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Thanks for your feed back.In Lagos,Nigeria Asheville services Limited has unveiled Kilonshele.com to bring a solution to e-commerce in Nigeria.We were invited to the launch this morning.Please check gistmaster.com to see more details and photos from event.You can also get to see details of Lizzy Enahoro transition from what the organisers of the show call 'Mum-anger to Manager'

The 2009 fashion award for the best dressed Nollywood diva is ready to fly as Gistmaster.com the organizers of the annual award has announced.Gistmaster.com is a premium online celebrity news and photo agency. It started as a blog ( www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com ) The winner was Nollywood diva and fashion sophisticate, Miss Rita Dominic . She was the centre of attraction as she was treated to a lavish reception at A-list hangout, Swe Bar in Lagos , shortly after she was declared winner. As if on cue, the corporate organizations have also acknowledged Rita’s style prowess. She is now the face of the stylish Nokia N97 brand also a GLO ambassador. Rita Dominic was adjudged the best dressed Nollywood actress following massive reactions and a poll conducted by Gistmaster.com. According to the facilitators of the poll, Nigerians from different parts of the world tapped into the global opportunities of the internet to vote for their favorite stars and at the end, Rita Dominic came to...

A prominent member of Nigeria's ruling party (PDP), Chief Bode George has been sentenced to jail by a Nigerian court today. Click here to see fuller details and photo.

Happy Monday to you! The new week started yesterday but as you know everyday is our day...not when Nigerians are bringing new things and creating more challenges in the fashion, movie and tourism industry.We are rolling out a lot of things that would definitely excite you this week. Guess what Brainstone, the parent company of social media site, Bella Naija is working with Cinder Company to bring you the Season Three of Style Me, that highly rated show that brings out the best in everyone. Please click on our style page in gistmaster.com for fuller details and the profile of the presenters. Hey, have you read the story of the man we love to call Ravishing Ramsey?(the actor who goes by the name Ramsey Nouah).Don't wait, it is there at the click of a button.click gistmaster.com .It is on our news page. Then, we also talked about alluring Laura! Yes, Laura Ikeji is coming out with her hit single "Scoin Scoin".According to her, 'Scoin scoin' means "Craze".La...

Story and photo by Niyi Tabiti Smartly built, eloquent and beautiful are some of the qualities that defines Seun Maduka.Based in the United States, Seun is the presenter of United States of Nigeria, an exciting programme that showcase what Nigerians are doing in the United States.The programme is produced by Ayo Shonaiya . She is in Nigeria to do some work for her management company, R70. My camera was very excited because every pose from Seun turned out well.She also took part in a Video shoot today.Seun, who has taken part in two movies (one a nollywood movie shot on locations in Washington DC and another one a Hollywood movie shot in Los Angeles,Califonia) is looking foward to a wonderful career in acting and presentation. Look forward to her interview soon on gistmaster.com

Smooth Promotions, the brains behind Hiphopworld Magazine, Hiphopworld Awards and Hip on TV is at it again. At a time when everyone thought the organizers will be resting on their Oars after the completion of yet another successful edition of their annual “Hiphopworld Awards”, the Organizers last week made it public that an all girl show “Girl’s Nite out” is the next project on their calender. Already an all female team has been put in place. “Every single thing will be done by Girls including designing the stage, video and sound production, producing and directing of the show, security, just name anything” A member of the team who pleaded anonymity disclosed last week Girls Nite out, a forum for discovering female talents as well as celebrating womanhood is targeted at making a statement that “what a man can do, a woman can do better” “All we are planning to do is to showcase the professional capability of women in fields that have overtime been male dominated. We are out to give fe...

By Niyi Tabiti First, let us congratulate Hajia Bola Shagaya and ex-beauty queen,Helen Prest-Ajayi on their 50 th birthday anniversaries. Bola Shagaya is regarded as one of the richest women in Nigeria and she has business interests in oil, photography, banking and other areas. She is also one of the directors of Unity Bank Plc. Helen Ajayi on the other hand, won the Miss Nigeria beauty contest about thirty years ago and she still has the figure of someone who can still go on the runway and win the crown again and again. Now, back to my diary. Well, I discovered that most of the things we call comedy in Nigeria movies are serious issues that must be tackled. They are real! Iya Funke , my friend lives opposite the house of a man who has a room, two wives and fours children. I didn’t believe her until one evening when the two wives started fighting over who ate the bread on the table. People tried to settle the misunderstanding. I was shocked when the first wife started abu...

Words: Niyi Tabiti Photos: Ritas' Nollywood star actress and one of Nigeria's fast rising style icons, Miss Rita Dominic ,recently had a meet and greet session at Nokia office in Ikeja,Lagos.It was a touch of style an elegance.Here are some of the photos and that of the team behind the session.

Witty and ever stylish fashion Uk based fashion designer - Emmy Collins , is certainly not resting on his oars , as he would be opening his new flagship store very soon on shoreditch high street, London. Ever since his depature from the buzzing fashion district in Lagos - Nigeria , on Awolowo road in Ikoyi, this anti-trend,original,bold,out of d box thinker,Sexy ,rebellious, ,Funky but desirable designer , has taken his avant-garde,not 4 d faint hearted,Elegant  wears to another level. One thing is for such though,you will be spot on in one of his pieces.

Hi people, the Beauty and the Feast fasahion and beauty exhibition, which took place in Ikoyi on the 11th of october , was one event that would not be forgotten in a hurry, as the event was wrapped in a unique glamour capsule that wowed all the happy shoppers.  It was the perfect platform for networking , as well as awareness and increase in mileage. The atmosphere was charged and the Glamour spread was enough to satisfy the crowd. The pictures tell it all. L-R; Eunice Efole, Rukkies and Joan Okorodudu, CEO of ISIS MODELS and Creative director of the HOUSE OF J'OLA trying to make a choice from the Glamour spread @ the D Lune stand . Highly artistic and creative LUCY of D LUNE strikes an elegant pose. D LUNE was one of the exhibitors showcasing her fantastic locally made bags and shoes with 100% international standard in quality. Gracious ladies from LISE make up range. LISE make-up range is one of Nigeria's indigenous make-up Brands and it is owned by one of Nigeria's fines...

I was shocked to the marrow when I heard that the Nigerian style industry has lost the indefatigable Nicholas Anukanti. He was very popular in his days at Galaxy Television in Lagos . He co-hosted the first Nigerian Television Fashion Show at Airport Hotel, Ikeja.I remember Nicholas passion for the fashion industry. I remember when he started the Style.com television show. We shared ideas on the industry and the vast opportunities. The last time we saw was at Adewale Ademokoya’s event. He was looking robust and lively as usual. Now Nicholas his gone! Rest in peace I could not believe that we have lost Nicholas...even when i wrote it some days back on my Facebook status.I remember 2003 when we narrowly excaped death in the hands of some cultists at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. We had gone there to cover their jambite night.Shortly after the Pageant that also too place that day at Kuto Cultural Centre, there was stampede. Cultists invaded the place. Most of them weilded dan...

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A new Yoruba movie 'Egberun maili' is set to showcase in UK in November 2009.Directed by Dotun Taylor, One thousand Miles tells a story of young Omolola Adebayo, an intelligent Chartered Accountant Spinster, who mistakenly sends a text message meant for her Fiancée to a stranger’s phone. This stranger turns out to be a conservative artist who is a Farmer in Osogbo; Iwintunde Kupoluyi. Iwintunde responds to this text, writing one of the best love poems Omolola has ever read. Omolola on the other end gets really curious and begins to speak with this stranger on the phone. She notices that her already existing relationship may be threatened, so she tries stopping her friendship with this stranger but could not. One day she gets too curious and wants to add a face to the voice of this stranger, who is a sworn enemy with the Lagos ’ ‘fast lane’ life style. She made the journey all the way to Oshogbo ...click on afrikkacreations to read more

Dapo Oyebanjo, the popular musician known as D'banj, Mr.Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface belong to the class of stars at the Mtv Africa Music Award (MAMA 2009) in Kenya, who went home with awards. Others include MI and Psquare from Nigeria.D'banj went home with the Artist of the year award,Tuface lead others in his category to win the best Rand B category.Psquare score the edge as the Best Hip Hop group in Africa.MI got the MTV Africa Music Award of Best new act. Best Video went to Wahu of Kenya,Best Male artist also went to nameless of Kenya.Others who got award include Samini of Ghana for best performer.World class acts such as Wyclef and Akon added sparks to the glamourous event. photos: Photographs: WireImage/G. Cattermole supermodel, Ajunwa and Wyclef

By Niyi Tabiti Today (11 October 2009), Moriam Musa and members of the Morsi team put together a wondrous fashion exhibition at CORAL HALL,Ikoya Avenue in Ikoyi,Lagos.The ehibition had several people showcasing their creative worth. The list includes MY Q , XCLAMATION, DAVIDA, RENEEQ(GHANA), ADU, AMEDE, D LUNE, AJIRI, OUCH, FASHION FOR LIFE , RUKKIES, ACCURATE TIME,MIX AND MATCH, GAZELLE IMAGE CONSULTANTS , ETC LINGERIE, DAGASSHI HAIR , ACC 2 DIE 4 , LAVIVA HAIR ,HAIR SOLUTIONS, COUVREZ, KANELIA ,DEHADZZA, BLINGSPIRATION, LISE, COCKTAILS IN AND OUT. It was indeed a good outing for the organisers. Encomium, Gistmaster.com,Bellanaija.com,Quest Tv and others were part of the sponsors. The above photo has prolific designer Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi. Ifeoma William and a guest at the exhibition this afternoon. Moriamo Musa and one of the exhibitors,Renee Q (she came all the way from Ghana) Moriam Musa and another exhibitor this af...

About 11 years ago, I use to have this younger friend who was living in my neighborhood. I was always complaining about her school uniform anytime I saw her coming back from school. She usually looked so unkempt and sometimes part of the uniform would have been torn. Anytime I complain, she would always reply me with a smile “Bros Niyi, no worry. Forget my uniform. I will soon finish secondary school then I will become a big girl” One day, she told the real meaning of her own big girl'.She said after school she was determined to become a sex worker (She would be using her body to make money from men).I was shocked because I never thought someone would have such a ‘vision’. But I soon realized that her father was an alcoholic who usually come back home to beat their mother recklessly. Later I waved it aside that the young lady couldn’t have been serious. What I thought was a joke starred me face to face about four years ago. After the successful hosting of a reality sho...

Nestled in the boisterous heartland of the world’s new fashion capital - Lagos, ADU unearths splendor with her bravura pieces which capture the heart and leaves the mind enthralled. ADU ’s trademark are a conversation between intricate beads and sequin embellishments on dazzling designs. For an odyssey which began in October 2003, Morenikeji Agoro - the Creative Director of ADU has been able to weave designs of world class detailing into her fabric and this has placed in a cadre of her own. Her designs are awe-inspiring, her precision pristine and her embellishments infallible; to reveal the ideal women carved from a confluence of sensuality, elegance and unparallel class. Her productions range from bold to outright daring, ostentatious, and the calm, subtle art-works which have clearly aligned her prowess with international standards. When showcased on the first four weeks of Naija Sings on M-Net, she caused a stir with her consummation of astonishing outfits which always gave her a...

Many high profile wardrobes including the iconic Fela Durotoye's have been inundated with outstanding outfits made by the artistic prowess of Uche Nnaji, lead creative director of Award winning label – ‘OUCH!’. During his short 3-year stint in the Nigerian fashion scene, OUCH has been able to amass ardent apostles, passionate about the kind of style [swagger] he effortlessly exudes with his classical designs. When his designs were showcased on the maiden edition of West-African Idols, sheer amazement was the apt description which captured the response from his audience. His trademark bespoke suits and shirts characterized by his pristine finishing have created the all elusive SWAGGER FACTOR that men crave for. Don’t miss his stand at the BEAUTY AND THE FEAST. Remember the event holds this Sunday, 11th Ocober at the Coral Reef Hall, 10 IKOYA AVENUE, OFF MACPHERSON, IKOYI by 1:00pm.

One of the world's most celebrated Cinema expert based in Paris , France Catherine Ruelle is scheduled to be part of IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 as Artistic Director. Catherine, producer of “Golden Camera” program on Cannes Festival TV, portraits and interviews of young filmmakers from all over the world, is billed to bring her wealth of experience to IONIFF Port Harcourt 09 scheduled to hold in the Rivers State capital between 9 th and 12 th December 2009. Since 1979, Catherine has been working in various capacities as President, Organizer or Committee Member of International Film Festivals in Paris , Cannes , Milan , and Geneva . In 1980, she co-organized the first ever festival in Europe to celebrate Independent Black American Filmmakers and in 1984 founded the Association Racines which produced its first edition of Racines International Film Festival at Centre Georges Pompidou, the most prestigious cultural centre in the French capital. As a result of he...

By Niyi Tabiti Now if you ask us who has got the swagger at the Encomium/Primetime Entertainment Green and White Party on 1 October 2009, we would gladly write the name of Yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo across the board. Yeah, the chic look totally repackaged, starting from her make-up and dressing..she looked more covered and guess what, she looked more calm.Those rings that use to dance 'palongo' on her face were also missing. gistmaster.com can possibly tell that someone here has been listening to style advisers. Congrats girl!!!

We promised that this exhibition will be good to be true Aye? Well to keep to our prise, we have coming all the way from Ghana- Renee Boateng of ReneeQ Bespoke, our this house fashion line brings you stylish tee shirts infusing the luscious colours and intricate patterns of African fabrics with unique styles that’ll make you feel RenéeQ gorgeous! Their style of Bespoke brings you the evolution of the Afro Diva! Dont Miss out , BE THERE!!!!