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Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Movers and Shakers of Nigeria gathered in Lagos today for the traditional wedding between Seun, daughter of Chief Felix Fagbohungbe, a legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria and Brigadier General Raji Rasaki (Retd). The wedding took place in Victoria Island and it was attended by the likes of Admiral Mike Ahigbe, a former Chief of General Staff,Mrs Maryam Babangida, wife of former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, The Otunba of Lagos,Otunba Adekunle Ojora an his wife, Erelu Ojuolape and others. http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ hope to bring you more photos from the classy event. Right now, the event is still going on with music icon, King Sunny Ade reeling out good music to the enjoyment of the guests Iyawo:Friends taking the bride to the place where she was unveiled by the mother of groom Seun and her parents-in-law. The mother of the groom is Hon. Fatima Rasaki Maryam Babangida, Erelu Ojuolape a

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Maufechi and husband,Wale at the Dinner for Onyeka Onwenu last night at Jade Chinese Restaurant,Lagos,Nigeria By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Top fashion designer, Maureen Onigbajo of House of Maufechi and her husband,Wale,Former President of Performing Musicians and Employers Association of Nigeria, Chief Tony Okoroji and ace producer, Laolu Akins,Mr.Elkanah Mowarin of EOM Communication were among guests last night at the dinner hosted in honour of singer,Onyenka Onwenu in Lagos yesterday (24 October 2008). Others at dinner included top film producer, Mahmood Ali-Balogun, ace producer, Laolu Akins,May Igwebe and others. The ceremony, which took place at Jade Chinese Restaurant,Ikeja was recognition of Onyeka's contribution to arts in Nigeria. The celebration is also in honour of Onyeka Onwenu's new appointments as The chairperson of the Imos State Art and Culture council.It was organised by Charles O'Tudor led Adstrat. The ceremony was also used to unveil the logo of the

I believe someone out there has a solution. For months, a fellow, who lives in the United States has been calling to find out about every 'babe' on the blog. He wants to ‘lay’ everybody. Normally, I am used to incessant calls from guys who are interested in ladies. Babes call too, to find out about guys they like. Ofcourse, I believe people can find their life partners anywhere...including public toilets! There are people who are genuinely interested in having a blissful relationship with people they admire but this particular fellow has been giving me hell and I have been very polite. There was a time he phoned and said, “Niyi, I am damn crazy about Stella Damasus . I really need you to get me her contact. I am gonna show her that no man got to love her as much as I do. I really need her to be the mother of my kids” The other day, it was a babe he saw on the 'THISDAY post'. Another time he called again, saying he wouldn’t mind dating Stephanie Okereke since she is n

When it comes to COCKTAILS in Nigeria, COCKTAILS IN AND OUT is preferred by those who understand the worth of good consumables.Funke Awobokun, the hardworking lady behind the fast moving company said she is ready to give customers offers they can't resist.As a fast moving brand in the cocktail business, she has become the toast of many individuals and corporate organisations. COCKTAIL IN AND OUT has PROVIDED EXCELLENT SERVICES at various events including- Sahara Energy Christmas Party Ecobank (TGIF) President Olusegun Obasanjo 70th birthday Stanbic Bank Award Night amongst others. She is reachable @ 41 Falolu Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria or call:234 (1) 8533954 Mobile:07038084727,08029990321 In Abuja you can get her @37 Anthony Enahoro Street,Utako District Abuja FCT Tel:09-8706306 Mobile:08073168682

Story by Niyi Tabiti Photo courtesy:Fela photo Library Dead or alive, Fela Anikulapo Kuti remains the most enigmatic music phenomenon ever to come out of Nigeria. That is why his post humous birthday celebration has continued to attract thousands of people from all walks of life. This year’s edition is no exception as thousands of ardent music lovers who believe so much in ‘Fela-sophy’, music researchers and fans troop en masse to the new Afrikka Shrine (owned by his son, Femi Kuti) to pay ‘Baba 70’ homage even in death.Starting started on Tuesday 14 and ended on Sunday 19 October 2008. Of course, it brought alive, the memories of the late ‘Abami Eda’ (The strange man) who lived and sang against corrupt practices in government. He was harassed by security agents, arrested and jailed at different times.So incredible was Fela that he would be remembered as the first Nigerian artiste who composed songs and openely berated military governments in power.Unknown Soldier, one of his po

By Niyi Tabiti Photos by Toks Ibikunle Nigerian born music star and presenter, Ashionye 'jollificate' on stage as she performed at Felabration Day 2 event (15 October 2008). The facilitator of the 'Girl power concert' performed around midnight on Ladies Night as part of activities marking the post humous birthday of music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti at the New Afrikka Shrine,Ikeja,Lagos.

Story by Niyi Tabiti Photos by Toks Ibikunle The one week long activities marking this year's post humous birthday of afro beat music legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti kicked off on Tuesday 14 October 2008. Yesterday, 15 October was tagged the special ladies night for the great abami eda and there was a large turn out last night till about 3 a.m today. Ashinoye, Weird Mc,Shan George and others performed.Its called Felabration and it is taking place at the new Afrikka Shrine,Ikeja,Lagos. Last night, one of the performances was done by the young lady in this photo. In the cause of he performance, she asked that two young men who can dance should come and join her on the stage.Before one could shout 'jack!' tow guys came on stage. One of them is the guy dancing with her here. Everything about the young man shows that he had been 'hungry for it' for long.He was later sent off the stage. If not...that guy could have far more than we could have imagined. www.niyitabiti.blo

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter History was re-written last night (15 October 2008) in London as Nigerian born rave of the moment musician; 9ice grabbed the MOBO 2008 award as the Best African act. He was confirmed the winner of the award after a fierce contest with fellow compatriots like D’Banj, Faze, Asa and Psquare.9ice became the second Nigerian to have won the award so far. Other gifted musicians who also competed with him from other parts of Africa included Jua Cali, Magic System,HHP,Wahu and Jozi In a statement issued by his publicist, Mr.Ayeni Adekunle, he stated that what seems to be like an ordinary lyrics has turned out to be prophetic. The elated publicist who seems to be bubbling like a man whose team has just won a premiership, reminded us how the artiste stated that “don’t doubt me, I will bring home Grammy”, in his song ‘Street Credibility’ 9ice has climb the ladder of professional music success in such a way that shows the grammy award he sang about would so

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Lilian Ugboeke, a model and groomer is set to host the first ever most gorgeous mom beauty pageant in December 2008 at Lagoon Restaurant,Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Unbelievably, Lilian is a beautiful mother of six children! (Three boys and three girls) I remember, the first time I was introduced to Lilian about six or seven years ago by Ronke Apampa,a top presenter and model who resides in London.I was shocked when I learnt she already had 5 children.She still has a lovely figure that could make anyone want to believe she is still single.After doing her first interview that year,i got loads of emails from guys who wanted to date her. Coincidentally, we were both on Solid entertainment,a morning programme hosted by Patience on Galaxy Television this morning.After mine,she was the next person to come air. She was very excited about her new project.Lilian disclosed that sponsors are already falling ove

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

Mr.Charles O'Tudor and Ms.Onyeka Onwenu presenting Omenuko Ojemba logo to the press last week. Goldie,Dickson Iroegbu (Nollywood director),Charles O'Tudor,Onyeka,Azuh Arinze of Encomium and Charles Okogene of Daily Independent Newspapers. Ambassador Greg Mbadiwe and other members of the family exchanging pleasantries with Dickson Iroegbu and others. Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The Nigerian movie industry would soon witness a boost as Lady of songs, Onyeka Onwenu and others planned to shoot a multi million Naira movie tagged ‘Omenuko Ojemba’. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that they are still working on the cast since the movie is yet to be shot. At a press conference hosted last week by Charles O’Tudor, the Principal Consultant of Adstrat and Stratis, the organization handling the brand Oxygenation of the movie, he disclosed that professionalism would be the watch word because the movie would be a pacesetter. Furthermore, she disclosed that they

Story&photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Virgin Nigeria, a leading air transport company in Nigeria formally launched its new Embraer 190 aircraft into Nigerian airspace on Tuesday 7 October 2008. The event started in Abuja with eminent personalities applauding the initiative of the company. Those who graced the occasion included the President of the Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator David Mark,Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), Honorable Minister of State for Aviation,Mr.Felix Hassan Hyet,Deputy Managing Director (South) of UBA Plc,Mr.Phillips Oduozua and several others.Ofcourse, the Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Nigeria,Mr.Conrad Clifford was on hand as the chief host of the event. The aircraft is neat and complete with modern gadget to make travelling more interesting.Every passenger has opportunities to view movies or listen to music of their choice while on board.The first on local flights in Nigeria. After the inspection of facilities by David Mark and other g

Port Harcourt-based act Ibiba Frank Higwe is set to make a mark in the Nigerian music scene as he embarks on a tour around the UK. Song writer, performer and singer Frank D’Nero first hit the music scene in Port Harcourt Nigeria in 2003 alongside the now defunct group “Tuck Tyght Allstars”. As a member of the group, he was a part of the album ‘Now Official’ which birthed the hit single ‘Suffer market’. ‘It is not like things were not going on well with Tuck Tyght All- Stars, but there is nothing as good as doing your own thing, so shortly after the successful album, I knew I had to move on which I did’ D’Nero commented. His move further birthed the independent Label D’Large entertainment where he released the 100% mix tape; soon afterwards, he hit fans with the hit single “Kalangolo” which ruled the airwaves for months. Fresh from the success of the hit single, he dropped his full album “Kalangolo” which carries lots of energy along with it. The single from the album “Cure my Cr

Nollywood diva and fashion sophisticate, Miss Rita Dominic would be the centre attraction at a presentation in her honour slated for A-list celebrity hangout, Swe Bar, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday 11 October 2008 . Top paparazzi, journalists and movie practitioners are expected to be part of the presentation. Rita Dominic was adjudged the best dressed Nollywood actress following massive reactions and a poll conducted by Gistmaster, Nigeria’s foremost daily celebrity news/photos online tabloid. According to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ the facilitators of the poll, Nigerians from different parts of the world tapped into the global opportunities of the internet to vote for their favorite stars and at the end of the poll spanning about 3 three months (we started in June), Rita Dominic came tops with the highest vote, closely followed by Genevieve Nnaji.We got thousands of comments, text messages and phone calls from lovers of the movie industry. Apart from Swe Bar, the classy hang

Lagos the heart beat of Africa's enjoyment,received yet another boost last week as Lagos big babe, Folake Odutola formally opened her new hangout, Aqua 27.It is located on highbrow Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria-Island. The club used to be same place where man about town, Lanre Nzeribe and society lady,Barrister Grace Egbagbe operated their (now defunct)club-Saga 8. http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ was told by the new owner of the hangout that the place have been totally upgraded to meet the demands of big boys and babes in town.Folake, a widely travelled lady promised to introduce the best concept in hangout business in Lagos. Photo above:Guys having fun.Photo below:Folake Dancer-a singer & dancer Folake Odutola, the owner of Aqua 27 and Tonya Merritt, an international music promoter "Bosi gbagba kajo"-Chics having fun in the club on 1 October 2008 Yoruba Actress, Toyin Aimahku and her collegue, Iyabo Ojo also joined others to have fun.