Sunday, September 27, 2009

AN AWARD FOR GISTMASTER.COM...THANK YOU!


'JUST U MAGAZINE' owned by Gbemi and Adewale Ademokoya made us proud last weekend when they decided that Gistmaster.com deserves accolade for our little contribution to celebrity news/photo journalism in Nigeria and beyond.Here,the award is presented to our man,Niyi Tabiti by Aju Elumelu on behalf of the organisers of the award.I am dedicating the award to all those who believe in us.
  Those who graced the event included Mrs.Derenle Ogunsanya, the Secretary to Lagos State Government,Kelvin Luciano Gabriel of Questionmark Records,Tokunbo Ogunsanya,Princess Latifah,Dehinde Harrison ,Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu,Wole Aboderin,actress Jennifer Eliogu and others.

D'BANJ,MI,SEAN PAUL,WANDE COAL AND OTHERS EXCITE THE CROWD AT GUINNESS 250 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SHOW IN LAGOS..SEE PHOTOS!

Guinness 250 years anniversary show would go down memory lane as one of the biggest media campaigns ever witnessed in Nigeria and beyond.Everywhere you go, the message come to you face to face that Guinness is 250 years.In Lagos, the show took place at the open ground inside Oceanview.The venue was not publicised yet the place was jam packed with Guinness lovers who came to see their favourite stars.MI kicked off the day's business with a chat (shown on screen) with Munachii Abii,a former beauty queen.By the time he came on stage it was excitement all the way.Aftrewards, Wande Coal,D'banj,Psquare and Tuface also came on stage to perform their songs. Sean Paul was the last man stading on the stage and he justified the reasons he flew thousands of miles to perform in Lagos.
Sean Paul on stage at the Guinness 250 year anniversary show in Lagos Nigeria on 24 September 2009...photo by Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com
A big toast to Guinness!Yes from Bright Ikpocha the compere of the 250 years anniversary show in Lagos and D'banj,Nigeria's leading Afro-hip hop musician
Top presenter with Soundcity,Derele Edun (Middle) hanging out with fans at the Guiness 250 year anniversary show in Lagos,Nigeria.
A member of the Mo'hit crew,Dr.Sid giving the crowd a value for their time at the Guinness 250 anniversary show in Lagos on Thursday 24 September 2009.
Wande Coal,D'banj and Don Jazzy entertaining the crowd at the Guinness 250 anniversary show in Lagos,Nigeria.
The stage where the performance took place at the Guinness 250 years anniversary in Lagos Nigeria...
the duo of Peter and Pauul Okoye of Psquare doing their thier thing on stage alongside Tuface Idibia at the Guinness 250 years anniversary show in Lagos,Nigeria on Thursday 24 September 2009
Wande Coal doing his 'Bumper to Bumper' lyric on the stage at the Guinness 250 years anniversary show in Lagos Nigeria
This chics can't be shut down from the wave of enjoyment that took place at the Guinness 250 years anniversary show in Lagos on thursday 24 September 2009.From D'bnj to Tuface,Psquare,Sean Paul and others she gave it her 'dancing' best.
MI, the black boy who originally came from Jos Town,travelled to America and now back in Nigeria proved that he is indeed Mr.Incredible!MI doing performing on stage at the Guinness 250 years anniversary show in Lagos,Nigeria.He gave the crowd about three or four dosage of ecstacy table through his songs.Guess what?Everyone was active!!!
A member of the Sean Paul crew making a way into the heart of the crowd with his performance at the Guinness 250 years anniversary show in Lagos on 24 September 2009
Basket Mouth taught us one or two things with his rib cracking jokes at the Guinness 250 years anniversary show in Lagos on Thursda 24 September 2009
The crowd at the Guinness 250 year anniversary show in Lagos,Nigeria.
Friendship!Yes, Guinness 250 anniversary also strengthens bond and we mean it.Fun unlimited at the show!
Psquare on stage at the Guinness 250 years anniversary show in Lagos on Thursday 24 September 2009.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

LAURENTS' UNDERWEAR REBRANDS + OPENING HOUSE SALES.

One of Nigeria's most exotic lingerie and underwear stockists - LAURENTS UNDERWEAR has begun its rebranding campaign which involved the creation of a new logo, identity and a new outlet in the heart of AFRICA's beauty capital; LAGOS. The shop opening is accompanied with a whooping 50% sales slash.

LAURENTS UNDERWEAR, a highly recognized name when it comes to stoking the most reliable Brands in the underwear factory. The LAURENTS range boasts of the most exotic multi-dimensional undergarments from the best Brands worldwide. The strength of the Brand lies in the diverse range of high profile Brands and professional ethics which it avails both the male and female genre.

Laurent’s Underwear has become a Brand synonymous with the most avant-garde definitions of exotic style which is reflected in the reputation of Brands it stocks. The Brand’s unisex offering only increases its appeal as very few Brands cater to the increasing needs of both sexes, as the wardrobe essentials of Negligees, lingerie, boxers, and sleep wears. Laurents Underwear recognizes that style is about a timeless confidence which can only be achieved by a holistic attention to the personal essentials which play a most important role in achieving the extra-ordinary, hence the dedication to collecting only the finest underwear from the best Brands in the world.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

BEAUTY AND THE FEAST PARADES XCLAMATIONS! & COUVREZ ORGANIC SKINCARE!

Xclamations By tomi rotimi.

Ayotomi Rotimi, CEO of Xclamations, possesses a divine gift for amazing design interpretations. Those deductions fill your mind as you enter the beautiful Victoria Island showroom on Adeola Hopewell street in Victoria Island, Lagos. What catches your fancy are her dazzling interpretation of colors and her unique finesse with the linen fabric. Her detailing is another aspect which scores her high in the fashion world. Xclamations is a leading designer and manufacturer of stylish occasion and casual wears.

Indeed, it is difficult to miss an Xclamations design. The array of colors, elegant cuts and unrivalled finish only entrenches their position as one of Nigeria’s fastest rising fashion Brands. Although she possesses an uncanny knowledge of the linen fabric which has grown to become her signature style, her dexterity in a variety of other fabrics is unquestionable. The collections are available in sizes 8 to 22 for ladies and Medium to extra large for men. Xclamations would indeed blow the minds of the fashion audience at the Beauty and the Feast. 

Xclamations' Boss : Ayotomi Rotimi

The Designs.

Exciting coloured jackets which can be paired with skirts, tailored pants and jeans.

The Multi-panel dress for that timeless touch of class.

COUVREZ ORGANIC SKINCARE

Every woman's dream is to achieve that flawless, glowing radiant skin. Couvrez organic skincare bridges the gap between the desire and the accomplishment of these dreams.

Perhaps the most apt description for the Brand is: Nigeria’s First Body Shop!
Couvrez Organic Skincare is a natural organic skincare company that specializes in producing natural & organic skincare products for the Nigerian woman on the go.

The name Couvrez which is coined from the French word Decouvrez which means discover is reflective of their vision to take the normal woman on a journey of beauty rediscovery. The Brand’s goal is dedicated to inspiring a healthy lifestyle through the creation of innovative Natural & Organic skin and body care products.


Couvrez’s natural skin care product lines are oriented towards plant and mineral ingredients from our gorgeous green earth; these ingredients are often referred to as botanical-based. These natural and organic skin care products focus on stimulating cell growth and rejuvenating the skin, by thoroughly cleansing, gently toning and moisturizing. Deep cleansing of the skin is important, but should be done using natural ingredients the skin quickly recognizes to ensure absorption & avoidance of stripping the skin of its natural oils.

In line with their philosophy to provide 100% organic skincare products to their Clients, Couvrez would be administering free skin consults at the event with a view to teaching ladies how to achieve the flawless, beautiful skins they deserve. 

Remember, You can meet these eclectic ladies at the BEAUTY AND THE FEAST at the Coral Reef hall [10, IKOYA AVENUE, OFF MACPHERSON, IKOYI] on the 11th of October by 1:00pm.

BEAUTY AND THE FEAST - It's a fairy tale experience.

Monday, September 21, 2009

DAVIDA - THE SHIRT MAKER - GEARS UP FOR BEAUTY AND THE FEAST.

As preparations for Nigeria's most exciting beauty and fashion exhibition - Beauty and the Feast - heats up, fashionistas, divas and families all over the city of Lagos are getting ready for the fashion festival. The fashion festival promises to provide holistic attention to every beauty and fashion desire - from hair to skin, fashion, accessories and beauty products.

This exhibition which is arguably the fashion gathering of the century parades DAVIDA OKPARAH, Creative Director of DAVIDA on the exhibition stand. Davida, Barrister by profession, Distinct Shirt Maker by calling has carved a niche for her Brand as THE authority on shirt making in Nigeria. Her designs have accrued endless encomiums as her excellence hasn't gone unnoticed in several quarters. It is no wonder that the 2004 St. Moritz Style Awards Winner has garnered a cult-like following as many style oriented divas swear endlessly by her designs.

We ran a story on her POWELA collection recently where she decided to put her artistry to the test and delved into dresses as well. Her voyage was greeted with awe, her mastery of the art renewed and a new set of apostles where drawn to her Brand.

BEAUTY AND THE FEAST
presents DAVIDA OKPARAH - Shirt Maker extraordinaire.

DAVIDA

THE POWELA COLLECTION

Beauty and The Feast holds at the CORAL REEF; 10, Ikoya Avenue, off Macpherson, Ikoyi on the 11th of October from 2:oopm to 7:00pm.

VIEW THIS:

Recently we told you that LDA blew their minds at the Couture fashion week in New York. This is a bit of the frenzy she created with her GOLDEN GIRL collection. More pictures will be brought to you later. The pictures are courtesy House of J'ola.

Comment by fashionista on bella naija: 

LDA was the clear winner at the show . Her talent surpasses any I’ve seen in Nigerian designers. You can tell she clearly thought out her designs .. Her vision mennnnn.. too mad .. im impressed for the 1st time.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

GUINNESS IS TAKING US RIGHT INTO THE 'REALM OF ENJOYMENT' WITH THE 250 YEARS ANNIVERSARY

 By Niyi Tabiti
 News Editor

Now if you don't know that that the talk of the town event is Guinness 250 anniversary, then you have probably gone in exile in space.In Nigeria, the news is everywhere and those who are keen obesrvers in the show buiness knows that it a lot of people are going to be transisted to the realm of maximum enjoyment (in Lagos, we call it Igbaladun).
  A event has been slated for 24 September 2009 at the Expo Centre located inside Oceanview Restaurant,Adetokunbo Ademola Street,Victoria Island.A press conference heralding the anniversary took place at Planet One,Mrayland,Lagos, this morning (17 September 2009).
Top stars that would be performing at the show were present.The list includes MI popularly known as Mr.Incredible,D'Banj, Psquare,DJ Jimmy Jatt and others.Senior staff of Guinness Nigeria Plc were also present.
That day would mark the global celebration of the brewery giant,Guinness worldwide and its achievement.More gist later!
  

Monday, September 14, 2009

LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI'S GOLDEN STRIDES.

Obsession.

One could argue that I am obsessed with every LDA collection which she churns out. Truth is they wouldn't be too wrong. In fact, all divas across the globe should be. The intricacies of the LDA collections leave a mark in the sands of time as she weaves INSPIRED couture pieces into the Nigerian Brand.

LDA's new collection - THE GOLDEN GIRL

Her latest collection spoke in high decibles as far away as New-York when she left Nigerians with a palpable sense of patriotism in the air as she showcased her GOLDEN GIRL collection at the couture fashion week. The collection is fast turning into a fashion must-have as declared in the fashion scriptures. Stay glued to this page and we shall reveal to you the beauty of LDA's 2010 predictions.

NOTTINGHILL CARNIVAL 2009

Lets call it the 'igbaladun' carnival.'Igbadun' in yoruba means enjoyment.Nigerians as usual storms the this year's edition of the popular Nottinghill carnival in the United Kingdom.Those who flew all the way from Nigeria includes Keke Ogungbe,Dayo Adeneye, Ayeni Adekunle,Kingsley James,Bisoye Fagade,DJ Jimmy Jatt and several others.More photos later.




DJ JIMMY JATT AND...












Ayeni Adekunle,....and Kenny Ogungbe

Saturday, September 12, 2009

GONE TILL NOVEMBER

Hair Diva boss- Glory Bonsjak, has been AWOL for some time now. For those that know, Glory has been away to have her baby . Penultimate week, she gave birth to a Beaautiful baby girl - Charlotte. This new "arm candy" is every inch like her mum -A beauty to behold .

Glory who should be back on the scene hopefully in the month of November, has had her Hair care business still topping the charts in the city of Lagos , where one can not afford to fall short in terms of "Hair-tiqutte". Hair Diva , whch os situated in lekki Phase 1, in lagos, stocks a variety of  100%Human Hair types, and their services are second to non.

If there is one thing that Glory's fashion style and her business have in common, it's that ....'either is Always On Point ' 

2nd Edition of Elite Model Look Nigeria 2009

ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA the first ever Elite Model Look Nigeria which was held last year, and turned out to be a very successful event with Tracy Onyekachukwu , has begun warming up for its second edition. Activities commenced with the casting that was held on the 29th of August, and the casting for Elite Model Look Nigeria 2009 was held at Protea Hotel GRA, Ikeja, where over 1,000 aspiring models/contestants who turned out for the casting from the 36 states in Nigeria, 50 girls were selected and sent to Elite office and was narrowed down to 16 beautiful girls by the Elite Representatives.

This year, Designers would include Melissa Odabash with her "Haute " N "Sexy" range of swimwear,

ITUEN BASI  

Samantha Cole London

& Designers club

They would be showcasing 16 of their lovely collections

WHILE SPONSORS: Mercedes Benz, Moet &Chandon, Protea Hotel Ikeja, Next on Sunday, Hair Limited, Clarins, Montaigne Place, Black up

Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Date: 19 September, 2009.

Friday, September 11, 2009

BEAUTY TRU THE LENS ‘A PERSPECTIVE ON CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN PHOTOGRAPHY’

The New Awakening magazine, a publication of the Ben Enwonwu Foundation in collaboration with Essential Interiors magazine proudly presents a photographic exhibition titled, ‘A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography.’

The exhibition is scheduled to hold at the Omenka Gallery, Ben Enwonwu Foundation at Ikoyi on Friday 25th of September at 5:00pm and end on Saturday, the next day. It will be opened by Dr. Sam Amuka, publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, who is the guest of honour. 

The New Awakening is an art and lifestyle magazine and the first of its kind in Nigeria. It educates, informs and guides its readers on the arts including visual arts; sculpture, painting and photography. The publication is also a business guide with great entertainment value.

Essential Interiors is Nigeria’s first interior design magazine. It is a source book of ideas, inspirations and product information indicating everything related to interior design in Nigeria. 

The exhibition aims to showcase the remarkable works of Nigeria’s best-known names in this genre as well as emerging talent. It provides a rare opportunity for the public to see and enjoy the exceptional skills and the progress made in the development of form and technique in contemporary Nigerian photography. The exhibition is sponsored by Interior Specifics, Regus, Cornerstone Financial Services, Svengali Designs Limited and I Design Interiors.


 

Tam Fiofori is an internationally renowned film-maker, photojournalist and media consultant. He has exhibited widely and remains a major influence to many photographers.

Internationally acclaimed photographer, Sunmi Smart-Cole is self-taught and is known for his versatility and range of his interests. He is a multi-award winner whose works reflect his lifelong advocacy for the environment and sensitivity for natural subjects. His work is influenced by his love for music, fashion and art. He has trained over 30 photographers and is a role model and inspiration to many more.




J.D. Okhai Ojeikere is recognised as a world-class photographer. He became a studio photographer for the first African television station in Africa in 1961.He is well-known for his series of photographs dedicated to Nigerian culture and owns an impressive archive of images. Ojeikere has published several books on his work including his black-and-white book Nigerian Hairstyles (shot in the sixties and seventies).


George Esiri  is a well-experienced photographer who has worked for Reuters International Press Agency UK and received many awards. He is renowned for his work documenting the Niger Delta region.

                  Kelechi Amadi-Obi

    a trained lawyer and has earned international recognition as a painter and photographer. He is well-known for his work in the advertising industry.

As a social documentary photographer, photojournalist and cultural activist, Mudi Yahaya

works largely on long-term, self-assigned projects often focusing on the aesthetic relationship between images and post colonial deconstruction of the African identity. Over the years Mallam Mudi has worked with international organizations including UNICEF, UNAIDS and the BBC Trust.

                                                                                                                  Jide Adeniyi-Jones

has worked as a professional photographer in Europe, Africa and the United States since 1974. His practice includes documentary, industrial and editorial photography.


                           Uche James-Iroha, a trained sculptor is also a photographer of international repute, having received several awards including the Prince Claus award in 2008. His works are enhanced with texts and graphics and address social and general issues. He is the director of Photo Garage, an outfit that provides logistics and offers an indigenous platform for domestic and global intellectual photography exchanges. Uche is also the director of the Depth of Field, a photography collective based in Lagos.

Emeka Okereke won the Best Young Photographer prize in the 5th edition of the Festival of Photography in Bamako, 2003. His work currently explores the relationship between video and photography. He has had a hand-full of impressive outings at major festivals and Biennales. 

‘A Perspective on Contemporary Nigerian Photography’ will feature outstanding works of veteran Nigerian photographers such as Tam Fiofori, Sunmi Smart-Cole, and J.D Ojeikere.Other famous names include Don Barber, Jide Adeniyi-Jones, George Esiri, George Osodi, Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Uche James Iroha.

Others are

                                                                                T.Y Bello

Yetunde Ayeni-Babaeko                                                                                                                                                                                              

Lolade Cameron-Cole

Emeka Okereke, Amaize Ojeikere,Adolphus OparaDeji Ajose and Sunday Ukonumu.

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