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| shopping_mall_name = Silverbird Galleria
| name = Silverbird Galleria
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| image = Silverbird Galleria.jpg
|address=133, Ahmadu Bello Way, [[Victoria Island (Nigeria)|Victoria Island]], Lagos, Lagos State
| location = [[Lagos]], [[Lagos State]], Nigeria
| address = 133, Ahmadu Bello Way, [[Victoria Island (Nigeria)|Victoria Island]]
| location = [[Lagos, Lagos State]], Nigeria
| opening_date = 2004
| opening_date = 2004
| developer = [[Silverbird Group]]<ref name=culture/>
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'''Silverbird Galleria''' is a Shopping mall and Entertainment Centre in [[Victoria Island (Nigeria)|Victoria Island]], Lagos.<ref name=culture>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com.ng/books?id=Smqfl7gk3wcC&pg=PA214&dq=Silverbird+Group+Nigeria&hl=en&sa=X&ei=jflMVc6IFoGs7AaR84DIBw&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Silverbird%20Group%20Nigeria&f=false|title=Cultures of Globalization: Coherence, Hybridity, Contestation
'''Silverbird Galleria''' is a shopping mall and entertainment centre in [[Victoria Island (Nigeria)|Victoria Island]], [[Lagos]].<ref name=culture>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Smqfl7gk3wcC&dq=Silverbird+Group+Nigeria&pg=PA214|title=Cultures of Globalization: Coherence, Hybridity, Contestation Rethinking Globalizations|author1=Kevin Archer|author2=M. Martin Bosman|author3=M. Mark Amen|author4=Ella Schmidt|page=60|publisher=Routledge|year=2013|isbn=9781317996637}}</ref>
Rethinking Globalizations|author1=Kevin Archer|author2=M. Martin Bosman|author3=M. Mark Amen|author4=Ella Schmidt|page=60|publisher=Routledge|year=2013|isbn=9781317996637}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
⚫
Silverbird Galleria was established in 2004 by [[Silverbird Group]],<ref name=class>{{cite book|title=Class Struggle and Resistance in Africa|author=Leo Zeilig|publisher=Haymarket Books|year=2009|isbn=9781931859684|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vrjbAgAAQBAJ&dq=Silverbird+Group+Lagos+Nigeria&pg=PA3}}</ref> a media and real estate company founded by [[Ben Murray-Bruce]] in the 1980s. The movie theatre, ''Silverbird Cinemas'' which revolutionalized cinema in Nigeria<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nigerianobservernews.com/2015/02/07/victoria-island-lagos/|title=Victoria Island – Lagos|date=7 February 2015|author=Richard Imhoagene|publisher=Nigerian observer|accessdate=8 April 2015}}</ref> pioneered the first five-screens Cineplex in sub-Saharan Africa. [[Silverbird Cinemas]] also possesses the largest cinema chain in [[West Africa]] with several locations in [[Lagos]], [[Abuja]], [[Port Harcourt]], [[Uyo]] and [[Accra]], Ghana.
Silverbird Galleria was established in 2004 by [[Silverbird Group]],<ref name=class>{{cite book|title=
⚫
Class Struggle and Resistance in Africa|author=Leo Zeilig|publisher=Haymarket Books|year=2009|isbn=9781931859684|url=https://books.google.com.ng/books?id=vrjbAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA3&dq=Silverbird+Group+Lagos+Nigeria&hl=en&sa=X&ei=_RBNVeTeJKuP7AbB-YC4Cw&ved=0CD4Q6AEwBw#v=onepage&q=Silverbird%20Group%20Lagos%20Nigeria&f=false}}</ref>a media and real estate company founded by [[Ben Murray-Bruce]] in the 1980s. The movie theatre, ''Silverbird Cinemas'' which revolutionalized cinema in Nigeria<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nigerianobservernews.com/2015/02/07/victoria-island-lagos/|title=Victoria Island – Lagos|date=February 7, 2015|author=Richard Imhoagene|publisher=Nigerian observer|accessdate=April 8, 2015}}</ref> pioneered the first five-screens Cineplex in sub-Saharan Africa. Silverbird Cinemas also possesses the largest cinema chain in West Africa with several locations in [[Lagos]], [[Abuja]], [[Port Harcourt]], [[Uyo]] and [[Accra]], [[Ghana]].


==The Lagos Galleria==
==The Lagos Galleria==
[[File:Silverbird cinema building, Lagos.jpeg|thumb|Cinema]]
Silverbird Galeria has a shirts retailer, cafe and mobile network offices for feasible communication and internet access, all located on the ground floor. Electronic gadgets retailers and the [[Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos|Rhythm 93.7 FM]] broadcasting studio (operated by Silverbird) are on the first floor. The second floor has arcades and food services. The Silverbird Cinema is on the third and topmost floor. Additional services include a pharmacy, lounge and beauty shop.<ref name=class/>
Silverbird Galleria has a shirts retailer, café and mobile network offices for feasible communication and internet access, all located on the ground floor. Electronic gadgets retailers and the [[Rhythm 93.7 FM Lagos|Rhythm 93.7 FM]] broadcasting studio (operated by Silverbird) are on the first floor. The second floor has arcades and food services. The Silverbird Cinema is on the third and topmost floor. Additional services include a pharmacy, lounge and beauty shop. There is also a Silverbird galleria located at Ikeja CityMall, Lagos. It is at the top of the escalators on the right.<ref name=class/>


==Facility locations==
==Facility locations==
The Galleria has sister locations in other parts of Nigeria<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com.ng/books?id=RL01BgAAQBAJ&pg=PA64&dq=Silverbird+Galleria+Cinema+Group+Lagos+Nigeria&hl=en&sa=X&ei=wgtNVcrrBK-R7AbAzoOIDA&ved=0CC4Q6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=Silverbird%20Galleria%20Cinema%20Group%20Lagos%20Nigeria&f=false|title=NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®|page=64|author=Michael Chima Ekenyerengozi|publisher=Lulu.com, Nollywood Mirror|year=2013|isbn=9781304729538|}}</ref> and internationally:
The Galleria has sister locations in other parts of Nigeria<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RL01BgAAQBAJ&dq=Silverbird+Galleria+Cinema+Group+Lagos+Nigeria&pg=PA64|title=NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®|page=64|author=Michael Chima Ekenyerengozi|publisher=Lulu.com, Nollywood Mirror|year=2013|isbn=9781304729538}}</ref> and internationally:
*The 12-screen/Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja, arguably West Africa’s largest Cinema complex;
*The 12-screen/Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja, arguably West Africa's largest Cinema complex;
*An 8-screen/Silverbird Showtime, Port Harcourt;
*An 8-screen/Silverbird Showtime, Port Harcourt;
*A Silverbird 6-screen cinema and lifestyle store in Accra Mall, Ghana;<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com.ng/books?id=Smqfl7gk3wcC&pg=PA214&dq=Silverbird+Group+Nigeria&hl=en&sa=X&ei=hRNNVfuNGOiw7Aa4oICoBA&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Silverbird%20Group%20Nigeria&f=false|title=African Video Movies and Global Desires: A Ghanaian History Research in International Studies, Africa Series|page=214-215|author=Carmela Garritano|publisher=Ohio University Press, 2013|isbn=9780896804845}}</ref>
*A Silverbird 6-screen cinema and lifestyle store in Accra Mall, Ghana;<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Smqfl7gk3wcC&dq=Silverbird+Group+Nigeria&pg=PA214|title=African Video Movies and Global Desires: A Ghanaian History Research in International Studies, Africa Series|pages=214–215|author=Carmela Garritano|date=15 February 2013|publisher=Ohio University Press, 2013|isbn=9780896804845}}</ref>
*A 4-screen cinema in Nairobi, Kenya.
*A 4-screen cinema in Nairobi, Kenya.


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==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite web|title=Silverbird Group|url=http://www.silverbirdgroup.com/about}}
*[http://www.silverbirdgroup.com/about Silverbird Group]
*{{cite web|url=http://silverbirdcinemas.com/|title=Silverbird Cinemas}}
*[http://silverbirdcinemas.com/ Silverbird Cinemas]

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Latest revision as of 17:15, 4 March 2023

Silverbird Galleria
Map
LocationLagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Coordinates6°25′48″N 3°24′32″W / 6.4299574°N 3.4089365°W / 6.4299574; -3.4089365
Address133, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island
Opening date2004
DeveloperSilverbird Group[1]
No. of floors4 floors
Websitesilverbirdgroup.com

Silverbird Galleria is a shopping mall and entertainment centre in Victoria Island, Lagos.[1]

History

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Silverbird Galleria was established in 2004 by Silverbird Group,[2] a media and real estate company founded by Ben Murray-Bruce in the 1980s. The movie theatre, Silverbird Cinemas which revolutionalized cinema in Nigeria[3] pioneered the first five-screens Cineplex in sub-Saharan Africa. Silverbird Cinemas also possesses the largest cinema chain in West Africa with several locations in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo and Accra, Ghana.

The Lagos Galleria

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Cinema

Silverbird Galleria has a shirts retailer, café and mobile network offices for feasible communication and internet access, all located on the ground floor. Electronic gadgets retailers and the Rhythm 93.7 FM broadcasting studio (operated by Silverbird) are on the first floor. The second floor has arcades and food services. The Silverbird Cinema is on the third and topmost floor. Additional services include a pharmacy, lounge and beauty shop. There is also a Silverbird galleria located at Ikeja CityMall, Lagos. It is at the top of the escalators on the right.[2]

Facility locations

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The Galleria has sister locations in other parts of Nigeria[4] and internationally:

  • The 12-screen/Silverbird Entertainment Centre, Abuja, arguably West Africa's largest Cinema complex;
  • An 8-screen/Silverbird Showtime, Port Harcourt;
  • A Silverbird 6-screen cinema and lifestyle store in Accra Mall, Ghana;[5]
  • A 4-screen cinema in Nairobi, Kenya.

References

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  1. ^ a b Kevin Archer; M. Martin Bosman; M. Mark Amen; Ella Schmidt (2013). Cultures of Globalization: Coherence, Hybridity, Contestation Rethinking Globalizations. Routledge. p. 60. ISBN 9781317996637.
  2. ^ a b Leo Zeilig (2009). Class Struggle and Resistance in Africa. Haymarket Books. ISBN 9781931859684.
  3. ^ Richard Imhoagene (7 February 2015). "Victoria Island – Lagos". Nigerian observer. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
  4. ^ Michael Chima Ekenyerengozi (2013). NOLLYWOOD MIRROR®. Lulu.com, Nollywood Mirror. p. 64. ISBN 9781304729538.
  5. ^ Carmela Garritano (15 February 2013). African Video Movies and Global Desires: A Ghanaian History Research in International Studies, Africa Series. Ohio University Press, 2013. pp. 214–215. ISBN 9780896804845.
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