EX-SOUNDCITY MTN TOP TEN PRESENTER, DEJI FALOPE IN GHASTLY POWERBIKE ACCIDENT

By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Months after Nollywood actor Ramsey Noah was involved in a ghastly motorbike accident, Deji Falope another entertainer was almost killed on Monday 21 September 2008 after a motorbike he was riding crashed on the ever busy Western Avenue, Surulere, Lagos, www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com confirmed.

Deji, an ex-presenter with Soundcity was cruising his 400 CC Yamaha powerbike when the incident occured around 7 P.M.The bike was damaged beyond repairs while Deji sprained his left ankle.In a chat with Deji, who recently made maga bucks anchoring this year's edition of Malta Guinness Street Dance show all over the country, he confirmed the story. He told this reporter that he was coming from his office at Ikeja on his way to keep a date at Silverbird Gallaria, Victoria Island when the unfortunate incident happend.He also said his mum has been by his side.

On the other hand, Deji told us that he is just coming out of an eight year relationship because the lady would not agree with hi on the need to settle in Nigeria.The University of Lagos graduate of Architecture said he would prefer to get married, live in Nigeria and have vacation abroad than living abroad. The lady wants her man to relocate abroad.

PRESENTATION PARTY FOR NOLLYWOOD DIVA,RITA DOMINIC

A-list bar and top celebrity hangout in Lagos, SWE BAR would be the liveliest place to be in October this year as Gistmaster gears up for the presentation party in honour of Nollywood diva, Rita Dominic. The ceremoney is intended to be small but classy. So far, we thank those who have supported us so far.
We thank KU, an ardent reader of http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ based in the USA.She sent a beautiful package for the winner.
We thank SWE BAR! I have been there and i know its the place to be when you want to have great fun.
We thank S.H.A.R.E an initiative of Tosyn Bucknor for a being a worthy partner
We thank top comedian, TEE A for supportng us through his SHOWTIME AFRICA TV as a media partner.
We thank delectable model, Miss Linda Ikeji for her support too. She would be giving out the latest edition of her all gloss,all colour magazine-FM&B (Fashion Modelling&Beauty)
We thank Rita Dominic Organisation especially her manager, Mildred Ogwo.
We also thank someone we consider a bank of ideas, Kemi Otegbade of HEARTLINK Group.
We thank all our readers and all those that voted.
So, whats Rita going to be wearing to the party?
Who will do her make up?
Stars that would party with Rita Dominic...?
You can rest assured that you will read it here soonest.

LEADING BROADCASTER, YINKA CRAIG PASSES ON IN USA

Yinka Craig, one of Nigeria's leading television personality reportedly died this morning at Mayo Clinic in Rochester,Minnesota, USA after a protracted battle with cancer.According to PMNEWS, a daily afternoon newspaper in Nigeria, the death of the late broadcaster was announced today by his son, Dr.David Olamide Craig.
Since the news of the death broke out, www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that many people have been lamenting about his death, a sign that Yinka would be greatly missed. In his days at Nigeria Television Authority, he built a brand around his name.He was regarded as one of the best Nigeria has ever produced in the broadcast media.
According to the son, Uncle Yinka died around 6 a.m Nigerian time.

RITA DOMINIC WINS BEST DRESSED ACTRESS IN NOLLYWOOD

Nollywood actress, Miss Rita Dominic has emerged the best dressed actress on Gistmaster. The announcement is sequel to votes and comments from readers, celebrities and journalists from different parts of the world. Rita beat the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde,Stephanie Okereke to become the most adorable trendsetter inside and outside Nollywood.The voting kick off months back.
http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ would be a presentation party soon at a high scale bar in Lagos, Nigeria. Already, we have support coming from Show Time Africa,S.H.A.R.E (Tosyn Bucknor),KU who sent us a beautiful package for the winner from the USA and we are still talking to others who may be interested in making the day a memorable one for Rita.Invitation will soon start rolling out for the small but classy gathering for Rita.Trust, the soiree will have some of the classiest people in attendance.
The name of the bar and other information will be released soon. For enqiries you can text or call:234-(0)-8038641828 or email:niyitabiti@yahoo.com

GUEST WRITER,ABIMBOLA JUNAID SAYS "YOUR LIFE COME FIRST"

In order to lead others you must be able to lead yourself 1st.The unexamined life is not worth living! Whereby you just go with the flow, without checking if its sync to your own life plans that God help you set for your self.You must plan to happen to life or it will never happen to you. And life doesn't get better until you as a person gets better, because when you describe your life, the answer is a personalised one; it cannot be the same as we are different. According to Eleanor Roosevelt- Life has to be lived that is all there is to it.And according to Iyanla Vanzant, If Life is work, then run it like a multi -million dollar corporation and elect yourself the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

Chief Reporter's note:Abimbola Junaid is human and business development coach based in the United Kingdom but available worldwide.She is one of our contributors.You can reach her via email:thingbee@gmail.com or her blog: www.thinkingb.blogspot.com

DELE MOMODU, TOYIN SUBAIR, TEE A AND OTHERS DECRY ‘PROFESSIONAL ILLITERACY’ IN NIGERIAN SHOWBIZNESS

Photo Above: A partcipant, Fela Durotoye, one of Nigeria's most sought after human and business development coach and Joice Iyamu, one of the organisers of the one day showbiz seminar, which took place at Sheraton Hotel and Towers on Wednesday 17 September 2008. Photo below:Top comedian, TEE A listening to speakers like a 'school boy'

Photo above from left:Chief Dele Momodu of Ovation,TeeMac Itseli, President of Performing Musicians of Nigeria (PMAN),Fela Durotoye, a human and business development coach (He is married to Nigerian top make up artist,Tara) and Mr.Toyin Subair, ceo of HITV -durning the questions and answer time.Photo Below:Popular music stars, KC Presh with Mr. Elkanah Mowarin of EOM Communication and Ugo Ogoke of SMP, a brand communication company
Photo:Ebuka of Big Brother Nigeria fame and below: Kenny(Keke) Ogungbe of Primetime Entertainment/Kennis Music

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

The publisher of Ovation International magazine, Chief Dele Momodu,the CEO of HITV,Mr. Toyin Subair, Top Nigerian Comedian,Tunde Adewale otherwise known as TEE A, joined other stakeholders on Wednesday 17 September 2008 to raise their voices against ‘Professional illiteracy’-a scourge that has eaten so deep into the Nigerian showbiz industry.
Leading the pack of expeditors at a one day showbiz seminar in Lagos on understanding showbiz in Nigeria.Momodu told lamented that most artistes don’t have professional structure that would make last. According to him, our so called celebrities of nowadays only want to do things that would make them known for sometime rather than making impacts that would last a life time. He cited the likes of King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey and King Wasiu Ayinde as samples of artistes with dedicated vision not a one hit artiste who reign for 3 months and then fizzle out.
The publisher also emphasized on the need by celebrities to court the media because that is the way they can sustain the tempo. According to him, when some people become a celebrity that is when they stop picking calls or they change their numbers to prevent people from reaching them. He said the media have core value in the lives of showbiz personalities. He cited example of Sir Shina Peters. Today, most so called celebrities don't even establish good relationship about the media and when negative stories about them appear they will start screaming!Needless to say that most of them dont have a publicist, talkless of a manager or have someone in charge of their wardrobe.
According to him, Shina was a friend to the media; he knew their value, which was why whatever happens to him his regarded as a big deal.
On his part, top Lagos comedian,Mr. Tunde Adewale otherwise known as TEE A, lamented the fact that most entertainers did not find a need to attend such a important seminar that would help push their industry forward.Other speakers at the seminar included Mrs.Babi Subair, Toyin Subair and Tee Mac Itseli

At the resourceful event, gistmaster sighted the likes of Bayo Odusami, Kingsley James of DIGIPRINTS, Efe Omoregbe, Biodun Kupoluyi, KC Presh, Kenny Ogungbe, Yinka Oyedeji, Ayeni Adekunle, Elkanah Mowarin and others.

TEMITAYO GEORGE,IDOLS WEST AFRICA GIRL SET TO RELEASE ALBUM

Photo:Temitayo George and her father, Captain George.
Story & Photo By Niyi Tabiti

Temitayo George,the second runner-up at the last Next West African Idol is not 'dulling' herself in a bid to clinch a first class place in Nigeria's fast growing entertainment industry.In a recent chat with gistmaster at Eko Hotel in Lagos, the pretty naija girl disclosed that she is set to release her hit album by November this year.
It should be recalled that shortly after the West African Idol, the media was agog with the controversy over why Temitayo turned down the management deal offered all the contestants by Elvina Ibru and her company.Temitayo later explained that her father had all the neccesary facilities to support her.Right now, she has a single "Omo Mi"