ITUAH IGHODALO @50 PICTURES

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By Niyi Tabiti

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo's 50th birthday anniversary has come and gone but most people will not forget in a hurry the blissful ceremonies right from Wednesday 6 April 2011  till the grand finale that took place the following Sunday. As expect, top dignitaries within and outside the country were present at Landmark Event Centre, venue of the birthday gig.

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This is what we call spot the difference!The two are identical twins. Yes, welcome to the world of Taiwo and Kehinde Fatukasi. Gistmaster.com sspotted them having swell time at the birthday gig for Pastor Itua Ighodalo at Landmark,Victoria Island. Kenny is married to one of Nigeria's top comedians and event compere extraordinaire,Tunde Adewale A.K.A TEE A

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Sammie Okposo, cross over musician and his wife, Ozioma at the birthday reception in honour of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo @ 50 in Lagos. Sammie got married in 2010

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Pastor Ituah and his wife, Ibidun thanking GOD for everything he has done in their lives.

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WOSILAT OKOYA's DAUGHTER, BISOLA DEJONWO SET TO WED

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By Gistmaster.com

Bisola Dejonwo, the tall and beautiful daughter of Alhaja Wosilat Okoya is engaged to be married.Bisola reportedly got engaged to a young business magnate, Jide Tokan sometime back.

Surprisingly, Bisola is not settling down with Hakeem Muri-Okunola, a well connected son of Late Justice Muri-Okunola.They were so close that most people thought they were dating.

The news about their relationship has been around for sometime now. But news just came out that they are both engaged.Trust, the Okoya's for their talk of the town parties, plans is already in top gear to make the wedding superb!

The bride is the niece of billionaire, Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya, the Chairman of Eleganza Group.

HOT ON TREND THIS SEASON

With the summer fast approaching and in our case - the rains, here are a few fashion ideas that are currently topping the charts which will aid you in maintaining your rep as a "Miss Hit" and not a style "Misfit"

The Little White Dress

Relieve the LBD, it's time to embrace the LWD: the little white dress.



MINI BAG

Let the catwalks inspire you and invest in a small but perfectly formed bag

DESIGNER BAG

Check out what designer bags the A-list think are worth toting this season

BLUE TONES

Sapphire, cerulean, lapis lazuli… Why it's time to see the blues in all its permutations.




FLATFORMS

A hybrid of platforms and flat shoes, 'flatforms' have been dubbed the shoe of the season.


PALAZZO PANTS

These have been huge from time.



DENIM

Every girls must have , but this season its in pairs



NUDE

Dresses in barely-there hues are proving a hit on and off the catwalk, offering an elegant and feminine alternative to this season's 'pop' colours.

STRIPES

It's official, stripes have become a perennial favourite, both on and off the catwalk.

MOMO COUTURE 2011 DESIGNS- GET INTO IT!

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

NIGERIA ARISTOCRATS PAY LAST RESPECT TO GBEGI OJORA

Top socialites, business tycoons and politicians gathered at Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina in Lagos to pay their last respect to Gbegi Ojora, the 50 year old son of Otunba Adekunle and Ojuolape Ojora.
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"HAIR GOES" WITH TOP MAKE UP ARTISTS

A new hair trend seems to be creeping into our make up industry and some top artsists have recently caught the bug and are taking the plunge not minding whose ox is gored. Unlike most , these ladies have had their fair share of the brazillians , Indians and Fumi hairs to say the least . Today , they are flaunting their own as they have decides to Go Low Cut trend and free themselves of their previous finely crafted coiffures for a more laid back appeal . Here are the 2 topping the charts

Adenike Ogungbe
- This is the brain behind EWAR MAKEOVERS

BEFORE

Reasons - I got tired of the artificial and fake human hair . I wanted a Fresh start look .

AFTER

Banke Meshida - Lawal - BMPro boss
BEFORE

Reason- I wanted a new look as i have never had my hair really short. Also its a timeline for the new projects i'm embarking on .

AFTER

Fresh and Free !!!What's ur take?

GBEGI OJORA BURIED:TOP NIGERIANS PAY TRIBUTE -SEE PHOTOS

Solveigh Ojora and her son at the burial of Gbegi

By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com

The remains of Prince Adegboyega Ojora, son of business mogul and socialite Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, was finally laid to rest in Lagos last Friday.

Gbegi Ojora

Gbegi as he was popularly called died recently due to what some people called liver related problems. He would be greatly missed by family members, friends and business partners. A service of song was held in his honour at Harbour Point, Victoria Island. The funeral service was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.

EMMY COLLINS PLANS RELAUNCH IN LAGOS

Believe it or not , that is the gist making the round at the moment.Presently in Lagos- Nigeria, international based fashion designer - Emeka Collins is planning a big comeback of his Edgy and eclectic Menswear/womenswear brand - EMMY COLLINS LONDON . This relaunch which will be held in Lagos, where he once had his flagship store -on the high fashion ,buzzing street of Ikoyi - Awolowo road.

Concerning dates and venue...... Saty glued .

DESIGNER - EMMY COLLINS

AT FELA! ON THE BROADWAY SHOW IN LAGOS

After 14 months run at the Broadway and London’s Royal National Theatre, FELA! succeeded in turning all its critics to fans but the crew admitted after meeting the press in Nigeria that they were yet to meet their toughest critics ever.

Bent on proving to Nigerians amongst whom Fela lived and died that they know Fela as much as any other Nigerian, the FELA! cast took on the concert space of the The New Afrika Shrine on Thursday night, 14^th April, 2011, and presented a tribute concert version of the show.

Devoted Fela fans in their numbers gathered together at the shrine under the breeze of spinning ceiling fans in this steamy warehouse-like club, and fully convinced the FELA! cast knows the ways of Fela, they excitedly filmed the production on their camera phones as the smell of marijuana wafted through the air.

The performance of the FELA! cast earned rave reviews from Kuti's children, and Femi Kuti joined the cast onstage on his saxophone for an encore. "Now that you have been to the Shrine, I'm sure my father has blessed you," he said.

"It means more to us than you can possibly imagine to be here and share this moment with you," Sahr Ngaujah, who earned a Tony nomination in the title role on Broadway, told the crowd. He also wished the Nigerians luck with the presidential election set for Saturday.

The Thursday night event was a tip of what is to be expected at the at the prestigious Eko Hotel’s New Expo Centre from April 21 to April 25. The expo hall of Eko Hotel is been reconstructed to look like the Broadway theatre in New York and the build up of publicity on the show has greatly increased the sale of tickets.

More ticket outlets are now open at Victoria Island: Eko Hotel, Life House Sinari Danijo off Ajose Adeogun, Four Points Hotel, Chicken Republic Adeola Odeku Rd, Terra Kulture, Robert’s Café and Mega Plaza. At Ikoyi; Quintessence, Falomo shopping centre, Chicken Republic (Awolowo rd). At Lekki; The Hub, Palms Shopping Centre, Newscafe, Palms shopping centre. At Ikeja; Sheraton Hotel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony way, Brown’s Café, Chicken Republic (Issac John). At Maryland; Chicken Republic (Mobolaji Bank Anthony way). At Surelere; Shoprite (Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall), Chicken Republic (Bode Thomas).

Beyond the stage, a lot more activity is surrounding the FELA! show in Lagos. On Sunday, April 17, a cocktail welcome reception will be held at the Eko Hotel by 7pm-9pm. Afro Beat industry night at Tribeca will hold on April 18 by 7pm-10pm. A breakfast seccession hosted by Beetah organization will hold on April 19 at Terra Kulture by 10pm-12pm. The opening night of the show will start by 7pm at the Eko hotels on April 21. An after party Excel Louge by Mapocolo will be 10pm on April 22. The FELA! show will run 7pm on April 22, 7pm on April 23, 2pm and 7pm on April 24, 2pm and 7pm on April 25^th which is also the closing night. Lagos’ FELA! experience will be wrapped up with a farewell party hosted by Quintessentially on April 26th.

FELA!, an original Broadway musical produced by Shawn ‘JayZ’ Carter and Will Smith and directed by Bill T. Jones tells 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.

KINABUTI SET TO HOST -FASHION ELITE NIGHT

Kinabuti, an ethically driven Fashion Label created by the Italian designer and entrepreneur Caterina Bortolussi, is announcing the, “Elite Fashion Night”, a fund raising event organized in collaboration with the exquisite Grey Goose Vodka, Smooth FM 98.1 love music love life Radio and the extraordinary Fab Magazine, taking place at 8pm on Saturday April 30, at the stylish Reeds Bar Lounge and Restaurant, Ikoyi. 
 

The night, which promises to be a memorable experience of beauty and glamour, will have several celebrities and artists from Storm 360 Degrees and entertainment company participating in the event. The aim is to raise funds in order to continue implementing social, educational and artistic projects that will contribute to improving the living conditions of disadvantages communities in Nigeria.

KINABUTI LAB

Kinabuti Lab is the starting point and driving force of our organization, a non-profit social enterprise where ideas are identified, developed and implemented through our social and artistic projects.

They work in cooperation with the local communities with the goal of being instigators of change and sustainable social and economic development.

Their collaborators are from around the world (Nigeria, London, Paris, Italy and Spain, amongst others) so as to reinforce our vision with the continuous exchange of new ideas and carry out their projects both locally and internationally.
 

Familusi Akin Babajide (publisher of Fab Magazine) - Caterina Bortolussi (Creative Director of Kinabuti) -  Obi Asika (President of Storm 360 degrees) - Hauwa Mukan (Presenter of Smooth98.1 FM)

Caterina Bortolussi (Creative Director of Kinabuti) -  Obi Asika (President of Storm 360 degrees)

Alex Kothoor (Managing Director of GDN agents of Grey Goose) -Caterina Bortolussi (Creative Director of Kinabuti)

KINABUTI FLAUNTS ' OUR GHETTO "

Kinabuti is a Nigerian based Fashion Label created by Caterina Bortolussi, an Italian designer and entrepreneur who has lived in Lagos for the past six years. Caterina has drawn from her inspirations and past experiences to shape the Kinabuti Label into what it is: an ethically driven collection that fusions elements of Africa’s vibrantly colored traditional clothing with the eclectic spirit of European contemporary design.

In producing the Kinabuti Brand we use fabrics and trimmings that are sourced globally, enabling us to bring together different international colours, designs and viewpoints in beautiful harmonious cloths which of themselves embody the spirit of Kinabuti. The spirit of Kinabuti is the melding together of global inspiration, design and production for the greater good of our community

Ever since it’s unveiling during the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Kinabuti has been committed to using fashion as a vehicle to empower the Nigerian young generation through the development of vocational skills and new job opportunities.

In Our Ghetto, an initiative launched by Kinabuti Lab, the non-profit arm and driving force of the company, is an example of the way they operate. “I didn’t want to work with professional models -says the designer-. Work wise it could be easier because they have the experience but I’ve been living in Nigeria for the past six years and have always been surprised by the striking beauty and posture of the Nigerian women. So why not give them the opportunity they deserve?” 

In Our Ghetto project proved to be a success. Prior to the first Fashion Show, Kinabuti Lab went into the communities of Bundu Waterside, Eleme, Marine Base Waterside and Igbikisikalama in Port Harcourt, and from one hundred and sixty participants selected twenty two girls who were trained by professionals in the skills of make-up, hairstyling, walking and the other elements needed to give them a deep understanding of the modelling profession, so that they could put it into practice during the Fashion Show and hopefully onwards developing professional modelling careers.

The initiative was so contagious that several celebrities such as Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Eku Edewor, Nneka Egbuna and Duncan Mighty participated either in the Fashion Show or the concert held in the community of Bundu Waterside