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 Just when many thought Gongo Aso exponent, 9ice is gradually fading off the scene in Nigeria, the good part of his performance 'resurrected' again in London, UK  at this year's Nottinghill Carnival.   9ice was nice all through as he gave his best to the Nigerian crowd at Adela Street, W10 near Notthinghill Gate.Other top Nigerian celebrities also stepped out to show off the enjoyment tradition of the country.    Celebs such as TEE A,Julius Agwu, Teju Baby Face,Kunle Afolayan,Banky W, Funke Akindele and others were all there. Dj Jimmy Jatt and DJ Abass were on the wheel on steel and they didnt in any way disappointed the large flow of Nigerians at the Nottinghill Carnival 2010.   Top Broadcaster, Bisi Olatilo of the famous Bisi Olatilo Show and House of Representatives member, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa were also there to enjoy the carnival and encourage Nigerians on how to be good ambassadors of their country.   The Nigerian corner, gistmaster gather...

  By Folake Alu / gistmaster.com Close aides of Nigeria ’s versatile Fuji musician, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister popularly known as Barry Wonder. Rumour of the musician’s death spread wild fire all over the place, causing his fans all over the world to panic. But in a swift reaction, on Monday 30 August 2010, close aides and friend’s of Mr. Fuji as Barrister is popularly called, described the artiste’s death as unfounded, mischievous and false in its entirety.  Sources told Gistmaster.com that the star musician is recuperating in a top hospital somewhere in Europe.  “Though he has some health challenges but he is responding to treatments in Germany . I assure you that he would be back home as soon as his doctors give him the go ahead” The source told gistmaster.com It would be recalled that the fuji music icon also returned from a trip to India in May for medical reasons.

By Niyi Tabiti Bharti Airtel, the international telecom company that bought controlling shares in Zain Nigeria has announced its readiness to be part of MTV music Awards,popularly known as MAMA as the main sponsor. Last week in Lagos, it was a full house at Bar Royale as top officials of the company and top executives of MTV BASE in Nigeria led by Alex Okosi converged for the media launch of the event in Nigeria. The two companies announced that the event would be taking place in Lagos Nigeria at the expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island Lagos this December. Sources told gistmaster.com that the Bharti Airtel the title sponsors of MAMA are excited that they would also be using the event as one of the platforms to announce its arrival in Nigeria.There were speculations that the award was earlier planned to hold in South Africa but since Airtel is not in South Africa they reasoned that it would be a wasted effort to sponsor it in that country. So Lagos is just perfect. T...

Based on Beyonce's garish vacation ensemble -- complete with patterned, high-waist shorts and an equally atrocious top -- let's hope that what happens in St. Tropez, stays in St. Tropez. -news source:omg.yahoo.com

MARIA ODUNSI- MYA The date for the Elite Model Look has been changed. This glam annual event would now take place on the 12th of September @ the prestigious Civic Center on Ozumba Mbadiwe in Lagos. Also, one time top celebrity fashion designer - Maria Odunsi of MYA , would be staging a strong comeback at the EMLN 2010 event. It can be recalled that Maria aka MYA is the winner of the 2003 fashion designer of the year award. Her designs sit in a class of their own when it comes to stunning classic casuals to red carpet details. She had in the past created head turing outfits for many top celebs like Nike Oshinowo and non celebs like (Us-lol )alike. She left the Nigeria fashion scene a while back, leaving in her trails fabulous memories of mind blowing and timeless apparels. Now the MYA brand is BACK and trust me, we will be taking the front row seats to see what her FAB new comeback collection will look like. Stay glued for more updated gist>>>>>>>>

Due to popular demand, we are putting YINKABODYLINE aka YBL under the beauty spotlight today. YBL is well known in the city of Lagos as the G0-To place for all your beauty needs , most of all the IMAN beauty range . Acquiring the franchise of IMAN makeup for both Nigeria and Ghana, has further added points to this well stocked cosmetics warehouse - so to say. YBL deals in all kinds of Skin Care Products,Cosmectics,Hair extensions and accessories. Hence they have 2 different sections in house, which enables them boast of being a one- stop Beauty Basics Palace -BBP. The first section on walking in turning left, is their skin and hair arena. While turning right you will be usherd into a world of sheer luxury - with their various arm candies of designer bas, fashion accessories fully encrusted with swarovski crystals and other Bling delights. Interior view CONTACT DETAILS ADDRESS- 47 Awolowo road Ikoyi,Lagos Lagos, Nigeria TELEPHONE- 01-2700885

 By Niyi Tabiti   Aftermath of a mystery fire that engulfed the multi million Naira worth studio and equipments of Ultima studios,MTN the title sponsor of Project Fame music reality show says there is no cause for alarm as neccessary things would be put in place to ensure that the recordings of the show would go on as planned. Ultima Studios is also used by MTN for the recording of Who Wants to be a millionaire handled by Frank Edohor.  A fire outbreak after the recording of Who wants to be a millionaire last Sunday at Ultima Studio engulfed the whole place but no one was hurt in the process. A statement issued by Sodium Media on behalf of the company states that everything is under control. Ultima CEO, Femi Ayeni, told reporters on the site, Sunday, “although the incident is catastrophic and the loss shattering, we’re grateful to God that no lives were lost. The contestants are safe and we are confident that the show will go on, and in no time at all we will be ba...

By Niyi Tabiti For  22-year-old Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete, last night was a moment she would never forget in her life as she was crowned the Miss Universe 2010 inside the posh Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas , USA .  Jimena made it to the top after competing with other bevy of ladies from all over the world.Reports indicate that this year's contest brought together some of the most endowed ladies one could ever see under a roof. Ngozi Odalonu,the Nigeria representative at the Miss Universe could not do the 'Agbani magic' (Agbani is a Nigerian model and former miss world) but she tried her best. 24 year old Yendi Phillips (Miss Jamaica) was the first runner up at the 2010 Miss Universe contest. Miss USA,Rima Fakih was eliminated much earlier in the contest.Jenista Campbell from Australia was the second runner up.

With activities being put in place for next month’s annual international modeling competition of Elite model look Nigeria 2010, more sponsors are stepping on board to support the oncoming event . Mercedes Benz would be coming on board for the third time in a row. Other top of the rank sponsors are Quintessentially, Moet and Chandon, Black Up, Temple Muse, Bella Naija and Scared Lashes. Like previous years, some top designers would be unveiling their new collection on the Elite model platform, giving each girl the opportunity to take a shot at strutting their stuff by modeling these designer wears on the runway. Some of the designers taking part this year are – Uk based Nigerian fashion designer -Nkwo, Vonne, Melisa Odabash & Jewel by Lisa.The final show will be coming up on SEPTEMBER 11 2010 @ the civic center, Lagos-Nigeria . Other sponsors supporting this anual event are - VONNE NKWO JEWEL BY LISA MELISA OBADASH SACRED LASHES VONNE NKWO JEWEL BY LISA SACRED LASHES MELISA OBADAS...

Origin: Latin : alter, other + ego, I, self . People have different views on what exactly Alter Ego is. Here, we will talk about Alter Ego in the terms of fashion and style. Ever since the popularity rates of the Ankara print fabric grew, most creative minds sourced for various means of making their designs more appealing by embellishing , reproducing their fabric or just let the cut and the details speak for itself. Soon enough the other side was yet to be seen , as Alter Ego ,registered its totally fresh appeal. Incorporating "Movement" in a once "static: place.This revolution, saw the production of Silk Chiffon and Jersey Ankara fabrics, which exuded the grace and elegance the cotton norm often lacked especially in its bare state. The girlie wrap dresses, long chiffon dresses, tee shirts , grid skirts etc all in a Luxury Line of timeless elegance, breaking all the revised and known rules to give rise to another you, your Alter Ego.....So what is your ALTER EGO? ANKA...

  By Niyi Tabiti Hope by International pop artist, Wylef Jean to contest this year's presidential election in Haiti has been dashed. The Successful American based music star has been disqualified by an electoral commission. The commission said Wyclef has not lived in the country for 5 years, one of the compulsory requirenents for Presidential aspirants.  Already, Wyclef said he has accepted the verdict of the commission and asked his supporters to take it like that. Meanwhile, he would not relent in his efforts to contribute meaningfully through other means to raising the values of the country's education PSQUARE COMPLETES MULTIMILLION NAIRA HOME IN OMOLE ESTATE   Boastful, energetic and talented are some of the qualities that fit the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye of the popular Psquare group. Gistmaster.com gathered that Psquare has finally finished their new house located right on Lola Holloway street, Omole Estate. They have moved in, said a media friend of the duo...

One of Nigeria's Top make up artist- Banke Meshida Lawal , has added another year today. Here is wishing her HAPPY BIRTHDAY, from the entire team of MORSI.

ALTER EGO SUMMER SALES IS NOW ON , FROM NOW TO THE END OF AUGUST . UP TO 65% discount SALES GOING ON NOW..... Its about time you get that ANKARA EYELET JACKET , ANKARA PRINT INSPIRED JERSEY WRAP DRESS , AND ANKARA PRINT INSPIRED SILK CHIFFON EVENING WEAR . ...Hurry now while stock lasts - ADDRESS -34d Awolowo road ikoyi - lagos

Actress and singer, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has really stepped up her game in terms of her fashion style . These days Omo - Sexy can is seen exuding enough sexiness to go round a room . Check out these hot photos. THE GLORIOUS TULIP WILD CAT SLEEPING BEAUTY TEASING GOOD BYE

By Niyi Tabiti   On my way to Abuja recently, I got a seat right beside the former managing director of Genesis Deluxe Cinema,Lekki,Mr.Keneth Mkparu.   For about one hour that we spent on air, I engaged him in a discussion over the state of Nigeria movie industry...call it film industry or Nollywood if you like.   We both agreed that there is a revolution taking place in the industry right now. something is gradually pushing Nollywood to the much expected level.  Now, producers are getting it right to a large extent that they need to spend good money to produce the movies, do adequate research or conference on scripts, proper editing, and most importantly, make it a standard production for cinema.Now before the movies hit the market or get pirated by some good for nothing people,it would have made impact and some good money from the cinema.   In this light, the contributions of the fore bearers of this new trend can not be under estimated.   Kunle Afolayan'...

The entire team of Morsi is wishing Mr Abiola Olatunde Aloba Fashion editor-Encomium E-Style and Blogger -Maestromedia, a very happy birthday . May the Good Lord continue to preserve you, uplift you and raise you amongst your peers . In our own lil way, we have put together this mini album, parading the many talents of YOU.... THE DEVO SINCERLY NAIJA THE CELEB PAPZO THE FASHION EDITOR/BLOGGER THE ENTERTAINER THE FRIEND HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Niyi Tabiti International music star, Beyonce Knowles says she is not ready to start making babies yet. The 28 year old born African American disclosed to Daily Mail recently that she is just not ready because she has no date or time yet but it would happen when she is ready.No one knows what her superman, the irresistible and talented singer,Jay Z thinks about this.   Since the news break out, critics says that the sex power factor is responsible for her decision. Gistmaster gathered that one of the key reasons that she want her sexy figure to stay intact now that she is still very much on top of the game.  The star single ladies star was quoted to have said  "Probably the biggest challenge in my life is time -- making sure I have time to be a wife, to be a singer, to be a songwriter, to be an actor and still have time for my clothing line and now for my perfume," Knowles confesses. "I am like any other woman who has a child, who has a husband, who has a job....

THE "TURQS" THE BAGS Eku Edewor- Black & white Chanel Rue Cambon tote bag THE DRESS DETAILS Stephinie Okereke in a Karen Miller Curvaceous Satin Dress The Tulip Hemline