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Nollywood diva, Rita Dominic was the centre of attraction on Saturday 11 October 2008 as www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com hosted her to a lavish reception at A-list celebrity hangout, Swe Bar in Lagos, Nigeria. Rita emerged the best dressed actress after a poll conducted by gistmaster on the internet. The actress had a filled day as paparazzi serenaded her with camera shots, amidst the glitz, glamour and popping of champagne. Rita rode in a luxury car provided by one of the sponsors, Mr.Tony Prest, CEO of Prestel communication and owner of NIRE Prest, operators of the hottest luxury boat cruise in Nigeria.Jibola Olubiyi of Swe Bar was on hand to give Rita a warmth welcome into the bar considered as the hottest spot for silver spoons in the country.Tosyn Bucknor, a key partner in the Rita Dominic’s event also got many things fixed, thereby ensuring a grand outing. I must not underestimate the contributions of Cornel Udofia.He was all over the place. We took her round as she e...

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Kate Henshaw-Nuttal couldnt have been more excited at the turn of event in the early hours of today.The Cross River state born actress won the prestigious Actress of the Year title at 2008 edition of African Movie Academy Awards in Abuja, Nigeria.She was presented the award few minutes past midnight today 27 April 2008. Kate was moved to tears when she came on stage to receive the award.She told the everyone that the award has been long coming,now that it is here glory be to GOD. Kate was nominated alongside Jackie Apea,Genevie Nnaji,Stella Damasus- Aboderin and Rakiya Attah. in an exclusive chat,she told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that she was indeed grateful to those that have been supporting her acting career. Kate hinted that the award would make her do more for the industry because of the high expectations attached to award. The jubilation inside the hall after Kate was declared winner showed that she was indeed the popular choi...

[caption id="attachment_5229" align="alignleft" width="274" caption="Rita Dominic and Kate Henshaw"] [/caption] Nigerian stars are living up to the  rules of fashion- wear to fit, look great and keep it clean with a smile dancing on your lips for the camera. These are some of the photos yours truly captured at yesterday's lunch with President Goodluck Jonathan. It was well attended. Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Monalisa Chinda, Genevieve Nnaji, Mai Atafo, Kanayo O Kanayo and several others attended the event. [caption id="attachment_5230" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Genevieve Nnaji"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_5232" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="President Goodluck Jonathan speaking to the audience"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_5233" align="alignleft" width="238" caption="Susan PeterStars such as ...

  By Niyi Tabiti When I got this beautiful cover of Genevieve Magazine , I was very excited that our actresses are looking beyond their "make believe job"- A lot of them are giving so much to looking good.I was not surprise when I saw the names that made the cover. Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw Nuttal and Rita Dominic are all epitome of glamour and beauty.     That doesnt mean that is all Nollywood can get. Younger actresses like Ebube Nwangbo, Rukky Sanda, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and others are head turners too.   Kate Henshaw , who is the oldest amongst the actresses  gives attention to details. I remember some months back when I took a visiting German journalist to Kate Henshaw for an interview, the guy look at Kate and while guessing her age, he said Kate couldn't have been more than 25 or 26!!!Ofcourse, Kate herself laughed. It was all a compliment anyway, though she is in her late 30s, she look ravishing.I have photographed her several times an...

  By Niyi Tabiti When I got this beautiful cover of Genevieve Magazine , I was very excited that our actresses are looking beyond their "make believe job"- A lot of them are giving so much to looking good.I was not surprise when I saw the names that made the cover. Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw Nuttal and Rita Dominic are all epitome of glamour and beauty.     That doesnt mean that is all Nollywood can get. Younger actresses like Ebube Nwangbo, Rukky Sanda, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and others are head turners too.   Kate Henshaw , who is the oldest amongst the actresses  gives attention to details. I remember some months back when I took a visiting German journalist to Kate Henshaw for an interview, the guy look at Kate and while guessing her age, he said Kate couldn't have been more than 25 or 26!!!Ofcourse, Kate herself laughed. It was all a compliment anyway, though she is in her late 30s, she look ravishing.I have photographed her several times and th...

  So painful that few months after Kate Henshaw's elaborate birthday celebration in Lagos, the Nigerian actress and fashionsita is allegedly unhappy over cracks in her marriage.  Kate and her husband , Rod Nuttal have decided to call it quit with their 12 year old marriage, which produced a daughter.   Encomium magazine this week, wrote that the couples have been having issues long before they decided the marriage could no longer work. They are also said to be talking to their lawyers on divource.

[caption id="attachment_4329" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Senator Florence Ita Giwa and Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan, wife of Nigeria's president"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4330" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Actress Rita Dominic and Mercedes Richard "] [/caption] Senator Florence Ita Giwa needs no introduction here. She is one of the most popular  socialites and female politicians Nigeria has ever produced since Independence. The rich and well connected Ita Giwa lives in Banana Island, described as the most expensive location in Nigeria. Billionaires such as Otunba Mike Adenuga of Globacom, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose and others are said to have property there too. Ita Giwa's birthday celebration has all the trappings of royalty. The former Senator played host to the likes of first lady, Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan, Hajia Bola Shagaya, the heavily...

[caption id="attachment_3814" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Kate Henshaw"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti A host of Nigerian stars are headed for Nairobi, Kenya tonight ahead of tomorrow’s nomination party of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) scheduled to hold in Nairobi the capital of the east African country. Gistmaster.com gathered that most of the stars who will be to Kenya will depart via  the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. At the time of filing this report, gistmaster.com gathered the likes of Kate Henshaw,the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare,Emem Ema of the Kush fame and now of One management are ready to board Kenya Airways. The journey will take about four hours on air. Gistmaster learn that other stars have already departed yesterday and the day before. Peace Anyiam Osigwe the founder of AMAA announced some weeks back through a press statement signed by a member of her team, that the nomination'...