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Ready to wear clothing is ready to wear A perfect fit off the rack is almost impossible to find. Be assured most garments need altering. Most frequent alterations needed: sleeve length, trouser length and width. Great tailoring is the single most critical factor to consider when purchasing your clothing. To look your best you must be thin High fashion models are the rarest of body types. We live in a culture that tells is that thinness is the ideal body type for the stylish man or woman. Your personal best look is you wearing clothing that fits you and suits your body type. You must wear the new looks of the season Don’t become a prisoner of fashion. Wear what looks good on you and add a touch of what is in fashion. Consider updating your accessories or selecting timeless pieces of high quality. The only time it hurts to buy good quality is when you write the check or pay cash and your once bulky wallet suddenly becomes a shadow of its former self.. Every garment has color, quality and...

[caption id="attachment_3326" align="alignleft" width="261" caption="Eku Edewor"] [/caption] By Folake Alu/Gistmaster.com For months now, Eku Edewor, the Studio 53 extra presenter on MNET has been dazzling us on the red carpets and she has been getting all the attention. We mean, the type of attention any fashionista or a trendsetter can get anywhere. This January, Gistmaster.com also crowned her the queen of the red carpet shows because of her role and also the fact that no 'WORTHY' red carpet is complete without the stunning Eku showing off her well endowed beauty and dress sense in the last one year. [caption id="attachment_3327" align="alignleft" width="216" caption="Presenter, Eku Edewor"] [/caption] But this time, she got it all wrong as she appeared on the green carpet of the 2011 edition of Future Awards in Lagos Nigeria.Eku who was wearing a 'boobs' popping dress was totally mis-rep...

ARIABA is a contemporary lifestyle brand, with All pieces carefully hand made by the duo of Caroline Forshaw & Linda Mesrob. Their works are carefully crafted and styled with gemstones, each piece hand crafted to produce wearable Art. The collection, which has been very popular, consists of neckpieces, earrings, cocktail rings, head chains, toe rings and belly chains. As well as a ready to wear line, they also produce made to order bespoke jewelry as well as wedding jewelry. CREATIVE DUO-LINDA MESROB & CAROLINE FORSHAW The countdown to the ARIABA clothing line has already begun! Here is a peep into their jewelery box of intricate and exclusive collection Contact-32 Musa Yar'Adua @ strands, v/i- Lagos, Nigeria Email- ariabaliving@gmail.com

The 'Names' Rapper released his debut album 'The Past Present and Future' album on the 14th of December. His album which has received good reviews from both print and online media is doing good in sales - putting money in the rapper's pocket and his record label, Hustle Inc's bank account. Nigerianhiphop.net reviews the album: " All in All AQ Has Delivered one of the Best Hip-Hop Albums  of 2010, Whose Classic nature cannot be denied even by the harshest critics. The Album is Honest, Street, Dark, Lyrical , Humorous, Braggadicious ,Original  and Most Importantly Hip-Hop.What Other Qualities do you need to Label an Album a Classic?? ...and Posterity Would surely Judge him for this Stellar Offering" "I have a album marketer (AHBU Ventures) that has sold records for every big label in Nigeria but I basically still took on the project with the mindset of an independent artiste. This is all I know, this is my hustle - God blessed hustle w...

I love this brilliant movie review by my friend, Jayne Usen.I am sure you will like it too.I have watched Omo Ghetto and i know that Jayne is on point! By Jayne Usen Movie title -’Omo Ghetto’ Written/Produced by Funke Akindele Director-Abiodun Olarenwaju(Abbey Lanre) Starring Rachel Oniga, Taiwo Hassan, Yinka Quadri, Eniola Badmus, Ronke Ojo and many more Funke Akindele has succeeded in producing a movie which may well rival her previous hit,‘Jennifa’. Since its release late last year, ‘Omo Ghetto’ has become one of the most sought after movies and has found an appeal which goes way beyond the Yoruba film lovers.Not only is the flick in hot demand, viewers are made to cough out as much as N800 for a copy. This is a far cry from the regular N400 a typical Nigerian movie cost. Same script, different cast Nollywood has seen a lot of flicks which have played around the identical twin twist and this movie is not an exception. What this concept does is to create and heighten susp...

By Gistmaster.com More troubles seem to be piling up for Tom Iseghohi, the millionaire husband of ex-most beautiful girl in Nigeria, Anita Uwagbale. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja threatened that it might revoke the bail that is currently being enjoyed by Tom Iseghohi and two others. Tom, who is the former Group Managing Director of Transcorp Plc and two others Muhammad Buba, ex-Company Secretary and Mike Okoli, former Deputy General Manager are standing trial in a case of alleged fraud to the tune of 15 Billion Naira (1 Billion US Dollars). The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) alleged that the three former top shots of  Transcorp used their position to perpetuate money laundering and misappropriated monies to the tune of 15 Billion Naira. The EFCC also alleged among other things that Iseghohi and others commited criminal conspiracy and breach of public trust. At the resumed hearing on the trial on 24 January 2011, the trial Judge, Mr. Justice Donatus Okorowa sai...

[caption id="attachment_3297" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Ramsey Nouah, Nollywood actor"] [/caption] In 1984 Wale Adenuga shot his first feature film, Papa Ajasco with Peter Fatomilola and it was a huge success. In 2009, Ramsey Nouah played the lead role in Figurine and the movie set box office record until Ije came. In 2008, Funke Akindele movie, Jenifa set an all time record in Nollywood as the highest selling movie. Now, the three record breakers have teamed up together to deliver another movie, "The Perfect Church" to cinema across Nigeria and Ghana on Friday, February 29. Wale Adenuga is producing the flick while top rate actor, Rmasey Tokunbor Nouah is playing the role of Pastor Benson with almost impeccable reputation, Funke Akindele, plays the role of Sis Angela, the choir leader, veteran actor, Olu Jacobs plays the role of vision-seeing Bishop Williams, Ngozi Ezeonu is the elder, Mrs Ojo with a secret that will dimin...

[caption id="attachment_3290" align="alignleft" width="449" caption="Chichi Nwoko - Project Director, Nigerian Idol"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Latest news gathered by gistmaster.com indicate that the 13 final contestants that would compete for the grand prize of the first ever Nigerian Idol would be presented to the world on Saturday. According to an invitation sent to Gistmaster.com, the unveiling of finalists would be done amidst pomp and ceremony. It would be an exclusive cocktail event. There would be opportunity to mingle with the judges and contestants. Date is 29 January 2011 at the Dream Studio Omole, Lagos. Its strictly by Invitation. Jeffery Daniel, Audu Maikori of Chocolate city and popular musician,Yinka Daniel are the Judges. Latest updates on the Nigerian Idol music reality show can always be found on www.gistmaster.com

[caption id="attachment_3283" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Funke Osibodu, MD Union Bank Nigeria Plc"] [/caption] Registration is ongoing for The Future Pre-Awards “Do Something” Conference. This is the third edition of the conference and it holds on Saturday, 29 January 2011 at the Main Auditorium of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba by 11am. The awards proper hold the next day at Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. “The 'Do Something Conference' is always an attempt to use the popularity and network of the awards to motivate young Nigerians in whatever field,” said Kenneth Oliko, the awards’ spokesperson. “Young people are always seen to complain about how difficult Nigeria is and the many challenges that they face; but this conference shows them role models who have survived with integrity in spite of these challenges and who have excelled. With this conference, we are leading young people to stop complaining, s...

Media executives, top celebrities and business executives from far and near came to honour the Editor of Encomium magazine, Azuh Arinze at the NIIA, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island today. The occasion was the launching of a new book published by Mr. Azuh entitled "The Secret success of the rich and famous" [caption id="attachment_3271" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Dele Momodu and Yeni Kuti"] [/caption] The CEO of Capital Oil launched the book with the sum of Five million Naira while other such as Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) also launched the book to the tune of N500,000 (Five hundred Thousand Naira). [caption id="attachment_3272" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Publisher of Encomium Magazine, Mr. Kunle Bakare, Chief Dele Momodu and Julius Agwu"] [/caption] Guests include Comedian, Julius 'the genius' Agwu, Olumide Iyanda of Daily Independent, Chief Dele Momodu, a pr...

The Guinness sponsored social interactive platform, GuinnessVIP (GVIP) recently launched to connect Guinness consumers to the very best of football experience recorded a massive sign up of football fans and consumers of over 200,000 members just 6 weeks after launch Nigeria’s fastest growing football mobile social platform despite crossing the 200,000 consumer sign up mark, is still growing phenomenally. This can readily be attributed to the unique networking experience enjoyed by members on signing up to the platform. Guinness VIP which possesses features such as the most recent football news and updates also allows for healthy and stimulating football debates on amongst friends, football enthusiasts,fans and rival fans on a wide array of current football related topics Guinness®, owners of the Guinness VIP mobile platform have over last couple of weeks also injected some more excitement on the platform, members had an exclusive online chat with former super eagles international Victo...

Monalisa Chinda's ex-husband,Dejo Richards and new wife, Yemi on their wedding day. By Niyi Tabiti We serve you the news hot and fresh on gistmaster.com that is why we are hot spot for many Nigerians who want to see the latest news in town. Dejo Richards the ex-husband of popular Nollywood star actress, Monalisa Chinda has re-married. The former boss of Questionmark got married to Olayemi Omolade Olayinka at the Ikoyi Registry. The couple, family members and well wishers later moved to Ikeja for the reception and engagement ceremonies. Yemi, as the new bride is popularly known as Mimi and she works in as a marketing executive in the United States of America. She is also a cousin of Ayo Animashaun of ceo, Hip Hop World Awards. Sources disclosed that the ceremony was planned to be low key but people came in large numbers to be part of the ceremony.Entertainers such as K1 the Ultimate (King Wasiu Ayinde), Kween and others were at the ceremony. Yemi, the new step mo...

 Nollywood's 'Mr. Romantic'- Mike Ezeronye is so excited that about the news that he is going to be a father very soon. Mike's wife is heavily pregnant but that has not deterred them from appearing at top red carpet events in town. Click to read more and see photos   In another development, we gathered that Dejo Richards the former husband of Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda has remarried. This time to a Yoruba girl who goes by the name  Omolade Olayinka. They were at the Ikoyi Registry this January to say 'I do'. Congrats  Always visit www.gistmaster.com for the latest lifestyle news and photos. all you need to know about Africa high society, celebrities, events, people, phones and so on

By Folake Alu/ Gistmaster.com Few months after Mike Ezeronye, the popular Nollywood actor who like to play ' Mr. Romantic' roles in movies,gistmaster.com gathered that the actor is already preparing for fatherhood. His wife, Nkechi is heabily pregnant with their first child together. "It is obvious that they are both happy overjoyed about their soon to arrive baby" said amutual friend who saw the couple together recently.   Since getting married, Mike and his wife have been attending events together. Gistmaster.com noticed that they have even become the most visible celebrity couples at red carpets event in town, just like top comedian, Ali Baba and his wife, Mary.  Mike met Nckechi Norom some years back at a movie location in Abuja. Nkechi was in Nigeria at a time from her base in Canada.  

Genevieve Nnaji is one of the biggest stars In Nigeria. For many years she has become the most sought after in the industry after the exit of the likes of Regina Askia and so on. Click here to read how Genevieve is good money plus why AY Comedian is dreaming of Night with Genevieve. They even got to an hote l, entered the room.. . click to read more

By Niyi Tabiti For eight years running, Genevieve Nnaji, the stylish Nollywood actress has remained in the league of the most famous and valuable personalities ever produced by the Nigerian movie industry. More so, Genevieve remain one  of the most talked about and one of the most eligible single ladies in Nigeria. Everyone want  a piece of the actress.Gistmaster.com gathered that even the big stars want her in their work too and they are ready to pay. Trust the ' omo ibo' she knows how to make money. Ayo Makun the popular comedian known as AY shot a creative to promote his upcoming show on 24 April 2011 (Easter Sunday). Ay is so excited about the work that they have started showing it on TV In the creative watched by gistmaster.com, Ay was seen going into a hotel room with AY, he was so excited that he wanted to put Genevieve on the bed almost immediately but Genny told him to relaxed that she wanted to go and shower. Making a seductive moves with a dress that was revealing a ...

Ex- Deputy Editor-in- Chief, Susan Eyo- Honesty made a quiet exit from City People magazine some months back after 13 years with the media company she helped founded. gistmaster.com gathered that It was so quiet that many people inn town did not know that the style writer turned designer has resigned her position with the Seye Kehinde led City People Group. In an exclusive interview she granted Famous Enquirer,Susan disclosed that she left because she had always wanted a chance to do what she had always wanted to do. According to her, she has the concept of a lifestyle magazine that is all encompassing. She said the magazine would be called Glam and Essence. She disclosed that rthe reason she left City People quitely was because she didnt want to spark off any controversy relating to her exit because are definately going to raise issues out of it. "Nothing happened" Susan  said. When asked about the speculations that she was a major stakeholder or shareholder as the case may...

TROUSER JEANS Forget five-pocket styles: these full-leg trouser jeans are chic enough for dressier events (especially in dark wash.) This a definite trend to try for 2011. FLARE JEANS Flares are super flattering on most body types. For curvier girls, the flares balance out fuller hips and thighs. Wear flares with heels for the hottest (and most flattering) look. JEGGINGS If you haven't bought into the denim legging or jegging trend because you thought it was too Skin tight, dare to bring out the Kim Kardashian in you this season and keep your finger on the fashion pulse for a sexier you. DENIM TROUSER SHORTS Ready to really liven up your 2011 fashion look? Try a pair of dressy jean shorts. Some have trouser styling and pleats to give you a buttoned-down look. GRAY JEANS Ready for a nice departure from the usual dark or light washes? Gray jeans are trendy, but still go with all the same things that normal blue jeans do. Try out the skinny fit for an updated look. Info from About.com

[caption id="attachment_3216" align="alignleft" width="197" caption="Emenike"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti The porous security situation in the Eastern part of Nigeria has once again grabbed local and International  attention with the recent kidnapping of a top Nigerian designer, Nnamdi Jas Emenike. Gistmaster.com gathered that he was kidnapped on Tuesday in Anambra State but his family members were only contacted on Sunday. The kidnappers  said they would kill him if the sum of N30 Million Naira (200 Thousand Dollars) was not paid to them by today. Emenike make clothes for selected personalities from his range of exlusive designs . Gistmaster.com also gathered that the designer hail from a wealthy background in Anambra State. All efforts is now geared towards making the kidnappers release the designer unhurt.

The prolific editor of Encomium Magazine, Azuh Arinze would be hosting important dignitaries and members of the public on Wednesday 26 November 2010 in Lagos. It would be the special launch of his book "The success secrets of the rich and famous. Venue is the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. [caption id="attachment_3204" align="alignleft" width="345" caption="Azuh Arinze"] [/caption] According to details gathered by gistmaster.com, the chairman of the day will be Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, President/CEO, Neimeth Pharm Int'al Plc BOOK REVIEWER : Prof. Fidelis Oditah, QC, SAN SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR : Dr. Muiz Banire,Lagos State Commissioner for Environment ROYAL FATHER OF THE DAY :HRM Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the Orangun of Oke-Ila