French language lesson for FREE at the French Institute

Celebrate the European Day of Languages at the French Institute on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.

 

FREE SAMPLE FRENCH

LESSON FOR BEGINNERS:

10 am - 11 am

2 pm - 3 pm

 

Interested in learning French? 

Choose your time slot and register at coordinatorstudies@institutfr-nigeria.org

It's totally FREE!! 

More info at www.institutfr-nigeria.org or at the Institute: 52 Libreville street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2 (behind M. Biggs)

World Music Day celebration at the French Institute, Abuja - June 21, 2012

The French Cultural Institute in Abuja celebrated the World Music Day on June 21, 2012. These photos were taken at the event.

21st June 2012 is World Music Day: Celebrations in Lagos and Abuja (Free Entry for all)

IN LAGOS

Goethe-Institut Nigeria, together with Alliance Française Lagos and Bristish Council Lagos, invites you to the World Music Day 2012.

Date: Thursday, 21st of June 2012, beginning at 5 pm

Venue: The New Afrika Shrine, 1 Nerdc Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos (FREE ENTRY)

Musicians from Europe and Nigeria would render melodious jazz, pop and indigenous music during the evening. The highlight of this musical event is a performance by the German Jazz band ‘Hyperactive Kid‘. Registered guests would also have the opportunity to perform during the open mic session. Towards the end of the concert there will be a jam session among the musicians.

IN ABUJA


On Thursday, 21st of June at 8pm, the French Institute will celebrate the International Day of Music with concerts of King Faji, the Speed Band and other pop singers. This year's theme is 'The Pop Years'. On that occasion everybody is invited to come dressed up as 60s or 70s style. A professional photographer will be there to take pictures of you if you wish. When the concert is finished, a dj will continue playing music until late in the evening!

Entrance is free and open to all. Don't hesitate to share this info with your friends!

Furthermore the Institute is hosting the festival of Barclays Ayakoroma's Plays until Saturday night (Plays every evening at 6pm. Gate fee: 2000 NGN adults, 1000 NGN students, 500 NGN for children). See details below.

And as always the Institute is screening a French movie with English subtitles every Friday!

A busy French month!

The French Institute is located at 52 Libreville Street, off Aminu Kano, Wuse 2, behind M. Biggs or visit their website www.institutfr-nigeria.org.

Institut Français hosts literary festival, children's day, drama workshop and more...

The Institut Français in Nigeria invited the general public to “A Vous de Lire” (For You to Read), an annual celebration of books and readings, held on the 24th to the 26th of May, 2012, at the French Institute (a.k.a French Cultural Centre) in Abuja.

In collaboration with the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) - Abuja Chapter, The Abuja Literary Society, Cassava Republic Press and Arojah Royal Theatre, the Institut Français presented three days of literary-themed events for the whole family, with the aim of promoting a love of reading and writing in Nigeria.

In celebration of Children’s Day, the Institute also hosted a special series of programmes for children on the 24th and 25th of May. The events culminated on Saturday 26th May in a drama workshop for invited schools at the Institute and a representation by the French School of Abuja of some scenes from the French play ‘l’Avare’ by the famous classic author Molière.

For youngsters, there was also a Children’s Fair hosted by Cassava Republic Press on Saturday, 26th May, at shop, No. 62b in the Arts and Crafts Village, Opposite the Abuja Sheraton from 12 noon to 6pm

The French Institute is located at 52, Libreville Street, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja (behind M. Biggs).