Despite all that’s going on in the country, it seems ladies are determined to keep their spirits high and be mentally alert.
Even if you live under a rock in a far away island, somehow, you will be aware that December has finally arrived.
Do you know that December represents different things to different people?
For some it’s the end of a calendar year of work. For others it’s a family holiday to the lands of their nativity.
For some people, it’s the time to schedule wedding, burial, house dedication ceremonies.
This is true for the ‘I just got back gang.’
They have made it back to Nigeria from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Europe and Australia. It’s a yearly ritual to touch base and frolick with home folks. This is deeply entrenched among our Igbo kith and kin.
There’s a running joke that when these Diaspora folks sweep into town, homegrown ladies are usually caught in their web of sweet stories!
So much charged romantic liaisons are enacted during this season.
Some can be genuine but so many go away with the wind as soon as the holiday is over.
That’s why ladies must be smart and astute during this period. As they say in the streets lingo…..”shine your eyes.” When a story is too sweet and picture perfect, check behind the scenes.
Women’s Hub this week hereby presents timeless guidelines on how to enjoy a rewarding and satisfying holiday experience on a budget.
Here we go:
Fun spots: Lots of classy dining places in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Live bands, Deejays and karaoke shows are available on demand. Social media listings and photos of lounges, bars, restaurants and boutique hotels are replete with sizzling takes.
Movies. Nollywood has upped its game from the chalk eyed offerings of the past. New movies have been scheduled for release this month to cater for diverse tastes. Top flight movie producers like Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, Mercy Aigbe and Omoni Oboli are leading the charge of new female filmmakers. Expect to be entertained with thrillers, comedy, action and drama genres. Cinema houses are open for business in urban centers like Lagos, Abuja, Benin, Asaba and Port Harcourt.
Beaches/Parks. There are exciting beaches, parks and gardens in Lekki-Ajah/Alausa area of Lagos, Jabi Park in Abuja and more. They provide water sports, walking, picnic and just people watching.
Open markets. Our local markets can be fun for those open to haggling and desirous of close contact with ordinary Nigerians. Exotic fabrics like Adire, Ankara, Aso oke, plants, paintings, gift items are fair bargains.
Train rides. There exists now fast train shuttles between Lagos, Abeokuta and Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Also within Lagos too. Abuja to Kaduna trains have resumed services. They are quite clean and air conditioned.
Comedy shows. The annual Ali Baba New Year Concert remains the flagship of premium entertainment. Top comedians, actors and music artists like AY, D’Banj, Basket Mouth, Bovi and RMD strut their stuff at the event. It’s not cheap but worth the price tag.
Music festivals. Various states governments are known to lay out glittery music shows to herald Christmas
Day. From Lagos, Uyo, Calabar, Osogbo, Benin, Asaba, the story is the same.
Other music artists are collaborating to provide customized packages for discerning music lovers.
So which one with you settle down for during this season. Why don’t you send us special events taking place in your neck of the woods.
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By Mubo Okosun
Women’s Editor.
