GISTMASTER PRESENTS RITA DOMINIC THE BEST DRESSED NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS TITLE ON SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER 2008

Nollywood diva, Rita Dominic was the centre of attraction on Saturday 11 October 2008 as www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com hosted her to a lavish reception at A-list celebrity hangout, Swe Bar in Lagos, Nigeria. Rita emerged the best dressed actress after a poll conducted by gistmaster on the internet.
The actress had a filled day as paparazzi serenaded her with camera shots, amidst the glitz, glamour and popping of champagne.
Rita rode in a luxury car provided by one of the sponsors, Mr.Tony Prest, CEO of Prestel communication and owner of NIRE Prest, operators of the hottest luxury boat cruise in Nigeria.Jibola Olubiyi of Swe Bar was on hand to give Rita a warmth welcome into the bar considered as the hottest spot for silver spoons in the country.Tosyn Bucknor, a key partner in the Rita Dominic’s event also got many things fixed, thereby ensuring a grand outing. I must not underestimate the contributions of Cornel Udofia.He was all over the place.
We took her round as she exchanged pleasantries with everyone present at the ceremony. Actress and up and coming singer, Anita Joseph celebrated the actress with her performance to the delight of the guests, which included Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) actress of the year award winner, Kate Henshaw,Michelle Dede,Noble Igwe,Kemi Otegbade,IBAN girls,Abiola Aloba and Rita’s manager, Mildred Okwo.
Rita was elated as she was formally presented to the press as the winner of Nollywood best dressed actress opinion poll. She expressed her joy and optimism that Nollywood would continue to grow. She also disclosed that her late mum influenced her sense of style. Later, there was question and answers session by journalists.
We sincerely thank the Nigerian press for their contributions. Encomium, Punch Newspapers, Champion, City People, First Weekly, News of the People, Global Excellence, The Sun (on Sunday), The Nation, Vanguard Newspapers, Top Celebrities,Werunthings.com, Nicholas Anukanti of Style TV, Quest Television, Showtime Africa (Tee A baba, you are too much), Galaxy Television and others too numerous to mention.Ms.Otegbade of Heartlink,thanks for always being there. Tayo Odusanya, Ayeni Adekunle,Nonye Iwuagwu,Amadi Ogbonaya,Victor Akande, Godwin Onyemachi,Patience… and finally, I thank my wife,TEE for the support.And to all readers,I thank you all!

Photo 1-Rita's manager,Mildred,Victor Akande,Niyi Tabiti and Rita Dominic @the reception for Rita @Swe Bar in Lagos.
Photo 2-Tosyn Bucknor, Dammy and another lady with Kate Henshaw
Photo 3-Mercedes and Michelle Dede@ the reception organised for Rita by GISTMASTER.

Noble Igwe in a pose with Rita Dominic
Some of the guests at the event
Anita Joseph dedicating a song to Rita Dominic.
Niyi Tabiti of Gistmaster,Jibola Olubiyi of Swe Bar,Rita Dominic,Kate Henshaw and Anita Joseph
Kate Henshaw and others doing their thing on the dance floor.

Nonye Iwuagwu of Punch Newspapers,Madam Kemi Otegbade of Heartlink,Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw and Niyi Tabiti @the best dressed actress presentation to Rita on Saturday 11 October 2008 @Swe Bar.
Presenting gifts from Gene (Tosyn Bucknor), Orekelewa by Tara Fela Durotoye and KU (USA)
Guests
Kehinde Falode of The Nation Newspapers, Abiola Aloba of Encomium Magazine,TEE,myself,Rita and Cornel Udofia Bhaira Mcwizu, past winner of Amstel Malta Box Office (AMBO) reality show

Abiola Aloba, Editor,Encomium E-lifestyle and top presenter, Michelle Dede rockin' for Gistmaster/Rita Dominic on Saturday 11 October 2008 @Swe Bar
Miss Tosyn Bucknor, leading partner in the Gistmaster/Rita Dominic event and a friend posing for us
Rita Dominic
...as she steps into the event venue on Saturday 11 October 2008

The car that brought her to the event venue courtesy Tony Prest of Prestel Communication.
Cameras on standby!

Nollywood star actress,Kate Henshaw @Gistmaster/Rita Dominic event on Saturday 11 October 2008 @Swe Bar.

KATE HENSHAW'S MOMENT OF GLORY...WINS AMAA BEST ACTRESS AWARD!

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Kate Henshaw-Nuttal couldnt have been more excited at the turn of event in the early hours of today.The Cross River state born actress won the prestigious Actress of the Year title at 2008 edition of African Movie Academy Awards in Abuja, Nigeria.She was presented the award few minutes past midnight today 27 April 2008.
Kate was moved to tears when she came on stage to receive the award.She told the everyone that the award has been long coming,now that it is here glory be to GOD.
Kate was nominated alongside Jackie Apea,Genevie Nnaji,Stella Damasus- Aboderin and Rakiya Attah.
in an exclusive chat,she told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that she was indeed grateful to those that have been supporting her acting career. Kate hinted that the award would make her do more for the industry because of the high expectations attached to award. The jubilation inside the hall after Kate was declared winner showed that she was indeed the popular choice.
Nkem Owoh a.k.a Osofia won Best Actor of the Year.He was ahead of St.Obi,Kofi Bucknor and others in his category.
Just like every other award that is not perfect, AMAA 2008 has its flaws here and there, still it was an enjoyable experience. The award was initially slated for Yenogoa, the capital of Bayelsa State until it was moved to Abuja few days to event.

Entertainers such as Basorge Tariah, Klint Da Drunk, Aki and Paw Paw, Timaya and P-Square made our day with their beautiful performances. Angela Basset, African American born star actress also came and was looking great in her stunning outfit. (Soon, I will give you details of the chat we had with her at Eko Hotel on Friday in Lagos)

Trust me, I have loads and loads of gist and photos. Who came? Who did what? List of award winners? Best Dressed?Worst Dressed?

Let me take a quick nap!

Photo 1-Kate Henshaw and Nkem Owoh celebrating their feats.

photo 2-Angela Bassett, the top American actress on stage at AMAA 2008.

Photo 3-Kate Henshaw in warm embrace with Ngozi Nwosu

4) Steph Nora-Okere and Uche Jombo could not resist the tunes from Psquare's ''É get as e dey do me..

5) Timi, winner of the West African Idol

6) Aki and Paw Paw, the first set of anchors for the night.Ramsey Noah and Stephanine Okereke later took over from them.

THE POSING- RITA DOMINIC,GENEVIEVE NNAJI, KATE HENSHAW- ALL STYLISHLY ENDOWNED AT GOODLUCK JONATHAN's EVENT

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Nigerian stars are living up to the  rules of fashion- wear to fit, look great and keep it clean with a smile dancing on your lips for the camera.

These are some of the photos yours truly captured at yesterday's lunch with President Goodluck Jonathan. It was well attended. Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Monalisa Chinda, Genevieve Nnaji, Mai Atafo, Kanayo O Kanayo and several others attended the event.

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and several others attended the event, which took place inside the expo Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.

-By Niyi Tabiti - niyi@gistmaster.com

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REPORTER's DIARY:QUEENS OF NOLLYWOOD

  By Niyi Tabiti

When I got this beautiful cover of Genevieve Magazine, I was very excited that our actresses are looking beyond their "make believe job"- A lot of them are giving so much to looking good.I was not surprise when I saw the names that made the cover. Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw Nuttal and Rita Dominic are all epitome of glamour and beauty.
    That doesnt mean that is all Nollywood can get. Younger actresses like Ebube Nwangbo, Rukky Sanda, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and others are head turners too.
  Kate Henshaw, who is the oldest amongst the actresses  gives attention to details. I remember some months back when I took a visiting German journalist to Kate Henshaw for an interview, the guy look at Kate and while guessing her age, he said Kate couldn't have been more than 25 or 26!!!Ofcourse, Kate herself laughed. It was all a compliment anyway, though she is in her late 30s, she look ravishing.I have photographed her several times and the result has always been wonderful.
 Genevieve Nnaji- She is obviously the most talked about actress in Nigeria movie industry today.Genevieve has a gift of heavenly beauty.Aside her looks, the truth must be told, Genevieve is a good actress.She interprets her role well and that is why she is the first choice of movie buyers. Many people don't like her "I am larger than life attitude" but they can't resist photos on the cover of  a magazine.I have quite a number of her photographs, which i took at different functions in my collections.
Ini Edo Ehigwina- She is Nigeria's most controversial actress (though our dear friend,Mercy Johnson is dragging that position with her).Like her or hate her, she s deliciously sexy and an embodiment of beauty. She has curves and just anything she wears would bring out her figure 8.No other actress has earned so much knocks or has rumour peddled about her than the Akwa Ibom state born star. She like exotic wines and she shark them well.
 I have photographed Ini Edo too at various times,both within and outside Lagos.The result has always been wondrous.Ini Edo sometimes get it wrong in her dressing (according to the verdicts of our readers).
Rita Dominic: Rita is ever stunning. Just when you think that  a star of her status should be soaked in ornament,she comes out simple.She does her calculation well and that is why she keeps winning our heart.She is smoking hot with elegance.For now, she is still the reigning queen of fashion in Nollywood based on her appearance.I have photographed Rita too and i know that she would make the cover of any beautiful magazine like this!!!

Data Okorodudu made so much sense by making these top Nollywood girls look like any "marketable" superstar that one would find in Hollywood. Lets also thank Mrs.Betty Irabor, the founder of Genevieve Magazine for raising the standard with this cover.

REPORTER’s DIARY:QUEENS OF NOLLYWOOD

  By Niyi Tabiti

When I got this beautiful cover of Genevieve Magazine, I was very excited that our actresses are looking beyond their "make believe job"- A lot of them are giving so much to looking good.I was not surprise when I saw the names that made the cover. Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo, Kate Henshaw Nuttal and Rita Dominic are all epitome of glamour and beauty.
    That doesnt mean that is all Nollywood can get. Younger actresses like Ebube Nwangbo, Rukky Sanda, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and others are head turners too.
  Kate Henshaw, who is the oldest amongst the actresses  gives attention to details. I remember some months back when I took a visiting German journalist to Kate Henshaw for an interview, the guy look at Kate and while guessing her age, he said Kate couldn't have been more than 25 or 26!!!Ofcourse, Kate herself laughed. It was all a compliment anyway, though she is in her late 30s, she look ravishing.I have photographed her several times and the result has always been wonderful.
 Genevieve Nnaji- She is obviously the most talked about actress in Nigeria movie industry today.Genevieve has a gift of heavenly beauty.Aside her looks, the truth must be told, Genevieve is a good actress.She interprets her role well and that is why she is the first choice of movie buyers. Many people don't like her "I am larger than life attitude" but they can't resist photos on the cover of  a magazine.I have quite a number of her photographs, which i took at different functions in my collections.
Ini Edo Ehigwina- She is Nigeria's most controversial actress (though our dear friend,Mercy Johnson is dragging that position with her).Like her or hate her, she s deliciously sexy and an embodiment of beauty. She has curves and just anything she wears would bring out her figure 8.No other actress has earned so much knocks or has rumour peddled about her than the Akwa Ibom state born star. She like exotic wines and she shark them well.
 I have photographed Ini Edo too at various times,both within and outside Lagos.The result has always been wondrous.Ini Edo sometimes get it wrong in her dressing (according to the verdicts of our readers).
Rita Dominic: Rita is ever stunning. Just when you think that  a star of her status should be soaked in ornament,she comes out simple.She does her calculation well and that is why she keeps winning our heart.She is smoking hot with elegance.For now, she is still the reigning queen of fashion in Nollywood based on her appearance.I have photographed Rita too and i know that she would make the cover of any beautiful magazine like this!!!

Data Okorodudu made so much sense by making these top Nollywood girls look like any "marketable" superstar that one would find in Hollywood. Lets also thank Mrs.Betty Irabor, the founder of Genevieve Magazine for raising the standard with this cover.

KATE HENSHAW, HUSBAND HEADS FOR DIVORCE-ENCOMIUM

  So painful that few months after Kate Henshaw's elaborate birthday celebration in Lagos, the Nigerian actress and fashionsita is allegedly unhappy over cracks in her marriage.  Kate and her husband , Rod Nuttal have decided to call it quit with their 12 year old marriage, which produced a daughter.
  Encomium magazine this week, wrote that the couples have been having issues long before they decided the marriage could no longer work. They are also said to be talking to their lawyers on divource.

PATIENCE JONATHAN,BOLA SHAGAYA, ROLI ADENIYI GRACE ITA GIWA BIRTHDAY PARTY

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Senator Florence Ita Giwa needs no introduction here. She is one of the most popular  socialites and female politicians Nigeria has ever produced since Independence.

The rich and well connected Ita Giwa lives in Banana Island, described as the most expensive location in Nigeria. Billionaires such as Otunba Mike Adenuga of Globacom, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose and others are said to have property there too.

Ita Giwa's birthday celebration has all the trappings of royalty. The former Senator played host to the likes of first lady, Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan, Hajia Bola Shagaya, the heavily loaded business tycoon fondly

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refered to by magazines as the richest Nigeria woman,Roli Adeniyi, the pretty wife of 'newly released' chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party, Lagos State gubernatorial aspirant, Mr. Ade Dosunmu was also there, Stella Okoli of Emzor Pharmaceutical,Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw,Mercedes Richard,Iretiola Doyle and several others were at the event.

 

LIVE REPORT!- PSQUARE,KATE HENSHAW,EMEM EMA OTHERS DEPART LAGOS TONIGHT FOR AMAA NOMINATIONS PARTY IN KENYA

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By Niyi Tabiti

A host of Nigerian stars are headed for Nairobi, Kenya tonight ahead of tomorrow’s nomination party of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) scheduled to hold in Nairobi the capital of the east African country.

Gistmaster.com gathered that most of the stars who will be to Kenya will depart via  the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. At the time of filing this report, gistmaster.com gathered the likes of Kate Henshaw,the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare,Emem Ema of the Kush fame and now of One management are ready to board Kenya Airways. The journey will take about four hours on air. Gistmaster learn that other stars have already departed yesterday and the day before.

Peace Anyiam Osigwe the founder of AMAA announced some weeks back through a press statement signed by a member of her team, that the nomination's party for AMAA 2011, would hold in Kenya based on the overwhelming interest people from East African nations have shown in the AMAA so far.

The Africa movie academy awards team says it has received voluminous entries from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and other places in Africa, so it would nice to have the nominations party done there.

AMAA is an annual award event. The grand finale since inception takes place in the oil rich state of Bayelsa in Nigeria.Through AMAA several movie in Africa have been honored with awards.

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