OMOTOLA AND THE 'LAYING OF HAND': ENEMIES AT WORK

By Niyi Tabiti

 “What did Omotola do? Tell me!!!” … “I know you are just like her and I am not surprised” two friends yelled at each other recently. I was shocked as I tried to referee a disturbing argument over what Omotola wore to Grammy Awards. I am used to argument on celebrities but this one was exceptional. I also asked myself “what has Omotola done that people criticized her so much about what she wore to Grammy Awards.

  “Can you believe what people are saying about a woman who has contributed so much to entertainment in Africa?” One of them asked the other one said a presenter on radio told the other one “I bet you don’t know fashion. How can she dress like that to Grammy?”

 The argument ranged on until the two friends started abusing themselves. Na wah o! Abeg them dey sell pure water for mall of America?

   Gist merchants told me that the mistake Omotola made can still be over looked but she walked into a trap.

 “Medicine” (That’s what I call him); my friend who works with a leading PR firm in Lagos reiterated that point. Going to the Grammy would have been a boost for her career especially now that there is  rivalry between her and some people in Nollywood.

 That mistake was over blown by her competitors who used every form to trash her presence at the Grammy.

 “Niyi, Don’t forget that some people are envious of her and they used every means to write rubbish about her just because she is ahead of them. Many of them want to be in her shoes"

 "They said she has a big tummy and so what? This is a woman that has four beautiful children and she is looking so lovely. Forget the burgling tummy"

Yes, Medicine would not agree less that the recent outburst of Omotola's appearance at Grammy Awards would affect her style rating and some PR jobs might just swing another way because of the comments.

 "What about the laying of hands? I mean on the backside"...Well, lets say it s..t happens sometimes. Another person said most of the people saying what he considered 'rubbish' at Omotola are people who would gladly do it if they had the opportunity. Most guys felt bad that someone would comfortably 'lay his hand' on her booty. Do you how many guys that would do anything just to have Omotola's attention?

 See me see trouble o!My friend decided to ask me a mischievous question, "Niyi if you have the opportunity, will you 'lay hands' on that booty or not?" Leave my answer out of it.lol

 I checked out my archive and saw that I snapped the photo of a young man who came to Mania magazine launch the other day in Lagos. The young man 'seriously' (look at his face in the first photo) lay his hand on his babes 'bakaasi'...If you your partner have it,then carry go!!!

 I have no choice than to agree with 'Medicine' that Omo Sexy's competitors have been waiting for that small mistake to 'humble' her. They really used it but gistmaster bet, Mattew Ekehinde, her pilot husband was not too worried about the whole saga. I just read on Linda Ikeji's blog that the celebrated 15 years of the marriage yesterday. If Omotola and her husband throw a party then it would be a way of saying no matter what, we are still rock solid like Olumo Rock!

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REPORTER'S DIARY:SUPER EAGLES FRIENDLY MATCH WITH ARGENTINA COURTESY GUINNESS

 By Niyi Tabiti

Finding my way to Eko Hotel yesterday morning was not difficult at all. The usual traffic bottlenecks was missing and I was just happy. I didn’t look up for more than once or twice as I was deeply engrossed in the newspaper that I was reading. It was fun going through a lot of empty promises made by some politicians.

  As I walked into the reception I noticed a sport utility vehicle belonging to ex- Nigeria international soccer star, Austin Jay Jay Okocha. Okocha has always been a stylish man of note so his choice of automobile didn’t come as a surprise to me. The vehicle has a special plate number 10 (His favorite number as a player). Okocha’s beard is getting fuller and he seems to love it, at least if that would add to his style language and Nkechi is wife loves it, why not? Lol

 Throughout his stay, he was accorded so much honour by the Guinness team and his former coach at Bolton Wanderers, Sam Allardyce. This is Sam’s first time visit to Nigeria and he confessed that it has been a warm reception. He lauded Okocha man as a gifted and humble player who did Bolton proud.

 On stage as the compere of the star studded event was Daniel Amokachi. The flamboyant footballer rumoured to have bought a private jet in his hey days was looking like a model in his suit. He demonstrated that beyond football, he can also be a good MC.

   TUNDE SAVAGE: The ebullient Chairman f Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Tunde Savage excitedly welcomed everyone present to the occasion. He noted that many of Nigeria’s passionate football fans are also passionate fans of Guinness.David Hainswoth, the managing director of Guinness Nigeria Plc also thanked all those who were present and he promised that the game would bring great excitement to football lovers across the country and beyond. You can read the complete text of what he said  here

Chief Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, the president general of the Nigeria  Football Federation supporter's team was also on ground at the press conference. He said Nigerians would be waiting for top players from Argentina insisting that prolific soccer star, Messi should be present for the match.

 The match has been slated for June 1 and it would hold at the Abuja Stadium. Aside Jay Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi and Kanu, other notable footballers at the event include Ogbonna, the younger brother of Kanu Nwankwo, Henry Nwosu,Bright Omokaro,ex- footballer and now Patrick Ikeji and several others.

 It was a short ceremony, after which guests were treated to sumptuous meal prepared by Eko Hotel. I left the venue with the thought of the great challenge that awaits Nigeria's super eagles as we play with the South American top team. In fact, i have watched the prodigy known as Lionel Messi and how he has been messing up great teams and club sides. Those who has been watching him play for Barcelona can say more. I took photos from the event and you can see it by clicking here or visit the news page of our official website gistmaster.com

EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR AS GUINNESS SPONSORS SUPER EAGLES AND ARGENTINA FRIENDLY MATCH IN NIGERIA

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Guinness®, the number one stout in Nigeria and arguably Nigeria’s most beloved beer, has stepped in on behalf of the millions of football loving fans in Nigeria to announce a football event that will take place in Abuja in June 2011.

In response to the growing calls for the Super Eagles to play a world class fixture against one of the top football nations in the world, Guinness® has negotiated on behalf of the fans with FIFA, the Nigerian Football Federation and the Argentine Football Association to bring the South American giant to play the Super Eagles in Nigeria on Wednesday 1^st June as a FIFA accredited game.

 

Guinness® The Match will be the event of a lifetime that no true football fan should miss as Guinness® provides the opportunity for Samson Siasia and Nigeria’s Super Eagles to compete with Argentina - one of the world’s greatest football nations, renowned for its touch of genius and creative play. It is a nation that has produced some of the world’s greatest ever football talent and was the country that knocked Nigeria out of the FIFA World Cup 2010.

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But in a unique twist that is in keeping with Guinness® stature as the first choice of football fans, Guinness® has gone even further and created opportunities for the public to be more than just a fan by allowing fans to take part in Guinness® The Match in a unique number of ways. These will include being an assistant coach, official photographer, official TV and radio commentator as well as the chance to get behind the scenes, meet the players and more besides.

 

Speaking about the announcement of Guinness® The Match, Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia said:  “I thank Guinness® for stepping in and making this happen for Nigeria.  The fans should be grateful to Guinness® for this opportunity.

“It’s now down to us and the fans to make sure we show that we are a football nation worthy of respect and have the potential to succeed on football’s world stage.

 

“We have played Argentina three times at senior national level in the past – they have been a formidable opponent.  They too are building for their future and from this game we can benchmark our future heroes against their future heroes.  But we are ready for the challenge and relish it”.

 

The announcement of Guinness® The Match was made by Guinness Nigeria plc Managing Director, Mr. Devlin Hainsworth, at an exclusive event held at The Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.  It was attended by leading figures from the world of football including many Super Eagles heroes, Mr Musa Amadu, Secretary General of the Nigerian Football Federation and Mr Hernan Tofoni, Head of International Relations of the Argentine Football Association as well as the ambassador for the Super Eagles  Nwankwo Kanu.

 

Also attending, leading football authority and former EPL Manager, Sam Allardyce who managed Jay Jay Okocha at Bolton Wanderers commented: “Guinness® The Match will be a significant game for both sides; both are building new teams and the importance of a major test in the early stages of a squad’s formation is essential not just for the players’ individual development at international level but in laying the foundations for good teamwork.   This will be an early opportunity for the coaches to test their players under pressure and will be a vital part of their preparations for the major tournaments they are competing in – Africa Cup of Nations 2012 for the Super Eagles and Copa America 2011 for Argentina.  It will certainly provide the fans with a spectacular high tension, action-packed 90 minutes.”

 

In accepting the Guinness® The Match Challenge on behalf of Argentina, Mr Hernan Tofoni, Head of International Relations of the Argentine Football Association said:  “Both teams represent great nations with armies of passionate fans. Guinness® The Match will be a challenge for both teams. We are not complacent and intend to keep our 100% undefeated record”.

 

Tickets to Guinness® The Match will be available from three sources.  Members of Guinness VIP, an online community of Guinness® loving football fans, will have the opportunity to win tickets over the coming weeks.  To become a member, register at m.guinnessvip.com on your phone or computer or text yes and your date of birth to 1759.  The cost is just N10.  Or you can go to facebook.com/guinnessvip to join. Secondly consumers can purchase tickets at a cost of N2,500 each.  Tickets will go on sale in May and full details from where will be announced shortly. Thirdly fans across Nigeria who buy a bottle of Guinness® should text the code under the crown to 1759 to be entered into a prize draw to win tickets to attend Guinness® The Match as well as a chance to win airtime, ringtones and unique Guinness® The Match wallpapers with a maximum two redemptions per person, per day.

 

Devlin Hainsworth, Managing Director, GN plc said. “Guinness® is adored by millions of people across the country everyday and has been part of the fabric of Nigeria for many decades.  In fact in so many ways, it is Nigeria’s national beer – a symbol that has stood alongside Nigerians through all of the ups and downs in the wonderfully rich history of this great nation.

 

At Guinness® we believe that every Nigerian football fan has the right to see our great nation showcased on the world stage and so we are proud to step in on behalf of the fans to answer the coach and the nation’s call in a way that only Guinness® can and with the promise of what other beers simply do not give.”

 

Guinness Nigeria plc encourages everyone to Stay on Side and enjoy their drinks responsibly:

·          Strictly not for sale to or consumption by persons under 18

·          Drink water between drinks to keep you refreshed

·          Eat a good meal before and after the big match

·          Captain your team - keep an eye on your friends and make sure they get home safely

·          Don’t drink and drive

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MOMO COUTURE S/S 2011 LOOKBOOK

The backdrop of Momo's Spring/Summer 2011 collection is a graphic black and white canvas explored in plain silks and brocades. Blends of bold, colourful prints add contrast to the stark canvas. Striking prints include the opulent tie-dye on silk gazar, each panel made individually by hand, bringing a popular street technique to the couture level. Additional highlights include a blue and yellow print in silk satin, based on ancient batik techniques developed by the Dutch specifically for the African market, and a batik-like floral print. These pieces add rich, colourful elements to the collection.

MARAYAH O LAUNCHES STREET STYLE ALPHA COLLECTION

Marayah O, a fashion and lifestyle brand whose immediate focus is the creation of female ready-to-wear (RTW) clothing, has been in inception since 2010.

Easy , Comfy and Wearable best qualify this collection .Meeting the true definition of their audience- The free spirited, fun-loving, confident and happy woman.

Marayah O exist beyond the realm of just creating products, they derive ultimate satisfaction in impacting and celebrating our world. It is important that the Marayah O woman is celebrated even beyond her looks, continually abiding by these values both within and outside the team.
In the nearest future, Marayah O  hopes to fully integrate the entire fashion and lifestyle range from clothing to accessories and homes


ABOUT STREET STYLE ALPHA
The Street style ALPHA is simple, stylish, comfortable and wearable.
The collection was inspired by the idea that we live our lives mainly on the street. Nothing is ever fully achieved within the walls of our rooms only. The street is a major part of our daily existence. Going to work, school, lunch/dinner dates, business meetings, hangouts etc all wouldn’t exist without the streets. The collection is about being fashionable while living our lives.

WILDLIFE MEETS BEAD COUTURE by EREDAPPA

Inspirations can be drawn from everywhere around us- Land ,Air and Under the sea . The last A/W 2011 collection of EREDAPPA was drawn from the wide scope of the African wildlife . Celebrating Nature in all its grandeur of distinct Colour mixes and breathtaking beauty.

SPONSORS 'GRAB' FELA!ON THE BROADWAY MUSICAL SHOW IN NIGERIA

Broad chested corporate bodies like Lagos State, Hi-TV, M-NET, Chicken Republic, Skye Bank, GDN, Sterling Bank, M-net, among other top brands have thrown in huge supports for FELA! an original Broadway musical produced by Shawn ‘JayZ’ Carter and Will Smith and directed by Bill T. Jones, FELA! is set to be performed at the New Expo Center of the Eko Hotels and suites, Lagos, Nigeria from the 20<sup>th to the 25th of April, 2011.Telling the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms and cutting lyrics ignited the spirit of empowerment and cultural awareness in a generation, the cast of the Fela musical are overjoyed and excited at this opportunity to bring FELA! to Nigeria.

Described by the Times Out New York as more than a musical and an ecstatic phenomenon, FELA! opened and triumphed at London’s Royal National Theater for a three-month sold-out run. That production was nominated for three Olivier Awards, London theatre’s highest honor, including Best Musical, Best Actor (Sahr Ngaujah) and Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones).

A production of this standard brought to Nigeria by Broken Shackles Limited is sure to affect the theatre culture in Nigeria positively by broadening the scope of theater practioners in the generality. The success of FELA! internationally prompted the need to bring the Broadway show to the birth place of the Afrobeat Legend- Fela Anikulapo Kuti on which the Broadway musical is based.

According to

 

The Broadway League  , Broadway shows sold approximately $1.037 billion worth of tickets in calendar year 2010, compared to $1.004 billion for 2009, but it is being highly speculated that because FELA! Is Nigerian, its number of viewers is set to beat the international Broadway records. A proof of this is the heavy traffic at FELA! ticket centers in Lagos.</sup>

MALTA GUINNESS STREET DANCE 2011 BACK WITH STYLE AND SWAGGER

It’s about that time of the year when you can experience goodness, fun, energy and vitality like never before. Now the question to you out there is, have you got the style? Have you got the swagger? To be a part of this Top of the World experience.

Yea it’s about that time of the year again when you get to witness amazing street dance steps and stunts from Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa. Did it just cross your mind that is it season four already? Sure bet.

If you want to rule Africa like X-fellaz the Nigerian and African Malta Guinness Street Dance Champion then all you need to do is get ready to be auditioned on the 23^{rd & 24th March at Triple J hotels Abuja, 26th and 27th March Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu, 29th & 30th March, Excalibur Benin and finally 31st and 1st koga entertainment Studios, Lagos.www.facebook.com/maltaguinness or call 07087564212.}

Hey! Don’t forget it’s still a crew of six. For more information on how to be a part of this/ Then go to Malta Guinness facebook page at

This is Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa season IV!!!

RIBADU DENIES EVER CALLING TINUBU CORRUPT

  By Gistmaster



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The presidential aspirant of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu has denied that former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was corrupt durning his tenure. Ribadu who was speaking at a presidential debate on NN24 on friday in Abuja praised Tinubu for what he regarded as his tremendous and positive impact in Lagos durning his tenure as governor of Lagos State. Ribadu noted that Tinubu was never one of those he listed as corrupt governors durning his tenure as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Also speaking at an ACN youth forum in Lagos, alongside his running mate, Mr. Fola Adeola and Mr. Babatunde Fashola the governor of Lagos State, Ribadu said if elected into office he will ensure that the economic development of the nation is rapid.Adeola, a former Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) also told the audiance durning the questions and asnwer time that their leadership would be purposeful and result oriented government. Facilitating so many economy recovery programmes for the benefit of Nigeria as nation and Nigerians in general.

DFL READY TO LAUNCH F.E.W

dfl launches her "ready to wear" line with the collection tagged F.E.W.
her line of ankara clutch purses and ankara acessories like hair clips, alice bands and bib necklaces would also be on sale. there is definately something for everyone.

DATE -Sunday, March 27 ·2011
TIME- 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location-chariot hotel, akingbolagbe str off ligali ayorinde str V/I

PSQUARE,ASA,WHIZ KID,NAETO C,FAITH EVANS OTHERS HEADLINE FAB MAGAZINE FIFTH EDITION

FAB Magazine is back with another slick music edition - this time
also known as ‘The Cool Issue’ – to bring you even more
exclusive interviews, stunning shoots and ‘convincingly cool’
content.

Priced at £3.75, 1000Naira and 10GhanaCedis and its equivalent across continents FAB Magazine now boasts 200+ pages!
With this fifth edition leading an impressive line up of African musicians, including
Psquare, Asa, DJ Kirenga, Whiz Kid and Naeto C, UK-based stars
Rhian Benson and Loick Essien, and international artists Faith Evans
and Talib Kweli – this is definitely the perfect compilation for music lovers and fans
of ‘fresh’.

As always, expect from this innovative magazine, cutting edge
fashion, as well as a shiny new hair and beauty
section, with the coolest trends one could hope to master.

Now sold across the UK from 1000+ WHSmiths and leading retailers,
you can pick up your copy from as early as 27th March, while FAB is
still stocked at vendors across Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa, and
is available for purchase in Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany,
Australia and now from more than 360 Barnes and Nobles and 70 Borders
stores in the US!

If that isn’t convenient enough, you can also order FAB Magazine
to be delivered to you from anywhere in the world, or subscribe
online to have it arrive at your door (visit
www.fabmagazineonline.com for more information on outlets,
purchasing and subscription).

And, if this highly anticipated issue doesn’t quite satisfy your
reading needs, FAB Magazine’s blog remains updated daily, so log on
and check out what the team are up to whilst zealously working on the
next issue of Africa’s coolest fashion and lifestyle magazine
(www.fabafricanblack.blogspot.com).

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