PLENTY OF LOVE AS NIGERIAN DESIGNER, LANRE DA-SILVA SHOWCASES WORK AT THISDAY ARISE AFRICAN FASHION WEEK IN SANDTON,SOUTH AFRICA TODAY

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

It was the turn of another wonderous Nigerian designer today to showcase her work at the Arise African Fashion week in South Africa. Lanre Da Silva-Ajayi did not disappoint the audiance at all.Unlike previous shows, Lanre used six Nigerian models.The list include Bunmi Ademokoya, Oluchi Onweagba,Amaka Chirah,Isi Atagamen,Pauline and Fome.
Nigerian models based in South Africa had earlier complained that they are being sidelined by the designers.
Many of them had planned to boo a Nigerian designer who showcased yesterday because of a comment ,which had earlier been credited to her. http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ learnt the said designer had said she would not like Nigerian models to feature in her show.However, the timely intervention of some people saved the day as they appealed to the models not to do that. The designer later denied the statement. Today, Lanre Da-Silva-Ajayi seems to be the queen of their hearts as they cheer her for not only using six Nigerian models,she also promised to pay them from her pocket.One of the elated models told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that Lanre is wonderful person that has the interest of others in her heart.

TODAY AT ARISE AFRICAN FASHION WEEK

Story and photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

As we told you, the Arise African Fashion Week has taken off.Models from different agencies are already showing off their swagger at the Sandton Covention Centre in South Africa.So much has been happening and www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com hope to give you all the behind the news,backstage and show photos soon.

ALL EYES ON SANDTON,JO'BURG,SOUTH AFRICA AS ARISE AFRICAN FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF

Now live and direct, the gistmaster.com team is now in Sandton, Jo'Burg,South Africa reporting that the much talked about Arise African Fashion Show has taken off on a smooth note. Models, designers, instructors, journalists,bloggers, photographers and others concerned have arrived South Africa.
The cold here is much but i have got no choice than to adapt for the few days i am going to be here.Great country,I must confess and they have got the strength of style.So much gigantic malls everywhere.Who told you naija babes have big backsides?...the ones in South Africa are far bigger.Well, I didnt look at them per se...just reporting what I saw.lol
Nigerian designers such as Ade Bakare, Eyola,Tiffany Amber,Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi and others are expected to showcase their creativity to the rest of the world at the Fashion Week being organised by African Fashion International in conjuction with ThisDay the publishers of Arise.
Cheers-Niyi Tabiti

THE FRILLS AND THRILLS OF THE NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARD,USA

The Nigerian Entertanment Award (NEA) has proved a point- that quality is achievable.Ayo Shonaiya,G-Exploits,DJ TEE,Kasha,Ebun Martins,Shakira and Basorge were some of the people that made it to the colourful event in United States of America.According to a press statement sent to gistmaster.com by UnderDaRock Inc Management and Promotions, sincere appreciation goes to all those that made the ceremony a talk of the town. Photos by Funmi Adesina of Kolure Images.
You can check out the winners on http://www.nigeriaentawards.com/#awp::
You can also view more red carpet photos on http://photos.underdarock.com/thumbnails.php?album=159

AFRICAN TALKING DRUM QUEEN, ARALOLA WEDS PRINCE LEKAN SALIU IN LAGOS NIGERIA

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Prolific singer and African leading female talking drummer, Ara and her fiance of many years,Prince Nurudeen Olalekan Saliu were married last saturday 6 June 2009 in Lagos.The event was a gathering of whomis who in the socity as top celebrities, traditional rulers and dignitaries thronged the Etal Hall, Oregun in Lagos to support to support the couple.
The Oba Bbatunde Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos led other Lagos traditional monach to support the father of the groom, Oba Bashiru Saliu, the Oloworo of Oworo. Others present are the Ojora of Lagos, Oba Abadulfatai Aromire,Chief Alex Akinyele, a former minister of information who came ith his wife. Asides friends and well wishers who came from different parts of the world, stars such as Yeni Kuti, Muma Gee, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and Kefee were also at the function.
One man many would not forget in a hurry at the ceremony was King Wasiu Ayinde with his love tracks.Even those who don't want to love again changed their mind after hearing "I can't just stop thinking about you my love..."
Earlier in the week, the couple had also formalised their relationship at the Oshodi/Isolo registry in Lagos. Unlike the wedding proper, the registry stuff only has three people present,including this reporter.
Please don't ask me about the wedding night,i didn't capture that one o....the couple already have a baby together.Meanwhile, latest information reaching http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ is that they are planning a wondrous time together as a honeymoon package. Paris is one of the destination. Congrats to Ara and her husband!
Photos come on board soon.I have some on my facebook sha!

AFRICAN TOP DESIGNERS SET TO GLOW AT THE ARISE AFRICA FASHION WEEK IN SOUTH AFRICA...TIFFANY AMBER,ADE BAKARE,LISA FOLAWIYO OTHERS FROM NIGERIA

By Niyi Tabiti

The city of Johannesburg, South Africa is set to host one of the biggest fashion shows in the continent of Africa this month. The event, which is being together by African Fashion International is in collaboration with ARISE, a top magazine produced by Leaders and Company, the publishers of THIS DAY Newspapers in Nigeria.The event is scheduled to hold between 12-19 June 2009.
Top designers from all over Africa such as Egypt, Kenya, Ghana Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda and Mozambique are expected to be part of the event. From Nigeria, we have top designers such as Folake Akindele-Coker moving the proudly African fashion theme with her label Tiffany Amber, Lanre Da-Silva of LDA fashion, Odio Oseni of Odio Mimoment and Lisa Folawiyo with her Jewel by Lisa accessory.Ade Bakare and Samatha Cole are two Nigeria designers who will fly to the Sun City with their creative designs.

According to a statement from the website of the organisers, Mr.Nduka Obaigbena, publisher of Arise Magazine disclosed that the Arise Africa Fashion Week 2009 would provide an enabling platform for African designers to showcase their creativity to the rest of the world.

http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ congrats Thisday and African Fashion International.Stay glued as we promise to bring you the best of African fashion from ARISE AFRICAN FASHION WEEK.Don't miss it!

LANDORD INSISTS “PSQUARE MUST LEAVE MY HOUSE”

By Niyi Tabiti

Following their disagreement and what close sources regarded as rudeness on the part of Paul and Peter Okoye of the Psquare fame, the owner of their present residence insists they must vacate the residence or face the full wrath of the law. More worrisome was the fact that Jude, the elder brother of the singing duo was alleged to have also insulted the businessman.
Contrary to speculations that the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare fame bought the house in Omole Estate, the Landlord has come out to say that it is a rented apartment. They paid 5.1 million Naira for three years but they allegedly went against the tenancy agreement.
The Landlord who has already filed a case against them in court, said he was shocked when he found out that they have broken down a wall in the house to make way for a studio without his knowledge. When he took it up with the twins, he alleged they insulted him so much, using so many unprintable names.
At the moment,http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com we gathered that the Landlord as change his mind over having the singers leave his home without much delay. “If they have money as much as they claim let them go and build their own house in choice areas like Omole or Ajah instead of insulting a man who has done so well for himself.If not,let them go and look for land in Lagos extension (places in Ogun State that is close to Lagos) such as mowe,ofada,Ibafo or Magboro” a source close to the landlord revealed to www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com this afternoon.