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A runway show telling African stories through fashion, art and entertainment, with designers reworking ancestral identities and heritage for modern audiences. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite. Another listing gives a different date and venue (9 October at the Afreximbank African Trade Centre), so confirm with the organiser before planning around it.
One of Abuja's longest-running cultural events, now in its 23rd edition. The festival brings African and international filmmakers to the capital for screenings, premieres, masterclasses, industry discussions and awards.Screenings run across several venues, including Silverbird Cinemas in the Central Area, the Transcorp Hilton and the University of Abuja Mini Campus in Gwagwalada. Check the festival's […]
The third edition of the International Water Quality Conference runs alongside the first African Leadership Summit at the European University of Nigeria in Abuja. Convened by Rite Place Health and the Rite Place Center for Leadership & Strategy, the two-day programme pushes past the question of water access to the harder one of water quality, […]
A two-day trade fair and family day out at River Plate Park in Wuse 2, presented by Wise Women with Initiative. The maiden edition brings together women-led brands across fashion, beauty, food and homeware in corporate, premium and standard booths, with side attractions such as games, a bouncy castle and food vendors so children have […]
A Sunday sneaker-culture festival with food and drinks, a sneakers workshop, games, live performances and a raffle draw, running from noon till late. Entry is ₦3,000; tickets via the QR code on the flyer or 08061985413.
The third Abuja edition of the Igbo New Yam festival, held at the Old Parade Ground in Garki. It combines cultural performances, music, food, fashion and networking. A one-day afternoon event. Tickets: See irijifestival.com.
Groove is a Sunday day party built around amapiano, 3-step and afrohouse. DJs KingEorge, Piizii, Zino, Winzu, ToXq, Akpapaino and Ufedo play, with hypemen Adekunle of Abuja, Iwere and Uncle Wales. Entry is free before 5pm and ₦5,000 after; reservations on 08080242916. Tickets: Free before 5pm; ₦5,000 after.
An evening of comedy, music and social fun hosted by Bishop and guest acts. Tickets are tiered Regular, VIP and Premium. The listing shows two different addresses, so confirm the venue. Tickets: ₦10,000 - ₦100,000.
Clap Lounge closes the weekend with Cocktail Affair, an unlimited cocktails and mocktails night with complimentary chicken wings for ₦20,000. DJs Davidson, Davixx and Akolo play from 6pm to midnight. 18+ only. Reservations and enquiries: 09168888997.
A Sunday-night throwback party dedicated to 90s and 2000s hits, with no amapiano on the playlist. DJ Icemo hosts from 8pm at Hashtag Cafe & Bar in Wuse 2. Note: the flyer image shows an older 2025 date, but the caption confirms Sunday 25 October.