Events

Tubaba, Sabinus, Duru, Others For SOS Charity Gala Award Night In Abuja

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3 years ago

November 4, 2023

Top celebrities are set to thrill residents of Abuja, as a leading non-governmental organisation, Strategic Outreach Support (SOS) holds its charity gala and award night.

Expected to perform at the event include music star Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tubaba, Nollywood start Francis Duru, skitmaker Sabinus, Atela Francis, Mc Bob, Jarell Ebuka, Roletta Rose, Mc Shortcut, Jahrel and more.

SOS is a tax-exempt organizaton with a global vision of creatng self-reliant societes where individuals and communites can harness their inner potental.

With headquarters in the United States, it has a presence in over 300 communites worldwide, and has been making remarkable strides since its establishment in 2016. The Founder of Strategic Outreach Support, Mr. Uzorma Ehikwe, told a press conference in Abuja recently.

Its primary vision and mission is to implement strategies and foster partnerships that provide sustainable development solutons to vulnerable populations and communities, while objective is anchored on ending poverty, eradicatng hunger, ensuring food security, promoting sustainable agriculture and fostering inclusive economic growth, amongst others, he stated at the conference.

“These goals are entrenched by our core values of strengthening family bonds, empowerment, compassion, dedication and integrity.

“SOS’s impact is extensive, with 278 active volunteers, over 6,500 beneficiaries and a reach of up to ten million individuals.

“We have also collaborated with 110 other NGOs on various impactul projects.

“Our initiatives span from medical outreach programs in Abuja to food relief efforts for the people of Kogi State.

“We have provided essential COVID- 19 relief packages in Edo State and Lagos, conducted youth awareness programs in Abuja and offered skills acquisiton trainings worldwide through SOS UDEMY, among many other endeavors.

“Today, I am delighted to share with you a new initatve by SOS — a humanitarian event known as the “SOS Charity Gala & Award Night,” he said.

The gala night is scheduled for November 5, 2023, at the Internatonal Conference Center in Abuja.

The charity fair which is according to organisers is designed to allow businesses, brands and entrepreneurs showcase their goods and services will kick off at the same venue, on the same day, at 12 pm, after which follows by the concert at 6 pm.

The primary aim of this event is to raise funds to support children in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and to foster our work with the last year’s flood victims.

“We extend a warm invitaton to all individuals and organization’s to join us in this charitable endeavor, as together, we can make a lastng impact on the lives of those who need it most,” the statement noted.

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1 week ago

August 27, 2026

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The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”