The Jadeite Ball Berths In Nigeria With KSA And Millie Jackson Live Concert

By Eric Eghaghe

The Jadeite Ball, a highly premium and unique international social engagement organisation reputed for creating and producing some of the most spectacular High Society events targeted at high net worth individuals and organization, is set to berth in Lagos Nigeria on November 1st, with a Live Concert featuring King Sunny Ade and Millie Jackson. The A-List event, billed for Friday, 1stof November at the shell hall Muson centre Lagos, is a first of its kind and also first of many platforms from the Jadeite Group to signify the official launch of the luxury brand in Nigeria.


The JADEITE BALL experience will offer a premium platform featuring another first in Nigerian entertainment circle, a musical legend in himself and a heritage of Nigeria as a nation: “King Sunny Ade Through-The-years live concert”. This will be a landmark celebration of KSA's 50 years of performing on stage. It is an exclusive opportunity to see for the 1st time King Sunny Ade dish out, in a live concert setting, his best of hits through the 70's, 80's, 90's and the 20th century. Also performing alongside KSA is the timeless Diva from the United States, Queen of Soul R&B from the 60's and 70's, who also visited Lagos in the 60's for ground breaking performance – Millie Jackson and her Band.


The concert entertainment will be produced by Edi Lawani, a veteran in the media and entertainment business, popularly referred to as the Grandfather of showbiz, with Edi Lawani's consulting wealth of expertise and experience, the show promises to be one to remember.


The Jadeite is a highly successful international entertainment brand reputed for developing and creating platforms that deliver top-notch experience for individuals seeking luxury entertainment.

Its forte remains creating and producing some of the most exclusive and spectacular premium events targeted at High Net worth Individuals and organisations in a fascinating celebration of Luxury and Success.

The JADEITE BALL Nigerian version will be a celebration of the successful and outstanding Nigerian individuals and businesses, their perseverance and their heritage, in an exclusive and luxurious evening reflecting the Best of times for the selected few. It is positioned as an annual event with its maiden edition kicking off this year.


The Jadeite Ball has drawn the attention of some of the most firmly established brands present in Nigeria, such as LANSON Champagne, the official drink of the diamond jubilee for the Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II of England and official champagne of Wimbledon Tennis Championship. Also on board are: Mercedes Benz, Zakaa Luxury Concept, Beat FM, Classic FM, and the CenterSpread Group, to mention a few.


The Jadeite ball is a novelty of two companies – GWideas & RockThompson Nigeria. Both companies have wealth of experience in Brand Management and Development, Event conceptualization and Management, hosting and executing projects, Marketing and Sponsorship.


RockThompson Nigeria, under the Directorate of Mr. Idowu Thompson, is a Marketing and Sponsorship firm with expertise in consumer marketing, research and measurement, hospitality management and ideation. On its part, GWideas has been the mastermind behind several top-notch events execution within and outside the country with expertise ranging from idea creation, event management consultation, conceptualization and execution under the management of Mrs. Fola Aganga-Williams.