How I Became a Transgender-Dapo,former OAU Law Student

The last has not been heard of Dapo Adaralegbe; the first Nige­rian transgender who was born a boy, but has now transformed into a lady and now referred to as Stephanie Rose.

Dapo, who made history as the first Ni­gerian to transform from male to female, recently released her latest photographs looking completely fair in complexion. He was a law student at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, Osun State until he was expelled in 2001 from the school due to identity crisis.

After the sad experience, he relocated to Netherlands as Dapo and later underwent surgery to change his gender from male to female. Before he left the country, Dapo granted an interview in which he spoke extensively about his life as a trans-sexu­al, how he is a woman trapped in a man’s body and his ordeal as a student of O.A.U.

He was quoted to have said the follow­ing: “I was studying Law at the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ife. I am of the 1995 set,

AFRIMA Night of Enjoyment at Industry Nite with Phno,Dede Mabiaku,2face Idibia,Sean Tizzle,Lil Kesh and others

It was an electrifying night at the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA special edition of Industry nite on Wednesday July 1, 2015 at Spice Route, Victoria Island, Lagos as stakeholders were thrilled with freestyle, back to back tracks, both old and new from stars paraded to celebrate the continental award and the music from Africa.

At the well-attended special edition of Industry nite with AFRIMA which was in partnership with Beat 99.9FM was organized to create an avenue for interaction and bond among the Nigeria music industry stakeholders as well as elicit awareness for the ongoing AFRIMA entry submission which closes July 20, 2015 across the world

Yvonne Nwosu Covers Tribe and Elan magazine Latest Issue

In the summery/ rainy month of July , we are all about the fresh and fierce  popular fashion designer- Yvonne Nwosu behind the brand - Vonne Couture. With a  design style can comfortably be termed as "different”, Vonne  is one of many Nigerian fashion designers who has become increasingly popular on social media .Hence in this edition, we unveil the lady behind the “dare” by telling it all in 20 Things You don’t Know About Yvonne Nwosu .

 With the increasing rate of celebrity home troubles and recent scandals this season , our relationship expert gives us an insight on why Married Couple Engage in Affairs while new on the block, we have renowned dermatologist and wellness expert – Dr Vivian Oputa spilling on how to attain that

UN FASHION WEEK HOLDS IN NEW YORK,OCTOBER 2015

  The United Nations Fashion Week is scheduled to hold in October 2015. According to a statement on the website of the organizers, the event will hold amidst glitz and glamour in New York City.
     According to Buchi George the convener of the fashion week and awards, the event will pull notable personalities in the lifestyle industry and business community

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 One of the best parts of visiting a new destination is capturing the

beautiful scenery in pictures, and usually you do that with a camera.

Although most phones and tech gadgets have this facility, they may not

give the best quality of images and can easily run out of battery

power; which is why many people carry a spare camera with them.

However, the truth is that no matter what camera you use, there is a

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Late businesswoman Omolara Sonoiki Laid to Rest:How she died of Cancer in the US

  Omolara Edith Sonoiki is dead.The socialite and entrepreneur was the founder of Dresssense and Niki Energy company.

The cause of her death was attributed to cancer.She passed away in the United States of America on June 16 2015.

Gistmaster gathered from a profile published by The Elite that Omolara Olaide Sonoiki was born on November 8, 1974 into the family of Mr.& Mrs Johnson Oyewole. She attended Our Lady's of Apostles in Ijebu- Ode, and graduated from the Ogun State University Ago-Iwoye, in the Year 2001 with a Bachelors Degree (Bsc) in Town and Regional Planning. She worked briefly with the Lagos State Ministry of Environment & Physical Planning before she veered into business.

Omolarami, shortly after leaving the ministry, founded Dressense Clothings in 2002.

Dressense is today an household name in the world of corporate clothing. Over the years, the clothing outfit has evolved into a brand and a favourite of most fashion-discerning ladies. The outfit is simply distinguished for exclusivity, unique styles and refined tastes, with presence in Alade Market, Allen Avenue, Ikeja and Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.

Omolara was also the Founder and Promoter of Noik Energy Limited. A company she founded in 2007. Under her management Noik Energy Limited today became a major player in the downstream and midstream in the Nigeria oil and Energy Sector.

Omolara was also the brain behind AMAS Foundation. AMAS was founded in 2012 to support the less privileged, especially for their educational growth. A meaningful achievement had been recorded in her life time with great intension to reach out to the larger society in three years of operation.

Fondly called Laroski by her husband and close friends, Omolara had great passion for cooking, shopping and especially traveling. She loved family time and attention. She had exceptional taste for quality and good finishing. She never settled for less in what're she did

Those who knew Omolara during her lifetime, will describe her as an exceptionally humble, enterprising, industrious and humane lady. She always wore an infectious smile and showed graciousness to everyone she came across.

Omolara is survived by her husband, Oluwagbenga Abidemi, and three children: Teniola, Foyinsolami and Nifemi. Also left to mourn her are her mother, siblings and numerous close friends.

I have no residential property outside Nigeria-Dangote

Africa Richest man, Aliko Dangote said he has no residential property outside Nigeria.Are you shocked? He told journalists durning an interview session. Read the story in full courtesy Leadership newspaper.

Africa’s richest man and foremost business mogul, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that despite his wealth, he has no residential property outside Nigeria.

Dangote, whose 2015 net worth was put at $21.6billion, according to Forbes, also revealed how the late Chief M. K. O. Abiola discouraged him from

AFRIMA:JIMMY JATT, 2FACE, OLAMIDE, PHINO, KISS DANIEL, SOUND SULTAN, DJ SPINALL, CYNTHIA MORGAN AND OTHERS FOR AFRIMA INDUSTRY NITE

Industry Nite, a weekly event pulling together promising artistes, super

stars artistes, record label executives, brand managers, music

producers, video directors, DJs, artistes managers, media, and fans will

host ALL AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS, AFRIMA on Wednesday July 1, 2015 in a

special edition at Spice Route on Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In partnership with Beat 99.9 FM, AFRIMA industry nite for Nigeria music

industry stakeholders will be hosted by Beat FM's JIMMIE and OLISA

ADIBUA with DJ SPINALL as the

Anytime i see your DP,i just get wet: Latest on Biodun Okeowo,Wura Gold

Wura Gold

Sequel to the gist we brought you yesterday about the lesbianism allegation trailing Wura Gold Adesegha and Biodun Okeowo (Omobutty), more messy facts have surfaced.

BestofNollywood.tv today hooked up with Omobutty who claims she has screen grabs of chats with her erstwhile friend, Wura Gold, where she chatted flirtatiously with

Lesbianism tears Biodun Okeowo,Wura Gold apart

Biodun Okeowo

Wura Gold Adesegha

Two actors in the yoruba sub-section of Nollywood Biodun Okeowo and Wura Gold are currently at war of words, even though neither of them would refuse details into the stem cause of their Cold war. Their mutual friends who are also industry colleagues have tried to pacify both parties but non would bulge but would rather continue to bear grievance against the other.

 The fight between Biodun and Wura took a new twist yesterday when Light skinned Actress took to her BBM and updated this…

Yours truly BestofNollywood.tv further got interested in the case and d

Fidelity Bank MD, Nnamdi Okonkwo, Restates Commitment to Excellent Customer Experience

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc., Nnamdi Okonkwo has said that the Bank will continue to reward loyal customers to show appreciation for their patronage of the bank’s products.

This, Nnamdi Okonkwo said, is to encourage the banking public to benefit from the bank’s numerous products and in line with the Bank’s mission to make financial services easy and accessible

Mr. Okonkwo made the statement at the weekend while reacting to the N52m the Bank gave to over 100 customers in the on-going Fidelity Loyalty Savings Scheme. Specifically, Nnamdi Okonkwo said that the Bank is committed in its drive towards excellent service delivery and

Nigerian women in latest fashion and style at Bode Oshinusi burial in Ijebu-Ode

DEROJU SHOAGA & TOLA FAWEHINMI 

   By Niyi Tabiti-Nigerian women in latest fashion and style at the burial of late businessman and socialite,Bode Oshinusi in Ijebu-Ode. Oshinusi died just 10 days after celebrating his 80th birthday in Lagos.
The event was graced by notable personalities across the globe.Trust Nigerians, it was a festival of glamour as people turned out looking beautiful in their aso ebi, gold,diamond and latest beads designs. 
Guest includes the founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun,Alhaja Tai Elemosho,Chief Mrs Atinuke Abioro,Alhaja Bisi Abiola,Folashade Okoya,Funmi Tinubu and others
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GLOBAL SUPERSTAR NE-YO TO PERFORM AT MTV AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS 2015

Grammy Award winning R&B icon, NE-YO, has been announced to perform at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2015.

Performing songs from his sixth studio album ‘Non Fiction’ the singer-songwriter expressed his excitement about his first ever performance in the South African city, “I can’t wait for you to see what I have in store Durban! I hope you’re ready, because I am!”

Since smashing onto the top spot of the Billboard Hot 200 Chart back in 2006 with his sophomore single “So Sick”, NE-YO has spent the last nine years churning out hit after hit, not only as a performer, but as a songwriter for his megastar peers Beyoncé, Rihanna and the late Michael Jackson to name but a few. Multiple platinum singles, four hit albums and three Grammy Awards later, the hit-maker is ready to share his latest work with the world.

Bruce Gillmer, EVP, Music, Talent Programming and Events, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) commented: “We are thrilled to have NE-YO join us in

AFRIMA, Africa Union, ONE Mark Day of African Child in Soweto

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in partnership with Africa Union Commission, AUC, and ONE commemorated the Day of the African Child (DAC) on August 15 with a special event as part of the programme of events of the 2015 Africa Union (AU) Summit held from June 7 to June 15.

The DAC event which came up at the Soweto Hotel, Soweto, South Africa took place under the theme “Ending Child Marriages”. It was attended by South Africa’s Minister of Social Development, Ms. Bathabile Dlamini; Director of Social Affairs of the AUC, Ambassador Olawale Maiyegun; Representative of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to the AU, Jane Okello; and Commissioner, Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistics Communities, Sheila T. Khama, among other delegates.

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Olori Ladun Sijuade rocks as Ngozi Nkoloenyi's daughter dedicates baby

 By Niyi Tabiti

High society women like Olori Ladun Sijuade and Lolo Ngozi Nkoloenyi have a way of showing us that truly age is nothing but a number. You see them coming out and looking hot any time they step out at events.

  That’s a gist for another day. Ladun, the beautiful of Ooni of Ife and daughter of late Egba high chief, Chief Harold Sodipo washosted by her friend,Lolo Ngozi  Nkoloenyi when her

PHOTOS: FADAN HOST OKOYA,ITA GIWA,FASHOLA OTHERS IN LAGOS

The Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria also known as Fadan had their best event ever on Sunday 14 June 2015 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.The event was graced by notable designers and entrepreneurs’.

     The event was graced by notable socialites,business executives and fashion entrepreneurs such as Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya of Eleganza Group,former first lady of Lagos state,Dame Abimbola Fashola,Ibidun Ajayi,Folashade Okoya,Maureen

Nike Ogunlesi and Uche Majekodunmi at FADAN Event 2015

Uche Majekodunmi and Nike Ogunlesi are both style entrepreneurs who have excelled in their fields. Nike is the ageless beauty behind Ruff and Tumble while Uche runs Newton and David, a floral, event decoration and management company. They both have offices located inside Ikeja GRA.

Gistmaster spotted the two women at the FADAN event in Lagos. While

Photos: Faces at Tola Ojudu 50th birthday Thanksgiving at RCCG Magodo

Tola, the beautiful wife of Senator Babafemi Ojudu celebrated her 50th birthday on June 1 with a follow up thanksgiving and testimony at Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Magodo,Lagos on 14 June 2015. niyitabiti.blogspot.com bring you photos from the event and the small get together that earlier that earlier took place at their

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The excitement that comes with travelling could be cut short because of mistakes that travellers make before or during their travels. These mistakes could cost these travellers unquantifiable damages thereby making their journey regrettable or uninteresting. As a traveller, you don’t want to be in this embarrassing

Yemisi Wada, Fani Kayode's ex-wife is 50

Yemisi Wada is 50 and it is amazing to see that this beautiful ex-wife of Femi Fani- Kayode still look this amazing as she celebrates her 50th birthday. Yemisi bore three beautiful girls for Fani-Kayode and two boys for Dahiru Wada.

Born with a silverspoon, Gistmaster gathered that Yemisi attended the highly expensive