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Imade Ogbewi made her way into Nigeria celebrity league recently as she was declared the winner of Nigeria Next Suoermodel competition organized by Mrs. Joan Okorodudu.  Imade, who was shedding tears of joy shortly after she was declared the winner, was full of praises for the organizers of NNSM for the positive impact in her life within a short time starting from when she was shortlisted at the screening.   She was presented with a brand new car with lot of other juicy prizes courtesy Virgin Atlantic, First Group Dubai, Swarovski, Loreal Paris and several other corporate sponsors of the event. Guest at the event-Linda Ikeji

[caption id="attachment_2073" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Founder Nigerian Next Supermodel,Joan Okorodudu and US based singer, Aju Elumelu"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti As preparations mount for this year's French Week in Lagos and the Nigerian Next Supermodel (NNSM), the organizers made a pledge that it be one of the most exciting events to come out of Africa. [caption id="attachment_2074" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Okorodudu, Founder of Nigerian Next Supermoel chatting with the President of the French Chamber of commerce"] [/caption] Present at the  press conference on Friday 12 November 2010 at Eko Hotel, Lagos were diplomatic officials, members of the French and Nigerian chamber of commerce, Aju Elumelu, an international singer based in the United States,Mrs. Joan Okorodudu the founder/ CEO of Nigerian Next Supermodel and style writers from various media houses. The French week ...

Top designer, Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi and Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu, the organizer of NNSM Encomiums poured for Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu yesterday as she puts together the Nigeria Next Supermodel 2009 edition at the Nigeria Air force Officer's Mess in Victoria Island,Lagos. All the contestants showed us that they have got potential to win the prestigeous crown.Notable personalities also also came to show us that Nigeria is the land of glamour. Now , this is the first part of the report, we promise to show you more and tell you the behind the scene of the event. Here www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com bring you photos from the event Uche Nnaji of Ouch and team at the Nigeria Next supermodel 2009 Blogger,Linda Ikeji at the NNSM 2009 in Lagos One of the contestants Another contestant Azuka Ogujuiba of Thisday and Abiola Aloba of Encomium magazine also came to support NNSM 2009

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter As part of efforts to showcase Nigerian models to the world and upgrade the standard that currently prevail in the Nigerian modeling and entertainment industry, Idea Media , a world class production and entertainment company would be bringing a contingents of modeling directors , scouts , Fashion icons and international groomers for its reality show ‘ Making of the next supermodel ’ in Nigeria for a first of its kind reality show. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that he making of next supermodel has a broad appeal through edgy competition, fascinating ‘behind the scenes’ footage, nutritional and make-over tips, resort destinations and – most importantly – human interest stories. While speaking with gistmaster in Lagos, Jennifer Onochie , a UK based image consultant and spokesperson of the reality show said “current standard in the modeling industry is appalling to say the least. That is why Idea Media is connecting interested models to the righ...

Africa soccer legend,Mr. Kanu Nwankwo has written his name in gold in the heart of many aspiring supermodels in Nigeria.Latest gist about the former Arsenal player show that he has thrown his weight behind the 2011 edition of Nigeria Next Supermodel. Gistmaster gathered that Kanu and his partner, Ayo Gam-Ikon are very happy to sponsor this  year's edition of the model competition.  Sources disclosed that Kanu through his hospitality business, Hardley Suites on Waziri Ibrahim street,Victoria Island supported the event with luxury flats enough to take care of 40 guests.The deal is worth millions of Naira in value.  Mrs.Joan Okorodudu, the founder of NNSM, confirmed the sponsorship deal when gistmaster reached on phone. She also disclosed that she look forward to a more fruitful relationship with Kanu and others. She also said people like Kanu deserves respect for supporting a proudly Nigerian project.  Findings show that contestants for the NNSM are already enjoyi...

      By Niyi Tabiti   Fifi Ejindu, the stylish and rich architect has thrown her weight behind  this year's edition of Nigeria Next Supermodel contest.Information reaching gistmaster   indicates that she is one of the official sponsors of the annual model search.  Blessed with great artistic skills,Fifi is one of Nigerian high class society women regarded in Africa as true style icons. Fifi will also be one of

By Niyi Tabiti Mrs.Joan Elumelu Okorodudu for and on behalf of her companies, International Business Consortium Limited and Isis Models, is asking for damages of N100 Million Naira ( About One Million Dollar) from Mercia Okhai Ahwuose because of a note she published on facebook entitled “The Naked Truth About Nigeria Next Supermodel” www.gistmaster.com gathered that those joined as co-defendants in the suit are Azuka Ogujuiba, a journalist with Leaders and Company publishers of Thisday Newspapers, Elizabeth Isior Elohor of Elite Models,Ifeoma Yolanda Jones, a model based in the United States, Global Excellence Communication, publishers of Global Excellence Magazine, Dockland Communications the publisher of News of the People, and Romando Nigeria Limited publishers of Top Celebrities Magazine. Journalists were invited to a press conference on Tuesday 22 December 2009 through a text message that was forwarded to their phones around 4 am on the same day. The conference, which was called a...

On 20 November 2011, all roads will lead to Nigeria Next Supermodel contest. To say, Joan Okorodudu, the 53 year old founder/creative director of the annual model contest is excited is an understatement.   This year's edition is going to be bigger and better, she said, at a press conference that took place this October at GET Arena, Lekki.  This year, several notable brands have pulled their weights behind Nigeria Next Supermodel contest. The sponsors include Swarovski,First Group, Virgin Atlantic,L'oreal Paris,Red Bull, Bank of Industry (BOI) and others.  The organizers also used the occasion for the final selection of the contestants.Past contestants/winners of NNSM such as Aishetu Bello, Bunmi Ademokoya and others have taken part in various international fashion shows in different parts of the world.  NNSM is expected to hold at Oriental Hotel,Victoria Island.

  [caption id="attachment_5368" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="cross section of models at the casting of Nigeria next supermodel in Lagos"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti 25 girls hoping to become supermodels got picked yesterday after Judges at the 2011 screening and Fashion party said they satisfied the requirements. The casting for the models took place yesterday 5 June 2011 at Scintilla on Lekki- Epe Expressway in Lagos. The 25 models would go through a second phase of screening until they are eventually reduced to 10. The ten models would contest for the crown of Nigeria next supermodel 2011 at the grand finale in November. The founder/Executive Producer of the model competition, Mrs. Joan Okorodudu told Gistmaster.com that she was glad that the turn out was overwhelming. She also expressed her appreciation to sponsors including Daviva, media partners and friends who made the screening a smooth sailing. Guests at the events include form...

By Niyi Tabiti Joan Eluemelu-Okorodudu is never one to shy away from achieving her dreams.As a young lady,just fresh from the University of Boston,USA,she contested and was first runner-up Miss Nigeria in 1981.Today,Mama J as she is fonly called has not allowed the dream of helping young models elude her. She sits atop a flourishing model agency,ISIS Models management South Africa,creating a platform for many who wants to establish themselves in the modelling world.Most Nigerian models including Bunmi Ademokoya and Brian Okwara,the winner of the Model of the world contest and Mr.Nigeria respectively are some of the people that has benefitted from the agency.They have been exposed to world leading fashion shows such as New York fashion week,Jo'burg Fashion Week etc and through TV commercials leading brands. Yesterday(30 April 2008),was the screening of Joan's Nigeria Next Supermodel.Bevy of ladies numbering well over one hundred stormed the Air Force Officers' Mess ...

By Niyi Tabiti/News editor Joan Elumelu Okorodudu, the Founder of Isis Modeling agency in Nigeria and South Africa,is set to retire from active service soon. Sources very close to the 52 year old Okorodudu told gistmaster.com that she has already made up her mind to retire as the boss of Isis after this year's edition of Nigeria Next Supermodel. "This would be the fourth season and she is willing to move to other business areas" disclosed the source.   Impeccable sources within the four walls of her Ikoyi home also told gistmaster.com that Joan would be handing over the company to Bunmi Ademokoya, someone she considered competent, experience and loyal. Bunmi is a director of the company right from inception and she would be there to manage the workloads of company. She would be expected to represent the company at various levels. Last week at the casting of this year's Nigeria Next Supermodel, Bunmi was actively engaged, while Joan sat within the audience with le...

[caption id="attachment_2318" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Dany Atrache"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti French Lebanese fashion designer, Dany Atrache arrived Nigeria yesterday ahead of tomorrow's Nigeria Next Supermodel (NNSM) 2010. Dany Atrache has carved a niche for himself in the world of fashion and he remains one of the world most sought after designer of this generation. He was received at the airport amidst pomp and ceremony. With video cameras and camera flash lights everywhere, the star designer was later taken in a classy Limousine from the airport to his hotel room in an elitist area of Lagos. The fabuolous and creative designer worked for many years in Paris with the likes of Dior, Montana and Torrente Uniforme. He later went to Lebabnon. After recording huge successes in Beirut, Lebanon he returned to Paris, France in 2004 where he hosted his first private show.Since starting his Dany Atrache Haute Couture collection, Dany...

  By Niyi Tabiti  with less than three months to this year's edition of Nigeria Next Supermodel (NNSM), Joan Elumelu Okorodudu, the founder/ceo of the competition said leading brands such as Swarovski,Dark and Lovely,Red Bull, Daviva and others are already involved to make this year's edition bigger and better than previous ones.  Billed to take place in Lagos Nigeria, gistmaster gathered that top fashionistas, model scouts,Nollywood stars and others would grace the event. Though Mrs. Okorodudu would not go into details of how much is involved in the whole project, she said it is worth every penny invested because it NNSM has brought the dreams of many aspiring models to reality in the past. "Now its not going to be different" she told gistmaster

Sunday 5 June 2011, Nigeria Next Supermodel Screening and fashion would taking place  at KB 20, Lekki Expressway. Time is 9 a.m.   The Music and Fashion fiesta kicks off at 4 P.M Daviva Collections By House of Jola,Remi Lagos couture,Daviva by Patience Please and others would on display.We promise to bring you the photos and gist from the event .

The search for the young models who will take part in the Nigeria Next Supermodel contest 2011 partially ended last weekend in Lagos as 25 girls were eventually picked from hundreds of girls who came for the casting at Scintilla,Lekki. You can click here to read the full story and see photos now

Joan Okorodudu the hardworking founder of Nigeria next supermodel is jubilating at the moment. Sources hinted gistmaster that the 50 something year old woman Mrs Okorodudu just landed a maga sponsorship deal with an european based international company .   Gistmaster gathered that the company's top executives were satisfied with recordings of past editions of NNSM so they decided that they would be involved in this year's edition.   Gistmaster got through to Mrs. Okorodudu in London this weekend and she confirmed that it is true but she does not want to go into further details for now.   The NNSM boss was in Beirut, Lebanon where winner of Nigeria Next Supermodel 2010 contested for the best model of the world few weeks ago before she headed for London where she attended the Africa Fashion Week and Fabs Style night. Mrs Okorodudu is the founder of Isis Models.. Photo caption: Mrs. Okorodudu and businessman, Alex Amosu at the Fabs style event in London- August 2011 ...

[caption id="attachment_5404" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Chika Emmanuella,winner Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com Elite model Management PARIS is organizing a nationwide search in Nigeria. It is an essential form of scouting for Elite's 37 worldwide agencies. Over the years, Elite has developed an unrivalled ability to scout new talent through the Elite Model Look competition thus proving to be an instant and guaranteed boost to the winners’ modeling careers, surpassing any of their dreams. Elite model management remains at the forefront of the industry and has launched the careers of celebrities such as our very own Oluchi Orlando, Gisele Bundchen, Naomi Campbell, Stephanie Seymour, Tyra Banks, Cindy Crawford, Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Andie McDowell, Linda Evangelista, Heidi Klum, and Claudia Schiffer The group clientele spans includes leading fashion houses and famous individuals, including Chanel,...

Bunmi Ademokoya, a former winner of the Best Supermodel of the World,Brian Ikenna Okwara and Aisha Bello, winner of the 2009 edition of Nigeria next supermodel in Bulgaria last weekend. Aisha was there to contest for the Supermodel of the world contest. Bunmi Ademokoya and Brian Okwara, first winner of Mr.Nigeria World in Bulgaria last weekend.

Thanks to those who have been visiting our official blog- www.gistmaster.com ..we are grateful for the large number of feed back coming our way. See news story links here Editor's choice: The story of Ben Bruce, Nigeria's most influential Entertainment mogul Dany Atrache, the famous and fabulous French-Lebanese born International designer arrived Nigeria on 24 November ahead of tomorrow's Nigeria' Next Supermodel contest Life is a bed of roses if you have the cash!!  Read about one of Nigeria's most expensive hotels, Sheraton Hotels,Lagos  You will be updated about the cost of rooms. Our own Genevieve Nnaji was on CNN recently. She spoke about Bursting Out, a movie she featured in amongst other issues. Click to read.  Read the amazing story of Oreke Beau. You need to join fast if you need to redefine your style with the right swagger. Click on link to read

[caption id="attachment_6569" align="alignleft" width="479" caption="Imade Ogbewi"] [/caption] After her marvelous debut at the South Africa Fashion Week and subsequent appearance at the Gambia Fashion Week, the new star of Nigeria's runway, Imade Ogbewi is prepared 'hug' the limelight in europe as she look forward to the London Fashion Week this February in the United Kingdom. The 18 year old model from Edo State Nigeria was the winner of the Nigeria Next Supermodel 2011 in Lagos Nigeria.When gistmaster.com met her recently, she was very confident about what the future holds in stock for her with her modelling career. The model told our correspondent that she has not been sexually harrassed but confirmed that since she won a lot of guys have been pestering to date her but for now, she is only going to 'date' her career. Other models from Isis Modelling agency such as Aishetu Bello, Bunmi Ademokoya are also going to feature at...