PYROTECHNICS THRILL LAGOSIANS AT #TLC

From New York to Dubai and down to Lagos, revelers welcomed 2014 with extravagant fireworks displays and giant street parties.

 In Lagos Nigeria, droves of people turned up for the biggest New Years Eve party in Africa; The Lagos countdown show, at the Barbeach. The show which paraded over

Lagos Countdown Karaoke Night to take place today

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Today, there would be room for the mellifluous and the outrageous. Today, there will be a chance for everyone to have fun. Today, you will get to make your friends and audience laugh. 

Latest Hyundai automobile up for grabs at #TLC

The all new amazing 3 door 2014 Hyundai Veloster is up for grabs at this year’s 2013 Lagos Countdown. The star prize is powered by Stallion Motors Nigeria, the official automobile sponsor of the 2013 Lagos Countdown. 

The vehicle will be showcased at the Bar Beach from the 8th to the 29th of December with the grand draw to hold on the 30th of December 2013. 

Leading Lager Star Officially Unveils Star Mega City At Lagos Countdown

Popular lager STAR, has officially unveiled its mammoth beer village, at STAR Mega City, hosted by the Lagos Countdown.

The STAR beer village is one of the exciting highlights of the 2nd edition of the Lagos Countdown, which holds at Eko Atlantic from 8th December 2013 to 31st December 2013. STAR has promised its teeming fans an exciting array of guest artistes, surprise performances, and entertaining activities to keep them glued to their seats.

SKUKI RELEASES REMIX FOR LAGOS COUNTDOWN 2013

 

Lagos based Afro hip hop duo  Skuki has dropped a remix of  a previously released single to commemorate the 2013 Lagos Countdown. Titled ''Happy New Year'' the new single along with the obligatory video, hit the airwaves on Sunday 1 December 2014.  Speaking on this development, Skuki said: ''The single is perhaps the most appropriate song for the new year 2014 and we intend to perform it at the Lagos Countdown''. 

Iyanya visits LASAA head office, promises to wow fans for Countdown

L-R: Bass Okon, Tekno Miles, MD LASAA, Mr. George Noah & Iyanya

One of the artistes selected to perform at this year Lagos Countdown, Iyanya, has promised to give a good account of himself through his musical prowess come 31st of December.

The Kukere crooner, while visiting the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) head office, encouraged his fans to come to the bar beach on New Year's eve in order to see him perform some his hit tracks.

see more pix after the cut.

More pics from last year's countdown

See why you won't miss the Countdown

Admission is free. till December 31 2013 #TLC

#TLC gains international recognition

The Lagos Countdown has broken new grounds by having its official page on Wikipedia. The page has also been archived in the

Lagos Countdown 2013 trends on twitter

Someone sent this to our mail. from the pic, Lagos Countdown 2013 was one of the most talked about subject on twitter.

#TLC: Festival of lights ignites excitement, anxiety among Lagosians

Gov. Fashola flagged by eminent dignitaries during the festival of lights last year

The Festival of Lights is the first item on the programme of events for the Lagos Countdown which would take place on the 19th of December. You will find below an interesting article and enthralling photos of the event which started last year.

PHOTOS: Never before seen pics of last year's Lagos countdown

we checked through our photo vault and we came across some exclusive pictures that are not privy to the public.

11 Facts about the Lagos countdown (you did not know)

There are some facts you should know about the Lagos Countdown. Here are some.

Nigeria Breweries to set up beer village for Lagos Countdown

Title sponsor for the Lagos Countdown, Nigeria Breweries, will be setting up a beer village for its premium brand, Star Lager beer for the entire duration of the festival.

 This was revealed by the representative of Nigeria Breweries, Mr Edem Vindah, during a press briefing for the unveiling of this year’s Lagos Countdown sponsors and ambassadors  at the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) head office.

Read what 2face, Don Jazzy and Funke Akindele told Lagosians to do

 

During the unveiling, celebrities present had some interesting things to say to Lagosians concerning Lagos Countdown. Below are quotes from Don Jazzy, 2face and Funke Akindele.

UNVEILING #TLC SPONSORS AND AMBASSADORS

Last Night was great with the Industry Giants (Nigeria Breweries Plc, Zenith Bank, Airtel, Mikano, Pepsi, Forte oil, Dangote group and ICSL) in the House alongside our Ambassadors (Funke Akindele and Donjazzy). More the pictures after the cut...

LAGOS STATE UNVEILS #TLC 2013 SPONSORS AND AMBASSADORS

 

 

It was a night an evening of Glamour as activities for this year's Lagos Countdown kicked off in earnest on Friday November 15th 2013 with a press conference at the LASAA head office to unveil the event sponsors as well as the countdown ambassadors.

Among the countdown sponsors are Nigeria Breweries Plc, Zenith Bank, Airtel, Mikano, Pepsi, Forte oil, Dangote group and ICSL.

Ambassadors for this years event are Michael Collins (Don Jazzy) and Funke Akindele (Jenifaa)

It was an evening of fun and good music as several goodwill messages from the sponsors and ambassadors were received.

The Lagos countdown event kicks off from the December 7 at the Bar beach, Victoria Island.

Programme of events

TLC stands for The Lagos Countdown. Enjoy!

Don Jazzy, 2face, Funke Akindele to grace Lagos Countdown sponsors unveiling

Don Jazzy and 2face Idibia will be no where other than the Lagos State  Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) head office for the unveiling of this year's Lagos countdown sponsors.

Top corporate brands that have bought into the second edition of the programme include Star Lager beer from Nigerian Breweries Plc, Dangote groups, Multichoice, Pepsi, Mikano and Airtel among others.

Managing Director of LASAA, Mr. George Noah, said this year’s event will formally kick off on Saturday, December 7, 2013 with activities that include the Sea Food Festival.

However, there are feelers from the planning committee that Funke Akindele will be one of the hosts for the countdown finale.

BEHOLD THE LAGOS COUNTDOWN 2013!!

 

Preparations for the 2013 Lagos Countdown event has commenced.  Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) organizers of the event announced that the Lagos Countdown, a world-class celebration of the end of one year and the beginning of another in Lagos State will hold like last year.

 

Conceived by the State Governor Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), in order to put Lagos on the global map and at per with top cities such as New York, Dubai, London, Sydney, and other major destinations that commemorate the cross over into the new year.

Dangote, Zenith Bank, NB, Others Throw Weight Behind Lagos Countdown 2013

Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola

The year-end celebration mood in Lagos is gradually gathering momentum as Nigerian corporate brands have lined behind the Lagos State Government for the hosting of the 2013 Cross Over event tagged, Lagos Countdown 2013.

 

Top corporate brands that have bought into the second edition of the programme include Star Lager beer from Nigerian Breweries Plc,

GLIMPSE OF LAGOS COUNTDOWN 2013

Hey Freckles :) am sure you 've all been wondering what's been keeping us back on the countdown updates... take it real calm coz this year its coming back bigger and better. In the mean time take a look at the Last years Countdown before we unleash the 2014 History making event.

Ciao

Thrills and frills of Lagos Countdown party

With a list that included Tuface, Tiwa Savage and Davido, the first Lagos Countdown party held at the Bar Beach on New Year’s Eve provided fun for residents, writes ADEOLA BALOGUN

 Lagosians had maximum fun at the first ever Lagos Crossover concert, organised on Monday night by the Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency.

It was a question of which other artiste

LAGOS COUNTDOWN FESTIVAL: Lagosians hold breath as fireworks experts arrive from UK

The newly reclaimed Eko Atlantic City is set to host the biggest cross-over party in Africa as the bouquet of activities created by the Lagos State government to mark the Lagos Countdown 2012 gets into full gear.

Part of the high points of the months of preparations for the Lagos Countdown event being driven by the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) is arrival of experts brought in by the state government to manage the spectacular fireworks and for the first time in

VIDEO: Lagos Countdown 2012 (The Stellar Performances From New Year’s Eve)

The Official Lagos Countdown 2012 (to 2013) was held at the Eko Atlantic City on New Year’s Eve. Stars who performed include M.I, Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Dammy Krane, Burna Boy, Jesse Jagz, Reminisce, BrymO, Rayce, Durella, Skales, Banky W, 2face Idibia, and many more. Watch a clip and view pictures from the night of fireworks below.

 Post by Ovie O, on notjustok.com, January 5th, 2013   http://goo.gl/WJIelO

Lagos Countdown 2012 – The Biggest New Year’s Eve Party in Africa! TuFace Idibia, D’banj, EME All Stars, Mavin Stars, Choc Boyz, Burna Boy & Iyanya Perform Live

Lagos State to host the Biggest New Year’s Eve Party in Africa featuring TuFace Idibia, D’banj, EME ft Wizkid, Banky W, Skales, Niyola, Mavin ft. Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Choc Boyz ft. MI, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Burna Boy, Iyanya and more.

The 2012 Lagos Countdown is a world-class celebration of the end of one year and the beginning of another…Lagos Style. The series of event will take place at Eko Atlantic City (Ahmadu Bello way through Bar Beach stretch until Eko Atlantic Office). The event is being conceived to create an end of year crossover tradition that would engage citizens of the state (and visitors) throughout the end of year holiday season. The event will take...

Tuface, Dbanj, MI, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, Olamide pep up 2012 Lagos Countdown

The official celebration of the 2012 Lagos Countdown, a celebration of the end of one year and beginning of another which began on Thursday, December 20, with Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, officially declaring it open climaxed with a party at the Eko Atlantic City on Ahmadu Bello Way through the Bar Beach, stretching onto Eko Atlantic Office.

The event, though initially perceived by many as a white elephant project, had a special significance for the Eko Atlantic City particularly because all the land that was washed away by the ocean over 50 years ago is now being reclaimed.

Just as several other states like Osun, Enugu and some major cities of the world like New York and London counted down to...