Notting Hill carnival is here again, 27-28th of August 2006, heres another opportunity for Nairalanders to meet up.

i have just heard that Nigeria (for the first time) is going to have a 40 foot-long float at the Notting Hill Carnival. The event is sponsored by Obalende Suya, MTN Nigeria and Nomi Communications UK (Nomi call cards).

Does anyone have information on joining the float?

Hi wale, this topic has been posted by Orlaitan on Aug 10, shouldn't we continue with that thread? Meanwhile, it'll be such a lovely idea for Nairalanders in London to unite again, since I (& likes of Coco29 i guess) missed yesterday's party. Let's make it Bigger, Better & more fun!!!!!!!!!!

I want to attend the carnival since i couldn't meet up in london for the appointed date. But could someone tell me where on earth Notting hill is. And Wale you said 27-28 is it a two day thing?

Damsal:

I want to attend the carnival since i couldn't meet up in london for the appointed date. But could someone tell me where on earth Notting hill is. And Wale you said 27-28 is it a two day thing?

Notting hill carnival is a two day event, but the main one is on Monday the 28th of August 2006, its a bank holiday (public holiday) so lots of people will be coming.

Notting hill is in London, where are you? contact me for details on getting there from your location.

ps: if you are in Nigeria, you go to the airport first

Lol. Well, i live in Birmingham, but on the 25th i'll be going down to London for a couple of days to stay with ma cousin so while i'm there i'll like to go to the carnival. She lives in Peckham by the way so you could give details on getiing there from her location.

if your cousin is going to the carnival then she'll take you

Nottting hill is in Notting hill  , it's the whole area of the notting hill area http://www.quickmap.com/carnival/a2.htm

the nigerian section is usually @ cambridge gardens 


Bus 36,436 from peckham and 148 from camberwell green will take u near the place, trains might be a better option depending on the traffic

i should be in london at the said date but dunno if im gon make it to notting hill cuzz im in london for business and not pleasure. maybe if i have time after the business imm@ call some of my pals and ask them to take me their. got some nl members numbers (ladies) so imm@ call to know if they are there. if they aint i aint going. if those i wann@ meet aint going then whats the point of my being there.

@loverbwoy, once again have you come to my rescue,thanks for the details. i also advice the use of Underground (tube/subway). be aware that some stations may be closed on that day and some bus routes will be diverted.

check www.tfl.gov.uk for up to date infos on getting to the carnival from any location in London

@diddy4, its a bank holiday on the 28th, i dont think any business will be taking place. you need to be at the carnival.

diddy4:

i should be in london at the said date but don't know if im gon make it to notting hill cuzz im in london for business and not pleasure. maybe if i have time after the business imm@ call some of my pals and ask them to take me their. got some nl members numbers (ladies) so imm@ call to know if they are there. if they aint i aint going. if those i wann@ meet aint going then whats the point of my being there.

diddy u're crazy, if u're in London u're definitely cumin!
cuz i am so gonna b there!


p.s- if u're goin by train the central, circle or district line gets u to nottinhill gate, it all depends on how u're gettin there,

tis great that ure coming to the carnival, but you gatta watchout for the transportation. Nottinghill gate and a few other stations may be shut on that day.

can i get any nairalander that would be theres info, i want to know i'm searching for the right crowd.

@damsal, im surely gonna be there. i sent you mail didn't i?

@ Wale
No i didn't get any mail from u.

@damsal,
alright then, maybe i got ur email wrong.ive got my email on my profile so you can send me an Im if you wish. safe
you may also be interested in the Nairaland get-together in London
Find the details on this thread

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-18459.352.html

i got 1, i think it ws wrong as well somn abt bayswater on the 16th which ws yesterday?

its all over now. can u guys posts pics

clocky baba. were u at the carnival? i have pictures but only on my phone, ill upload it as soon as i get hold of the connection cord.

yea i went although gat there late so missed most of d action 

@clocky, what time did u get there and did u find ur way to the Nigerian corner?it was d bomb.

gat there around 5 6 yea i went to d naija place but must of d guys had left. i saw them kenny n d1 and olisa lazying about sha

i guess u werent that late, how come i didnt see you? ive got pics of ID Ogungbe and Olisa and also RMD. i just need to find this phone cord, my laptop does not have bluetooth

ok so did u go there with her

luved it n had so much fun, it ws crazy n off da hook!
but i learnt a lesson sha i;m neva goin there wivout bein escorted or with my boyfriend
gee all dose guys grabbin my butt like it ws 4 public sampling!
i enjoyed it though n got 2 drink Gordons spark, damn i luv it
lookin 4ward 2 nxt yrs'

@clocky, if u were asking about Damsal, well the answer is no. She had reasons to believe that terrorist were targetting the carnival so she stayed away. if u permit me, id say "fear fear girl" . i hope she never reads this.

@gem 87, i apologise on behalf of all the boys at the carnival, a few of us misbehaved for sure but ass grabbing ke! that one na sexual harrasment and u should sue. They tried it with two female friends that i went with last year and believe me i didnt find it funny. i got in many fights for their sakes.

Anyway, here is a pic, Proffessor ID

And now Olisa, Cool fm Lagos

yea right well i made this small vid on my way out of the venue nothing interesting really just me finding my way out of the damn place


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkRerzBrT8M

CLOCKY! aah
of all things to film at carnival, my hand no dey oh.

anyway this is my last pic, Richard Mofe Damijo at Notting hill

yes o i suppose capture the moment na

clocky show pics not videos of butts, ahhh o ga o

@clocky, u were talking about getting lost, i got lost. Big time

i found myself somewhere in acton, got on the wrong bus

ahahah waka waka no go let una lost o

its too late, we don lost already. Anyway it was fun. i wasnt in a hurry to get home and i didn't even plan to attend the after-party. Did any one go to the after-party at Astor Bar or Club N-Tyce?

I am particularly interested to know about Jimmy Jatt's perfomance.