{"id":817680,"date":"2025-01-06T10:14:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/06\/unforgettable-memories-as-teni-young-jonn-emmaomg-draw-curtains-on-lagos-shopping-festival\/"},"modified":"2025-01-06T10:14:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T16:14:55","slug":"unforgettable-memories-as-teni-young-jonn-emmaomg-draw-curtains-on-lagos-shopping-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/06\/unforgettable-memories-as-teni-young-jonn-emmaomg-draw-curtains-on-lagos-shopping-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Unforgettable Memories As Teni, Young Jonn, EmmaOMG Draw Curtains On Lagos Shopping Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Music <\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">\n<p>The inaugural edition of Lagos Shopping Festival \u2013 an amazing Africa\u2019s first-of-its-kind 72-hour non-stop shopping and entertainment fiesta \u2013 ended on a high note on Thursday, December 26, 2024 with incredible musical performances by some of Nigeria\u2019s A-list artistes including Young Jonn, Teni The Entertainer, and EmmaOMG.<\/p>\n<p>Hordes of shoppers and fun seekers thronged the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos to experience a shopping and partying fiesta that exploded beyond their expectations. They braved the chilly weather, sang and danced along to the performances of some of the best Nigerian acts, leaving indelible memories etched on their minds.<\/p>\n<p>The Festival\u00a0\u2013 with free gate fee \u2013 turned out to be the\u00a0biggest event in Lagos this December. Powered by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with Chain Reactions Africa, a frontline PR firm \u2013 together they made the Christmas holiday truly magical for Lagosians from December 23-25 with non-stop vibes and unforgettable shopping experiences.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstweeklymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241227-WA0130-300x288.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"288\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjI4OCIgd2lkdGg9IjMwMCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4=\"><\/p>\n<p>The organisers pulled off three\u00a0consecutive nights of concerts parading the likes of Adekunle Gold, Wande Coal, BNXN, Ayo Maff and other\u00a0A-list artistes who lit up the stage with electrifying performances. However, Young Jonn, Teni and EmmaOMG rounded off the festival with classic performances, with\u00a0DJ Neptune, D\u2019Incredible DJ, DJ Dips and DJ YK Mule wrapping up on decks.<\/p>\n<p>While attendees savoured the music and enjoyed shopping from various vendors, the\u00a0Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu lauded the staff and management of Chain Reactions Africa, organisers of Lagos Shopping Festival for\u00a0creating an\u00a0unforgettable blend of entertainment and commerce.<\/p>\n<p>While praising Chain Reactions Africa, the governor commended the PR firm for reigniting the culture of strategic scaling and optimisation of small businesses.\u00a0The Lagos Shopping Festival is the first that brings and connects shoppers with Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), providing opportunities, value-driven collaborations and growth with innovators, entertainers and creative industry, as well as the food industry and everyone at appreciably discounted deals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstweeklymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241227-WA0134-207x300.jpg\" alt width=\"207\" height=\"300\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjIwNyIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4=\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstweeklymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241227-WA0135.jpg\"><amp-img src=\"https:\/\/www.firstweeklymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241227-WA0135-300x294.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"294\"   layout=\"intrinsic\" disable-inline-width i-amphtml-layout=\"intrinsic\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstweeklymagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG-20241227-WA0135-300x294.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"294\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyBoZWlnaHQ9IjI5NCIgd2lkdGg9IjMwMCIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIiB2ZXJzaW9uPSIxLjEiLz4=\"><\/amp-img><\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to Sanwo-Olu, the fact that the 72-hour non-stop event was concluded without any hitch or medical emergency was a testament to the organisers excellent organisational skills and event management capability.<\/p>\n<p>The governor emphasised that the festival has demonstrated its ability to drive collaboration and business connectivity, while advancing the collective aspiration for a thriving, inclusive and resilient Lagos, which stands as Nigeria\u2019s commercial hub and model for other states.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the festival was a success story, with commendations also coming from several vendors as well as lead sponsors and top brands such as Zenith Bank, Tolaram Group, First Bank Plc and Guinness. These iconic brands brought unmatched energy and creativity to the festival, reinforcing their shared dedication to promoting Nigeria\u2019s vibrant culture, heritage and national pride.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstweeklymagazine.com\/unforgettable-memories-as-teni-young-jonn-emmaomg-draw-curtains-on-lagos-shopping-festival\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Music The inaugural edition of Lagos Shopping Festival \u2013 an amazing Africa\u2019s first-of-its-kind 72-hour non-stop shopping and entertainment fiesta \u2013 ended on a high note on Thursday, December 26, 2024 with incredible musical performances by some of Nigeria\u2019s A-list artistes including Young Jonn, Teni The Entertainer, and EmmaOMG. 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