GENEVIEVE’s EX NOW PMAN PRESIDENT?

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Star actress, Genevieve Nnaji’s ex boyfriend, Preddy Wyse seems to be at the front burner of another controversial election of the PMAN (Performing Musician Association of Nigeria). According to information at the disposal of gistmaster.com, Preddy who is now a big time distributor of Kia Motors in Delta State scored 136 votes to trash his opponent at the election.

A graduate of music from the American Devroy School of Music, Preddy Wise Okowa returned from the United States many years ago.   Before he went into many called social oblivion, Preddy was always hitting headlines because of his romance with Genevieve, who was a fast emerging star actress at that time. It was a well publicized romance at that time. It almost led to marriage but a number of factors such as family resistant against the relation especially from Preddy sisters led to the crash of the relationship. No one heard about Preddy since then until recently.

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DAY 2:ARISE AFRICA FASHION WEEK 2011 RED CARPET PHOTOS

Kemi Solanke

Nafisat Adji

Gert Johan Wetzee, South Africa designer of the year

Shona Prest

Adesuwa Belo-Osagie

Pricillia from France

Eku Edewor

Andy Ogechi and former Miss Nigeria, Ene Lawani

Helen Editor Arise magazine

Femi Adetola

Tiwa Savage

Helen Adegite

Damilola Oladunni

madam Joko Oni

Olivia Asmoah

By Niyi Tabiti

The shows for the Arise Africa Fashion Week finally kicks off today in Lagos. Though the event started behind schedule, it became a beehive of activities as top fashion and celebrity photographers, models, producers,bloggers, reporters,service providers and various presenters stormed the red carpet to interview and take photographs of guests.

In the morning gistmaster.com saw  the likes of Folake Akindele of Tiffany Amber, Tayo Shonekan, singer Tiwa Savage, leading female rapper, Sasha, Nikki Khiran,Gert Jonah from South Africa,Madam Joko Oni, Adesuwa Belo-Osagie, Ibidun Ajayi, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Mubarak Adegunwa, Dimeji Alara, Bee Authur a designer from Ghana and several others.

The event  started today with Ugonna Omeruo the founder of House of Nwocha opening the show. Kiki Kamanu a thunderous  applause from the audiance  as she showcased her wonderful collections too. She also made a good show of her sexy figure as she catwalk on the runway but she almost fell off the stage when she was leaving.

Sasha came hours before the show started and got the paparazzi's attention. Tiwa Savage too! Tiwa who was wearing a dress by Toju Fayeh seems to be used to the photograhers. She was electrifying everyone with her moves on the red carpet.

Gistmaster.com sighted members of THISDAY style co-ordinating themselves so that nothing will go wrong with their coverage since they are host of the event. On the red carpet especially, the female reporters were right on the neck of the photographers, giving them instructions and pointing to people to be photographed.

Gistmaster.com also sighted Folake Akindele of Tiffany Amber Couture.  Folake, one of the daughters of Ibadan Billionaire , Chief Bode Akindele blocked her face with her hand when a photographer from Guardian Newspapers was trying to take her photo.

Gert the South African Fashion dsesigner was very specular on the red carpet. He was looking 'beautiful' with his fine lady's bag. Most guys who were not used to seeing such things were shocked that a man actually left home or his hotel room carrying a lady's bag. Things dey happen ooo!

More photos coming!

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MIKE ADENUGA MAKE 2011 FORBES WORLD RICHEST BILLIONAIRES LIST

By Niyi Tabiti

Finally,Globacom Chairman, Otunba Mike Adenuga joined the list of Forbes  richest billionaires in the world. To many Nigerians, this has been long in coming.Adenuga who is making the list for the first time is worth $2 Billion (US DOLLARS). Unlike last year when it was only business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote that made the list following the removal of Femi Otedola (another billionaire and boss of Zenon Group who was listed two years ago), The 2011 forbes list goes a long way to show that Adenuga is indeed the 'Gold Digger' as he calls himself.

Mike who was once a taxi driver in the United States of America was born by into the influential Adenuga family in Ijebu Igbo. Adenuga's first cousin, Oba Sikiru Adetona is the Awujale of Ijebuland (Awujale is the title of the paramount traditional leader of the Ijebu people in south west Nigeria). Though described as flamboyant on account of his acquisition of  first class luxury items such as private jet, state of the art cars and magnificient buildings and a multi million Dollar wedding for his daughter, Bella, Adenuga is rarely seen at social engagments. He is known to own one of the most expensive houses in Nigeria's most valuable choice area- Banana Island where land cost hundreds of millions of Naira.

 Gistmaster.com gathered that the man love to enjoy himself within the four walls of his house and office where he run his conglomerates.

Even when he attends event, you dont see him moving around and he rarely make public speeches. One of the few moments when he made a speech was at the launching of the Olusegun Obasanjo Library project, where he donated over 200 million Naira.

An old student of Ibadan Grammar school, Adenuga studied at North Western University in Oklahoma and Pace University in New York, USA.

  Alhaji Aliko Dangote moved up the ladder from his 334 number on the list world richest billionaires list to become the number 51. Mike Adenuga was listed as number 556 in the forbes list of world richest billionaires. Dangote is worth $13.8 billion from $2.1 billion last year. Again Carlos Slim Helu, remained on the number one position as the world richest man. Unlike last year where he was slightly worth over $50 Billion, this year, the mexican is worth $74 Billion. Bill Gates came second with $56 billion fortune while Warren Buffet rose to $50 billion fortune.

 

 

 

MIKE ADENUGA MAKE 2011 FORBES WORLD RICHEST BILLIONAIRES LIST

By Niyi Tabiti

Finally,Globacom Chairman, Otunba Mike Adenuga joined the list of Forbes  richest billionaires in the world. To many Nigerians, this has been long in coming.Adenuga who is making the list for the first time is worth $2 Billion (US DOLLARS). Unlike last year when it was only business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote that made the list following the removal of Femi Otedola (another billionaire and boss of Zenon Group who was listed two years ago), The 2011 forbes list goes a long way to show that Adenuga is indeed the 'Gold Digger' as he calls himself.

Mike who was once a taxi driver in the United States of America was born by into the influential Adenuga family in Ijebu Igbo. Adenuga's first cousin, Oba Sikiru Adetona is the Awujale of Ijebuland (Awujale is the title of the paramount traditional leader of the Ijebu people in south west Nigeria). Though described as flamboyant on account of his acquisition of  first class luxury items such as private jet, state of the art cars and magnificient buildings and a multi million Dollar wedding for his daughter, Bella, Adenuga is rarely seen at social engagments. He is known to own one of the most expensive houses in Nigeria's most valuable choice area- Banana Island where land cost hundreds of millions of Naira.

 Gistmaster.com gathered that the man love to enjoy himself within the four walls of his house and office where he run his conglomerates.

Even when he attends event, you dont see him moving around and he rarely make public speeches. One of the few moments when he made a speech was at the launching of the Olusegun Obasanjo Library project, where he donated over 200 million Naira.

An old student of Ibadan Grammar school, Adenuga studied at North Western University in Oklahoma and Pace University in New York, USA.

  Alhaji Aliko Dangote moved up the ladder from his 334 number on the list world richest billionaires list to become the number 51. Mike Adenuga was listed as number 556 in the forbes list of world richest billionaires. Dangote is worth $13.8 billion from $2.1 billion last year. Again Carlos Slim Helu, remained on the number one position as the world richest man. Unlike last year where he was slightly worth over $50 Billion, this year, the mexican is worth $74 Billion. Bill Gates came second with $56 billion fortune while Warren Buffet rose to $50 billion fortune.

ARISE FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF TODAY,PRESS STORMS FEDERAL PALACE HOTEL FOR ACCREDIATION

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By Niyi Tabiti

The much talked about Arise Fashion Week 2011 kicks off today in Lagos with the accreditation of the press at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. Several newspaper and magazine reporters, photographers, TV presenters and bloggers came for the accreditation, which eventually was delayed due to what an official described as hitches.

Journalists arrived the Federal Palace Hotel, venue of the accreditation as early as 9. am and were told to wait till 2 P.M. News later came that that the people that were supposed to be in charge of accreditation were yet to arrive. Newsmen started dispersing in the afternoon and were told to come back the next day to collect their accreditation materials. Gistmaster later gathered that the accrediation was later done at a time when most people had left.

Gistmaster.com gathered that other things slated for today has to be moved till tomorrow when the show proper is expected to start. Darey Art Alade, who was supposed to perform this night alongside Naeto C, have confirmed that he would no more be performing again tonight through his twitter account.

Gistmaster.com noticed that aside the huge turn out of the media, several people involved in the Arise magazine fashion week have also arrived Nigeria. We saw models and several others at the hotel today.

Aside the Press launch that would have taken place this afternoon, a business/ fashion conference was also slated for today. 4 Nigerian designers are scheduled to kick off the Fashion Week tomorrow morning. They are House of Nwocha led by Ugonna Omeruo, Viv La Resistance, Kiki Kamanu and  House of Farrah. Other designers that would showcasing tomorrow includes Nikki Khiran, Tiffany Amber,Jewwel by Lisa, Okunoren Twins,Mustafa Hassanali from Tanzania, Bridget Awosika, Buki Akib and several others.

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EXCLUSIVE:JIM IYKE ARRESTED IN ABUJA, FORCED TO REMOVE TINTED GLASSES OF HIS CAR

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Nollywood Star actor , James Ikechukwu Asomugha popularly known as Jim lyke was arrested and ordered out of his car for going against laid down rules. The actor who was driving an automobile with tinted Glasses was accosted by men of the Nigerian Police and Federal Road Safety Corps. The law enforcement agents said he failed to comply with the Nigerian Government rule that those with tinted Glasses in Cars should  remove them by February 28 2011 across the Country.

Obviously embarrassed by the whole development, Jim Iyke has no choice than to let the law enforcement agents have their way unlike in films where he would have had his way.

Jim Iyke is one of Nigeria's most popular faces in movies. He is known to have played several gangster roles in movies.Jim Iyke's profile is also on the increase as far as the most fashionable male nollywood star is concerned. Well travelled and connected, Jim Iyke is also a ladies man any day.In the past, the media has linked him to Steph Nora Okere and Rita Dominic and several others.

-Photo credit: Gbemiga Babatunde.

TEN REASONS WHY NIGERIAN CELEB WOMEN DON'T FIND HUSBANDS

 Bola Akinboade, the stylish Fashion Editor of City People Magazine told us ten reasons most high class celebrity women don't find husbands easily 

MEN ARE NOT READY TO SETTLE DOWN 

 Do you know that a lot of the eligible guys out there are still struggling to make ends meet? Bola Akinboade wrote that our society is made in such a way that it is easier for women to strike a business deal than men. One of the reasons why women hold key positions in companies,with fat salaries as take home. Most women who are financially bouyant would think less of marriage. The report says that the fact that the cost of living is increasing everyday will make a man take a second thought before considering marriage.

 HEART BREAKS

Another reason why most celebrity women dont find husband is the strong coat attitude they put up after going through several heart breaks. You know some people were sure of marriage with their partners until they receive the shocking note “I am no more interested” from the man. After one or two... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

I WAS NOT RAPED AND I HAVE NO FIBROID- FUNKE AKINDELE INSISTS

 Actress Funke Akindele denied that she was raped and thoroughly molested after she was robbed recently. In an interview she granted Stella Dimoko Korkus recently, the actress who is popular for her hilarious role in the movie-  ‘Jenifa’, disclosed that she was never raped as reported by an online medium. She said it was shocking and totally disheartening that the writer of the said story did not get in touch with her before publishing such damaging report. The award winning actress said that she would go to any length to seek a legal redress on the matter.

 In the past, Funke disclosed that people have so many things about her, especially the period when it was reported that she was allegedly pregnant for fellow actor, Femi Adebayo. Funke also disclaimed as untrue the report that she had fibroid. The Yoruba actress said that it is height of irresponsibility to say or write such thing about her.

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CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS BODYGUARD AND RIHANNA?

It’s not easy being in public view, especially when you have to answer questions from reporters, get on TV interviews, disturbance by  paparazzi who want to have exclusive photos of you, talk of fans, I mean hundreds or even thousands of them who want your attention, all at the same time. It is really a big job. Big time celebrities get paid for all the troubles through endorsement deals, royalties and sales of their work and   performance fees.

   I bet this Bodyguard was trying to shield American top music star, Rihanna from the Press and some fans. He held Rihanna in a place, many people would consider out of bound! lol

 This guy must have been waiting for this kind of opportunity to 'press' Rihanna for long. 

 Rihanna needs to do a new song "How not to handle a celebrity" or is she enjoying it?

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   Show off of ankara designs at fuji music icon, Dr. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister's burial in Lagos. click here

PREGNANT STAR, OMAWUNMI MEGBELE JETS TO ATLANTA

Nigerian celebrity singer, Omawunmi Mgebele is now in the United States of America where she is expected to be deliver of her baby. According to Stella Dimoko Korkus, sources hinted that the Omawunmi left Nigeria sometime ago and she is believed to be in Atlanta, Georgia.

It would be recalled that Omawunmi became pregnant shortly after her romance with Dorkita Fabz, her boyfriend and producer crashed. She started dating a Lagos guy who is believed to be part owner of a Night Club.

The good news of the singer's pregnancy was first reported by ThisDay Newspapers some months back. She also reportedly threw up at two occasions and also added some weight. Shockingly, Omawunmi also performed at events when her tummy was becoming obvious.

Omawunmi who is an award winning singer came into public view after she won the second place at the Idol West Africa music reality show put together by Elvina Ibru and her team. Omawunmi's song "Wonder Woman" pumped up her profile as it became one of the most popular songs on TV and radio stations. Omawunmi also got the opportunity to perform for various brands, there raking in millions of Naira as performance fees.

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LIBERIAN GIRL LEWINALE DEBBIE HIT ZEN MAGAZINE MARCH 2011 COVER

What are the qualities to be a model? Is it the look, the height, the strides on the

runway or a combination of all these and even more? Here at Zen we always say anyone

can be a model if they really believe in themselves. Modeling is an Art not just a

job; it's a passion that connects you with your inner zeal to go even farther.

Lewinale Debbie Harris is a remarkable and modest model who was born in Monrovia,

Liberia at the height of the Liberian civil war and was later moved to America by

her parents. She shares a similar passion like other stunning models that have

graced our cover from across Africa - they all are inspired by everything Art.

Presently, her goal is to win the Miss West Africa USA beauty competition and I must

say she has all the qualities to go all the way! Lewi becomes the first Liberian

model on our online cover series and we are so honored. We also have in this online

issue an exclusive interview with the CEO's of Alex Folzi Fashion Brand, JellyME PR

CEO and photos from Arise Fashion Week 2011. Creative Africa is Alive!

Photography by Brian Minnifield at Digital Studios