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LAGOS, NIGERIA — Award winning Nollywood Actress Stephanie Okereke is delighted to announce the launch of her brand new website www.stephanieokereke.NET to showcase her work, her brand and her new image. The new website provides the media and Stephanie’s fans with a place to read, see and hear anything new about Stephanie, from Stephanie including videos; brand new editorial images; a blog; a press page; links to her favorite sites, wallpapers and buddy icons for downloads, a store to buy all things Stephanie and a fan of the month page. Fans can also connect to Stephanie on her Twitter and Facebook pages through the website.  Visitors to stephanieokereke.NET will find the aesthetic a lot more colorful, contemporary and user friendly. The special feature on the site is the Fan of the Month Page. Stephanie’s goal is to inspire her fans to participate in her Change the World Campaign. To participate, fans must send their name, city, phone, e-mail address and a 500 words essay on ...

[caption id="attachment_6128" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Stephanie Okereke"] [/caption] Communication for Change recently celebrated leading acts in the Nigerian creative industry. The event which was the premiere of a new five-part documentary film series, featuring some of the best acts of Nigerian visual and performing arts in music and film sectors, was held in June 29 at the Silverbird Cinemas. The series titled, RedHOT, serves as an exciting feature on selected veterans as well as an expose on the very bright, established and authoritatively budding talents in the country. Filmed over a two-year period, the documentary is a description of the life and work of 17 amazing Nigerian artists, discovering their inspiration. Renowned Nollywood actor and director, Stephanie Okereke was, along with other creative veteran painter and printmaker  Bruce Onobrakpeya, painter Kainebi Osahenye, mixed media artist and scholar Nnenna Okore, top ...

Kaneka Corporation of Japan, maker of renowned hair fibre, Kanekalon, has signed an endorsement deal with Nollywood’s top actress, Stephanie Okereke, as its brand ambassador in Nigeria. The endorsement will see the award winning actress promoting the company’s product and participating in the marketing campaigns which include Kanekalon’s Brand Building campaign, Kanekalon ‘Salon Storm’ Activation, Kanekalon ‘Night of a Thousand Braids’ event and other brand promotional activities.    Stephanie will be the major face of Kanekalon in Nigeria , visiting some selected salons (VIP Beauty Centre, Cynosures Salon, dsalon Downtown and Salon d’eve) in Lagos during the Kanekalon ‘Salon Storm’ project, towards educating consumers and hairstylists on the benefits of the brand . Her presence in Kanekalon Salon Storm print adverts, currently running in the media is unique and distinct to say the least. Stephanie has just concluded Kanekalon’s brand building television commercial that wou...

Stephanie Okereke needs little or no introduction here. A past most beautiful girl in Nigeria contestant and actress, Stephanie has also made name for herself as a producer. She is one of Nollywood's most talked about celebrities. The latest gist everyone is curious to know about the star actress is her wedding plans. After her first marriage with a footballer crashed some years and friends of the delectable actress have been looking forward to when she would finally give marriage another try. gistmaster.com gathered that all his now set for that now. That Stephanie is dating city businessman,Linus Idahosa is not news. The two have been an item for sometime now. They have been all over the place showing off that they are indeed in love. A recent report by Punch disclosed that Stephanie and her man, Linus will be getting married in February 2012  in the French capital of Paris.It is expected to be a close knit thing but trust, there is no hiding place for the golden fish.

  By Niyi Tabiti   The Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood, seems to be gradually upgrading itself into a more serious channel with the berth of quality works finding it way into the movie market. Gistmaster is saying  thank you to the likes of Tunde Kelani,Emem Isong, Kunle Afolayan,Chineze Ayaene, Stepahnie Okereke,Jetta Amata and the rest. Thanks to the few actors and actresses who make sure that they don't just appear in 'just' every other production.Thanks to Uche Jombo, Kate Henshaw (Though we have not been seeing more of her in movies), Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade and others.   This fact was further reinforced on Sunday August 8 2010 as one of Africa's leading producers, Emem Isong invited top shots within and outside the movie industry to the premiere of Bursting out.The event took place at the Silverbird Galleria. Bursting Out has actress Genevieve Nnaji and  Ghanian actor,Majid Micheal playing lead roles.  He...

City People sources disclosed that Nollywood star actress, Stephanie Okereke and her man, Linus Idahosa would have tied the knots but for some family issues.According to reports, Idahosa's parents are vehemently against the wedding plan of their son to the star actress insisting that they would not allow such.  No one could say whether or not, the reason for the resistance has to do with her career as an actress or what gossip are telling them is a story for another day. Meanwhile,  report also indicate that the Faith, the young sister of Stephanie's fiancee is not helping matters at all because of her role in the whole issue. She is allegedly fueling the rhythm of discord amongst factions.Further investigation by Gistmaster indicate that Linus have resolved that It is either Stephanie or nobody else.

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Redstrat, the producers of Rubbin' Minds, one of the hottest youth talk shows in Nigeria made me a ‘celebrity’ on Sunday 11 May 2008.I was invited to be part of their live programme on Channels Television in Lagos, Nigeria. They also invited Nollywood star actress Stephanie Okereke, Actor/film maker, Kunle Afolayan and Chika Chukwu of Fuji House of commotion fame. Chude Jideonwo and Emilia Asim-Ita hosted the show, while the third director of Redstrat Adebola Williams was behind camera. We were asked to talk about what we thing generally of the last Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA).We also talked about challenges of Nollywood and what has improved to date. Most of the speakers agreed that the AMAA got into hitches because of the last minute changes. People should not just see the bad side; there is also a good side to the change in venue. Speakers and most people that phoned in also agreed that Nigerian movie makers should do more research and traini...

 The sunny-faced multiple award winning actress, Stephanie Okereke, will be getting married to her heartthrob, PR genius, Linus Idahosa in far-away France, sharing vows in front of family, friends and colleagues. The ceremony which undoubtedly is the most anticipated wedding in the country will hold in a 17th century Parisian Castle reserved for royalties this Saturday, April 21. It is rumoured that the new couple wish for guests to receive a unique kind of ‘touch’ from the experience. The wedding will be a very private affair, celebrating the couple’s love, respect, admiration and appreciation for each other. Arik Air, the official airline for the wedding, is playing a major role. With a chartered flight for select guests from Nigeria to France, Arik has proven to be a true Nigerian brand supporting one of its bests on their special day! Air France, we also hear is throwing its weight behind the couple; providing highly discounted tickets to guests from all over the...

Toyin Lawani Occupation: Stylist, beauty enterprenueur Toyin is one of Nigeria's most talked about fashion stylist. Elegant and always on point, Toyin has made her mark working with top celebrities .She has worked with the likes of actress Mercy Johnson, Stephanie Okereke,Waje,Susan Peters,Nike Oshinowo and others.Several magazine covers speak volume about her

The wedding of award winning Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke and city businessman Linus Idahosa is gathering momentum by the day. The actress have been keeping the plans as top guilded secret have not been seen in most high profile functions in town . Uche Olehi reported that some Nigerian stars invited for the wedding in Paris, France have been working towards getting their Schegen visa . The wedding would take place on 21 April 2012.   The actress have refused to answer questions or confirm anything concerning the wedding preparations.   Congrats with love from Gistmaster!

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The music career of one of Stephanie Okereke , one of Nigeria's most celebrated movie stars seem to be hold for now. The sexy actress told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com sometime ago that sh was all out to give her talent in music the real boost by releasing a single. When www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com asked the star after a party sometime ago, she confessed that she was hanging out with the duo of Dayo Adeneye (D-ONE) and Kenny (Keke) Ogungbe of Primetime Entertainment because they were helping her to be a real music star . Efforts to get the reaction on the current state of things proved abortive as at press time.Once we link up with the two parties, you will be the first to know. Following massive successes recorded by their American counterparts in Hollywood , Nigerian movie stars have also dabbled into the world of music.There are strong indications that most of them have not made any outstanding record as a performing artiste. Genevieve Nnaji...

 Uche Jombo is also one of the hottest single actresses a lot of guys are dying to date.  A close pal of the actress once told Gistmaster that she is the most business minded actress in Nollywood. She is a typical Ibo girl who knows how to make money and how to spend it. The award winning actress falls into the A-list group in nollywood and she has also produced some of the finest Nollywood films with the likes of Desmond Elliot and Emem Isong.   Heavily endowed from the back (though she is trying to burn it), Uche has taken part in several movies.   Uche Jombo lives in elitist Lekki area of Lagos State. She is from Abiriba, Abia State. She has acted in movies such as Secret Fantasy, Endless Lies,Kiss and Tell,Silent Scandal,Home in Exile and several others.  Age:32 Education:Mathematics and Statistics, University of Calabar,Cross River State Past Relationship:The most talked about relationship of star actress Uche Jombo is with footballer, Ikechukwu Uche...

 Top entertainers such as Genevieve Nnaji,Stephanie Okereke, Osita Iheme of Aki and Paw Paw fame, Olu Jacobs and Kanayo O Kanaya made it to the national honour list this year. The federal government has considered them for the award of MFR (Member of the Federal Republic).   The captain of the Nigeria's national football team, Joseph Yobo (the proud husband

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The much talked about 2009 edition of the Future Awards finally took place yesterday (Sunday 18 January 2008) at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos , with many of the guests either dressed to kill or thrill. The line up of the celebrities at the event included Nollywood star actress,Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde, top television presenter,MS.Bennie Uche,top model,Linda Ikeji, Susan Peters and Stephanie Okereke. Others included Cynthia Okpala, Shade Ladipo, Toyosi Akerele,Folake Akindele popularly known as Jennifer and several others. Winners include Emmanuel Etim, won the best use of advocacy. (He was absent because according to his representative, he was far away in Ethiopa). Omobaba won the best comedian while Funke Akindele of popular movie,Jennifa won the best actress( That same night, her film jennifa also won best film at the Nollywood night organized by Seun Oloketuyi at White House, Ikeja), Other winners of the 2009 future award included 9ice ...

Nigerian top actress, Stephanie Okereke steps on the red carpet.She is super sexy and everything about her tells you she is destined for an 'oscar' some day. Its possible! Pix 2-Betty Irabor, the publisher of Genevieve magazine and wife of one of Nigeria's best broadcasters/presenters,Mr.Soni Irabor.Behind her is Dr.Doyin Abiola (one of the widows of late Bashorun MKO Abiola) . She is a journalist per excellence and so many things count in her favour.

By Niyi Tabiti Pre-2008 was a period when little attention was given to style in Nigeria movie industry. Gistmaster brought so much focus on that aspect because glamour is the wheel balance of a true celebrity. So proud that gistmaster.com and other bloggers gave it a try and it worked. We can say that has helped our stars get their wardrobe right though some still make avoidable mistakes. Then, Ini Edo was always the worst hit of commenters. ( click here to see voters comments on best dressed actress in nollywood ) . For the first time , Gistmaster decided that it was time to recognize 'Miss Stylish' in Nollywood. Most of our readers and celebrities that voted said Rita Dominic deserved it and we had no choice.( Click here to see the party we hosted in honour of Rita Dominic at Swe Bar Ini Edo is one of the sexiest in nollywood and now she is ranking high on the most fashionable list. Congrats to the stylist who is doing a great job.  Kate..hmmm... always looking young and sex...

  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_6149" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Mitchel Dede"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti/Gistmaster.com She is not signing the wedding register yet, we only saw her signing her name into a register at a function. That was what gistmaster.com captured recently at a function in Victoria Island. 'Photographing' someone like Mitchel Dede on the red carpet makes your camera happy! She knows the ABC of swaying her body to make work easier for the photographer. Mitchel arrived this event with a companion,Anette Cole. At first the bouncers wanted to be funny but it didn't take 10 ten seconds before they knocked the bouncers out of the way with their British accent. [caption id="attachment_6152" align="alignleft" width="255" caption="Mitchel Dede "] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_6153" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Anette Cole"] [/...