WIFE DELIVERS BABY GIRL FOR TOP NIGERIAN RADIO PRESENTER,DAN FOSTER

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PHOTOS OF YORUBA ACTRESS RONKE OSHODI OKE IN HER WEDDING GOWN!

It is no more news that Yoruba actress, Ronke Ojo popularly known as Ronke Oshodi Oke got married to an auto dealer, Omogbolahan last weekend in Lagos.Want to see what she looks like in her wedding gown.

Bursty and sexy, Ronke Oshodi Oke is one of the most versatile actresses in Yoruba movie industry.  At a point she granted an interview where she said there is nothing bad about pre-marital sex because the two parties need to know their level of performance in bed before marriage.
  Click here to read about another yoruba actress,Folake Odusanya popularly known as Flakky ididowo
   

ARIK AIR'S ABIMBOLA WEDS HANDSOME ADEKUNLE OF OCEANIC BANK

It was the turn of Abimbola Adefuye and Adekunle Adaramola of Oceanic Bank to get married recently. It was done with so much fun and glamour.Please, click on www.gistmaster.com to see more photos

VAL DAY:SINGING COUPLE, TUNDE AND WUNMI OBE SET TO HOLD CUPID BALL ABOARD NIRE PREST BOAT CRUISE

Tunde and Wunmi Obe are about to hit the industry with a bang as their annual lover’s gig- Cupid ball enters the third year.
Already tagged ‘Sleek, Sassy and sailing’, the 2008 Cupid’s Ball is scheduled to hold aboard The Nire Prest Cruise Linear ‘This year’s edition of Cupid ball is an exclusive one’ says Tunde Obe, 50 couples will be taken on a 5 star cruise through the Lagos water ways. it will be a cruise filled with fun, laughter, food, champagne, a lingerie fashion show and good music from the baddest band in the land- Dejavu featuring T.W.O’ Tunde discloses.
Over the years, the romantic ball has often been held around the Valentine’s period, providing a pleasant atmosphere for lovers to wine and dine. The event became the most talked about Valentine’s event since it debuted in 2007, and then in 2008, it made a statement. With its usual blind date and lingerie fashion show sections, couples have gotten used to getting more than they bargain for.
But this year, the couples have a lot of activities packed up for the yearly gig ‘it will be no different this year’ says Wunmi Obe. ‘We will have the usual lingerie parade, celeb blind date, but there is a special thrill this year’.
The first edition of Cupid’s ball first held at Eko Hotel and suites in February 2007, while the second edition held at Lagoon restaurant, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Victoria Island.
‘We were looking out for something different and since it is a lover’s gig, we thought it would be better for us to add a little adventure to it, that was why we decided to go sailing this year’ Tunde Obe says
This year’s event which is being put together by their Kopy Kats entertainment outfit will take place in Nire Prest, a floating restaurant that will take off from admiralty way in Lekki, Lagos and will feature other artistes ‘the red carpet starts at 5pm and the boat will take off at 6pm prompt, it’s a gig to look forward to’ Wunmi says on a final note.
Tunde and Wunmi Obe first made an appearance in the Nigerian Entertainment scene in The Charly Boy Show, a TV program that rocked our screens in the 1990s, and went on to release their album ‘Sealed’ in 1999, which was followed by ‘T.W.O’ in 2003 and then ‘4 real’ in 2007. Their annual Valentine’s gig ‘Cupid ball’ started in 2007.
The event is scheduled for February 14, 2009, and will be supported by Now Muzik, Sound city, Nigezie, Encomium, City People, New wave production, Prime Time Entertainment and a host of others

ROMANCE:BOYFRIEND TELLS US ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE PLANS WITH EX-NIGERIAN BEAUTY QUEEN,OMOWUNMI AKINNIFESI

After a year off and on relationship, boyfriend of one time winner of the coveted crown of Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, Omowunmi Akinnifesi tells us in an exclusive chat about their plan for marriage. For photos and full story please click on gistmaster.com

CLUB PAPAS SET TO HOST YES RECORD CREW ON WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2008...TO NIGERIAN TOP CELEBRITIES, THIS PARTY IS A BIG DEAL!!!

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Nigerian's celebrity hangout, Club Papas and fast emerging record label, Yes Records has confirmed that they would bring down the roof of Lagos social circle down on Wednesday 28 January 2008 as G-XPLOITS and STEEL prepares to show off their enormous talents to Lagos big boys and babes.Top celebrities including top musicians are planning to storm the album listening party.
STEEL and G-Xploits are the two major acts on YES RECORDS a subsidiary of Yes Media at the moment. They both went to exotic locations in South Africa to shoot their video. According to Tony Nwasulor, the CEO of Yes Records, "we are in the Nigerian entertainment industry to effect changes and drive it to the next level that is why we are always in tune with international standard"
Observers in the industry believe that Tony is a record owner with a difference and people should watch out for him because he has the vast experience and potential to lead the industry forward. He has been involved in the entertainment industry for years and he has also worked in the financial sector so he has precedence.
Remember, we told you sometime ago that If you think 2008 witnessed a massive change in Nigeria entertainment industry, then get set for a new army of upwardly mobile hip hop faithful that are screaming to the roof tops that Nigerian music industry would see the challenge moving at the speed of a jet in 2009.
G-Exploits, a group consisting of three young men (Olufemi Amusan, a.k.a phemmy, Okey Uzoeshi, a.k.a okey and Seun Oyedokun a.k.a shay) appears to be ‘armed’ to the teeth with good looks, the talent and the passion to launch them to the international scene.
Recent information emanating from Yes Media, their record label showed that they just arrived from their trip in South Africa where they went to shoot their multi-million Naira video. In a statement, Yes Media disclosed that nothing is too much as far as quality is concerned. Emphasising that the four videos where shot in some of the most exotic locations in SA.At the moment, Channel O and MTV BASE are rollicking the airwaves with their video entitled ‘Bolu Molu Merente and Tear Rubber’Right now, they are keeping sealed lips over their contract with YES MEDIA but remarked that its a worthwhile package.
Meanwhile, STEEL another fast rising artiste has also been signed on YES RECORD.
STEEL has done stuffs with 2face, 9ice and others in the past.He told us that he was shocked with the kind of responses that he has been getting since one of his videos, 'Omoge'started playing on TV stations across Africa. He said, he would return to South Africa soon to d more video shoot. At the moment, STEEL is more than convinced that he would live up to the
expectations of his fans.By the reading this piece, he would have landed back to Nigeria from SA.

You can reach YES MEDIA in Nigeria via 08063589662,08033772117

YESTERDAY: GAMUGAZA LITS UP IKORODU AS HE TOOK ZAINAB AS HIS BELOVED WIFE

Ibrahim and Zainab Gamugaza had their traditional wedding in Ikorodu, Lagos State on Thursday 22 January 2008.Their wedding proper has been fixed for 1 February 2008. Please click on gistmaster.com
to view more photos from the event.

Kelly Handsome celebrates birthday. Nollywood dinner.Afolabi Oyekoya's party....please click on gistmaster.com

COUPLES ON FUTURE AWARD 2009 RED CARPET IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter
The frills and thrills of the 2009 edition started on the red carpet as scores of Nigerian young celebs step on the red carpet with the partners. Obviously, it was love in the air and we also mistook the red carpet for a couples night event. You can check out photos of some of them by clicking on gistmaster.com
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NEWS/PHOTOS FROM FUTURE AWARD 2009

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

The much talked about 2009 edition of the Future Awards finally took place yesterday (Sunday 18 January 2008) at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, with many of the guests either dressed to kill or thrill.
The line up of the celebrities at the event included Nollywood star actress,Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde, top television presenter,MS.Bennie Uche,top model,Linda Ikeji, Susan Peters and Stephanie Okereke. Others included Cynthia Okpala, Shade Ladipo, Toyosi Akerele,Folake Akindele popularly known as Jennifer and several others.
Winners include Emmanuel Etim, won the best use of advocacy. (He was absent because according to his representative, he was far away in Ethiopa). Omobaba won the best comedian while Funke Akindele of popular movie,Jennifa won the best actress( That same night, her film jennifa also won best film at the Nollywood night organized by Seun Oloketuyi at White House, Ikeja),
Other winners of the 2009 future award included 9ice (Musician of the Year), D’Banj (Young Person of the Year). Uche Nnaji (Style Entrepreneur of the Year).Lamide Akintobi won the best On-Air Personality in the Television category.
More photos/news would be available on gistmaster.com very soon.

Photos here shows OC Ukeje and top model, Linda Ikeji at the event yesterday. Linda's short gown was courtesy Ronke Ademiluyi popularly known as Rukkies.

WEST AFRICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL WILL SCOUT FOR MODELS IN LONDON ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 2009 AND IN NEW YORK CITY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 2009

NEW YORK, NY January 13, 2009 – The West Africa’s Next Top Model show scheduled to begin production in Africa in March 2009 is scouting for models in London and New York City. Scouting for London will be on Saturday, Jan 17, 2009 at The Amadeus, 50 Shirland Rd Little Venice London W9 2JA from 8am to3pm. Scouting for New York City will be on Jan 24, 2009 at the 28th Street Studio, 34 W. 28 Street NY, NY 10001- 5th Floor from 9a to 5p. Applicants must be of West African heritage to qualify.
This show will be produced by StatsMedia Group an international production company owned by Tope Esan and Martin Fayomi. StatsMedia is the only company granted the exclusive rights from CBS Paramount International Television to produce this reality show in Africa.
With the initial start up being in West Africa, the format will be produced every season by region on the African continent with. True Love West Africa is the media partner and official magazine for West African’s Next Top Model. The winner will receive a lucrative international modeling contract, a cover of True Love magazine and numerous endorsement deals from various companies in the fashion industry nationally and internationally.

WEST AFRICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is a format of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL®, which is produced by 10x10 Entertainment and Bankable Productions. Executive Producers are Tyra Banks, Ken Mok and Daniel Soiseth. The dramality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris. ANTM is licensed in over 100 countries. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and the AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL format are sold internationally by CBS Paramount International Television.

This version of Next Top Model will not only highlight the models of West African decent but the continent of Africa for its tourist attractions, cultures, values and its booming 21^st century economy.

Contact Details

For more information about Sponsorship & Advertising on West African’s Next Top Model, please contact Executive Producer Tope Esan e-mail tope@wafntm.com. For all other inquiries on the show please contact ICY Public Relations at 305.940.0067 and Bola Atta (Bolaatta@gmail.com)

TY BELLO,OMOTOLA OTHERS SET FOR PRE-FUTURE AWARD CONFERENCE IN LAGOS

So, everytime there is a conference - you hear the speakers teach, admonish, advise, inspire…
Every year there is the awards, you see the winners - they inspire, they motivate, they are role models…
But then how about YOU? You must wonder: isn’t it about time that you moved from watching and listening to being?!
How did these guys do it? What kind of support did they get? Is that support available in today’s Nigeria ? Is it as easy as it looks? All the advices they give - are they practical? How can one move from watching and listening to actually being like these role models?
At this conference, young people will finally have the opportunity to stop being lectured this time around, but to ask the hard questions from some of Nigeria ’s most successful, most respected, and most admired old and young achievers!
They will NOT be lecturing you. YOU will be asking them questions all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask.
You’ve never been at a conference this real, and this practical before.
It’s time to stop talking. Let’s start DOING!
Venue: Studio 868, by UBA Bank, Bishop Aboyade Cole,
Off Adetokunbo Ademola , Victoria Island, Lagos .

Date: Saturday, 17th January, 2009

Time: 11am

NOTE: If you had registered earlier, please do REGISTER AGAIN on the website www.thefuturenigeria.com, as there were problems with the site. Note that registration is IMPORTANT, because only registered participants will be allowed into the venue of the conference.
Once you register, your name will be put on the guest list; and it is the guest list that will admit you for entrance. There is no invitation card. Once you register, you are invited and can come straight to the event on Saturday.
All attendees will also be accredited as The Future Awards Ambassadors – details of this will be given at the venue.
Below is the complete list of speakers – with new names added. Please look at the list of speakers carefully and come along with your questions – because this conference is mostly interactive; YOU will be asking all the questions.

SESSION 1

Tara Fela Durotoye

CEO, House of Tara/2007 Young Person of the Year

Chika Nwobi

CEO, MTECH

Toyosi Akerele

Principal Consultant, Rise Networks

Kaine Agary,

Winner, NLNG Prize for Literature

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

Actress/Singer

IK Osakioduwa

Head of Presentation, Rhythm 93.7

Dayo Israel

Youth Coordinator, Nigerians in Diaspora

Modupe Adefeso

Member Planning Committee, Commonwealth Youth Council

TY Bello

Musician/Creative Director, TY Bello Photography

Sesan Awonoiki

CEO of Anchor International Consulting

Uzoma Okere

Human Rights Activist

Stella Damascus

Actress/Musician

SESSION 2

Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu

Managing Director, Shell Nigeria

Prof. Pat Utomi

Vice Chairman, Bank PHB

Ali Baba

Ace Comedian/CEO, XQZMOI

Fela Durotoye,

CEO, VIP Consulting

Osayi Oruene

Executive Director, Fate Foundation

Omobola Johnson

Country Managing Director, Accenture

Mrs. Bolanle Austen-Peters

CEO, Terra Kulture

Dr. Reuben Abati

Chairman, The Guardian Editorial Board

CONFERENCE PARTNERS: LEAP AFRICA. FATE FOUNDATION. RISE NETWORKS.

The GOOD NEWS: This conference is absolutely FREE! However, all participants must first register to have their names on the guest list. Without registration, you will not be allowed into the venue. Registration is on the website www.thefuturenigeria.com.

EKO DIALOGUE IS THE BOOK IN VOGUE!!! HAVE YOU READ IT?

The hustle and bustle of life in Lagos and the attendant drama, grit and fervour that characterize the people and different scenes in the city often leaves a newcomer and even some conservative long-timers breathless with wonderment. The irony of Lagos life is such that imprints on the mind of a keen observer the impressions of a city reeling with laughter and deep reflections.
Eko Dialogue captures this unique soul of life in the city in different episodic scenes that are aptly fast-paced that you almost feel the blares, toots and cynicism of Eko (Lagos) life literarily come alive and jump straight at you. Authored by Joy Isi Bewaji, Eko Dialogue is a satire of the modern realities in Eko and is written in a style that is at once fluid and compelling.
For example, in one of the episodes in the book, The Sower and the Ravenous Wolf, Joy succeeds in poking clean fun at the deceit and hypocrisy of some avaricious Lagos clergymen and the unquestioning loyalty and simplicity of the congregation while leaving the reader with some reflections to chew on. This element of parody unmistakably runs through the entire book.

EKO DIALOGUE is a wonderful package put together by Joy Isi-Bewaji, an Assistant editor with Genevieve Magazine,55 Raymond Njoku Street,Ikoyi,Lagos,Nigeria. For enquiries you can reach her on her Mobile: 234(0)8052100548 or email:joybewaji@yahoo.com

G-XPLOITS,STEEL, SHOOT MULTI MILLION NAIRA VIDEO IN SOUTH AFRICA

If you think that 2008 witnessed a massive change in Nigeria entertainment industry, then get set for a new army of upwardly mobile hip hop faithful that are screaming to the roof tops that Nigerian music industry would see the challenge moving at the speed of a jet in 2009.
G-xploits, a group consisting of three young men (Olufemi Amusan, a.k.a phemmy, Okey Uzoeshi, a.k.a okey and Seun Oyedokun a.k.a shay) appears to be ‘armed’ to the teeth with good looks, the talent and the passion to launch them to the international scene.
Recent information emanating from Yes Media, their record label showed that they just arrived from their trip in South Africa where they went to shoot their multi-million Naira video. In a statement, Yes Media disclosed that nothing is too much as far as quality is concerned. Emphasising that the four videos where shot in some of the most exotic locations in SA.At the moment, Channel O and MTV BASE are rollicking the airwaves with their video entitled ‘Bolu Molu Merente and Tear Rubber’.Right now, they are keeping sealed lips over their contract with YES MEDIA but remarked that its a worthwhile package.
Meanhwile, STEEL another fast rising artiste has also been signed on YES RECORD. STEEL has done stuffs with 2face,9ice and others in the past.He told us that he was shocked
with the kind of responses that he has been getting since one of his videos, 'Omoge'started playing on TV stations across Africa. He said, he would return to SouthAfrica soon to d more video shoot. At the moment, STEEL is more than convinced that he would live up to the
expectations of his fans.

FROM NIGERIAN RED CARPETS

By Niyi Tabiti

This is just of our promises we have for our readers. Henceforth, we promise to bring you loads of appearances from Nigerian red carpets and 'owambe' parties.Then, you can see the latest fashion and styles from Nigeria.
All the who wears what and where would be brought to you live!!!

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Maureen Layokun is the publisher of Charming Magazine and she is based in the Republic of Ireland. The magazine is now on sale in the U.K.and major African stores in Ireland.It was officially launched at The Marriot Hotel, The Rath, Ashbourne, Co. Dublin on Saturday 22nd of November 2008. It was a very solid and corporate event attended by Irish and African men and women of substance in Ireland.
At the moment, the Maureen and her team are planning the formal presentation in Nigeria in February 2009.

NIGERIAN MUSICIANS, DANFO DRIVER INSISTS THEY HAVE NOT EARNED A DIME FROM PRODUCERS OF AMERICAN MOVIE 'PHAT GIRLZ' WHO USED THEIR SONG

...Been home since yesterday because of a small accident I had on my way to the house from work.
A reckless driver knocked me into the gutter yesterday afternoon.So, let’s do this from my bed. At home, I am now a baby!!!
I cried so much yesterday as Toks, my brother came to help me massage the leg.
Nevertheless, this blog would be one year old in three days time (9 January 2009 to be precise). So, we should celebrate!
Secondly, there is a gist I just flagged off via gistmaster.com.Its no more news that Tuface Idibia and Danfo Drivers were lucky to have their songs used in the high selling American comedy movie, PHAT GIRLZ.While, Tuface went on to achieve more fame and fortune and trust all the hype through his Keke Ogungbe, the Danfo Drivers are lamenting that they have not received a dime from the producers. Please click on gistmaster.com to read the story.


-----Niyi Tabiti

THE BUNMI ADEMOKOYA'S INTERVIEW

Bunmi Ademokoya is hot and we know it. For Bunmi, a model contest organised by Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu was her launching pad.She later won the Model of the world contest in Turkey.
Recently, gistmaster.com had a chat with the model and she gave answers to why Nigerian models are moving en masse to South Africa, her boyfriend and the parts of the world she consider most exotic.
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THE UNDERWEAR EXPERT

A good friend, who is taking Bra and pant talk as her area of speciality has started something that would no doubt be of immense benefits to a lot of ladies out there. And men too! At least, if you are buying that surprise underwear you will know what to choose.
You can click on the link below to meet the Boobsista
She also talk about different fashion accessories.In a phone conversation, she told gistmaster that a lot of women can avoid embarrassments as a result of over sized or under sized bra.There are so many common mistakes people make in the cause of packaging their under wear.Don't forget click on Boobsista to check her out.

CLUB PAPAS SET LAGOS ABLAZE AS UCHE JOMBO MARKS BIRTHDAY TODAY

Reported by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Scores of Nollywood celebrities gathered for a talk of the town birthday shindig, which held last night (Friday 2 January 2008) hosted in honour of Nigerian star actress, Uche Jombo at the popular hangout, Club Papas in Victoria Island, Lagos. The party lasted till the early hours of today (Saturday 3 January 2008).
Ramsey Noah, Sandra Achums, Susan Peters,Mercy Johnson,Kunle Afolayan and several others made it to the party, hosted by Frank Okamigbo, fondly regarded as the fastest rising hangout operator in Nigeria at the moment. Sandra, who is already pregnant with her third baby was accompanied by a friend and Christy Andrew (Younger sister of Lagos socialite, Princess Cynthia Felicia Adeyemi now Ms. Cynthia Andrew)
Uche Jombo was all smiles as she and guests were given a first class treatment at the hangout.She later told gistmaster.com shortly before the event that she got a wondrous gift from a female friend that really made her very excited. She would not disclose the gift but said "Its a nice gift really surprised her.On her new year resolution, Uche told gistmaster.com that she found out that most people make promises in a new year or when they add a new age only to break it one or two months later. Right now, the Afro Hollywood 2008 Best Actress (English category) award winner noted that she plans to take her the Uche Jombo brand to the next level.
Uche added another year on 28 December 2008. There was a party in her Yaba, home. Another one took place that evening at Number 10, the club operated by ex-super Eagles of Nigeria master dribbler, Austun 'Jay Jay'Okocha and wife, Nkechi.

Uche Jombo and colleague, Mercy Johnson on shortly after her arrival in the early hours of today.

Photo Below: Guests rollicking at the event.
Photo 4:Actress, Susan Peters stepping out at the event.
Photo 5:Uche Jombo with 'bubbling' Karen Igho (Next Movie star 2008 housemate) showing off her front 'lights',Derele Edun of Soundcity and others.


Photo 6:
Actress,Sandra Achums, Christy Andrew (on Yellow) and another guest.
Photo 7: Frank Okamigbo of Club Papas and Dave Bigila
Photo 8:Frank Okamigbo,Ramsey Noah,Uche Jombo and Kunle Afolayan
Photo 9: Kelvin Lusciano Gabriel and Uche Jombo


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