TOP NIGERIANS GRACE DOYIN ABIOLA DAUGHTER's WEDDING TO BAMISE ABASS

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By Niyi Tabiti

Doyinsola the beautiful daughter of Dr. Doyin Abiola and late Bashorun MKO Abiola got married at a classy  traditional ceremony on Saturday 12 March 2010. She got married to Oluwabamise Abass.The groom is the son of Mrs. Idowu and Mr. Ahmed Abass. The wedding proper is expected to come up in Dubai soon.

While the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island was bubbling with the Arise Fashion Week, the who is who in Nigeria social, politics and economy class were also having the a ball at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island where Doyin was having a talk of the town wedding engagement with her man.

Gistmaster.com gathered both families did their best to make the event as colourful and memorable as possible.

Doyin, the only daughter of media icon and former managing Director of Concord Newspapers looked enchantingly gracious as heavenly beauty descended on her that day. The mom was also very excited but notwithstanding, she and every other person missed the presence of her late billionaire husband, Bashorun MKO Abiola. The head of Abiola’s family of Gbagura Abeokuta, Alhaji Mudashiru Abiola stood in for the late billionaire, politician and philanthropist.

Dr. Alex Ekwueme, second republic Vice President of Nigeria and his wife, Helen amongst other guests graced the occasion. Several veteran media practitioners in attendance. Others at the wedding include Derin Osoba and her husband, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Lanre Ogunlesi of Sophisticant Fashion, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Osuolale Akiolu 1, The Olori Omoba of Ijebuland, Otunba Subomi Balogun and his wife, Olori Adetutu were also there to rejoice with the couple.

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HIGH SOCIETY WOMEN ON PARADE AS BOLANLE SOKUNBI WEDS FOLAHAN ABODERIN IN NIGERIA

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By Niyi Tabiti

The matrimonial union between the Sokunbi and Aboderin families in Lagos  will remain a talk of the town for a long time.

Their daughter; Bolanle Sokunbi recently took Olufolahan Aboderin as his dearly beloved husband. It was ceremony pomping with class and glamour. Folahan is the son of millionaire and founder of Punch Newspapers, late Chief Olu

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Aboderin and Chief Mrs. Iyabo Martins Kuye (who is now married to Nigeria’s current federal minister of commerce, Chief Jubril Martins Kuye). Gistmaster.com gathered that Bolanle met Folahan for the first time when he was celebrating his 21^st birthday.

He liked what he saw and he persisted with his proposal to have Bolanle as his girlfriend. Though Bolanle resisted at first because she was in another relationship at the time, she later agreed to date Folahan when she saw that he was very serious. The rest is another history as they both went before the altar to say ‘Yes I do’.

The exchange of marital vows between Bolanle Sokunbi and Folahan Aboderin took place at Our Saviours Anglican Church, Ikotun-Egbe, Lagos. Reception took place at the Harbour Points Centre near Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The wedding attracted the  who is who in Nigeria’s social establishment, business and political arena. Bolanle look breathtaking with her ravishing look that stood her out like a million Dollar diamond. Folahan was not looking bad at all. Those in the know gathered that he looked so much like his late dad, the millionaire businessman and socialite who founder Punch Newspapers in 1970s.

Gracing the event are the likes of Hajia Bola Shagaya, the woman many love to refer to as the richest woman in Nigeria,former minister of industries, Chief Mrs. Nike Akande,wife of former Vice President, Mrs. Titi Atiku Abubakar, top Ibadan based socialite, Mrs. Hannah Afolabi,former leader of Grail movement in Nigeria, Senator Victor Oyofo,step father of the groom, Chief Jubril Martins Kuye, Mrs. Maiden Ibru (wife of Chief Alex Ibru, founder of Guardian Newspapers in Nigeria), queen of enjoyment and former senator of the federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Ogun state gubernatorial candidate  of PDP,General Tunji Olurin (retd). Senator Yinka Omilani, former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Chief Joseph Sanusi, Chief Abimbola Ounkelu were also there to give support to the two families.

MOJI DOKPESI's YOUNGER BROTHER, TAIWO OGUNGBE WEDDING IN NAIJA

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Taiwo Ogungbe's wedding to the love of his life took place sometime ago and gistmaster.com is proud to bring the wedding photos here to the delight of our numerous readers. Taiwo is the twin brother of gospel singer, Kenny St. Brown. He is also the younger brother of one of Africa's leading entertainment guru, Keke (Kenny) Ogungbe.

It was colourful gathering of close family members and associates of the Ogungbes and the brides family. Taiwo thanked all for making the wedding a memorable one.Moji Dokepsi, wife of high chief Dr. Raymond Dokpesi chairman of Daar communications  was very excited that her kid brother has finally decided to settle down. Kenny St. Brown, the twin sister of the groom was also happy as she went around making sure that things went as planned.

The Ogugbes are known to be top players in the Nigerian entertainment industry. While Moji the older sister is married to a media baron, Keke Ogungbe is known as one of the grand masters of contemporary entertainment industry. He has interest in TV and radio productions, music promotions and management.

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LOVER GIVES FATHIA DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING

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By Gistmaster.com

Top Yoruba actress Fathia Balogun has refuted the story that she was getting set to marry a Motorpark chief after her break up from actor husband, Saheed Balogun. Fathia hinted that contrary to speculations that she was going to marry  one of the leaders of NURTW (National Union of Road Transport Workers), she is  in love with Seun, a Nigerian businessman.

Just like actress Ini Edo, who found her missing ribs in Phillip Ehigwina who live and work in Houston Texas, Fathia Balogun's man also live in Houston.Gistmaster.com gathered that Fathia and her new husband had a  quiet engagement party on 21 January 2011 in Lagos. The wedding proper has been fixed for May 21.

According to the love story, Seun and Fathia met at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. They were both on their way to Dubai. They got talking. From what seems like just a boyfriend and girlfriend move, they became so close and the rest is now history. Seun, a rich businessman proposed with a Diamond ring. Fathia was taken aback as she never thought Seun could be that serious.

Seun is known to have a love child, just Fathia also has kids from two previous marriages. But according to Fathia, the purpose of the marriage is more about being with someone that can truly appreciate you.

At the moment, no one can say whether or not, Fathia would leave acting or she would relocate abroad but one thing for sure is that the Yoruba actress is happy that she has found a new man.

Fathia has been romantically liked with Corporate picture boss and one of the leaders of the road transport Union amongst others.

Saheed Balogun, her actor ex-husband and actress lover, Funke Adeshiyan parted ways recently.

LOVE STORY OF A BEAUTY QUEEN:CELIA BISSONG SET TO WED

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Celia Bissong Ohumotu, a former most beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) is back in the news. She went into social oblivion shortly after her reign.The latest news about the ex-beauty queen is that she is getting ready to wed. It is happening very soon.

In an exclusive interview with Azuh Arinze, the beautty queen confirmed her wedding plans. She disclosed that they met through a mutual friend. Since then they have been together and looking forward to a time like this. A time they would be legally and spiritually united!

The man who is driving the wheel of the ex-beauty queen heart is no other person than Amaechi Okoye, a director at TNT/IAS, a courier company in Nigeria.Celia Bissong Ohumotu was co-host at the just concluded Peak Talent Hunt show.

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WEDDING PHOTOS:MONALISA CHINDA 's EX-HUSBAND WEDDING TO US BASEDNIGERIAN BABE

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 mother of Monalisa's daughter for Dejo Richards  is said to be very cool. Dejo Richards and Yemi met about eight months ago and today they are married.

  

WORLD'S MOST ANTICIPATED WEDDING:99 DAYS TO GO

By Niyi Tabiti
Princess William and his fiancee, Kate Middleton are getting prepared what has been dubbed the mother of all weddings. Though we know they wont wear more than clothes that day but it is sure the world most anticipated wedding of all time with, embedded with all the trappings of British royalty, affluence and first class guests from all over the world.
 Research carried out by Gistmaster shows that most hotels in London and its environs are already getting booked up for the elitist wedding. Prince William, the grandson of the Queen Elizabeth of England wants to be his best on that day.
 For now, no one could say the budget of the state wedding but certainly, it would gulp some millions of pounds sterling.As it is, Kate now has a chance to bear one of the future Kings of England.If she gives birth to a girl and then a boy, the girl would be bye passed and the crown would go to the son. That is a rule that have been subsisting for more than 300 years now.
 The question, which many people are trying to find an answer for remains- would Kate have the charisma, the fashion power of influence of her deceased mother in law, Lady Diana? Only time will tell but some information pieced together in the British press shows that she has the tendency of a less flamboyant lifestyle.
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ACTRESS DAKORE EGBUSON WEDS OLUMIDE AKANDE IN LAGOS

After four and half years of speculations and suspense on their wedding, Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson and Olumide Akande finally got married at Guiding Light Assembly inside Parkview Estate, Ikoyi. click here to see photos and full story. 
 

FINALLY DAKORE EGBUSON WEDS OLUMIDE AKANDE

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By Niyi Tabiti & Dienye Hart

After four and a half years of dating and speculations in the media over their relationship, actress Dakore Egbuson and her man, Olumide Akande, son of billionaire businessman and politician, Chief Dr. Harry Akande, finally got married In Lagos, Nigeria on 16 January 2010.

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The ceremony which was officiated by Pastor Wale Adefarasin took place at the Guilding Light Assembly inside Parkview Estate, Ikoyi.

Gistmaster.com was there live to give you all the details.Dakore arrived the church about one hour after the groom had been comfortably seated  and waiting for her. Professor Kasumu (SAN), former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and other important dignitaries who are friends of the groom's father were at the Church and they came early.

When it was apparent that the church service was coming to an event without anyone talking about you may kiss the bride, Olumide told the officiating pastor that he wants to formally kiss his wife. Everyone present laughed.

When the pastor finally announced that Olumide would like to kiss Dakore, the groom collected the bouquet of flower she was holding and after the giving her the kiss of her life, he returned the flower to her.

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Gistmaster.com can tell you authoritatively that contrary to expectations none of her Dakore's colleague in Nollywood was present at the Church service. Some of them later showed up at the reception.

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THE MAN WHO WILL DO DAKORE's BRIDAL MAKE UP

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By Niyi Tabiti
Just as Nollywood and Nigerian socialites are looking forward to the wedding of Nollywood actress, Dakore Egbuson and Olumide, son of Africa billionaire, Chief Harry Akande on Sunday 16 January 2010, many people are already looking forward to their designer clothes,posh automobiles, make up artist and so on

Gistmaster.com sources hinted that the bridal make up of the bride would be handled by celebrity make up artist, Bayo Haastrup of Ijade Egbin. Haastrup is one of Nigeria's leading make up artists and he has handled several jobs at local and international levels.

Haastrup is a veteran in the business and many people are comfortable with his work.He would work towards giving Dakore the super look that every bride  desire on their wedding day.

For event planning, Funke Bucknor- Obruthe the Chief planner of  Zapphire events have been mandated by the couples and both families to ensure that it has all the effects of royalty because of their celebrity status. K-square, one of the top event security outfits in Nigeria would be in charge of security for that day.

Dakore and Olumide Akande have been dating for about four years now. Despite the initial denial by the two lovebirds, they found out that there was no hiding place for them as they started stepping out at events together. Gistmaster.com gathered that at a point many thought they would go their separate ways as Olumide's parents allegedly kicked against the union citing her acting career and other things as excuse.

But love conquers all things.

Olumide Akande later denied the insinuations that his parents didn't want him to marry Dakore because she is an actress (Considering the way many people see actresses as people with loose character).

But Sources insisted that this is the case and that is why they have an agreement that after the wedding, Dakore would have to quit acting. Dakore confirmed in a recent interview that she would be saying goodbye to Nollywood. The reason, according to her is to enable her concentrate on domestic issues.

Details of Dakore and Olumide's wedding on 16 January 2010

Church Service would be at the Guiding Light Assembly, Ajayi Bembe Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Receptions follows at KFA event Centre along Lekki-Epe Expressway at 4 P.M

FINALLY NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS DAKORE AND SON OF AFRICA BILLIONAIRE,OLUMIDE AKANDE PICK WEDDING DATE

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By Niyi Tabiti

The much awaited celebrity wedding is about to happen. Popular actress and presenter, Dakore Egbuson and her boyfriend, Olumide Harry Akande have finally picked a date for their wedding. Maestromedia hinted us that the date of the wedding have been set for January 16 2011.

Though the star actress granted an interview in a recent edition of Genevieve Magazine, where she revealed her love story and plans for marriage with Olumide son of African billionaire, Chief Harry Akande but she was not explicit enough.She also talked about how Olumide formally proposed to her.

Gistmaster.com believe gathered that apart from the romance of Genevieve Nnaji and Preddy Wyse (some years ago), Dakore Egbuson and Olumide Akande's romance would go down memory lane as one of the most talked about in Nollywood.

So far, details of venue venues and who will do what and how have not been revealed but trust us to crack it out soonest!

QUERIES OVER DELE MOMODU's PRESENCE AT ATIKU DAUGHTER's WEDDING

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently pulled politicians and moneybags from different parts of the world  to the wedding of his beautiful daughter, Bilikisu Atiku Abubakar to  Adamu Modibo.

Bilikisu according to information pieced together by gistmaster.com works with one of the leading telecommunications company in Nigeria, Globacom. She studied in Switzerland before proceeding to Brunel University.

Her husband is a lawyer, investment banker and the Chief Executive of Sigma Pensions Limited, Abuja.

The wedding was a congregation of some of  top ally of the former Vice President of Nigeria. The likes of Senator Ben Obi, Otunba Johnson Oyewole Fasawe, General Ibrahim Babangida. The Presidential aspirant on the platform of Labour party, Chief Dele Momodu was also at the event.

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At the moment on Facebook, some people have criticized the Ovation publisher for attending such function. Other simply think that there is nothing bad in Bob Dee as he is fondly called attending another Presidential aspirant's daughter's event.

Those in the first school of thought believe that if Momodu is 'hobnobbing' with the camp of Atiku then there is no way he would defend himself from benefiting from Atiku and his camp especially now that the former VP is facing allegations right left and centre on money laundry.

Which ever you look at it, Bob Dee tells those who care to listen that he was duly invited to wedding and he attended. A gentleman will do the same, as politics is not a do or die affair or what do you think?

-Gistmaster.com

OGBOR OGBOI WEDS JONATHAN OKHAI MIKE AKHIGBE IN LAGOS

Yesterday was indeed the dawn of new beginning for Ogbor Ogboi and her man, Jonathan, son of Nigeria's former Chief of General staff as they got married at the City of David parish of Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos. click here to see more photos and full story
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