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'JUST U MAGAZINE' owned by Gbemi and Adewale Ademokoya made us proud last weekend when they decided that Gistmaster.com deserves accolade for our little contribution to celebrity news/photo journalism in Nigeria and beyond.Here,the award is presented to our man,Niyi Tabiti by Aju Elumelu on behalf of the organisers of the award.I am dedicating the award to all those who believe in us.   Those who graced the event included Mrs.Derenle Ogunsanya, the Secretary to Lagos State Government,Kelvin Luciano Gabriel of Questionmark Records,Tokunbo Ogunsanya,Princess Latifah,Dehinde Harrison ,Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu,Wole Aboderin,actress Jennifer Eliogu and others.

By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com Guinness 250 years anniversary show would go down memory lane as one of the biggest media campaigns ever witnessed in Nigeria and beyond.Everywhere you go, the message come to you face to face that Guinness is 250 years.In Lagos, the show took place at the open ground inside Oceanview.The venue was not publicised yet the place was jam packed with Guinness lovers who came to see their favourite stars.MI kicked off the day's business with a chat (shown on screen) with Munachii Abii,a former beauty queen.By the time he came on stage it was excitement all the way.Aftrewards, Wande Coal,D'banj,Psquare and Tuface also came on stage to perform their songs. Sean Paul was the last man stading on the stage and he justified the reasons he flew thousands of miles to perform in Lagos. Sean Paul on stage at the Guinness 250 year anniversary show in Lagos Nigeria on 24 September 2009...photo by Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com A big toast to Guinness!Yes from Bright

One of Nigeria's most exotic lingerie and underwear stockists - LAURENTS UNDERWEAR has begun its rebranding campaign which involved the creation of a new logo, identity and a new outlet in the heart of AFRICA's beauty capital; LAGOS. The shop opening is accompanied with a whooping 50% sales slash. LAURENTS UNDERWEAR , a highly recognized name when it comes to stoking the most reliable Brands in the underwear factory. The LAURENTS range boasts of the most exotic multi-dimensional undergarments from the best Brands worldwide. The strength of the Brand lies in the diverse range of high profile Brands and professional ethics which it avails both the male and female genre. Laurent’s Underwear has become a Brand synonymous with the most avant-garde definitions of exotic style which is reflected in the reputation of Brands it stocks. The Brand’s unisex offering only increases its appeal as very few Brands cater to the increasing needs of both sexes, as the wardrobe essentials of Negli

Xclamations By tomi rotimi. Ayotomi Rotimi, CEO of Xclamations, possesses a divine gift for amazing design interpretations. Those deductions fill your mind as you enter the beautiful Victoria Island showroom on Adeola Hopewell street in Victoria Island, Lagos. What catches your fancy are her dazzling interpretation of colors and her unique finesse with the linen fabric. Her detailing is another aspect which scores her high in the fashion world. Xclamations is a leading designer and manufacturer of stylish occasion and casual wears. Indeed, it is difficult to miss an Xclamations design. The array of colors, elegant cuts and unrivalled finish only entrenches their position as one of Nigeria’s fastest rising fashion Brands. Although she possesses an uncanny knowledge of the linen fabric which has grown to become her signature style, her dexterity in a variety of other fabrics is unquestionable. The collections are available in sizes 8 to 22 for ladies and Medium to extra large for men. Xc

As preparations for Nigeria's most exciting beauty and fashion exhibition - Beauty and the Feast - heats up, fashionistas, divas and families all over the city of Lagos are getting ready for the fashion festival. The fashion festival promises to provide holistic attention to every beauty and fashion desire - from hair to skin, fashion, accessories and beauty products. This exhibition which is arguably the fashion gathering of the century parades DAVIDA OKPARAH, Creative Director of DAVIDA on the exhibition stand. Davida, Barrister by profession, Distinct Shirt Maker by calling has carved a niche for her Brand as THE authority on shirt making in Nigeria. Her designs have accrued endless encomiums as her excellence hasn't gone unnoticed in several quarters. It is no wonder that the 2004 St. Moritz Style Awards Winner has garnered a cult-like following as many style oriented divas swear endlessly by her designs. We ran a story on her POWELA collection recently where she decided to

 By Niyi Tabiti  News Editor Now if you don't know that that the talk of the town event is Guinness 250 anniversary, then you have probably gone in exile in space.In Nigeria, the news is everywhere and those who are keen obesrvers in the show buiness knows that it a lot of people are going to be transisted to the realm of maximum enjoyment (in Lagos, we call it Igbaladun).   A event has been slated for 24 September 2009 at the Expo Centre located inside Oceanview Restaurant,Adetokunbo Ademola Street,Victoria Island.A press conference heralding the anniversary took place at Planet One,Mrayland,Lagos, this morning (17 September 2009). Top stars that would be performing at the show were present.The list includes MI popularly known as Mr.Incredible,D'Banj, Psquare,DJ Jimmy Jatt and others.Senior staff of Guinness Nigeria Plc were also present. That day would mark the global celebration of the brewery giant,Guinness worldwide and its achievement.More gist later!   

Obsession. One could argue that I am obsessed with every LDA collection which she churns out. Truth is they wouldn't be too wrong. In fact, all divas across the globe should be. The intricacies of the LDA collections leave a mark in the sands of time as she weaves INSPIRED couture pieces into the Nigerian Brand. LDA's new collection - THE GOLDEN GIRL Her latest collection spoke in high decibles as far away as New-York when she left Nigerians with a palpable sense of patriotism in the air as she showcased her GOLDEN GIRL collection at the couture fashion week. The collection is fast turning into a fashion must-have as declared in the fashion scriptures. Stay glued to this page and we shall reveal to you the beauty of LDA's 2010 predictions.

Lets call it the 'igbaladun' carnival.'Igbadun' in yoruba means enjoyment.Nigerians as usual storms the this year's edition of the popular Nottinghill carnival in the United Kingdom.Those who flew all the way from Nigeria includes Keke Ogungbe,Dayo Adeneye, Ayeni Adekunle,Kingsley James,Bisoye Fagade,DJ Jimmy Jatt and several others.More photos later. DJ JIMMY JATT AND... Ayeni Adekunle,....and Kenny Ogungbe

Hair Diva boss- Glory Bonsjak , has been AWOL for some time now. For those that know, Glory has been away to have her baby . Penultimate week, she gave birth to a Beaautiful baby girl - Charlotte . This new " arm candy " is every inch like her mum -A beauty to behold . Glory who should be back on the scene hopefully in the month of November , has had her Hair care business still topping the charts in the city of Lagos , where one can not afford to fall short in terms of " Hair-tiqutte ". Hair Diva , whch os situated in lekki Phase 1, in lagos, stocks a variety of  100%Human Hair types, and their services are second to non. If there is one thing that Glory's fashion style and her business have in common, it's that ....'either is Always On Point ' 

ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA the first ever Elite Model Look Nigeria which was held last year, and turned out to be a very successful event with Tracy Onyekachukwu , has begun warming up for its second edition. Activities commenced with the casting that was held on the 29th of August, and the casting for Elite Model Look Nigeria 2009 was held at Protea Hotel GRA, Ikeja, where over 1,000 aspiring models/contestants who turned out for the casting from the 36 states in Nigeria, 50 girls were selected and sent to Elite office and was narrowed down to 16 beautiful girls by the Elite Representatives. This year, Designers would include Melissa Odabash with her "Haute " N "Sexy" range of swimwear, ITUEN BASI   Samantha Cole London & Designers club They would be showcasing 16 of their lovely collections WHILE SPONSORS: Mercedes Benz, Moet &Chandon, Protea Hotel Ikeja, Next on Sunday, Hair Limited, Clarins, Montaigne Place, Black up Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria I

The New Awakening magazine, a publication of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation in collaboration with Essential Interiors magazine proudly presents a photographic exhibition titled, ‘A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography.’ The exhibition is scheduled to hold at the Omenka Gallery, Ben Enwonwu Foundation at Ikoyi on Friday 25th of September at 5:00pm and end on Saturday, the next day. It will be opened by Dr. Sam Amuka, publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, who is the guest of honour.  The New Awakening is an art and lifestyle magazine and the first of its kind in Nigeria. It educates, informs and guides its readers on the arts including visual arts; sculpture, painting and photography. The publication is also a business guide with great entertainment value. Essential Interiors is Nigeria’s first interior design magazine. It is a source book of ideas, inspirations and product information indicating everything related to interior design in Nigeria.  The exhibition aims to showcase the r