Green October Event 2016

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Green October Event 2016
Date1 October 2016
VenueOriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
CountryNigeria
Hosted byLayole Oyatogun and Zoe Chinaka
  2015  ·Green October Event·  2017  

Green October Event 2016 was the second edition of Green October Event held on 1 October 2016 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

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Layole Oyatogun and Zoe Chinaka hosted the second edition of the event, while Tomi Odunsi, Swazzi, SoulPrinz, Ozzybosco and Ejen performed at the event. It was focused on children living with autism in Nigeria. [1] [2] [3]

Fashion designers that showcased their designs were Agatha Moreno, VickyHeldan, Seraphine By Kosi, Omoge Collections, TUBO, Bella House Of Fab, Runo Stitches, Onome Dupri Clothing, Lola Baej, PenonPaul Bespoke, Mobiz World, GMYT Couture, Renew By Rukky, E22, Boriah, JPKOUTURE and MERCY'S. [1] [2]

Award recipients

The second edition of Green October Event was held on 1 October 2016 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. [1] [2]

Humanitarian awards

Fashion awards

Recognition awards

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