EXCLUSIVE:IFEOMA WILLIAMS LANDS MTV PLUM JOB-TO OVERSEE NIGERIA OPERATIONS

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By Niyi Tabiti

Ifeoma Williams the beautiful, daring socialite and fashion icon behind Fruition Image have landed a plum job with international music channel, MTV Networks. Before now, she has played the  role many called- ‘utility player’  on the side in the MTV operations in Nigeria but gistmaster.com gathered that she would be playing a major role from now.

gistmaster.com sources disclosed that the role Ifeoma is expected to play now will be more of Nigeria's head of operations for MTV. For sometime, Ifeoma has been groomed for the task ahead by the Vice President in  charge of Africa, Alex Okosi. gistmaster noticed that we hardly see them apart at every function that has to do with MTV Base.

Though sources could not confirm the take home and terms for the beautiful damsel, industry watchers believe it would be  in seven 7 digits.

A graduate of law from the University of Lagos and a Barrister at Law from the Nigerian Law School, Ifeoma’s journey to spotlight started years ago after winning the face of Lux soap contest. Ifeoma was the Fashion Editor of Genevieve Magazine, consulted for Moments with Mo amongst other organizations. She is regarded as one of the best dressed women in Nigeria. Ifeoma is Married to Andre Williams, younger brother of Kojo Willimas, former Chairman of Nigeria Football Association (Now Nigeria Football Federation).

PHOTOS FROM MTV CHOOSE OR LOSE PARTY ON FRIDAY IN LAGOS

MTV BASE organised a talk of the town party tagged ' Choose or lose' campaign party at Tribeca Club in Victoria Island,Lagos- Nigeria.It was loaded with stars. What else do you expect of an event that has the award winning trio of Tuface Idibia, Fally Pupa and J Martins performing on stage. As expected Gistmaster.com bring you exciting photos from the event. The line up of celebs at the occasion include Mo cheddah, Wande Coal, Ifeoma Williams, Djinee,Goldie, Kenny St. Brown and several others. More Photos and gist later!

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Silverbird Presenter, VIXEN

Ifeoma Williams Look Divine in Ellie Saab at Africa Movie Viewers Choice Award

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti

Corporate lawyer and image consultant,Ifeoma Williams is always a good pick when it comes to high profile Nigerian ladies who has been making heads to turn on the red carpets.Just like before, she made a stunning statement in her all white designer dress by Ellie Saab.
 Ellie Saab is a Lebanese born designer

The REBIRTH of Bags.

Penultimate Saturday, at the TERRA KULTURE, admist the glitz and glamour, incessant flutter of paparazzi's cameras [and some really tasty small chops from the burners of Laredo ...lol], we experienced the launch of a very sexy range of killer bags. Yup, Killer Bags. This time the culprit is the 26-year old graduate of the London School of Fashion, Funmi Adeyeri. The event launch which was superbly organised by Ifeoma Williams [way to go girl!] displayed a different form of craftsmanship. These 100% leather bags possessed durability and aesthetic grace to complete the genetic make-up. Trust Nigerians, looking as trendy as ever in glamorous, eye-catching numbers. These pictures tell a bit of the tale.

THE DESIGNER, FUNMI ADEYERI & Some of her Exotic Bags - ELSA, RENEE and ISABEL.

Top notch Celebs like Rita Dominic [above] and Omowunmi Akinifesi, Former most beautiful girl in Nigeria also graced the event in this sun kissed yellow dress just suitable for the imminent parting of clouds which is significant of summer.

Some of the guests include Yemi Shittu Balogun [Marketing Director - Rebirth], Funke Fowler, Rita Dominic and Omowunmi Akinnifesi.

FUNMI ADEYERI RE-DEFINE STYLE WITH HER BRAND OF EXOTIC LEATHER HANDBAGS ...AS NIGERIAN CELEBS STORM REBIRTH COLLECTION AT TERRA KULTURE,LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti/www.gistmaster.com

The true fashion of this generation is ‘born again’ and that would have been one of the reasons, Funmi Adeyeri calls her brand of exotic bags ‘Re-birth Collection’. It is ready to fire up and make a new bold statement with unprecedented strength of style.

Funmi’s innocent look and alluring smile is just as infectious as the luxurious look of her creative leather bags.

Movers and shakers of Nigerian social class, who stormed her exhibition and sales at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, in Lagos in July 2009, described her handbags as masterpiece. Almost everyone desired one and they got it at a price that is value for their money.

Guests at the event included Chief (Mrs) Teju Phillip, a one time commissioner for Special Duties in Lagos and daughter of billionaire, Chief Dehinde Fernandez, Leila Fowler, star actress Genevieve Nnaji and her friend Ndidi, Rita Dominic (another Nollywood actress with a strength of style),Ifeoma Williams , (a one time face of Lux and CEO of Fruition), Barrister Seun Rasaki, Bola Austen-Peters (The CEO of Terra Kulture),Esosa Anenih,Linda Priddy,Omowunmi Akinnifesi,Yemi Shittu-Balogun,the marketing Consultant for re-birth and others.

www.gistmaster.com learnt Re-birth collections are hand made bags from 100 per cent premium Italian leather.
In her statement, Funmi says, she Rebirth aims to create a luxury-thoughtfully designed,finely crafted and flawlessly finished-put simply, an object of desire.She envisaged that Rebirth is sure going to be a global brandmavailable in major fashion outlets across the globe.
Funmi the 26 year old Nigerian girl behind the work of art is a graduate of Information Technology systems from University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.She worked as a project manager with IBM before proceeding to the London School of Fashion to enable her achieve her childhood dream in the style industry.
Funmi had always admired the way her father build a huge success out of his leather business, now it is her turn to write her name on the leather of history as one of the remarkable architect of the style kingdom.

GIST FROM ACCESS BANK AND NICKELODEON's DORA THE EXPLORER MEDIA LAUNCH

Obinna Nwosu, director Access Bank greets Alex Okosi of MTV BASE

 By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com
  Access Bank said yesterday at a press conference that it is sponsoring Nickelodeon's Dora the explorer to introduce a new vista in retail banking in Nigeria.

Dora the Explorer

  Mr. Obinna Nwosu, Access Bank Nigeria Plc director of Retail Banking division said they are making Access Bank more receptive and attractive to young savers.
"It would give Access Bank the opportunity to reach out to schools so that we can teach financial responsibility" Nwosu said.