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By Niyi Tabiti  It is wedding celebration mood all over the place in Nollywood and i think most of us are just happy for our friends who are taking the bold step into holy matrimony in the industry.The wedding jamboree in Nollywood started with the likes of our very own Ini Edo, the sexy actress whose figure 8 continue to wet the appetite of

Actress Kate Henshaw and Funke Kuti on the red carpet Celebs and business moguls gathered for the annual encomium white gig in Lagos. The event took place at The Havens,an event centre near Archibishop Vinning Memorial Church,Ikeja GRA.It was a strictly white dress event (Only few people like Benita Nzeribe broke the rules).    Gistmaster saw the likes of Kenny Ogungbe,Tunde Braimah, Laide Bakare, Moyo Lawal, Kate Henshaw,Goldie, Funke Akindele,Rukky Sanda, Chika Ike,Funke Kuti, Kemi Otegbade,Iyalode Adunni Bankole,Islar Animashaun,Dayo Adeneye,Uzor Ngoladi, Funsho Arogundade,Kazeem Popoola, Tunde Moshood, Kunle Rasheed,Mayor Akinpelu, Kayode and Linda Ajala,Azuka Ogujuiba, Joy Ejiro,Ibidun Ighodalo,Ebube Nwangbo,Uju Murphy,Princess Chineke,Goldie,Azuh Arinze,Vicola,Bidemi Olalemi and several others. We will definately bring you more pictures from the event- Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Singer, Goldie signed on Kennis Music on the red carpet of White Gig 2012 ...

"Why is Kate always looking this young?" was the question on the lips of many people who saw the 41 years old actress at the Phone Swap movie premiere by Kunle Afolayan on Saturday 17 March 2012 inside the Expo Hall at Eko Hotel and Suites.   She came looking slimmer and trust, she gave it to press photographers who wanted to have a good shots of her.She enjoyed her self, chatting with people including Ayo Shonaiya of R70 UK. Kate look every inch like a 21 year old.   She stayed till the end of the premiere as gistmaster sighted her around 11 p.m  The movie-Phone Swap was well worth it after all! -Story and photos by Niyi Tabiti Click here to see glamorous photos of Monalisa Chinda at the  phone swap movie premiere in Lagos

  So painful that few months after Kate Henshaw's elaborate birthday celebration in Lagos, the Nigerian actress and fashionsita is allegedly unhappy over cracks in her marriage.  Kate and her husband , Rod Nuttal have decided to call it quit with their 12 year old marriage, which produced a daughter.   Encomium magazine this week, wrote that the couples have been having issues long before they decided the marriage could no longer work. They are also said to be talking to their lawyers on divource.

By Niyi Tabiti Thank you all to those who have been contacting us on the 2009 edition of our best dressed star. Loads and loads of suggestions have been coming our way and i must state that we on this side are more than happy that the world all over, our stars are appreciated. Last year's edition was fabulous.Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde, Rita Dominic,Genevieve Nnaji,Stephanie Okereke and Ini Edo were some of the names mentioned last year. People did not only vote, they als o commented on why they would choose a particular star as the winner. About 40 journalists, fashion designers and celebrities were also asked to go through a secret balot on their choice of best dressed actress.Rita Dominic emerged as the winner. GISTMASTER had a grand reception for her at Swe Bar! Many thanks to our dear friend,Tosyn Bucknor-the small but mighty presenter,writer,singer,blogger etc... Tosyn,you are too much...oti po ju! Many thanks to Swe Bar.Ajibola Ayana Olubiyi,Otunba Olakunrin and others- y...

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Kate Henshaw stepping into the Morgon event on sunday.Ever lively,Kate crack jokes with alot of people before she entered the hall.Aside her casting her as a serious act,Kate would also do for comedy roles.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood star actress,Rita Dominic was one of the actresses that stormed the investiture ceremony of Mr.Andrien Gbinigie as Patron of Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria (MORGON) on Sunday 24 February 2008.What do you think about her outfit

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress,Jennifer Eliogu was also at Nightshift on Sunday 24 February 2008.Check out her outfit.Are you turned on or turned off?

Photo By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter On Sunday 24 February 2008 the Movie Reporters Guild of Nigeria (MORGON) had the investiture of Mr.Andrien Gbingie as Patron of the Guild.Mrs.Abiola Atanda popularly known as Madam Kofo was on of the actresses at the event.Her traditional head gear known as 'Gele' was enough spectacle.

Stroy & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood star actress, Miss Uche Iwuji is in search of a man that can make her feel like a real woman. She told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com on Sunday 24 February 2008 in Lagos that she is available for a serious relationship now. On her relationship with Joseph Yobo, the British based international football star, Uche said they are still friends though they are no longer dating. “Yobo is no more in my life but that doesn’t mean we can’t be friends” she said. Stressing further that her relationship with another Port Harcourt based businessman has since crashed also. “So what does Uche really want in a man?” I asked. “I am not gunning for a man who can buy me a Ferrari and all that. What I simply want is a caring man who is just comfortable” she said amidst laughter. On the ‘worst dressed’ label that was slammed on her following what she wore to This Day award,Uche disclosed that she is well in tune with Hollywood fashion. “I wonde...

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Muma Gee is one of Nigeria's hottest traditional singers.The kade exponent was at Legato Club last Night for D'jewels Star Quest winner album launch last night.Muma Gee gave us alot of reasons to 'salivate' about her pair of hot legs.The gown was simply short and she rove around the party venue to show all that 'I am hot!' or what do you think? She left the venue within 20 minutes of her arrival. In case you don't know, Lagato Club on Idowu Taylor Street,Victoria Island in Lagos used to be Club Towers or Club T.Then,it was operated by Prince Nasir Ado- Ibrahim.Gloria Ibru (one of the daughters of Olorogun Micheal Ibru) is the one in charge of Legato. N.B-You can view Muma Gee's profile on www.mumagee.com

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Check out what Nollywood actress,Uche Iwuji wore to the last This Day award.Gone are the days when the actress used to be one of the sultriest in the movie industry.She seems to be off the mark completely.Apart from looking bloated now, the gown she was wearing wearing was not anyway near her divalicious status.I bet,Uche needs a wardrobe assistance. Pix-Uche Iwuji (left) stepping into This Day Award last weekend.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress,Monalisa Chinda carrying her bundle of joy on Wednesday 20 February 2008.She had the christening of the new baby on that day.See story below. Pix was taken at her home in Maryland,Lagos.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress,Uche Jombo having a good laugh at her friend,Monalisa Chida's party in Lagos.From close observation,Uche seems have reduced in weight.There was a time she was sooooooooo big that we were calling her a 'Jumbo' package. Sometime ago, she lost a ride to armed robbers.Thanks God she was not hurt. N.B-@Paris .This is your request.

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Check out Nollywood star and presenter of Bold Faces,Tricia Eseigbe at the christening of Monalisa Chinda's new baby on Wednesday 20 February 2008 in Lagos,Nigeria.

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Kween,the British based songbird was at the christening of Monalisa Chida's new baby in Maryland on Wednesday.She came with a male 'friend' .The guy look every inch like a model but his beard scared the living day out most of the people that saw them together.Somebody joked that one could hide fork and spoon inside the beard and no one would ever know.Is that true? For now only Kween can answer if the guy is an actor, her boyfriend or a bodyguard.

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I must confess that I was one of those that was so carried away about the Valentine's day.So,pardon me for not posting this earlier.It is the speech delivered by His Excellency,Mr.Bob Dewar at 'British'residence in Lagos.The man is so fanscinated about Lagos.The speech is unedited.I would have posted it on 14 February 2008 but the Valentine fever was too much. SPEECH BY BOB DEWAR, HIGH COMMISSIONER, AT RECEPTION AT BRITISH RESIDENCE IN LAGOS 13 February 2008 I am very pleased to be able to welcome you here tonight at my first official Reception in Lagos. I was delighted to be able to meet His Excellency the Governor yesterday and to be able to reaffirm the United Kingdom’s wish to work in partnership with Nigeria and with Lagos, on a basis of mutual respect and close, honest friendship, adding value where that is useful and helping transform this country. The 21st century brings new challenges for us all and we need to work together in a global...

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Only God knows why Nike Oshinowo did not show up with her husband at the VIP stand of the Lagos polo club on Saturday 9 February 2008.Could it be that she was evading celebrity reporters or could it be that she is truly pregnant as speculated in the media? Nike drove the car that brought her and her husband into the polo club. However; it was only her husband Dr.Tunde Soleye and Ene Lawani (The young lady that won the last Miss Nigeria beauty peagent) that stepped out. We waited for so long but Nike did not stepped out. Nike did not show up in the VIP lounge.Ene sat beside the highly connected medical doctor throughout. Why is 'aunty' Nike evading the VIP Lounge? Ex-Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo, could easily pass as Nigeria’s most photographed celebrity woman. She is also one of the most glamorous. Everything she does caught attention and paparazzi would do anything just to get her photograph while men worship at her feet, even if...

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter I promised on Sunday that I would publish pictures from the wedding of Major Adeboye, one of the sons of President Olusegun Obasanjo.The young man, who is a replica of his father, married former Miss Daisy Nyada on Saturday 9 February 2008.There was a party at Obasanjo’s new hilltop mansion in Abeokuta,Ogun State. pix 1-Adeboye Obasanjo & Daisy Pix 2- Olumuyiwa Obasanjo (The son of late Stella Obasanjo) and his wife.She is a black beauty from Trinidad and Tobago. pix 3- former president of Federal Republic of Nigeria,Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and political associate,Chief Olabode George.