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LAGOS, NIGERIA — Award winning Nollywood Actress Stephanie Okereke is delighted to announce the launch of her brand new website www.stephanieokereke.NET to showcase her work, her brand and her new image. The new website provides the media and Stephanie’s fans with a place to read, see and hear anything new about Stephanie, from Stephanie including videos; brand new editorial images; a blog; a press page; links to her favorite sites, wallpapers and buddy icons for downloads, a store to buy all things Stephanie and a fan of the month page. Fans can also connect to Stephanie on her Twitter and Facebook pages through the website.  Visitors to stephanieokereke.NET will find the aesthetic a lot more colorful, contemporary and user friendly. The special feature on the site is the Fan of the Month Page. Stephanie’s goal is to inspire her fans to participate in her Change the World Campaign. To participate, fans must send their name, city, phone, e-mail address and a 500 words essay on how

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 e

1) JIM IYKE/STEPH NORA OKERE:Stylish actor, Jim Iyke and Steph Nora had the best of times many years ago.They were one of the hottest 'couples' in Nollywood (Though they were not married). But the whole thing packed up based on allegations and counter allegations of infidelity.Steph also alleged that Jim was always beating her while the romance lasted. 2) Kate Henshaw/ Sammy Okposo: If there was anything like most popular couples in Nollywood in those days, Gistmaster gathered, it would have gone to the duo of actress Kate Henshaw and singer Sammy Okposo.  There was always a story about them in the soft sell media in those days. Though they denied most of the reports, Kate later opened up that she was in a bitter relationship with a brutal man. 3) Uche Iwuji/ Joseph Yobo: Oh beautiful Uche! She was one of the sexiest in Nollywood years ago. When we say beautiful, believe us she was a beauty to behold. Almost all the guys wanted to be friends with actress Uche Iwuji in tho

Fatima Jabbe, the Gambia/Nollywood actress arrived the Civic centre in Lagos in grand style @ the first ever Nollywood Movies award which took place on saturday the 2nd of june 2012. The awards was organised by Dipo winsala and Alfred Soroh the CEOs of Nollywood Movies sky channel 329 in uk.The event was hosted by Julius Agwu and Kate Henshaw. Best movie editing,Best Original screen play/scriptwriting and Best make up all went to mirror boy movie Written and Directed by Obi Emelonye who is also the writer/producer & Director of last flight to Abuja. Tango with me won best movie,Joseph Benjamin won best actor in a lead role for Tango with me,Mercy Johnson won best actress in a lead role. Viewers choice award female went to Genevieve Nnaji while viewers choice award male went to Ramsey Noah.Best director went to Mahmood Ali Balogun.Nollywoods screen Diva Omotola Jalade Ekheinde aka Omo sexy was also present at the award. Full list of Winners are:Best Movie – Tango With me Bes

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress, Benita Nzeribe told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com yesterday that she would rather wait for her time than jump into marriage just because her mates are getting married. According to Ihiala, Anambra State born actress, “marriage is not a do- or -die thing so people should stop bothering me about when I would get married or not. Besides, I am still a young lady” Asked whether or not she has a serious relationship at the moment, she laughed and later told me “Oh! I am keeping that to my self! In fact, no comment” Benita told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that she came to Lagos yesterday (1 May 2008) from a movie location in Port Harcourt, River State. She has also done other yet to be released movies. She said her numerous fans from far and near should expect something new and extraordinary from her very soon. Unlike most of her mates in Nollywood who would want to be actress, director and producer, all at the same time

Photos &Story by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter After months of crying and granting ceaseless interviews that her husband,Charles Ekwu, abandoned her and Raymond,their baby, controversial Nollywood star actress appeared to have found a new man that would satisfy her emotional and sexual needs.According to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ , the lover man is an unknown face who goes by the name Gerald. Eucharia and her much younger lover flew the Chanchagi Airline designated as Soul flight 1 to the NMA 2008 in Owerri,Imo State on Friday 23 May 2008.They had great fun as they held hands and whispered sweet nothings into each other.They were like Siamese twins or teenagers,experiencing love for the first time. Some of Eucharia’s friends were surprised that the actress popularly known as Sharon Stone of Nigeria because of her daring roles in movies could pamper a man to such extent. Some people even thought the young man was her younger brother until they were checked into the same h

By Niyi Tabiti Phone Swap star, Nse Ikpe Etimhas been dragged to court by Emem led One Management over breach of contract. Emem Ema was a member of now rested musical group- Kush. According to exclusive details gathered by Gistmaster.com , Nse has been accused by her mangement company of owing them various sums of oney amounting to N6 Million (Six million Naira).Emem and other directors of One Management are already seeking N10 Million (Ten million Naira) from her through the law court. One management had been representing the actress for sometime.Aside publicity, we gathered that the company was also responsible for Nse's trip to the United States of America the last time. A Theatre Arts graduate of the

By Niyi Tabiti Pre-2008 was a period when little attention was given to style in Nigeria movie industry. Gistmaster brought so much focus on that aspect because glamour is the wheel balance of a true celebrity. So proud that gistmaster.com and other bloggers gave it a try and it worked. We can say that has helped our stars get their wardrobe right though some still make avoidable mistakes. Then, Ini Edo was always the worst hit of commenters. ( click here to see voters comments on best dressed actress in nollywood ) . For the first time , Gistmaster decided that it was time to recognize 'Miss Stylish' in Nollywood. Most of our readers and celebrities that voted said Rita Dominic deserved it and we had no choice.( Click here to see the party we hosted in honour of Rita Dominic at Swe Bar Ini Edo is one of the sexiest in nollywood and now she is ranking high on the most fashionable list. Congrats to the stylist who is doing a great job.  Kate..hmmm... always looking young and sex

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti  Award winning nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha is a fine girl anytime ,anyday. I remember the first time I saw her at a restaurant on Raymond Njoku street,Ikoyi. It was at the media screening of a film produced by former Nigeria's goalkeeper, Emmanuel Babayaro (elder brother of Celestine Babayaro). Chioma played a major role in the movie.At that time,not much was known about her but some of us who saw the movie knew that it was only a matter of time, Chioma would go far in the movie industry.  So, it was not a suprise when gistmaster and other paparazzi at the Phone Swap film premiere in Lagos took interest in having the latest photographs of the actress on the red carpet.Wondering why some celebs like to adjust and re-adjust their dresses when they get to events. Chioma was caught in this mood, adjusting her outfits at every slightest opportunity (I bet some stylists need work to do here). One of the rules of fashion is "It it

 Uche Jombo is also one of the hottest single actresses a lot of guys are dying to date.  A close pal of the actress once told Gistmaster that she is the most business minded actress in Nollywood. She is a typical Ibo girl who knows how to make money and how to spend it. The award winning actress falls into the A-list group in nollywood and she has also produced some of the finest Nollywood films with the likes of Desmond Elliot and Emem Isong.   Heavily endowed from the back (though she is trying to burn it), Uche has taken part in several movies.   Uche Jombo lives in elitist Lekki area of Lagos State. She is from Abiriba, Abia State. She has acted in movies such as Secret Fantasy, Endless Lies,Kiss and Tell,Silent Scandal,Home in Exile and several others.  Age:32 Education:Mathematics and Statistics, University of Calabar,Cross River State Past Relationship:The most talked about relationship of star actress Uche Jombo is with footballer, Ikechukwu Uche. ( Click here to see p

Story and photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson has told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com on Wednesday 17 December 2008 that she is not ready for a relationship at the moment because she just got out of one that left her weeping. In the words of the sexy actress, “I am not seeing any body at the moment. My Ideal man is just somebody nice. But for me, dating is out of the line. I just got out of one. We broke up. Specifically, he was living a false life. He was married and I didn’t know because he lives abroad” The Kogi state born actress stormed the Future Award nominee party held at Swe Bar, Onikan, Lagos in an all revealing dress that got eyes popping out of it sockets. She came with a smart looking management staff of Guinness Nigeria Plc (name withheld) but denied having an amorous relationship with him. She insisted that they both met that afternoon at a Guinness event and they decided to come to Swe Bar together. Away from the romance, the c

  By Niyi Tabiti   The Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood, seems to be gradually upgrading itself into a more serious channel with the berth of quality works finding it way into the movie market. Gistmaster is saying  thank you to the likes of Tunde Kelani,Emem Isong, Kunle Afolayan,Chineze Ayaene, Stepahnie Okereke,Jetta Amata and the rest. Thanks to the few actors and actresses who make sure that they don't just appear in 'just' every other production.Thanks to Uche Jombo, Kate Henshaw (Though we have not been seeing more of her in movies), Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade and others.   This fact was further reinforced on Sunday August 8 2010 as one of Africa's leading producers, Emem Isong invited top shots within and outside the movie industry to the premiere of Bursting out.The event took place at the Silverbird Galleria. Bursting Out has actress Genevieve Nnaji and  Ghanian actor,Majid Micheal playing lead roles.  Here gistmaster