TAÉ'S UNIQUE COLLECTION CALLED OMOGÉ

Bisola Edun, the creative fashion designer behind TAE, recently lauched an all new collection @ The Terra Kulture in Lagos. The collection which had a theme of Flirty , Fun with a touch of glam and dollops of the Wow! Factor.

View some of the pieces below












Fantastic and Fabulous, don't you think?You can get more information about this fashion line from - www.taeafrika.com

Office:15b, Oduduwa Way, off Isaac John Street, GRA Ikeja - Nigeria

ELITE MODEL LOOK PRE LAUCH PARTY 2010

The venue of The Rehab pool side and bar was charged this past weekend, as the crew of Elite model look and their numerous sponsors trooped in to party with the aim of launching the event which will be taking place in September 2010 @ The Civic Center, will once again go up a notch in showing what a model search is all about . Below are visuals from the event.
ELOHOR AISIEN OF ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA

THE CONTESTANTS WITH ANDY AND ISIO

STYLE WRITERS WITH ELOHOR AISIEN

THE BEAUTIFUL CONTESTANTS

LOLA MAJA OF SACRED LASHES

PHOTOS AND GIST FROM CITY PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT AWARD 2010

   

By Niyi Tabiti

Rukki Sanda is no more a rookie in Nollywood. She has added her bits to the growth of the industry, though there is still plenty of rooms for improvement on her part. When it comes to Red carpets affair, she is always all out for her designer outfits.gistmaster has taken plenty of her scandalous outfits. She once told gistmaster at an event in Lagos that she wear whats suits her and she has no apologies, stating that her legs and looks are proudable assets.Hmm...we believe her!!! Rukki was captuted in these photos on Sunday 18 July 2010 at City People Entertainent Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.

Susan Peters in a ZIZI LOOK!

   

Fast rising actress, Susan Peters came prepared for the 2010 City People Entertainment Awards and she captured many eyes with her floor length gown. According to a female celebrity who stood beside gistmaster at the event, "Susan is a true reflection her hollywood dreams.The whole package is her effort at replicating what the big time world celebrities wear to the Oscars and other awards"

  Susan was all smiles as paparazzi feasted on her with thei cameras as she entered the event.In a chat, she told gistmaster that the backless gown was made by award winning Nigerian designer, Zizi Cardow.

 What a nice gown! Bt trust,the designer, Zizi has never won anything as long as this in her entire life.lol...She loves her dress, short and made with local fabrics.

Show Off Extravaganza:Dudu Heritage and Bimbo Oshin

One of the great surprises of the City People Entertainment Awards 2010 was the presence of popular music and movie promoter, Ola Ibironke of Dudu Heritage and his wife Bimbo Oshin. So many people had thought that they would not be able to make up after allegations and conter allegations of infidelity. To many who watched them coming together to the ceremony, it was like a bold statement to critics of their union that "We are back, stronger and better".

 They both look trimmer. Ola Ibironke who is one of the biggest benefactors of many yoruba musicians sch as Obeseere and King Wasiu Ayinde Mashal, met and married Bimbo Oshin, a yoruba actress some years ago after a long period of denying the relation in the press.

  Funny kid star, Chinedu of the Aki and Paw Paw fame was  on top of his fashion game as usual when Gistmaster saw him at the 2010 edition of the City People Entertainment Awards 2010.He came wearing a mamba suit and he was accompained by two of his aides.He appeared to have enjoy all the thrills and frills of the red carpets but i am sre he must have been a little bit embarrased by his designer who also followed him to the event. When gistmaster asked the designer, the name of his fashion label, he said, Jovani. Later he said, Enough Couture! The young man is based in Aba.
 Just imagine how funny it would have been if a Donatella Versace get confused with the name of her own label right there on the red carpet. Well, it happens here.lol
   Eunice Efola was there too!

 Eunice Efole was also at the 2010 City People Entertainment Awards 2010 on Sunday 18 July 2010 in Lagos. Well, before yo start to have another impression, Eunice is not aan actress.Ohh..far from it. She doesnt sing too. She is simply a "Big Girl" (I am still looking for the proper defination of that appellation). One thing for sure is that  Eunice is well connected to all the biggest boys in the social and business community. She also has the buttons of many of those in the corridors of power.
 By the way, the fashion loving lady opened her own eye popping house in the elitist Lekki Phase 1

More photos and gist coming your way soonest from gistmaster

WHY WANDE COAL???: WANDE COAL,MO'HITS DENY NUDE PHOTOS

By Niyi Tabiti

 Promising entertainer, Wande Coal is at the center of an alleged nude photos scandal at the moment. The music star is alleged to have posed nude and the photos are already in circulation on twitter and some people are already sending it via MMS and Bluetooth.
 Mo'Hits, the management and record company of Wande Coal has publicly denied the photos, describing it as complicity of some mischievious and envious people who want to see the career of Wande Coal go down.
 in a press statement sent to gistmaster this morning, Mo' Hits stated that  " 
It has come to our notice that a purported nude picture of Wande Coal is being circulated on social networking site, Twiiter and that made him a trending topic yesterday and early hours of today.
 
Wande is very grateful to those who have shown him love and as well to those who were constructive in their criticisms. He is saying a massive THANK YOU.
 
We also want to state categorically that there is nothing wrong or to be ashamed about being naked BUT THE PICTURES IN QUESTION ARE NOT THOSE OF WANDE COAL, the multiple Hip Hop World Award winner. That is not him and that can never be him.
 
It is worthy of note to let you know that the rising star has been a target of orchestrated attacks in past months. Few months ago false reports of him being treated in a psychiatric home were widely circulated even when he was busy performing in shows in Nigeria and around the world. Later, another report of him slapping a fellow in a club was initiated by some faceless people as well, a report which was false in its entirety. Last year it was also reported that he slapped 9ice during an argument, a report 9ice himself denied. Now, it is a false naked picture that is being used.
 
We have reason to believe that the person behind these nude pictures is the same person(s) behind earlier negative and false stories. Therefore, we are no longer taking the matter lightly. Appropriate security agencies have been briefed and investigations are on-going so as to ascertain true identity of the culprit and bring him or her to book.
 
Wande would also like to appeal to his numerous fans to keep calm and assure them that he won’t stop making good music, love them and keep right in all his doings"

  This is not the first time that a Nigerian celebrity controversial nude photos would be made public. Anita Hogan and Uche Iwuji, both nollywood actresses once denied their alleged nude photos.Uche later admitted it was her real photos, while Anita who once sued reporters and a media company also admitted later that they are her real photos but meant for private reasons. 

LDA 2010 SUMMER COLLECTION ON PARADE

This season's LDA Summer collection is strictly for those with discerning taste and style. The Bright colours, luxurious fabric and exquisite detailing ,all add up to the Ultra feminine look. Minimal accessories is the watch word here(hence no loading of jewellery on)- quite economical , won't you say? In this case , this collection is a clear ricochet of your style.

LDA -FROM SHOOT TO GLAM CAM

A model in a LDA 2010 summer collection piece..

Dolapo Oni nailed it in this sleek Lanre DaSilva-Ajayi floral and blue dress @ the MNet Studio 53 Extra Launch Event recently.Below

DELABIQUE:MAKING A STATEMENT IN TODAY's FASHION WORLD+OTHER STORIES

DELABIQUE is fast gaining ground as a reputable clothing line, though
relatively new on the scene. They had a nice outing at the recently held
Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (2010) grand finale which took place at
the new events centre of the Eko Hotels & Suites on May 27th.

The collection with a strong '50s and '60s influence; was inspired by
the glamorous full skirts of the 1950s and was adorned by each one of
the thirty contestants for the SelectPro Cosmetics segment of the
pageant.

Now the spectacular thing is that all of the thirty outfits in the
entire collection were made from trash bags. Yes, bin bags!
Here are some images from the collection attached below. To view the
entire collection, click  on delabique.blogspot.com

 FANS EXCITED AS BIG NAMES HEADLINE THIS YEAR's SAX APPEAL CONCERT IN LAGOS

The D- Day is almost here!And as fans and music lovers gear up for the event that has been
tagged “The Jazz show of the year”, the organizers have confirmed the
full set of acts (from three countries: Nigeria, South Africa and
England) getting set to perform at the second edition of Sax Appeal.

The event that first debuted in 2009 is bringing on board singer Tosin
Martins and South African Jazz singer Judith Sephuma to bond with
Nigerian singer Bez, South African Guitarist Kunle Ayo, UK based
double MOBO winner Yolanda Brown.

And as many are still not certain about what more to expect, Mike
Aremu assures that “It is going to be worth your while” swiftly adding
that “Last year, when we closed the show, a lot of people didn’t want
to go home, you should expect that this year also. We’re leaving no
stones unturned to make sure our guests get the ultimate Sax
experience”

He continues, “We have a lot of surprise package, trust me, anyone can
perform at the event, and when I say anyone, I mean anyone, so you
just have to keep your fingers crossed”

The second edition of Sax Appeal will hold at the Shell Hall of MUSON
centre in Lagos on Saturday, July 24, 2010

Several high profile artistes performed at the first edition of the
show in July 2009 including, Tosin Martins, Cobhams Asuquo, MI,
Yolanda Brown (from the UK ) and The Vision band led by Mike Aremu
himself.

Aremu started singing at the age of eight learning various musical
instruments and has since gone ahead to become a leading saxophonist
who has performed at the prestigious 02 Arena in London. He has won
two AMEN awards for Best Instrumental Album and Best Gospel Music
Video.

‘’Music fans who appreciate the quality of live musical performances
will be thrilled by the collection of the finest musicians we are
putting together this year’’ said Mike Aremu.

The event is supported by Smooth FM, The Beat, NET, HipTV, Classic FM,
BHM Group Nigezie, Cool FM and Wazobia FM

Sax Appeal, a concept of Mike Aremu Vision which is geared towards the
Rebirth and Promotion of Live Musical Performances in Nigeria also
aims at creating a platform for interaction between Sponsoring
Organization, Corporate Executives and Entrepreneurs coming together
under an Entertainment Friendly Environment.

Are there any surprise acts, he’s not letting us in on yet? “Anything
can happen, let’s just keep our fingers crossed” he says.

The gig will be anchored by stand- up comedian Tee- A.

INTRODUCING SIMEOGIEME... THE BLACK COLLECTION SALE!

Simeogieme will be exhibiting it's Premiere Clothing Collection titled "The Black Collection" on the 18th of July. The ready to wear Collection will be displayed for sale at The GET Arena-
Oniru Estate/Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island. The Collection includes exclusive pieces of Male and Female wear.

Looking for an outfit to wear to the next wedding, or something more casual??? Then make your way down to acquire pieces of our fascinating dresses, kaftans/tunics, skirts... Here are a few of their pieces ......

DAY 1 @ THE EML 2010 SCREENING

Today 9th July marks the first day on the journey towards a new face for Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010.
The screening exercise which kicked off today at the Rehab on Ajose Adeogun in Victoria island- Lagos, saw hordes of girls trooping in groups of twos and threes , armed with dreams of being selected to go on to the finals , in anticipation of clinching the enviable title of EMNL 2010.

The judges certainly did not have it all too easy at the screening. Most of the girls who had never being exposed to the professional side of modeling had quite an experience and an equal dose of fun while at it.They were not the only ones catching all the fun, as various media and papzi were present,and sure, the girls loved the attention and limelight.

Day 2 and Final screening comes up tomorrow at the same venue. Who will be the last 16 standing . Watch this space .

Here are a few snippets from today's casting.



L-R-ANDREW OGBECHI , LOLA MAJA,ELOHOR AISIEN, EZINNE CHINKATA & DIMEJI ALARA

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PANEL OF JUDGES


PARTICIPATING GIRLS

AMAA BOSS SCREENS GRA WOMEN

 By Niyi Tabiti
I am excited about this new soap, even though it has not started showing on TV yet  but i am sure its going to be loaded with interesting scenes. I learnt it was shot with  some of Nigeria's most talented actresses. Doris Simeon is one of those that gets my  vote any day when it comes to acting.Chika too!Remember her role in Fuji House of Commotion by Amaka Igwe.
 The new soap is the work of Peace Anyiam Osigwe, the hardworking boss of AMAA  (Africa Movie Academy Awards).In an invitation she sent to gistmaster, Anyiam  Osigwe said she would be doing a sneak preview of one of the episode of 'GRA  Women' at Protea Hotel, Ikeja on  Friday 9 July 2010. She promised an early evening  of drink with great fun as we watch the episode, which would hit the screen next  quarter of this year.She said, GRA is a total package,coming after her long while creative  hibernation.

 MEET JUDGES FOR 2010 ELITE MODEL CONTEST
It is just few days to the screening of this year's Elite Model contest.You can still get your form now at any Eco Bank Branch or Beth Models office at Ikoyi

The Judges at this year’s screening exercise are as follows :-

Elite model look 2010 Casting (JUDGES)
1. Paola Baratto- Director of scouting Elite Milan
Elite representative from Milan ITALY would be in town on the 9th and 10th july to

select the 16 girls to participate for the elite model look competition Nigeria Sept 12

2010.


2. EZINNE CHINKATA
Job Title :Fashion and Style Consultant
Freelance stylist.. Elan magazine, True love etc.. She is also a Personal Stylist as well

as a style writer for Bella Naija. Works as creative muse for some Designers .

3. Name: DIMEJI ALARA
Job Title: FASHION DIRECTOR
Dimeji Alara started his career in journalism with Genevieve magazine where he

worked as a reporter six years ago and later became the magazine’s senior fashion

editor. Dimeji has worked with Conde Nast Publications Paris (publishers of Vogue),

Elle Magazine, GQ, and longevity. He also worked as a freelance creative director for

Johannesburg Fashion Week and was editor of what’s new magazine. Dimeji has also

worked as fashion director for some of South Africa’s biggest fashion designers

including David Tlale and Craig Jacobs.

4.LOLA MAJA

Job Title: International make up artist and Brand Owner of Sacred Lashes

Lola Maja has been working as a makeup artist for over 17 years. She is also a

qualified Beauty Therapist, Holistic Massage Therapist, Eyebrow and Eyelash

Specialist with her own range of Professional Artistry Eyelashes known as Sacred

lashes

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com.
She was part of the original team to launch Iman at their flagship counter in

Selfridges, London in 1997 and is also an approved MAC Pro Makeup Artist and a

Dermalogica/Murad skincare trained therapist.

5. ANDREW OGBECHI

Job Title -Director Scout of Beth Model Management Nigeria and Choreographer
Andrew Ogbechi's career as an artist started back in the late eighties. Some of the

shows choreographed are the Elite model look search Nigeria 2008/2009, Style night

2008, Urban Beat Vlisco Fashion Show 2008, Sex meets the City Sally & Dorothy

designs, Vanguard Allure Vlisco ,W.O.W fashion show 2009, the Dutch Queen’s

Day/Vlisco fashion show, Younass Collection Fashion show 2005, Vlisco/Fadan talent

hunt fashion show, KIKI KAMANU inc. ,Alexander Amosu, the Bold and the

Beautiful, Lagos Polo Club fashion show and other brands as regards various

magazines like Elan, True Love, FM&B and Exquisite magazine.

More updates shortly ......

Casting July 9th and 10th Lagos. Pick up forms before Thursday 8th of July 2010 @

Beth model management office ikoyi or Eco bank nationwide.

UZURI MAGAZINE STEPS OUT WITH K'NAAN IN 2ND ISSUE !!!!!

The "Waving Flag" celebrity sensation will be gracing the Second Issue of Uzuri Magazine this season. That's not all, as interviews with top celebs like Monique , Jide Oduyoye, Anthea and a host of others, will keep you glue dto each and every page. Not forgetting to add that this "FANTASTIC" issue will also debut a HAIR DOCTOR, themed fashion pages, as well as those intimate truths that you can only find HERE.WOW!!!

This issue would be hitting the streets in a couple of days , so Watch out .......Not TO BE MISSED......