Lagos is about to pulse with renewed warmth as 02 Academy prepares to host the Close-Up Business Party, a two-day celebration designed to rekindle bonds, spark new connections, and wrap the year in unforgettable colour.

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From 18 to 19 December 2025, the Academy’s creative home at 11–13 Jumat Olukoya Street, Ogudu, will transform into a lively, memory-stirring environment where friendships return to life, nostalgia deepens, and new collaborations quietly bloom.

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Consequently,fFor two magical days, the premises will glow like the opening scene of a long-awaited reunion, drawing attendees into an atmosphere alive with shared laughter, familiar faces, and conversations that feel paused only yesterday.

Moreso, guests will step into a space charged with the warmth of old ties and the excitement of new beginnings, where every smile, every embrace, becomes a moment that lingers.

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Come Closer, Reconnect, Reimagine, Reignite

Meanwhile, the Close-Up Business Party invites alumni, creatives, partners, dreamers, and friends of the Academy to come closer, reconnect, reimagine, and reignite.

It promises the feeling of stepping back into a story no one ever truly left, only now returning with richer experiences, clearer purpose, and fuller hearts.

Here, rebonding will unfold effortlessly. Here, new alliances will form in whispers and wide smiles. Here, joy will rise freely, like morning light spilling across familiar paths, filling every corner with renewed possibility.

 So, it be two days of endless energy, shared memories, and new beginnings. Two days where 02 Academy becomes more than a place, it becomes a feeling.

A Homecoming of Creativity

The Close-Up Business Party is not just an event; it is a homecoming wrapped in conversation, colour, music, interaction, shared stories, and the quiet magic of togetherness.

It is an invitation to celebrate the journey so far and rediscover the spark that first drew thousands of young creatives into the Academy’s doors.

This year’s event offers three ticket paths, each unlocking a different experience:

  • N10,000 grants general access to Day One activities, excluding the masterclass.

  • N15,000 offers full Day One access, including the masterclass.

  • N50,000 provides an elevated pass to Day Two’s exclusive dinner and award night, where outstanding individuals will be recognised in a warm, elegant ceremony.

Day One: Laughter, Learning, and Reconnection

The first day will unfold with movie screenings, exhibitions, games, panel sessions, and an open mic, bringing the creative community together. It is designed to foster connection, spark collaboration, and allow participants to reflect on the year while sharing joy with old friends and new acquaintances.

Day Two: Glamour, Awards, and Celebration

Day Two rises with the glamour of a dinner, purposeful conversations, networking, and an award night honouring exceptional contributors within the 02 Academy circle. It promises an evening of elegance, recognition, and inspiration, creating memories that attendees will carry well into the new year.

A Space for Creatives and Alumni

The Close-Up Business Party doubles as a creative and alumni meet-up, offering a space to unwind after months of intense work, learning, and project execution. For 02 Academy, it serves as a reminder that growth is not only shaped in classrooms and studios but also in the shared joy of human connection.

02 Academy: Nurturing Talent, Building Partnerships

Over the years, 02 Academy has emerged as Nigeria’s leading brand and advertising communication school, thriving on innovation, mentorship, and strong industry partnerships.

Its collaboration with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) reinforces professionalism and ethical capacity-building for emerging creatives.

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The Founder affirmed that this partnership grants regulatory recognition for training, workshops, and certified qualifications respected across the industry.

Additionally, 02 Academy maintains an official partnership with the prestigious Loeries, Africa and the Middle East’s foremost creative award body. This alliance elevates the curriculum, exposes students to world-class standards, and provides access to global creative excellence and inspiration.

These partnerships, coupled with years of proven impact, strengthen 02 Academy’s mission to nurture a generation of thinkers, designers, storytellers, and brand builders who move industries and shape culture.

The Countdown to Connection

As December draws near, the countdown begins. The doors will open. The lights will rise. The story will continue, and every attendee will become a luminous part of the experience.

02 Academy welcomes everyone to the Close-Up Business Party
18 to 19 December 2025

A moment to feel again, connect again and  dance again.

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