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Actress cum producer, Uche Jombo is back on our radar, with something refreshingly distinct from her past works, the actress whose last work  A Mother's Fight and Misplaced garnered rave review, attention and patronage in the DVD market, will be releasing two works before the month end: False and Lies Men Tell. False starred Kate Henshaw, Kalu Ikeagwu and Uche herself;  Kalu is the unfortunate husband who wanted to eat his cake and have it, by playing love with a stranger on Blackberry despite having a dutiful and dedicated wife in Kate Henshaw.  In a twist of plots, the stranger (Uche Jombo) took the play too far, believed the mirage and romance of Blackberry Messenger (BBM) to be real, went to Kalu’s house and demands that Kate leave her matrimonial home for her to come in.     Unfolding event afterwards proved fertile as life was lost or the verge of being lost. Kalu tried to save his marriage at the same time got caught in the...

Popular Yoruba  actress Funke Akindele marriage is obviously going through serious challenges as husband,Al-Maroof announced that the marriage is no longer working. Funke Akindele's husband wrote on Facebook that they have both gone their seperate ways due to irreconcilable circumstances. Funke Akindele's wedding was one of the biggest in the Nigerian movie industry. He wrote "It's with heavy heart that am announcing the separation of me nd ma wife Mrs olufunke akindele,we've both agreed to go our separate ways coz of irreconcilable differences.we still best of friends nd we 4ever remain gud friends."

It's been Rumored that the drop dead gorgeous daughter of popular Nigerian billionaire Otunba Mike Adenuga: Oyin Adenuga might become an overnight screen diva! If rumors of her starring in the upcoming reality series Real Housewives of Lagos are confirmed, this might just make it the must show to watch. Surprisingly, Oyin has managed to stay away from the news for a long time but she appears to want to make a big bang as she comes into the international limelight!

Barely five months after releasing what has been described as the most successful Yoruba movie in recent time, Jejere,sizzling Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare has dropped yet a new flick. Titled Uncommon Alhaja, the shooting of the flick began just a month after the ceremonial launch in Lagos of Jejere which was graced by heavyweight personalities from various professional fields. 'Uncommon Alhaja' is indeed uncommon as it educates

Oluchi Orlandi is one of Africa's biggest names in modelling.She is ready to discover Africa's next top models. Read her story according to Munya Vomo Nigerian supermodel Oluchi Orlandi was in South Africa to launch Africa's version of Tyra Banks' Next Top Model TV show. She spoke to Munya Vomo. 'When I went to America after winning the first M-Net Face of Africa, I struggled," said Nigerian international model, Oluchi Orlandi, as she tried to hold back her tears. "I want to dedicate the next five to 10 years of my life to giving back to my African community and bringing Africa's Next Top Model here is the place to start. I may look 22, but I am not, so I can't keep doing this; someone has to take over from where I have left off," Orlandi said. Africa's Next Top Model will seek out beauties across the continent and have them converge in Cape Town to compete for the job. "We are trying to have a show that will celebrate ...

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the former Chief Security Officer to Nigeria's former military dictator,General Sani Abacha has been discharged and acquited by the Court of Appeal.Al-Mustapha is standing trial for allegedly

Damilola the daughter of popular Yoruba actor, Razak Olayiwola known as Ojopagogo has been found.Damilola Olayiwola left Oyo town for Ibadan around 2 pm on Tuesdy but did not see her by Wednesday giving rise to speculationsbthat she had been kidnapped.  In a message on Facebook, the actor thanked his numerous fans and friends who were passionate about the issue.She confirmed that Damilola has been found.-Gistmaster.com

The fast trending topic on most social media platforms such as Facebook,Twitter and Blogs today is the 'supposed' face off between two nollywood stars,Tonto Dike and Mercy Johnson.  There are allegations that Tonto is disrespectful to Mercy Johnson by abusing her and calling her fans bastard.  No official statements from publicists of both nollywood actresses yet.   A reporter told gistmaster.com that Tonto likes hitting up

The British royal baby due date is almost here and the eyes is already on Kate Middleton the wife of Prince William,grand son of the Queen of England.British Press and their counterparts have started camping around the hospital to get excellent coverage as the baby is expected to arrive on July 13.

Advertising got lot more interesting  months back when MTN Nigeria decided to sign contract with the popular face of Etisalat advertisement in Nigeria, Afeez Oyetoro a.k.a Saka. It was said to be a deal close to N20 million,making the actor instant millionaire.   Saka's popular 'i don port o song' turned instant hit.Have you heard of anyone who has ported to another mobile company apart from Saka?Gistmaster.com gathered most people seems not interested as the telecoms companies are still in the same league when it comes to services rendered. -Niyi Tabiti

  Just how many people are murdered on Nigerian streets through so-called mob justice is not known. But it is a phenomenon every Nigerian is aware of, and the vast majority are horrified by, as was apparent in the public outrage following the lynching of the "Port Harcourt 4" in October last year. Yet these acts of murder all happen because good people stand aside – and don't attempt to stop them.   The discovery of a harrowing video of a twelve year old boy called Samuel being lynched has led to a group of Nigerians launching a new online campaign aimed at all Nigerians called "Don't Walk Away". What is so special about this film is that it is shot by a professional film maker Abimbola Ogunsanya

The moment Beverly and Angelo started getting off balance after consuming more than enough alcohol in the Big Brother Africa house,we knew it was leading some where interesting.Yes, they did...ok they almost did what Bolt did with the Ethopian beauty,Betty.    They almost did what Nando and Selly did too. Immediately the party was over, Angelo and Beverly went upstairs,kissing passionately.We have never seen kisses so deep like this in the house.Feza and Oneal have been concealing the graphic deals of their own, after all, biggie's camera cant capture them as they wrap their faces with bedsheets or towel while kissing.   As Angelo from South Africa got it swinging with Beverly on the bed, she

The much talked about Miss Nigeria 2013 beauty pageant took place last night at the prestigeous Intercontinental Hotel,Lagos.Ezinne Akudo is the winner of the content.Here is the photo of the new beauty queen.According to her profile, she

  Genevieve brought every inch of her power of elegance to the launch of Ebony Live TV event at Eko Hotel,Victoria Island. Ebony Life is cable TV channel project owned by media baroness,Mo Abudu. It is now on one of the DSTV channels.    The dress was made by Deola Sagoe couture company. Are you disappointed that Genevieve did not wear Data Okorodudu's JD7 label to the event? Any which way, the dress would cost a fortune in the open market. -Gistmaster

More photos from Africa Fashion Reception.African designers lit up Paris in grand style