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Zain, the leading African and Middle East mobile operator announces its sponsorship of the popular Pan African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) held in Burkina Faso. The bi-annual festival is the biggest regular cultural event on the African continent and it focuses on African film and African filmmakers. First held in 1969, this year is the 40th anniversary of FESPACO and runs from 28 February to 7 March, 2009 beginning with a large opening spectacular in Stade du 4-aout, the national stadium in Ouagadougou. The festival has evolved into an internationally recognised and respected event not only on the African continent but in the world at large. Specifically for African film industry professionals offering them the chance to establish relationships, exchange ideas, and ultimately promote their work, FESPACO’s overall aim is to “contribute to the expansion and development of African cinema as means of expression, education, and awareness-raising.” Speaking about t...

Story: Niyi Tabiti Photo Credit & acknowledgment: Segun Gele, Angela Igbinadolor Cooper & Elizabeth Erhumwusee Contrary to news report that Nollywood star actress and her man, Phillip Ehiagwina are still planning to hold their white wedding, authoritative sources hinted gistmaster that the ceremony had indeed taken place in Houston, United States of America last weekend! The Pre-wedding party and wedding proper took place on 27 and 28 of February 2009 respectively. At present, Ini is still having a swell time with her man in Houston as felicitations continue to pour for the newly married couple. Sources hinted that few friends of the Nollywood actress such as Oge Okoye an Emem Isong were at the event to support one of their own. Their traditional carnival like traditional wedding ceremony had earlier taken place in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria ( Click here to read Ini Edo is pregnant ) The wedding appears to be the final nail needed to seal their relat...

GISTMASTER, What is going on in the Nigerian entertainment world? I love reading your blog from time to time because it keeps me abreast of what is happening back home. Somehow i am not finding the gist that Soul E and his wife Ure are no longer together, funny at all.Rumour mongers said their romance has packed up. Please let us know the true state of things.If it is true, then I think the fact that Soul E married a woman that is about 11 years older than him worked against the whole thing.That is the African mentality.I married a woman that is 5 years older and we have been living together for more than 8 years now without having problems. More power to ur elbow. K-BIZ REPLY: Thanks so much. I was chatting with a friend of mine the other day over the same issue and she made a remark that "Soul E don blow Ure money finish e wan run!" Well, it is true that the two of them are no longer an item as they usd to be in parties. Those who like them so much are praying for th...

She is bubbling for international recognition.Maheeda, a native of Auchi, Edo State told gistmaster that she is set to become the next big thing in the Nigerian music industry. However,she needs the support she can get from inside and outside the industry to the place of her dream. Maheeda,who told us she is running things with ID Cabasa and other notable names in the entertainment industry, says she would reveal more on her career later. Can she do it?Lets watch!!!

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Ayo Animashaun, the ceo of Hip HopWorld Magazine and Hip on TV reveal new and exciting package for the 2009 edition of Hip Hop World Award in Lagos this afternoon.You can see details of why the award train is moving to Abuja this year and the award categories.Please click on www.gistmaster.com