The New Afrika Shrine
The New Afrika Shrine
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joy G
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Oct 2023 • Family
I am giving a 5 star yes ! And that’s because I use to enjoy the show each time I visit Nigeria I am always there to see femi most especially.
But yesterday I went to Made show and the way the people at the gate look down on us it was shocking their attitude of discrimination without knowing who we are was awful .I love to be at the front role so I can see the show properly .And I have no Idea that I need to make a reservation online before so on getting there after paying the individual tickets for 3 of us and find out on getting inside that there is no space at the front role where I normally seat when ever am there ! So i decided to find out how much it cost to use the front role and the ladies at the gate reply was the table are for VIP so I ask the VIP are the people that paid right ? And she reply pls the tables are not for my type. I was so disappointed with there attitude because I have always love the African shrine. I think they should work on the worker with good manners thanks . But anyway the new African shrine is still a place to be 👌🏼 when ever you visit Lagos Nigeria 👍
But yesterday I went to Made show and the way the people at the gate look down on us it was shocking their attitude of discrimination without knowing who we are was awful .I love to be at the front role so I can see the show properly .And I have no Idea that I need to make a reservation online before so on getting there after paying the individual tickets for 3 of us and find out on getting inside that there is no space at the front role where I normally seat when ever am there ! So i decided to find out how much it cost to use the front role and the ladies at the gate reply was the table are for VIP so I ask the VIP are the people that paid right ? And she reply pls the tables are not for my type. I was so disappointed with there attitude because I have always love the African shrine. I think they should work on the worker with good manners thanks . But anyway the new African shrine is still a place to be 👌🏼 when ever you visit Lagos Nigeria 👍
Written 2 October 2023
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Stay747712
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Jul 2024 • Friends
This was my absolute favorite part of my month in Lagos. Femi Kuti's performance was so passionate. The musicians & dancers were incredibly energetic. I had an absolute blast & my only regret is that I couldn't attend another show while I was there. Visiting the Shrine will be top of my list when I return to Lagos next
Written 24 July 2024
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Harriet
London, UK67 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
I was lucky enough to be taken here while on a work trip to Lagos and wouldn’t have missed it for anything. So great to see Femi Kuti (it was a Thursday - I’m not sure how often he plays). Lots of people there and good drinks service. We arrived about 9.30pm and it was in full swing. Great atmosphere - loved it! Interestingly my colleague who is from Lagos has only been a couple of times and said it’s more a thing for tourists. But if you’re a tourist, what’s not to like!
Written 14 May 2022
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NToweett
Nairobi, Kenya79 contributions
Mar 2018
This was a must go for me on my second visit to Lagos, with only a few hours before leaving for Nairobi, I had to check in and drink me some palm wine. It seemed as if they were setting up for a performance but I had a flight early the next day I left at 10 pm. Fun fact that is the only place in Lagos you can smoke weed and not get arrested. I am so going back to expereince the music, next time.
Written 5 March 2018
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Titi_Dokubo
Lagos, Nigeria332 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
If you don't mind the smell of people smoking weed, then you can spend a couple of hours here just chilling with friends.
Written 5 July 2017
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Colin N
London, UK66 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
I was with a band who were playing here as part of Felabration. The place is much bigger than I expected and has a great atmosphere. There were a lot of people smoking. The place got very full, there were thousands of people there but that was because it was a special night, the previous night I was there it was not nearly so full and was more chilled. The acoustics are not good which is a pity and when it gets packed it can feel a bit unsafe. Overall I would say that if you are going to be in this part of Lagos or indeed in Lagos at all, you must visit this place, it's an amazing experience.
Written 27 October 2017
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RustyShacklefordOSU
Indianapolis, IN24 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
Saw Femi Kuti put on a truely great show! I'm not African but still felt welcome. Reasonable prices.
Written 28 February 2017
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David O. Aiyeola
Lagos, Nigeria301 contributions
Feb 2019 • Business
I recently worked with few tourist from Finland on a brief week day visit to Nigeria. They were so excited when I mentioned the visit to the African shrine while we were at Fela museum though I explained the concept to them. A lot of them were disappointed when we got there. I asked for feed back and some said they imagined the place to be a voodoo shrine kind of place. While others said they were afraid of the high numbers of young men, smokers hanging around the place even without a musical show as I've explained before.
Written 21 March 2019
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Toneyknight
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Apr 2017 • Friends
Great time great performance, Fela left a great legacy God bless him. Cheap entertainment without fanfare or illusions good time beautiful music. I can't help wondering what it would be like if Fela had been around. Amazingly a safe environment as well.
Written 30 April 2017
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PinkAngel25
Basingstoke, UK112 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
An absolute must when visiting Lagos. Femi Kuti has a show on every Sunday and I was lucky to have also being able to see him perform with his son. What an amazing energy they have on stage.
Besides there being signs up that no drugs allowed there is a constant smell of weed but as long as you dont mind that its a great place to hang out.
Besides there being signs up that no drugs allowed there is a constant smell of weed but as long as you dont mind that its a great place to hang out.
Written 14 August 2017
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Did you go with a group or solo travel? I absolutely love live music venues, so thanks for sharing. Watching Anthony Bourdain and they mentioned this place on S10 E3 Lagos.
Written 16 June 2018
I visited the Shrine in 1982 and had the time of my life. Later went to Kalakuta and was honored to meet Fela (maybe Femi too). Hazy memories but the tv was on and the Jeffersons were playing. Fela went out to the piano on the porch to see if oyingbo could recognize Night in Tunesia. I couldn't then but I learned my lesson and am a big jazz head now taking people on jazz tours to Harlem's underground jazz scene with.
I am organizing a music tour to Nigeria for 2018 and I want some help choosing the best month to visit the Shrine with my group. Any advice and assistance would be a great help.
Peace, Gordon
Written 10 January 2017
Any time I the month is okay for visiting the African Shrine,The preferably day of the week should be Thursday Where you Femi play live with his band.
Every Thursday is always great at the African Shrine.
You can also shedule your visit to sometimes November or december during the felaboration week. ( Felaboration is a week dedicated to celebrate Fela's achievements and legacy with over 20 events)
Written 10 January 2017
Yes you may go for just a drink or dinner.
On certain days Fela's sons perform live at the venue. I hope you are lucky enough to catch the show.
Written 20 October 2016
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