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Nigerian singer Abolore Akande a.k.a. 9ice performed at London Hyde Park last friday alongside Will Smith, Amy Winehouse, U2 and many others; in honour of South African leader Nelson Mandela who clocked 90 recently. It is 9ice's first international exposure, being his first performance abroad ever, and he is starting on a very good note.According to info gathered by www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com , 9ice's performance was backed by the Soweto Gospel choir.The concert which was primarily designed for an audience of about 40000, was transmitted live to millions across the world through different cable networks.It was shown live on Nigeria's AIT.He was the only artiste taken from Nigeria. 9ice was accompanied by his manager Ola Dehinde.He is expected back to Nigeria eon Monday June 30. At 90, Mandela is the real 'gongo aso' world leader. Here is a salute to the mandiba. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com would have brought you loads and loads of photos of what London big b

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter You see the glamour pictures of celebrities here everyday but that is not all that is happening in the Nigeria.There are millions of people who can not feed themselves let alone send their children to school.Their life savings can not even buy an 'original' Versace shirt. I took the photo on this post sometime ago at Victoria Island,Lagos.It shows a group of area boys desperately begging a former aide of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,Dr.Doyin Okupe for money to feed themselves. More children are going out of school to turn to child labourers, area boys and evetually criminals. Mutiu Leshi, a pal who lives in the United States of America is one of those who believe that lives of millions of Nigerian children who are out of school would change if we all contribute our quota.Recently, Mutiu and friends sent thousands of books, pencils and erasers for less privildeged school children.The distribution would be facilitated next week by www.niyitabiti.blog

Everyday we continue to receive text messages , e-mails and calls concerning the hottest actress story we posted on the blog.People have also left comment on the blog.We are particularly excited becaus a lot of people who should know better are interested in voting for the actress who turned out the best in terms of looks and dressing. Someone is sending us goodies for the Best actress and some voters from the United States of America.I don't want to let the whole gist out now.Details of the sponsor would be made available later. We are also thinking of adding more adding more names.From what I gathered so far,Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic and Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde appear to be leading (Though not in that particulat order) . Here is the link- http://niyitabiti.blogspot.com/2008/06/so-who-is-hottest-in-nollywood.html

Photos by Niyi Tabiti Nigerian celebrities came to register their presence at the Grand reception for Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha on Tuesday 2 4 June 2008 in Lagos,Nigeria. Here are some of the photos in addition to the ones earlier been posted. Photo 1-Austin 'Jay Jay' and Nkechi Okocha. Photo 2- Nollwood actress, Jennifer Eliogu Photo 3- Ace presenter,Michelle Dede and another person. Photo 4-Nollywood actress,Ebube Nwangbo Photo 5- Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde (Omo sexy) and friend Photo 6-Monalisa Chinda and husband,Dejo Richard (They shamed critics who said they are no longer married) Photo 7-Ever 'bubbling' Cossy Orjiakor at the event.

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Former Hull City FC midfielder,Austin Jay Jay Okocha was honoured by Boldfaces International owned by actress cum TV presenter,Tracia Eseigbe on Tuesday 24 June 2008 in Lagos, Nigeria. Okocha was full of thanks for the company, friends and associates who came from far and near to be part of the event in Lagos.Okocha arrived in company of his beautiful wife,Nkechi in a state of the art cars provided by Today's Cars.There children were absent but that same day happens to be their daughter's 10th year birthday. Like most events put together in Nigeria, the event started late and alot of guests who arrived much earlier let in annoyance.Tracia herself confessed that the governors Rotimi Amaechi and Babatunde Raji Fashola,of Rivers and Lagos state respectively, came early and left in annoyance because of the delay.She, therefore, appealed to anyone that can reach the two governors to plead on behalf of the organisers. Okocha and his

Mary, the beautiful wife of Ali Baba, fondly ragarded as Nigeria's king of comedy pulled a fast one on her man with a suprise birthday party on Tuesday 24 June 2008.www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com missed the event because it was at the same time I was attending the Austin Jay Jay Okocha' event in Ikeja-Lagos. Any ways, it was a boat cruise meant to suprise Ali Baba.According to a text message sent to selected close friends of the humour merchant,Mary wrote:Its my dear hubby's birthday(Ali Baba) birthday tommorow the 24th and you are invited for a dinner on boat NIRE REST.It sets sail at 5.40 pm from Admirality Way,Lekki Phase 1 (Emperor Chinese)...

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nigeria born international music star, Tuface Idibia got almost everyone at Planet One, Lagos-Nigeria reeling with uncontrollable laughter last night when he confesses that “I am a good footballer” Tuface who was trying to impress, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Nigeria’s international football star in whose honour the event was being organised by Tracia Esiegbe’s Bold Faces International, got more than he bargained in the hands of the audience immediately he said he is indeed good with the round leather game. Okocha was not the only footballer at the event. The likes of Joseph Yobo, John Utaka, Abbey George, Obafemi Martins and Julius Aghaowa were also at the event to celebrate with Okocha, who has just retired from the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s national team.Okocha's contract with Hull City in United Kingdom was also not renewed as well. Someone screamed: Hmm...Tu baba! Who says you are not a good footballer after all, only you can

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood star actress and model, Lillian Bach and her ex-lover, Johnson Davidson are back at 'it' and this time they show every sign of seriousness. Before now, it appeared like specualto because Lillian romance with Davidson collapsed some years back.Ever after, Lillian had been linked to other 'fine boys' within and outside the industry.Of all the men,Lillian's liasion with co-actor, Pat Atta was more pronounced. Right now, all indications pointed to the fact that Lillian had fallen back in love with Davidson and they are both ready to go all the way. Last night (24 June 2008),www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com sighted the two of them as they stepped into Planet One,Ikeja,Lagos-venue of the reception hosted in honour of Nigeria's international soccer star, Austin 'Jay jay' Okocha by Tracia Eseigbe's Bold Faces Intenational. They held hands and Davidson walked majestically on the red carpet as if telling e

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter It was a gathering of who is who in Nigeria when organisers of Kora, all Africa music award made former governor ofekud8 Lagos State, Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu a patron. The even took place on Sunday 22 June 2008 at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Kora is regarded as one of the biggest awards in the continent of Africa. Since inception ten years ago; South Africa is the only country that has hosted it. This year’s edition will, however, take place in Cross River State, Nigeria. kORA is the brain work of Ernest Adjovi,a native of Republic of Benin (one of Nigeria's neighbouring countries) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was ably supported by friends, relations and political associates at the event.Those who graced the event included billionaire businessman, Mr.Oba Otudeko,Professor Wole Soyinka,Chief Molade Okoya Thomas (Asoju Oba of Lagos),Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos,Mr.Akisola Akinfenwa, the Managing Director of Skye Bank F

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter When I got the shocking news on Saturday that popular Igbo musician,Chief Oliver De Coque had died on Friday night,I didnt believe that death would come so soon for the man.He was actively present at the Nigerian Music Award in Imo State last month. Death be not proud! Friends, family members and fans would miss the Musician so much. In this photo, I captured him exchanging pleasantries with Kenny Ogungbe and Dayo Adeneye of Primetime Television aboard the aeroplane that took us to Imo. May His soul rest in perfect peace. Meanwhile, I just returned from KORA Award nominees party at the Civic Centre,Victoria-Island,Lagos.I will upload on Monday!

Hmmm..we have prapared a table before you so...have your cut! Happy weekend with love from Gistmaster,right here in Lagos, the centre of enjoyment.

Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The much anticipated Nigeria Model Award(NMA) 2008 has been fixed for 26 July in Lagos, Nigeria. The event is organized on the stable of Legendary Gold Limited. According to information made available to www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that screening would take place in different parts Nigeria. Screening for interested participants would take place in Benin on 26 June 2008; Abuja would be on 28 June while the one of Lagos takes place on 5 July 2008. Nigerian Model Award is an annual event put together by Legendary Gold, a proudly led by Lexy Mojo-Eyes.The winner is given the opportunity to compete with other models from round the award at Ford Supermodel of the World contest in the United States. Every year,Robert Knapp the head Scout of Ford Super Model travels down to Nigeria to choose the winner. Last year, Blessing Bassey won the NMA and she represented Nigeria in the USA. Aside Nigeria Model Award, Lexy Mojo-Eyes also organizes the annual Nigeria Fashio

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The bet by now you should have heard about the star studded birthday party for Derele Edun at Papas, a top hangout in Victoria Island. The event took place last weekend and it was organized by Frank Okamigbo, the man about town behind the club and his aides in honour of the likeable television presenter. The rumour mill is already agog with the news that controversial Nollywood actor, James Asomugha popularly known as Jim Iyke had a hot argument with some people at the event. The gist merchants did not stop at that. They alleged that the Nollywood actor was so upset that he pulled a gun. Trust us to always find out the true 'gist' behind the gist. Trust http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ to always find out the ‘gist’ behind the gist. We spoke with Frank Okamigbo, the man behind Papas Club this afternoon and he told us there was no truth in the story. “Instead, the story was the other way round” he explained. According to Okamigbo, people are ped

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Olumuyiwa Adeyemi Oshinuga popularly known as Nomoreloss would be having a talk of the town Bachelor’s Eve on Friday 20 June 2008.www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that the party would take place at Visa, the new hangout in Ikeja owned by man about town, Kingsley James. Its part of activities marking the musician, comedian and music video director exit from bachelorhood. He would be getting married to Adeola Ogunrionla popularly known as Phoenix Child on Rhythm 93.7 FM in Lagos, Nigeria. We thank GOD for Nomoreloss taking the bold step into holy matrimony. We congratulate you on behalf of International Union of Nigerian Bachelors. On the side, Bachelor’s eve is always fun. Friends will pomp champagne and bath the husband to be in it. Those who have the resources import girls from different places. Most times, the guy would be given a babe to ‘fire’ for the last time. It could even be his former girlfriend so that after that he would face his wif

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter We have posted photos of many Nollywood stars at various events on http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ . If you are one of those who has been following Nollywood and this blog for sometime, I bet you can tell who is really the hottest among our actresses when it comes to the clothes they wear and how they turned out at major events in town. When it comes to choosing between Omotola Jolade Ekehinde,Genevieve Nnaji,Ini Edo,Rita Dominic,Stephanie Okereke and Rita Dominic, who will you regard as the best dressed Nigerian actress? Photo 1-Genevieve Nnaji Photo 2-Ini Edo Photo 3-Rita Dominic

The king of mordern fuji music,K-1 the Ultimate (Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe) gave a good account of himself on Sunday 15 June 2008 at Aquatic Hall,Ikeja,Lagos-venue of the first year anniversary of News of the People magazine. The magazine was founded last year by Loye Amzat,a versatile society journalist and former editor with City People magazine.The anniversary party was the peak of a week long activities marking their one year on the news stand. It was a gathering of notable socialites from far and near.Aside Wasiu Ayinde, other artistes that dazzled the crowd included the Wale Thompton, the Lalale Friday Exponent and Sola Allison popularly known for her hit track 'Eji Owuro' a movie by Bimbo Oshin and her husband,Ola Ibironke of Dudu Heritage Production(The track later gave birth to an album entitled 'Eji Owuro' and it a sold out effort.If you are lady and you want a guy to fall in love with you, just play that 'Eji Owuro' and the guy will get inspired to fall

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Chief Ade Ojo is one of Nigeria's most admired personalities.Alot of people both at home and abroad are proud of his achievements and they just pray to be like him. Ade Ojo, the father of Deola Sagoe, the internationally acclaimed fashion designer behind Odua creations, was full of thanks last Saturday as friends and relatives praise him for his monumental achievement as a family man, a businessman and a national figure. The billionaire is the Chairman of Elizade Motors, the biggest distributors of Toyota cars in Nigeria. The 70th birthday party took place at P[olice College,Ikeja and it has all the tapings of an A-list event. Ali Baba,The Grand Commander of Comedy business was at his best while King Sunny Ade (Baba Eleshin ni Bariga) was on the bandstand.He moved everyone so much that alot of Dollars,Pound Sterling and Naira notes were showered on him. The security was very water tight.Those who gained entrance into the venue are very,very

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The 8-day Fidau prayers for late Alhaji Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo, the Baba Adinni of Nigeria took place at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos,yesterday. Eminent personalities from far and near graced the event.Expectedly,it was a 'harvest' of fashion and style as Nigerian women came to outshine one another in thir wondrous fashion designs.Beads and jewelleries was also heavily on display. Folawiyo is one of Nigeria's richest men when he was alive.He made his mark in the business.He also has several children who are successful in different fields. He has since been buried according to Islamic rite.www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that children, in-laws and beneficiaries of Folawiyo's philantrophic gesures are already planning a maga party, which will go down in history as one of the biggest so far in Lagos. The event was filled up with several high profile personalities in attendance.Alot of people who could not tender satisfactory reasons