to get it, at least just so to get familiar.Check out a short review on amazon here http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Book-Editors-Phaidon-Press/dp/071483808X

Today, I start reading, will post my review soon.

You can get a copy of The Fashion Book at The Life House,
33, Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island
Price is just N5,000

FELA in The Life House All Week and Weekend Long!

For the rest of this week the entire Life House family and friends celebrate the legend, Fela Kuti and the historic arrival of the acclaimed Broadway show FELA! in Lagos.

The Life House shall host a mini-festival which will feature an art exhibition, film screenings, book readings, open-mic session, poetry and a couple of live musical performances.


FELA IN THE LIFE HOUSE – a mini-festival inspired by FELA! in Lagos from 19-24th April 2011

Wednesday 20th April - ART EXHIBITION
"Art of Rebellion”: An art exhibition featuring works by acclaimed graphic artists, Lemi Ghariokwu and Weyinmi Atigbi.
Gallery open daily (except Mondays)

Wednesday 20th April - LISTENING SOIREE
In the ambience of The Life House patio and lounge, enjoy “Unknown Fela” for one night only. We’ll be playing unreleased and less known songs from Fela’s oeuvre. Groove.Chill.Ponder. From 7pm

Thursday 21st April - FILM SCREENING
Film club Reel Life will screen 2 great films about Afrobeat as part of the mini-festival – “Music is the Weapon" and
"Ginger Baker in Africa". Don’t miss this. Film starts at 7.30pm.
Reel Life Film Club screens world, classic and alternative films and documentaries every Thursday evening. To join Reel Life Film Club please send email to reelifehouse@gmail.com

Friday 22nd April - READINGS, POETRY ,OPEN-MIC SESSION, HAPPY HOUR
The Fire Dance Readings by Sola Olorunyomi .
Starts at 5pm sharp
Sola Olorunyomi is the distinguished author of “Afrobeat! Fela and the Imagined Continent”.
This will be followed by an open-mic session of poetry, spoken word and acoustic music. Guests are encouraged to share their talents and inspirations to an afrobeat twist.
Open mic session starts at 7pm as does the cafe’s Happy Hour so come one come all!

Saturday 23rd April - WURA SAMBA LIVE CONCERT
Tribute Afrobeat Jam Session featuring the wondrously mesmerizing percussionist Wura Samba with his band.
Experience this special concert and the art of percussive afrobeats as interpreted by Wura Samba. We look forward to sharing this wonderful artist with you. Gate:N1000
Time: 7pm

Sunday 24th April - LIVE REHEARSAL AND KARAOKE
We will reenact an afrobeat session Rehearsal with The Life House house band and in true TOCATINA spontaneous
style incorporate the audience culminating in a Karaoke Sing Along session. This will end our festival tribute to Fela
and this is for everybody and absolutely free. If you love to sing, mime or just have fun then look no further.
Time: 6pm