You’ve probably heard the saying, “When in Rome, behave like the Romans.”. While Lagos Parties may not be Rome, VIP in Lagos are like mini kingdoms, and every bottle, chair, and sparkler comes with politics—how many of these rules do you already know?
1. Know Your Table Rank
Are you the baller? The plus one? Or the plus one +1? Every table has a hierarchy: the baller (the spender and host for the night), the plus-one (the friend who knows the Baller), and the plus-one +1 (the guest of the plus-one). Don’t confuse your level. Move like you know your lane. Respect the order, and you won’t embarrass yourself.
2. Never Reach Without Permission — The Bottle Belongs to the Baller
Bottle service in Lagos is not DIY. Don’t touch that Azul unless the Baller clears you. Try it, and you’ll disappear faster than a checkpoint officer’s patience. Wait to be served or let the host invite you to pour. And when you do, pour gently; respect is part of the vibe.
3. Avoid the Middle Seat
It looks safe, but it’s a trap. In pictures, you’ll either be cropped out or shifted to make space for someone more important. If you’re not the Baller or one of the payers, slide to the edge. Better to be on the tip than embarrassed in the middle.
4. Ask the Host Before Bringing a Plus One
VIP tables are premium real estate in Lagos’ social scene. Pulling up with your cousin, flatmate, or that “they’re like family” without clearance? Recipe for disgrace. Always confirm first, only the host has the power to pull that stunt.
5. Never Complain About the Bill
A VIP table is for enjoyment and flex, not calculation and price breakdown. If you’re not splitting that receipt with grace and steeze, look away when it lands. Lagos has no patience for cry-cry babies, especially over a “small” ₦3.2m bill.
6. Snap Respectfully
Content is king, but let’s be honest, nobody likes an overzealous cameraman. No blinding flashes, no receipts on Instagram stories. You don’t want your host waking up to “Last night was a movie” on your story when they know they sponsored you.
7. Don’t Be the First to Leave
Leaving the table early screams, “I came for free drinks”. If you don’t want to look like an opportunist (even if you are), hold your ground till the host leaves or the crew dips. Real ones stretch it; smart ones ghost strategically when the energy dies down.
At the end of the day, a VIP table in Lagos is a jungle with rules. But don’t take it too deep, they aren’t gospel—just vibes. Move with sense, and you’ll survive the night without stories that touch. Break the code, and you’ll be the next gist in someone else’s group chat.
