LATEST NEWS:MONALISA CHINDA,NSE ETIM-IKPE SETTLES FIGHT+HOT DEMAND FOR MR AND MRS MOVIE

Chioma Chukwuka,Nse Etim Ikpe and Monalisa Chinda

Nollywood star actresses, Monalisa Chinda and Nse Etim-Ikpe have indeed settled their long drawn battle.Gistmaster gathered that for sometime,the two actresses are not on talking terms.They both found it difficult to forgive and forget themselves over misunderstanding caused by inflated ego, allegations and counter allegations of back stabbing.

   All seems to have been settled (At least to a large extent), since they now stepped out together at events. The duo were seen together at the premiere of a movie MR & MRS .

 "There is no gain keeping malice.Artistes are supposed to be role models" said an industry source. "There was speculations that they finally made up but this is a testimony to the fact"

     The querrel between the two was so much that Monalisa sent Nse packing from her house.

 Meanwhile news emerging from the box office is that the movie, Mr & Mrs is high demand as the movie has sold N3, 000, 000 at the cinema after a week of showing. The unassuming but firm Joseph Benjamin and the amiable screen idol

DEEP POCKET SOCIALITE SPOILS ACTRESS FUNKE ADESIYAN ON HER BIRTHDAY

Funke Adesiyan the erstwhile girlfriend of movie star, Saidi Balogun is rocking life to the fullest with her heavily loaded London socialite boyfriend,Sati Rahmon.
 Sati Rahman hosted Funke and friends to a lavish birthday bash in Magodo GRA on Saturday 17 March 2012.Sources informed gistmaster that the love birds have been having it so good for sometime now and they are not ready to break off the channel of excitement.Whetjher or not they have plans to marry is what we don't know.
 Someone told me sometime ago that actresses celebrate their birthday two or three times a year!lol
-By Niyi Tabiti

CAUGHT IN THE ACT:BETWEEN NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS CHIOMA CHUKWUKA AND PAPARAZZI

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
 Award winning nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is a fine girl anytime ,anyday. I remember the first time I saw her at a restaurant on Raymond Njoku street,Ikoyi. It was at the media screening of a film produced by former Nigeria's goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro (elder brother of Celestine Babayaro).
Chioma played a major role in the movie.At that time,not much was known about her but some of us who saw the movie knew that it was only a matter of time, Chioma would go far in the movie industry.
 So, it was not a suprise when gistmaster and other paparazzi at the Phone Swap film premiere in Lagos took interest in having the latest photographs of the actress on the red carpet.Wondering why some celebs like to adjust and re-adjust their dresses when they get to events. Chioma was caught in this mood, adjusting her outfits at every slightest opportunity (I bet some stylists need work to do here). One of the rules of fashion is "It it doesn't fit, don't wear"
First photo:Chioma doing the adjustment on her dress so don't think thats where she keeps her money!

Yeeeee...make una wait make I finish now!

Posing for photographs- Chioma Chukwuka, a nollywood actress on the red carpet

 
  

LATEST PHOTOS:CELEBS ON THE RED CARPET AT ENCOMUIM WHITE GIG IN LAGOS

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

Herbal slimming expert, Quicy Ayodele (right) and one of her daughters on the red carpet

writer and publisher,Uzor Ngoladi on the red carpet

Moyo Lawal, a fast rising actress on the red carpet

Maryam, ex-miss Valentine

socialite Uju Murphy

Yoruba actress Laide Bakare at the Encomium White Gig in Lagos

Actress Funke Akindele popularly known as Jennifa was also at the White Gig

Rukky Sanda and Mr.Kunle Bakare the Publisher of Encomium magazine at the White Gig in Lagos

 

KUNLE AFOLAYAN PULLS TOP CELEBS TO THE PREMIERE OF HIS MOVIE-PHONE SWAP IN LAGOS 1

NK of Punch Newspapers

Actor and Producer of Phone Swap,Kunle Afolayan and his wife, Tolu

  Kunle Afolayan the enigmatic film producer, who started under the tutelage of his late father, Adeyemi Afolayan a.k.a Ade Love, showed us all that he is got a good product that will take the Nigerian movie industry to another level.

 Notable celebrities came in their large numbers to support Afolayan as he premiered his latest film 'Phone Swap' at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday 17 March 2012.
 Emem Isong  came early and waited patiently for the premiere to start.She was accompanied by notable script writer and blogger, Bola Aduwo and another lady. 
  Uche Benjamin, the up and coming nollywood actress was also at the movie premiere. She was looking 'upgraded'-guess she is using the right cream now. Aremu Afolayan younger brother of the film producer was also at the event to give his support. You can't miss the resemblance. More photos later!
- Story and photos by  Niyi Tabiti
 Monalisa Chinda photos at Phone Swap-Click here
See the photos of actress Kate Henshaw on the red carpet yesterday

actress Uche Benjamin

Aremu Afolayan

Producer, Emem Isong

 

Tolu Afolayan and Nse Etim Ikpe the lead actress in Kunle Afolayan movie phone Swap

Jennifer Joe

Wale the lead actor in the movie phone swap

 

LATEST PHOTOS:KATE HENSHAW AT PHONE SWAP MOVIE PREMIERE

"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

PICTURES OF ACTRESS MONALISA CHINDA AT PHONE SWAP MOVIE PREMIERE

To actress Monalisa Chinda graced the premiere of Phone Swap, a film by Kunle Afolayan. The premiere took place at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites last night (17 March 2012). Blessed with a flawless skin, the actress arrived alone in a black suit and pant.Gistmaster sighted the actress as she was being ushered into the VVIP section of the hall but not after she had gone through a retinue of photographs and interview session on the purple carpet.Personally, i think Monalisa

LOVE CHILD:SEGUN ARINZE IMPREGNANTED AND ABADONED ME-WOMAN ALLEGES

 Mr. Segun Arinze is allegedly in the middle of a love child controversy. Enquirer, a magazine publushed in Nigeria said  the actor is denying that he had anything to do with the mother and the baby.

See full text as published by ENQIRER
  The outgoing president of the Actors` Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Segun Arinze sure has a best kept secret he wouldn`t pray his wife knows about, and it is the story of his abandoned secret love child, a 10 years old daughter who`s a product of one night stand.

According to sources, this controversy has been on for so long a time between Segun and Amara, the mother of the innocent little girl, Mimi but because Segun is a celebrity, he`s been able to cow the quiet Igbo born lady whom he took advantage of during a movie set years back in a hotel in Enugu.

Though we learnt Segun has denied vehemently that he has never met Amara in his life, the saving grace is the fact that, some of the actor`s friends who were at the movie location could still vaguely remember Amara`s face and that’s not only the case, we don’t need a soothsayer to say the intelligent daughter is Segun`s. She`s his perfect replica, even

ENCOMIUM WHITE GIG IS HERE:GENEVIEVE,SIR SHINA PETERS, WIZKID OTHERS TO GRACE EVENT

The Encomium White Gig is finally here, and celebs from all walks of life are gearing up to be part of the one-of-its-kind annual event holding this Sunday.

Billed to be an evening of Cognac cocktails, beautiful ballads and unbelievable fun, the event aims to bring together the bright, the bold and the brave in an evening filled with enough fun to go round.

“We’ve invited everyone that matters and we are looking forward to hosting the brightest and boldest minds from all over the country” Kunle Bakare publisher of Encomium says.

Bakare tells us that guests will include distinguished musicians, actors, socialites, entrepreneurs, business leaders, Government, media titans, and ardent Encomium readers.

Tagged “Take the steps, Walk the Talk”, the high octane gig will hold at The Haven GRA, Ikeja on March 18, 2012.

“Many pillars and supporters are with us in this merriment, and we are more than ecstatic that our path is being smoothened in no small measures”

Regular guests of the gig include Funke Akindele, Bisi Olatilo, Jimmy JATT, Weird MC, Genevieve Nnaji, Omowunmi Akinnifesi, Julius Agwu, T.W.O, Princess, Sunny Neji, Dayo Adeneye and Keke Ogungbe. And we are told that a couple of them have already been confirmed for the annual event. 

The 6-hour event will kick off with an elaborate red carpet reception. The iconic DJ Jimmy JATT will guide guests through soft, smooth and at times wild music; and guests will have an opportunity to dance and prance from 4PM to 10PM.

In its fifth year, the White Gig started when Encomium marked her 10^th Anniversary in 2007.

 This year’s event is supported by LR Cognac, Kiss Events, JATT INC, Couture Cakes, BlackHouse Media, and Replica Digital. It will take place at The Haven from 4PM to 10PM on Sunday March 18, 2012.

Founded in May 1997, Encomium Weekly has gradually but steadily risen to become the celebrity journal to beat and copy. The magazine captures the triumphs and travails of celebrities, from all walks of life – from music to movies, politics to big business, and those who dominate the social circuit. It has developed from being a purely black and white magazine with only color covers to one parading many pages of color and the most respected magazine in its category

RITA DOMINIC:SMOKING HOT ON FAB MAGAZINE LATEST COVER

Rita Dominic is the cream chic on the latest edition of Fab magazine.Gistmaster.com gathered that the edition would be out on the newstand later this month.The Nollywood actress talks about her success,how she managed her stardom and the secrets of her steady relationships

AKI ON SHOPPING SPREE,SIGHTED INSIDE KIDDIES SHOP

Lets hope our guess is right.Last week, yours truly sighted newly wedded Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as Aki, at Omole phase one in Lagos.
 Aki who came with a male assistant who drove him, came to shop for some designer stuffs.He stormed a shop that stock things for babies and kids within the age bracket of 0-12.
Any one who knows the versatile actor will testify that he is a lover of quality things.He also walk the walk the way he work the work. If you don't understand, then you need to see him walk. He shows off as a man who GOD has blessed.
 Trust, gist merchants, some of them started gossping on whether or not his beautiful wife, Nneoma is already pregnant and carrying Aki Junior or he came to shop for himself.
Any which way, let us hail one of Africa's most talented actors, Chinedu Ikedieze of the Aki and Paw Paw fame.
-Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com
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OMOTOLA COVERS MANIA MAGAZINE MARCH COVER

  Omotola is on the cover of March 2012 of Mania magazine.According to the editors of Mania magazine, it is now a monthly publication. Get a copy fast!

MOST TALKED ABOUT ACTRESS :MERCY JOHNSON LEADS...!

 Who is Nigeria's most talked about actress?We asked this question some days back and even went ahead to have a poll on it.We have had text messages, emails and even the poll is on the side bar of this blog.
Four actresses who made the final four on the list are
Mercy Johnson,Genevieve Nnaji,Omotola and Ini Edo. So far,  Mercy is leading the pack, followed by Omotola. We want to know what you guys think about the actress who is generating the biggest interests among movie fans.
At the moment, we are also doing our findings through various entertainment writers from various magazines, newspapers,bloggers,TV and radio presenters.
-Niyi Tabiti
gistmaster.com

WHY MY ROMANCE WITH ACTRESS TOYIN AIMAKHU CRASHED -BOYFRIEND

  Kunle Soyombo, a socialite and boyfriend of actress Toyin Aimakhu has confirmed that they are no longer dating. 
  In an interview he granted recently, the Ogun State born Kunle disclosed that they parted ways because Toyin was cheating on him. He alleged that the escapades of the actress was glaring to close friends and he had to call it off because she was not ready to make amends with her wayward lifestyle.
When asked if he would go back to the relationship he disclosed that he would rather become a reverend father than be in a romance with Toyin again

TOBI EXCITE NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES

If the buzz around the movie, TOBI (a Nigerian flick shot in New York) is anything to go by, then the Nigerian movie industry might be on the verge of witnessing one of its most exciting cinematic episodes since the days of Ije and Unwanted Guest.

It therefore hardly came as a surprise when Nigeria’s flamboyant singer, Muma Gee recently expressed her unreserved anticipation and excitement towards watching the movie.

The gorgeous singer and recently made this known in a chat with Simply Samad noting that she was glad the countdown to the premiere had begun.

Previously, Mr. Nigeria 2007, Bryan Okwara had equally

WHO IS NIGERIA'S MOST TALKED ABOUT ACTRESS?

 
Gistmaster is doing a search on who is Nigeria's most talked about actress. In the 90s, the award would have gone to someone like Liz Benson or Regina Askia. From those that i have asked so far, the four contenders in this category are Mercy Johnson,Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola and Ini Edo.
  We have a poll running by the side bar, you can click on your favourite actress.

EX-BEAUTY QUEEN VANNESSA EKEKE SHOOTS DOCUMENTARY FILM ON DELE GIWA

To many Vannessa Ekeke should be refered to as an ex-beauty queen because she is still as pretty as ever.Graceful and elegant, Vannessa won Miss Commonwealth organised by man about town, Venat Omigie some years ago.

 The reason much has not been heard about Vannessa is because she has been busy abroad studying  Documentary, Film and History at the University of Syracuse. When we got in contact with the former Miss Commonwealth, she disclosed that she has been busy with a project that will indeed give her great joy when it is finally released to the public by October 2012.      However, she sent us a 'rough' trailer of the documentary film entitled ' A General's Burden'
  The film is in honour of veteran journalist, Mr. Dele Giwa,who was murdered through a letter bomb by unknown persons more than two decades ago. In her words, Vannessa told gistmaster that the film is the story of Dele Giwa and the circumstances that led to his death.

-By Niyi Tabiti
  

ONE MANAGEMENT DRAGS NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, NSE IKPE-ETIM TO COURT

By Niyi Tabiti

Phone Swap star, Nse Ikpe Etimhas been dragged to court by Emem led One Management over breach of contract. Emem Ema was a member of now rested musical group- Kush.

According to exclusive details gathered by Gistmaster.com, Nse has been accused by her mangement company of owing them various sums of oney amounting to N6 Million (Six million Naira).Emem and other directors of One Management are already seeking N10 Million (Ten million Naira) from her through the law court.

One management had been representing the actress for sometime.Aside publicity, we gathered that the company was also responsible for Nse's trip to the United States of America the last time.

A Theatre Arts graduate of the

YORUBA ACTRESS LAIDE BAKARE CRUISE TO NIGERIA IN RANGE ROVER SPORT

Popular Yoruba actress cum producer, Laide Bakare has taken delivery of a glittering Range Rover sport car. Sources hinted that she bought the wonder on wheel in the United States of America and got it shipped to Nigeria. Whether brand new or used, the car must have cost the star actress some millions of Naira.

Laide has joined the likes of MI, Bisi Ibidapo Obe, Susan Peters,Ini Edo and other notable stars in Nigeria entertainment industry who have been cruising the Range Rover Sport as their signature auto.-By Niyi Tabiti

FATHIA BALOGUN ROMANCES AYO ADESANYA'S EX-HUSBAND,GORIOLA HASSAN-CITY PEOPLE

Top Yoruba actress, Fathia Balogun and Goriola Hassan, ex-husband of fellow actress, Ayo Adesanya are the newest couples in town!They have been sighted together stepping out together at various events, giving room for speculations that they ignited the fire of love. 
City People magazine this week made an headline banner story of their romance.
Fathia and Gori have been going to functions together. They were both at singer, St.Janet's show together. They stepped in together