Happyness Party 2018 Excites Fun Seekers in Lagos

by - Dipo Olowookere /
28-December-2018
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By Dipo Olowookere

It was excitement galore as holiday and fun lovers trooped out in their numbers to celebrate the 5th annual Happyness Party 2018.

The summer pool party, which took place on December 21, showcased the best of hip-hop nightlife with over four thousand people in attendance at the popular Tickle Bay in the heart of Lekki-Lagos. 

The Happyness Party parades a colourful combination of celebrities, corporate executes and business professionals with the goal of making Lagos State the preferred destination for summer tourist in West Africa. It creates opportunities annually, where creative and merry minds can enjoy good music, barbecue specials, assorted cocktails and social networking right in the centre of excellence.

According to Debo Odunlami, spokesperson for the Happyness Crew, “our raves are planned and designed to bring out the true artistic nature in the younger generation. Over the years, Happyness has continued to develop the tourism industry, connecting true friends and creating an atmosphere of more happy people.”

Busola Awosika, an attendee who is also a top executive in one of the new generation banks, recounted her experience parting with Happyness since 2015 with the excitement getting bigger and better every year.

While Emeka Anyanwu, an engineer with a construction company based in Ibadan, Oyo State confessed about bumping into many old friends he hadn’t seen or over a decade after leaving the university. Emeka also praised the professional craft of DJ Skillz for having the party jump and rock till the break of dawn. 

However, testimonials has continued to pour in from different social media channels with comments and retweets on Twitter feed – Efe @sayfay_: been to #Happyness four times back to back and it never disappoints; @ekeviviann: Happyness was a vibe night. Glad I made it … Lagosians are actually fun loving people and Muh’d Sherif Deen @hisroyalflexer: if u re happy n u know say happiness… thank you for igniting 2019 already.  Happyness is an annual interactive platform which was founded in 2015 by a group of friends and has over the years ignited a new wave of entertainment and party-style in Lagos. To join the conversation and connect with several joyous individuals on other social activities, follow @happynesscrew for adventurous happy moments.

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