PSA! GET ABUJA RESTAURANT MENUS

If you've been following me for a bit, you'll know i love and enjoy food. I do reviews occassionally on TripAdvisor (as jemimahnaa) and on Foursquare/Swarm. I created this account to capture this love and share my bits from Abuja & the rest of the world with you all. 
This IG page is about me sharing Food, Menus, restaurants, hidden gems & more around the world.

I share Menus and other places in my Stories & Highlights.

I share only places i COMPLETELY enjoy in posts.

Follow @MimahtheFoodie on Instagram and enjoy having restaurant menus, pics and more at your fingertips! 

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (NOV&DEC)

Mark your Calendars once again ma peoples! Here are the events i'm excited about for November and December.
1. Art  IN MY CITY {NOV 23-30}

2. NACK SHOPPING PARTY {DEC 1-2}

3. AFRICAN GEMS & JEWELLERY EXHIBITION AND SEMINAR {DEC 6-7}

4. OPEN WITH TITILOPEN{DEC 7}

4. TEDxASOKORO WOMEN{DEC 8}

5. THE JAZZ EXPEDITION {DEC 8}

6. DAVIDO LIVE IN CONCERT {DEC 13}

7.  WIZKID LIVE IN CONCERT {DEC 16} 

Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.
If i find out about events early enough i will add them here, otherwise Check out INSTAGRAM (and other Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (DEC)

Check out my previous posts on Events in Abuja.
Mark your Calendars once again ma peoples! Here are the events i'm excited about for December.
1. TAMERRI FESTIVAL {NOV 30-DEC 2}

2. ROC&RELIGION ABUJA POP-UP SHOP {DEC 2}

3. MUMSMEETABUJA {DEC 2ND}

4.. JAMROCK TROPICANA DECEMBER EDITION {DEC 9}

5. LIFE IS EAZI DETTY RAVE {DEC 9}

6. FUSION LIFESTYLE FAMILY FAIR {DEC 10} 

6. WIZKID LIVE IN CONCERT {DEC 16} 

Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.

If i find out about events early enough i will add them here, otherwise Check out IG (Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• VeryAbuja
• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Planet Abuja
• Eventful
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (OCT&NOV)

Check out my previous posts on Events in Abuja.

Mark your Calendars once again ma peoples! Here are the events i'm excited about for October and November. Honestly so many events have gone by this month (recently we had Felabration, Acoustic Night, etc.) and this post is superlate i know 🙈but better late than never right 😇

1. SHEA MOISTURE NIGERIA MASTERCLASS AND BEAUTY PARTY (ABUJA)  {OCT 31}

2. SHEA MOISTURE NIGERIA MASTERCLASS AND BEAUTY PARTY (LAGOS) {NOV 3}

 

3. 3RD EDITION OF THE FRENCH & JAPANESE ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL {NOV 8-10}

4. TAMERRI FESTIVAL {NOV 30-DEC 2}

Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.

If i find out about events early enough i will add them here, otherwise Check out IG (Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• VeryAbuja
• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Planet Abuja
• Eventful
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (JULY)

Check out my previous posts on Events in Abuja.
Mark your Calendars once again ma peoples! Here are the events i'm excited about for July.
1. ONE ENVIRONMENT HYBRID & EU CLIMATE DIPLOMACY WEEK 2017
    {JUNE 28-JULY 8}

 

2. The Food Expo Abuja {JULY 9}

3. Wed Expo {JULY 21-23}

Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.

If i find out about events early enough i will add them here, otherwise Check out IG (Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• VeryAbuja
• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Planet Abuja
• Eventful
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (APRIL)

Check out my previous posts on Events in Abuja.
Mark your Calendars as usual! Here are the events i'm anticipating this April.
1. Consumption by Moonlight {APR 15}

2. 2ND ASEAN FILM FESTIVAL 2017{APR 19-26}

Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.

If i find out about events early enough i will add them here, otherwise Check out IG (Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• VeryAbuja
• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Planet Abuja
• Eventful
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (FEB)

Check out my previous posts on Events in Abuja.
Mark your Calendars once again ma peoples! Here are the events i'm anticipating this February.

1. BEZ Live in Abuja {FEB 18} Tickets

2. February 2016 Nextier Power Dialogue {FEB 15}

3. My French Film Festival {FEB 23-25}

4. Dunes Centre Fashion Show & Art Exhibition {FEB 25}

Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.

If i find out about events early enough i will add them here, otherwise Check out IG (Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• VeryAbuja
• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Planet Abuja
• Eventful
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (NOV&DEC)

This post is a follow up to my last post on Events in Abuja for September and October. I will 'try' to stick to posting this bi-mothly.
Mark your Calendars once again ma peoples! Here are the events i'm looking forward to attending for the rest of November and in December (by God's Grace):

1. Femi Kuti Live in Abuja {NOV 18} Tickets

2. 2016 CAPITAL JAZZ FESTIVAL {NOV 19-20}

3. eNigeria Conference and Expo  {NOV 22-24}

4. Laura Aldridge: Go Woman Go! {NOV 28}

5. One Environment Clean Up Project {Dec 10}

6. Trace Afrobeats Show {Dec 11}

7. 'A Husband's Wife' Play {Dec 11}

8. Art meets Trade {Dec 10 & 11}

9. Food Expo {Dec 11}

10. December 2016 Nextier Power Dialogue {Dec 15}

Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.

If i find out about events early enough i will add them here, otherwise Check out IG (Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• VeryAbuja
• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Planet Abuja
• Eventful
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

UPCOMING EVENTS IN ABUJA (SEPT & OCT)

I feel a bit guilty when i put up my posts for activities and events i take part in 'cos i'm sure you guys would have like to attend or be a part of some of them especially those that are open to everyone. I have therefore decided to put up posts whenever i can ahead of activities and events so that anyone interested can attend.
Mark your Calendars ma peoples! Here are the events i'm looking forward to attending for the rest of September and Beginning of October (by God's Grace):

1. Fashion Focus x Creative Hustle by LFDW 2016 and British Council {SEPT 21-22}

Find out more about this from here and here

2. SCAFLYMPICS {SEPT 24TH}

3. One Environment 5000 Tree Planting Project & Clean Up {OCT 1ST}

4. Abuja Grill Fest {OCT 1ST}

5. JamRock {OCT 1ST}

6. WedExpo {OCT 7-9}

Oct 1st is really full thanks to it being Independence Day and a weekend, i'm sure there are even more activities i 'm not aware of yet. Check out my post on interesting things to do in Abuja.

If i find out about events early enough i will do a post to let you guys know otherwise Check out IG (Social Media) and the links below for other upcoming events, trainings and conferences in Abuja:

• VeryAbuja
• BellaNaija
• British Council
• EventBrite
• EventsNowNow
• AllEvents
• 234Events
• Planet Abuja
• Eventful
• Nigerian Seminars and Trainings

Knowledge is Power.

Toodles!XooX

Painting with Le Hubby

Amateur artists @work

Our Finished Work

About 3 weekends ago, we found our creative side!! well...sorta

I found out about Artsplashstudio Paint Nite while researching for my Eat. Drink. Chill & Play Abuja Post. I was intrigued, checked out their IG page and sent them a DM *humming 'it goes down in da DM'*. I got a reply from them and we conversed, i sent them my email address.

I got a mail from them not long after which specified the date, venue, time, cost per person and how to make payment. 

It costs #5,000 per person and payment must be made before the date to confirm your reservation.

My artist friend Ifesinachi has tried to convince me severally to try my hands at painting due to my love and interest in art and creative activities. This was the perfect chance as I had been informed that participants do not need to have prior experience at painting. I wasn't good at fine art in Secondary School so I would definitely feel comfortable in the midst of fellow amateurs and having a guide was also a plus. 

I told hubby about it and 'whitemailed' him into joining me, its more fun with a fellow novice afterall.

THE EXPERIENCE

The Paint Nite was on Saturday at Bamboo Lounge, Maitama and we got there early. There was a n ArtSplashStudio banner outside the room that helped us identify it. Our instructor, Mr. Bona and Christy were already there and welcomed us. The space had been set up with chairs and tables with blank painting canvases on easels, paint brushes, a rag and water to clean our brushes. It was to start by 7:00pm but we waited about 30 mins or so for the rest of the class to arrive while we conversed with our instructor, wore our aprons and got our different paint colors served on a paper plate.

Blank Canvas on Easel and Paint

Reference Painting

I initially thought there would be an outline or template for us to paint in but that wasn't the case, we only had a reference painting . We were gonna have to paint from scratch what was in the reference painting. It was a bit overwhelming to have to do it all on our own initially but our instructor, Mr. Bona ,coached us really well on how to go about it, mixing colors, etc.

Hubby in serious mode

Me feeling like an artist

We had a great time, nice conversation with others in the class, Christy was a delight and got us some great pics. 

In da zone

We got comfortable and painted our versions of the reference painting with the coaching of our instructor. Hubby and I definitely had fun and did not want it to end. We finished around past 9pm, took group and solo pics and the best part was taking home our precious creations. 

Group Pic

We are very proud of our amateur paintings, which are currently hanging on our walls at home and I intend to buy some paint and touch up my painting a bit and maybe paint some more.

I definitely have an even higher respect for artists and creators now, no be small thing abeg. 

I would really love us to try out pottery as well and explore our creative side some more.

We went to get some well deserved tasty Chicken Capitol Sharwarma for our hardwork. We'll definitely be back for some more painting fun with ArtSplashStudio.

Enjoy the pics.

Step out of your comfort zone and live a little!

Toodles!XooX