LIVE UPDATE:GTBANK GMD, TAYO ADERINOKUN's BURIAL

The funeral service in honour of Mr. Tayo Aderinokun of GTBank at the Ikoyi Baptist Church  ended some minutes ago.

The church witnessed a large turn out of high profile personalities within the political, social and economic sectors who had come to send forth the departed former MD of GTBank to the bossom of the Lord.

According to report monitored by Gistmaster.com, the Church service had in attendance the likes of Governor of Central Bank, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Director General Of Nigeria Stock Exchange, Dr. (Mrs) Ndidi Okereke Onyikwe, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Governor Ibikunle Amosu of Ogun State, Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Mr. J.K. Randle, Designer, Deola Sagoe, former Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Mrs. Nike Shonowo-Soleye and her husband, Dr. Tunde Soleye, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo. Expectedly, there was a large turn out of GTBank Staff.

Interment of the departed would take place at the vault cemetery, Ikoyi but only close family members are expected to attend.

The reception comes up at Eko Hotel, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island after the burial of the co- Founder of GTBANK.

Governor Amosu eulogized Aderinokun as a man who came, saw and conquered in his chosen career. He also said, Aderinokun was a good ambassador of Ogun State.

- By Niyi Tabiti/Gistmaster.com

BEST OF HAUTE COUTURE AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: ISIS MODEL REVIEW ON FASHION TV

NEW YORK COUTURE FASHION WEEK 2011 REVIEW Nigerian models have shown  they have all it takes to be the best anywhere they find themselves in the world. In the recent review of Best of Haute Couture at New York Couture Fashion Week 2011 review by Fashion TV (FTV), Models from Isis, a modelling agency by Mrs. Joan Okorodudu came out to show their ingenuity on the runway. click on the link to see the video

BEST OF NEW YORK COUTURE FASHION WEEK-CHECK OUT ISIS MODELS ON FASHION TV

Celebration in the vineyard of style! Nigerians are doing us proud on the international scene of fashion. The recent review on Fashion TV on the best of Haute Couture at New York Couture Fashion Week 2011 Isis Models is an attestation.Joan Okorodudu's Isis Models represented naija well!!! Here is the video.

LADY OF SONGS, CHRISTY ESSIEN IGBOKWE IS DEAD

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Less than a week after the sudden death of a Nigerian actress, Yemi Eleto Akande in the UK, the Nigerian entertainment industry has lost yet another important personality.

gistmaster.com, gathered that Christy Essien Igbokwe, a veteran singer and actress died after a brief illness. Christy who became popular in the early 80s because of her popular song, Omo mi Seun rere, also took part in the rested television drama - The New Masquerade.

Igbokwe's last major public appearance before was at the recording of a major music reality show in Lagos. She performed on stage with one of the contestants.

 

NEWS FLASH - ALTER EGO DEBUTS HAUTE NEW COLLECTION

Alter Ego, a lagos based fashion house has yet again churned out fab new pieces in the fashion store in kioyi. The fashion house which was brought to our consciousness with their architectural style in design and ecclectic collection , this time are pushing the style envelope with their exclusively designed prints in very simple cuts yet  trendy silhouettes . Not going by any fashion rule nor season dictates , the new collection reflects individuality by all standards .Making each piece a Must to own .

The new pieces comprise of  blousons , cape jackets , silk print shirts and frocks   


This new collection is being heralded with a massive SALE on  the past season pieces . Also watch out for their print accessories - Coming Soon


Alter Ego is designed for the Contemporary Nigerian woman who loves great design,who is not afraid of a little edginess, who wants to reference trends but is not a slave to fashion.
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ALL EYES ON LAGOS FASHION AND DESIGN WEEK:DETAILS AND PHOTOS FROM PRESS CONFERENCE

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By Niyi Tabiti

Lagos Fashion and Design Week is set to make its debut this year, with MTN as the major sponsor and supported by British Council. This was officially announced by Omoyemi Akerele, the Creative Director of Style House Files, promoters of the event. The  fashion week is slated to hold in October this year.

At a press conference held this afternoon at Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Lagos, Mrs Akerele disclosed that the event would raise the bar in the fashion and style sector.

Omoyemi said it would promote and celebrate those who are making valuable contributions to the style industry. The Young designer of the year  award winner would go home with an Hyundai Car worth #4.5 million while young fashion entrepreneur of the year would also go home with #1 million Naira cash. MTN model of year will also be selected during the event.

Cherry Eromosele, a senior manager with MTN in her short speech to the press, said MTN is not just in the business of providing their customers with reliable telecom experience, but they seek different avenues to impact on their lives positively.

" We talk to our customers from different segments, age brackets and what they are passionate about and we note that one of such is fashion" , Eromosele said. She disclosed the reason why MTN is supporting the Lagos Fashion and design week is to make invaluable contributions to the industry.

Those who were at the press conference include Tayo Shonekan, Babajide Akin Familuyi of FABS magazine, Folake Akindele Coker of Tiffany Amber, Isio Elohor of Beth Models, Ono Bello, Funsho Aina of MTN and others.

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DAREY ISSUES DISCLAIMER ON FASHION ON THE RUNWAY ORGANISERS

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By Niyi Tabiti

One of Nigeria's leading entertainers,Dare Art Alade who goes by the stage name, Darey has slammed the organizers of the fashion meets runway event in Lagos.

According to him, he has not been contracted for the show but the organizers are making benefits for his hard earned name in their publicity. Already, Darey said his Layers are looking into the matter and have also contacted the organizers.

But when contacted, Bukky George Taylor of Bobby Taylor consulting, the publicist for the Fashion Meets Runway, told gistmaster.com they have not received a letter from any lawyer.

She also said, " Darey was initially meant to be the official host but we later change it to Banky W. Darey was not flexible with the payment terms. We couldn't have an understanding with his team. At that time, the first set of press releases had already gone out"

The CEO of Bobby Taylor assured us that they would apologized to Darey for the mixup.

Here is content of the disclaimer statement issued by Darey Art Alade today

"Our attention has been drawn to newspaper and internet news

publications, advertising our client Darey as one of the lead
performers at a fashion show holding in Lagos next week.

While there were early talks on the possibility of having Darey host
the show, we wish to state clearly that HE HAS NOT BEEN CONTRACTED to
host or perform at this event.

We do not only find news reports and releases from the organisers
mischievous; but also misleading and unprofessional. And we'd like the
general public to know that Darey is not in anyway, directly or
remotely involved with this event.

Our Lawyers are already in touch with them, hoping they will correct
this misinformation, with the clear stand that if this is not done, we
will be willing to pursue legal means available to us.

Again, please kindly note that Darey fans should not expect to see him
at this show as he has not been contracted to host or perform,
contrary to what the organizers are communicating"

The R&B King, fresh from the UK where he released his first
international single on June 19, is currently rounding up work on his
UK album, as well as a special album for the Nigerian market