CITY PEOPLE HONOUR STAR ACTOR EMEKA IKE AND ACTRESS,FUNKE AKINDELE TODAY

Story and photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

The management of City People Magazine, this afternoon, hosted Funke Akindele and Emeka Ike, the best actor and best actress respectively of the 2008 City People Awards in Lagos.
The ceremony took place at the City People Magazine corporate headquarters near Charly Boy Bus Stop, Gbagada.
They were presented their awards last week with several others but today is a grand reception to celebrate their achievement.
Star actors,actresses and comedians such as Bukky Wright,Saheed Balogun, Emeka Ike and Gbenga Adeyinka the first were at the ceremony.Others include Funsho Adeolu, Ada obi,Ireti Osayemi,Biola Okeowo, Ope Olusaya,Iyabo Ojo,Mercy Aigbe,Alariwo of Africa,D Don,Lola Shittu,Mandy and others too numerous to mention.
The awardees were very happy at the turn out of people at the grand reception for them.They thanked Mr.Seye Kehinde, publisher of City People magazine and their fans for the recognition.
Emeka said he was on location somewhere in Lekki but had to put everything aside to be part of the fun.
Bukky Wright, who got a mouthwatering endorsement dealwith an Indian company sometime ago turned out in the Indian outfit.Ireti Osayemi was not bad as she shows off her backside and legs in a short gown.Ireti's friend got alot of people turning their heads with her backless top. Iyabo Ojo was also hot in her outfit!

www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com captured the wonderful moment for your delight.

Pix 1- Actor Saheed Balogun and Ope Olusanya

Pix 2- Funsho Adeolu,Bukky Wright,Funke Akindele,Seye Akindele,Emeka Ike, Ireti Osayemi,Adaobi and Gbenga Adeyinka the First.
Pix 3- Bukky Wright,Funke Akindele and Ireti Osayemi
Pix 4- Emeka Ike
Pix 5- Bukky Wright

YET ANOTHER CARNIVAL IN OKOYA'S HOUSEHOLD AS LANRE FORMALLY WEDS SOPHIA

Pix 1-Demola Olota
Pix 2-Bisola Dejonwon
Pix 3- Osile of Egbaland,Oba Adedapo Tejuosho (Middle) and Okoya's first daughter who married his own son,Lanre.
Pix 4- The Couple
Pix 5- Okoya thanking some high society women who came to celebrate with his family.The Eleganza boss even gave some 'something'.If my eyes serve me right, he gave them money.
Pix 6- Biola Okoya and Senator Florence Ita-Giwa.Biola describe Ita-Giwa as her second mum.

Story & Photos by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Nigeria’s top celebrity men and women, once again, gathered at the residence of Chief Rasaq Akanni Okoya for another talk of the town shindig. The event took place yesterday.
This time around, the Chairman of Eleganza Industries pulled notable citizens together for the wedding ceremony between Risikat Sophia Onifade and his son; Lanre.The ceremony took place inside Okoya’s magnificent Oluwa Ni Sola Estate, Ajah.

The event is coming barely three months after the Billionaire himself formally married Sade, his youngest wife and mother of four of his children at the same venue.
Dignitaries at the event included former Minister of Industires,Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande,Wife of former Lagos State Governor,Chief (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, the Asipa of Lagos, Chief Ahmed Onibudo,Prince (Dr.)Samuel Adedoyin,Bola Awosika,Wife of former Minister for Petroleum,Mrs.Nike Agunbiade-Etiebet,Madam Kofo (Abiola Atanda),The Osile of Egbaland,Oba Adedapo Tejuosho,Olumide Harry Akande,Senator Florence Ita-Giwa and several others. Of course the Okoya’s were also well represented.
Right from the First wife,Alhaja Kuburat,Bola,Biola,Aina,Sade,Bimbo,Taofeek,Hadiza and their cousin Bisola Dejonwo and her mother Alhaja Wosila Okoya-Badmus,it was fun galore.
Demola Olota was on the band stand and he thrilled the guests.

Sophia is an half -caste and she has been with Lanre for some time. The two believe this is the best time to formalise their union.

The Chief Bridesmaid was Katia Kumar while the Best Man was Adeniyi Akadiri. The Bride Maids list included star actress,Dakore Egbuson (In fact she caught the bouquet and Olu Harry Akande later told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ not to worry because marriage may come sooner than expected.

Others are Safiya Ibrahim,Sola Adewunmi (daugher of Chief Niyi Adewunmi, the top aide of Chief Mike Adenuga of Globacom),Abebi Akerele and Vicky Monyah.

On the groom side, we had the likes of Olumide Osoba (son of former governor of Ogun State,Aremo Olusegun Osoba),Lare Ajagun,Shobuleola Ogunlesi,Olayi and Idris Okoya.

We gathered got her gown from Milano in Italy.Sophia's hair was doine by Supreme Salon.Guess what?Taofeek Okoya, the groom's brother did the decoration (The guy is also into doll making)

WHO BECOMES NIGERIA'S NEXT MODEL OF THE YEAR?

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Right now, the next big thing that is happen in Nigeria on the fashion scene is Nigerian Model of the Year contest (NMA). According to findings by www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com, the registration form is out at the rate of N5000 (about $50).Nigerian 'babes' from all over the world are eligible to apply. Screening will take place in different part of the country. The event proper takes place on 31 May 2008.
Nigeria Model Awards is annual event put together by Lexy Mojo-Eyes’ led Legendary Gold International. They are also organizers of the yearly Nigerian Fashion Show in Nigeria, France and Italy. Legendary Gold also organized the first Nigerian Fashion Week in Lagos, last year. They have been in the business for about 11 years.
The winners of the Nigerian Model Awards have the opportunity to travel to fashion cities of the world. She will also represent Nigeria at Ford Supermodel of the World contest in New York, USA.
Last year, Blessing Bassey won NMA in Lagos. She was in the USA this January.NMA used to be Nigerian Fashion TV Award.Bisi Sowemimo was the first ever winner.
Apart from a brand new XLI Toyota that was given to her, it launched her into big time modeling. She has been to different parts of the world doing her thing on the runway.
If you think you are good…don’t ‘cover’ your talent…come and show what you have got!

KEEP IT SIMPLE!

Photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

No matter your figure, age or colour...keep it simple and you will get people falling over themselves to take your photographs or autographs.
Make your dress complete with that super look.One thing I know for sure is that our women rank amongst the best in the world.They care so much about their looks.I am not talking about the ones that spent a fortune bleashing their skin.Don't get me wrong, I am not saying they are not good people.Its just that I don't see the use.I try to tell those that I know that it pays to come out with that natural beauty.
When I was much younger in Lagos,I know some women, they don't have their bath until 6 P.M.After having their bath, they resumes at a nearby 'beer parlour' for free booze.Those who have lived in that part of Lagos will understand.These are women in their 50s and 60s.
Well, that is their own palava.The economic hardship of the country is the seen as the cause.What matters most here is that we should take a cue from these lovely women on the post...dress simple!
All of us have at one time or another make fashion errors, especially when we try to follwo what is in vogue.Recently at an event i attended, i saw this popular actress.She was wearing a black gown.The dress was so short that we could see all the 'cellulite' on her laps.I mean, anyone could have it but she should have saved herself all the unpalatable side talks.
Let me tell you the truth...I once wore a snikers on my native buba and sokoto becaue I saw an artiste dress the same way.I will never forget that day in my life...in Lagos people like to talk even if you are the finest person on earth.What fashion error have you made?
Before I round off this article, I must tell you the truth, Nigerian bloggers are gradually changing the way most people in other parts of the world think about us.
I have receive e-mails and calls from non-Nigerians who ar amazed that wonderful events happen in Nigeria.I didn't understand all the 'I gonna,gonna' one of them was speaking but one thing i understood perfectly well is that he realised that Nigeria is not a jungle.In fact,Nigeria were to be a jungle, I would be a monkey because i will be jumping from tree to tree with my camera trying to capture the beauty of the jungle.Then, blog it for the world to see!
The entertainment industry is growing every minute.More people are also coming from abroad to be part of it, in one form or another.Today, we have competent cinematographers,event managers,musicians who can shake the world with their 'No long thing' and 'Nothing dey happen'.We also have so many dancers.Shakira,JLO,Beyonce and others need to learn from some of these girls.
You need to see how these girls twist their waist...thank God I remain resolute..those backside can not confuse me when I am taking my shots.That is what we call lead us into temptation but deliever us from all...

TONI PAYNE HAS A SUPRISE PACKAGE FOR YOU!

Soon www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com would be giving out suprise packages to readers from far and near every week courtesy Toni Payne.Its simple,just answer our questions and the 'Gongo Aso' package will be delivered to you.

PHOTOS MBGN

Photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Due to popular demand, i decided to post more photos from Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria 2008.Happy viewing

PHOTOS FROM MBGN

Photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter



More pictures from the MBGN event last weekend.I must tell you the fact, alot of talk of the personalities were absent from the event.

APRIL FOOL 2

Last Night i got another call from someone.It 's from a model and we met just once at The Vault.We later exchanged numbers.So, last night as i was about to sleep i got a call from her."Niyi, how are you.I like what you are doing through your blog but i guess they aint seen nothing yet" She said. "How do you mean?" I asked curiously
"Please, you have to capture me undress with your camera.
I want to do some nude shots and i would love you to capture it for bloggers to see.Trust, I will pay you for the photo shoot and the advert on your blog"
At this point, I became more confused because she asked me to tell her my location so that she can come and pick me.According to her,the photo shoot would take place in her house. God lead us not into temptation...if she is paying for the photo shoot, should i do it but certainly i won't put such on the blog.Photography is what i love to do but ...is it not risky doing nude photos for someone? I was shaking at the other end when she suddenly screamed 'April Fool'
Another person that got me on my toes was Temi Falasinnu...thanks for fooling me wisely.

WHO DID YOU FOOL?

Today is very interesting because we crack up lot of things for the fun of the fools day.So,who have you fooled so far? Share your experience with others.I phoned an actress that she should come and open the door of her apartment because i was right at her door step.She screamed "Ye!Niyi,what are you doing in my house so early...!" She laughed and said "Did anybody tell you anything?" "Yes, is he still there?"I answered. We both laughed and at that point i got the drift that the actress (she sabi runs no be small) might be cooling off with a 'customer' in her bedroom.Suddenly, I screamed "April Fool!" She laughed but i knew she was disappointed in herself.
More later.Please, gist me...who did you fool?

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SEGUN ADEOYE EMERGES WINNER, YOUNG JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

On Thursday 27th March 2008, Segun Adeoye of Tell Magazine emerged as the young Journalist for the year 2007. This was made known at the award presentation ceremony of the 2nd Young Journalist Awards held at the Conference hall, LTV ground, Agindingbi, Ikeja, Lagos .
Segun Adeoye, who topped the scoring sheet from the results received from the panel of judges, carted home the star prize of a brand new Laptop computer and an award plaque. The stories that won him the award are attached.
Speaking at the award presentation, Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, Sunday Editor of The Nation Newspaper and Chair of the Award presentation ceremony said “the Young Journalist Awards is to encourage young journalists to take their job more seriously.”
Mr. Deji Elumoye, NUJ Lagos council Vice Chairman stood in for the council Chairman as Guest of honour. Other special guests at the ceremony included Ms. Joke Kujenya, Mr. Chido Onumah, Mr. Lanre Arogundade amongst a host of other journalists. According to Mr. Kingsley Obom-Egbulem, a member of the panel of judges, “the reports by the entrants were really very challenging and of very high standard”.
Other prizes awarded at the ceremony included a multi-purpose Ericsson phone, presented to Toyosi Ogunseye of News star Newspaper; 1st runner up and a digital camera to Rafiu Ajakaye of Daily Independent Newspaper; 2nd runner up as well as consolation prizes to other nominees.
The Young Journalist Awards is an initiative of Media Career Services (MCS), a media training and research organization devoted to promoting excellence in media practice in Nigeria .
The 2nd Young Journalist Awards was supported by Posterity Media Nigeria, Journalist Against AIDS, JAAIDS, Nigeria , International Press Centre, IPC, and an anonymous donor.
Media Career Services, which has over the years organized several trainings for the development of journalists in the country, is the publisher of STOP PRESS; the career moulding newsletter for journalists in Nigeria , amongst other journalism career enhancing publications.