BEST DRESSED ACTRESS:RITA LEADS...!

Dear Readers,

We are more than grateful for your votes on the best dressed actress. At first, we had a long list but we had to drop some names for obvious reasons. Through votes, we shortlisted the names to three.The names are Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde,Rita Dominic and Genevieve Nnaji. Aside the votes so far gathered from readers of http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/, I also went out of my way to get journalists,advertising executives and celebrities to vote on the contest. The target was 40 Nigerian celebrities and 40 Nigerian journalists, who cover brands and advertising, entertainment, fashion and style.

I assured all that voted that their votes would not be revealed individually, rather it would be a collective one. I went through the submissions of the various voters and I have been collating the result with the help of some of my friends.

Those that have so far voted included Mr. Ayo Shonaiya, a producer who is resident in the UK, Mr. Steve Babaeko a top advertising executive in Nigeria, Mr. Kunle Afolayan, actor and producer in Nigeria, Mr. Ayeni Adekunle, a top entertainment journalist in Nigeria, Miss Nonye Iwuagwu, another leading entertainment writer with Punch Newspapers,Mr.Uche Olehi of Encomium Magazine, Bella Naija a top style and entertainment blogger, Tosyn Bucknor, another media executive and event manager per excellence,Oge, a top presenter on Brila FM has also voted,Stella Dimoko Korkus of Encomium magazine has also sent in her votes... pardon me the list is just too long.Most of them voted through my facebook, email, phone calls and text messages.

Right now, I am talking to some fashion designers so that the election won't be rigged at all.

From what has so far been gathered, Rita Dominic seems to be leading, closely followed by Genevieve Nnaji.Somehow, the story seems to be changing from what we earlier bargained.How? Alot of people are calling for more names to be added to the list and more time before the result is announced. Ebube Nwagbo,Dakore Egbuson and Rukki Sanda are some of the names that have been consistently mentioned.If you think they desrve a place on the list please let us know. Meanwhile you can still cast your votes.

Already, we have wonderful prizes in form of expensive make ups and clothes from a lady I will simply call KU in the United States of America. Pearl Shillingford, another person that deals with top hair products for celebrities has also partnered with us from Canada (She is not even a Nigerian but she is hooked to what she reads about our celebrities) .You can visit her website: www.eyecandylacewigs.com

The great thing is that someone is also going to win wonderful gifts. For instance, wonderful dresses would be sent directly by KU to the reader we choose anywhere in the world.

The winner would be announced later this month. Please, click on the link below to view comments and cast your votes http://niyitabiti.blogspot.com/2008/06/so-who-is-hottest-in-nollywood.html

OOOPS...PAPARAZZI!

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

This babe infront and friend (or is she her sister) tried all they could to evade paparazzi last night 3 August 2008) in Lagos but they were not so lucky.Information gathered by http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ indicates that she is Yeside, one of the daughters of Chief Lai Mohammed. She owns MyQ, a boutique in Victoria-Island.The other babe is from Belo-Osagie's family. Why these two georgous babes tried to dribble press photographers baffles all.Afterall, they knew they were coming to a press event!

THISDAY STYLE GIRL, AZUKA OGUJUIBA ALSO STEPS ON THE RED CARPET

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

In Nigeria, fashion writers are also doing their best to fall into the league of those they report.Gone are the days when you see reporters hanging out in one corner or looking shabbily. These days Fashion & style writers are so confident that they can do what celebrities do on red carpet...even better!
www.niyitabiti.com captured Azuka Ogujuiba, a member of THISDAY Newspapers style team and someone (I presumed) is her collegue last night right on the red carpet of Kunle Afolayan's Irapada movie premiere ( Sunday 3 August 2008) at Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos.
They later headed for City People Fashion & Style Awards, which was also taking place at Shell Hall located inside the same building.

UNCOMMON FASHIONISTA:WHEN BIOLA OKOYA STEPS OUT LAST NIGHT AT CITY PEOPLE FASHION & STYLE AWARDS

Biola Okoya use to be one of the most talked about big girls in Nigeria until she fizzled out of social scene for sometime. Now, it look as if the flamboyant daughter of billionaire business mogul, Alhaji Rasaq Akanni Okoya is back on the scene!

When it comes to partying, Biola was in the top league of those who organise the most sassy and flamboyant parties in town (The kind that you see even top brass socialites begging for invitation)

All that have reduced and you can only catch her at few parties these days. http://www.niyitabiti.com/ sighted her last night ( 3 August 2008) stepping into the venue of the City People Fashion and Style Awards at MUSON Centre, Onikan.She came with Nma Bakassi, Chief Mrs. Florence Ita-Giwa.

My camera could not resist taking those gold rings she wore on her feet!Here, it is captured and arrowed by http://www.niyitabiti.com/
Once married to childhood love (Akinwande Johnson) , Biola is the fifth child of her father and second child of her mum. Party or no party, she regarded as one of the brains behind the vast business empire of her father which spans manufacturing, property etc.

She was the topic of gossip bewteen two socialites that saw her at MUSON Centre last night. One of them said she was suprised to see Biola at the party. She also wondered why the 42 year old mother of three has not remarried years after her official divorce from Mr.Johnson. The lady also asked if it was true the gist that Biola relocated abroad some years back to ease the tension of controversial stories written about her every now and them by various tabloids.

The other one said she was not suprised that Biola spent so much money on fashion accessories, afterall she is very dedicated to the day to day running of her father companies.

Hmmm...she works hard and plays hard (Like my friend would say) ...I concluded!( abi mo paro ni?)

ITA GIWA AND DAUGHTER AT CITY PEOPLE FASHION & STYLE AWARDS

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Nma Bakassi, Senator Florence Ita Giwa was steps out last night (3 August 2008) with her beautiful daughter at City People Fashion & Style Award in Lagos,Nigeria. The event took place at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre,Lagos.

One thing you can't take away from the highly connected politician is her charming aura and elegance whenever she steps into a social arena.Those who are in close contact with the woman would agree that she likes helping young people.She is also a photographer's delight with her pose!

In all, Ita Giwa mos people love Ita Giwa because she can mingle with even the smallest person that comes accross her.

MOVIE PREMIERE:STONE FACE THE FIRST ECOWAS FULL CAST MOVIE GOES TO SILVERBIRD GALLERIA ON 16 AUGUST 2008 WITH A WONDROUS RED CARPET SHOW

Faced with abject economic poverty, Nadia Buari, the protagonist of Stone Face, a Jet Set Entertainment production had two options. Sell her body in exchange for a few crisp Naira notes or continue to suffer economic discomfort. But that is not all, to add to her stress, her beauty and intelligence attract more trouble than she is equipped to cope with. Thus she finds herself on collision course with the Vice President’s daughter inadvertently because her boyfriend has developed a yet undefined romantic interest in her.

According to Kemi Otegbade, Heartlink Events Boss, Nadia Buari’s reaction to unwarranted hatred is capable of psychologically liberating individuals who in offices, market places, and other business environments find themselves fighting a battle of survival and self preservation.

Back to the issue of Nadia, she is eager to avoid “under skirt woman resources marketing” and is so down to earth, she decides to borrow money rather than steal and excel through hard work.

The Heartlink Events and Human Resource Consultant explained further that in society, “Man” within this context, symbolic of human beings in general, is faced with various day to day challenges and the way these problems are handled determine to a large extent the ability of the individual technically referred to as a brand to become a social, economic, political, religious success, failure or a societal nuisance as in the cases of Nadia and Uche Jombo respectively.

Kemi explains that while Uche Jombo, the spoilt daughter of the Vice President causes so much havoc, Nadia on her part was busy trying to make the society a better place. But by and large Uche gives the story a refreshing comic twist that drastically neutralizes the tension generated by mass killings verbal and physical warfare. She urged movie lovers and professionals in the movie industry to be part of the Stone Face premiere scheduled to take place on August 16th, 2008 at Silverbird Galleria.

Tickets, which cost N5, 000 for V.I.P and N2, 500 economy are currently on sale at Wrangler outlets all over Lagos, Silverbird Galleria, The Palms Shopping Mall and Heartlink Events office at Surulere. For phone enquiries call:07027610781 or 08029724825.

Stone Face feature artistes such as Nadia Buari from Ghana, Ramsey Nouah and youthful Uche Jombo, from Nigeria, Adrienne Koutouan and Ahmed Souaney from Cote D’ Ivoire to mention a few. The movie was directed by Emeka Nwabueze and Simi Opeoluwa’s House of Marco did justice to post production..

CHARLES O'TUDOR TAKES BRANDARISE 2 TO UNILAG

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter





Following the massive success recorded at the Brandarise Youth empowerment seminar in Calabar,Cross River State on 30 June 2008, Charles O’Tudor,Principal Consultant of Adstrat BMC, a top PR and brand Oxygenation company in Nigeria is set to take do again in Lagos, the heart beat of the nation.


Already, O'Tudor has gathered an assemblage of top business executives and inspirational speakers for the Lagos edition. Information so far gathered by http://www.niyitabiti.com/ shows that the event has already been slated for 22 August 2008 at the 5,000 seater University of Lagos auditorium in Akoka.
Themed "Personal Branding For Self-Actualization”, the calaber edition took place at the Cultural centre and it recorded a huge turn out.According O'Tudor,Brandarise was necessitated by the need to equip the youths on how they can best exploit their God-given talent through personal branding principles to achieve a successful and fulfilled life.
While declaring the event open, wife of the state governor, Her excellency Mrs. Obioma Liyel Imoke charged the youth to be attentive and make the best use of what they learn at Brandarise 1. Speakers included Ali Baba, the acclaimed King of stand up comedy business in Nigeria, Teju Babyface, another fast rising entertainer, Miss Temitayo George, the second runner-up at the last West Africa Idol.The event was rounded off with the electrifying presentation of musician, Weird Mc.
In a chat with http://www.niyitabiti.com/ at his GRA Ikeja,Lagos office, O'Tudor said he is overwhelmed by feed back from the first Brandarise seminar and he is readty to take it to other states of the federation. He also said that he would be willing to partner with Gistmaster and other organistion that has influence on youth all over the world.
To visit his website click www.adstratcom.net or e-mail info@adstratcom.net