Thanks for your feed back.In Lagos,Nigeria Asheville services Limited has unveiled Kilonshele.com to bring a solution to e-commerce in Nigeria.We were invited to the launch this morning.Please check gistmaster.com to see more details and photos from event.You can also get to see details of Lizzy Enahoro transition from what the organisers of the show call 'Mum-anger to Manager'
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Friday, October 30, 2009
ASHEVILLE LAUNCHES KILONSHELE IN LAGOS..SAYS ITS SOLUTION TO E-COMMERCE IN NIGERIA + LIZZY ENAHORO ON STYLE ME 3
Thanks for your feed back.In Lagos,Nigeria Asheville services Limited has unveiled Kilonshele.com to bring a solution to e-commerce in Nigeria.We were invited to the launch this morning.Please check gistmaster.com to see more details and photos from event.You can also get to see details of Lizzy Enahoro transition from what the organisers of the show call 'Mum-anger to Manager'
Thursday, October 29, 2009
WHO BECOMES NEXT NOLLYWOOD STYLE QUEEN? STYLE WRITERS,FASHION ICONS OTHERS GO TO THE POLL AGAIN!-MAI,TARA OTHERS PARTNER GISTMASTER.COM
The winner was Nollywood diva and fashion sophisticate, Miss Rita Dominic. She was the centre of attraction as she was treated to a lavish reception at A-list hangout, Swe Bar in
Rita Dominic was adjudged the best dressed Nollywood actress following massive reactions and a poll conducted by Gistmaster.com. According to 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, Rita Dominic came tops with the highest vote, followed closely by Genevieve Nnaji.We got thousands of comments,
text messages and phone calls from lovers of the movie
industry.
Latest information indicates that this year's edition would also include the best dressed actor in Nigeria.So it would be a two in one presentation.Ramsey Nouah,Jim Iyke,Kunle Afolayan and others would slug it out in the male category.
This year, top fashion icons,journalists and photographers are expected to make the presentation a wonderous outing for the winner.Mai Atafo, a bespoke celebrity fashion artist has confirmed his readiness to be part of this year's event.
Mai is behind the head head turning clothes of ex Most Beautiful Girl in
Tara changed the 'rhythm' of make up business in Nigeria, just like Ali Baba who brought 'life' into comedy business in Nigeria.There is a coming saying (especially amongst brides to be) that if Tara has did not handle your Make-Up, then you have not arrived.Today,She has invested so much into youth empowernment and helped a lot of young people foun a voice for their passion in the make up business.She own.s the Orekelewa line.She has been greatly inspired by her Husband,Fela(see their picture)
As for last year's own Swe Bar, the classy hangout for top celebrities, top make up artist, Orekelewa, a leading make up product owned by Tara Fela Durotoye and SHARE by Tosyn Bucknor are also co-sponsors of the event. A top model in the
“We were overwhelmed by the massive reactions we
receive from Nigerians from all over the world. You need to
se their interesting comments to value their approach to
glamour and movie industry”
“Dressing is not how much it cost you to buy your Tommy Hilfiger, Prada or any label but wearing the right thing at the right time. We have taken photos of most of the
best red carpet events in
make some obvious mistakes” Niyi Tabiti said.
Apart from the votes, we took a step ahead by consulting with about 40
journalists and celebrities and at the end;
Rita also emerged as the first. On and off screen, Rita continues to be a pacesetter in her well turned out fabric.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
COURT SENTENCES PDP TOP SHOT,CHIEF BODE GEORGE TO JAIL
EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR AS BRAINSTONE,CINDER LAUNCH STYLE ME SEASON 3 IN NIGERIA
Saturday, October 24, 2009
REPORTER's DIARY: HERE COMES YOUR SHOW HOST,SEUN MADUKA
Story and photo by Niyi TabitiShe is in Nigeria to do some work for her management company, R70. My camera was very excited because every pose from Seun turned out well.She also took part in a Video shoot today.Seun, who has taken part in two movies (one a nollywood movie shot on locations in Washington DC and another one a Hollywood movie shot in Los Angeles,Califonia) is looking foward to a wonderful career in acting and presentation.
Look forward to her interview soon on gistmaster.com
Thursday, October 22, 2009
THE ALL GIRLS NITE OUT IS BACK!
Smooth Promotions, the brains behind Hiphopworld Magazine, Hiphopworld Awards and Hip on TV is at it again.At a time when everyone thought the organizers will be resting on their Oars after the completion of yet another successful edition of their annual “Hiphopworld Awards”, the Organizers last week made it public that an all girl show “Girl’s Nite out” is the next project on their calender.
Already an all female team has been put in place. “Every single thing will be done by Girls including designing the stage, video and sound production, producing and directing of the show, security, just name anything” A member of the team who pleaded anonymity disclosed last week
Girls Nite out, a forum for discovering female talents as well as celebrating womanhood is targeted at making a statement that “what a man can do, a woman can do better”
“All we are planning to do is to showcase the professional capability of women in fields that have overtime been male dominated. We are out to give female up and coming talents the chance to be discovered as well as treat the brothers to a night of Fun” Joke Jaiyesimi Head honcho of the project says
Girls Nite out made its first appearance ten years ago and two female artistes “Sasha” and “Azeezat” were discovered at the event, before it was suspended in 2002. Through the March 1999- Dec 2002, Girl’s Nite was hosted by Dianne Oputa, Celebrated actress and OAP Funlola Aofiyebi and Broadcaster Tosin Ajayi.
Late DJ loc shy who passed away in January 2008
Other grounded people that were involved in the event include Yeni Kuti, Stella Damasus, Wunmi Obe, Tosin Ajayi, Onyeka Onwenu, Bouqui, Latoya Aduke, Ara and Bimbo Oloyede
And now ten years after, with a new team in place, it looks like the show is ready to take a new shape. “Expect the usual stuffs that used to be there way back, but in a refined way” Jaiyesimi says.
A date and Venue is yet to be announced, but “It will hold very soon, my team and I are putting things in place already” Joke Jaiyesimi said on a final note.
Monday, October 19, 2009
REPORTER'S DIARY:ONE MAN,ONE ROOM,TWO WIVES AND FOUR CHILDREN
By Niyi Tabiti
First, let us congratulate Hajia Bola Shagaya and ex-beauty queen,Helen Prest-Ajayi on their 50th birthday anniversaries. Bola Shagaya is regarded as one of the richest women in
Now, back to my diary. Well, I discovered that most of the things we call comedy in Nigeria movies are serious issues that must be tackled. They are real!
Iya Funke, my friend lives opposite the house of a man who has a room, two wives and fours children. I didn’t believe her until one evening when the two wives started fighting over who ate the bread on the table. People tried to settle the misunderstanding. I was shocked when the first wife started abusing her husband and the second wife, saying that she has been the one feeding the family for sometime.
The man is a commercial motorcyclist by profession (Okada rider) while the first wife is a petty trader, the second wife is a full time house wife. I was shocked to the marrows of my body when I learnt that the guy actually has two wives in one room. I even thought he had three children until I discovered that they are four children.I only see things like these in Nollywood movies until I saw it live!!!
“What manner of man is this”, I asked myself rhetorically. On my way home, I kept asking myself different questions, most of which I have not found an answer till date. Does this kind of thing still happen in this age and time? How do they have sex when the children are also there in the room? When he is having sex with the first wife under the watchful eyes of the second wife, what is her reaction?(At least,there would be no way they would be having sex that the other person won't know)
How will the man meet up with his responsibilities of taking care of the children with the meager sum he makes from his commercial motorcycle? What kind of children would come out of that kind of marriage? Is the man not ashamed at all? (I even saw him recently)…why are the two women so blind in love (or lust) that made the two women agree to stay in the one room with him?i mean..what manner of a man is this!
NOLLYWOOD FASHION ICON,RITA DOMINIC SHINES AT NOKIA N97 MEET AND GREET IN LAGOS
Saturday, October 17, 2009
EMMY COLLINS NEW ACE


Witty and ever stylish fashion Uk based fashion designer - Emmy Collins , is certainly not resting on his oars , as he would be opening his new flagship store very soon on shoreditch high street, London.
Ever since his depature from the buzzing fashion district in Lagos - Nigeria , on Awolowo road in Ikoyi, this anti-trend,original,bold,out of d box thinker,Sexy ,rebellious, ,Funky but desirable designer , has taken his avant-garde,not 4 d faint hearted,Elegant wears to another level.
One thing is for such though,you will be spot on in one of his pieces.

Thursday, October 15, 2009
BEAUTY AND THE FEAST FASHION FIESTA ROCKS LAGOS
Hi people, the Beauty and the Feast fasahion and beauty exhibition, which took place in Ikoyi on the 11th of october , was one event that would not be forgotten in a hurry, as the event was wrapped in a unique glamour capsule that wowed all the happy shoppers.
It was the perfect platform for networking , as well as awareness and increase in mileage. The atmosphere was charged and the Glamour spread was enough to satisfy the crowd.
The pictures tell it all.
L-R; Eunice Efole, Rukkies and Joan Okorodudu, CEO of ISIS MODELS and Creative director of the HOUSE OF J'OLA trying to make a choice from the Glamour spread @ the D Lune stand .
Highly artistic and creative LUCY of D LUNE strikes an elegant pose. D LUNE was one of the exhibitors showcasing her fantastic locally made bags and shoes with 100% international standard in quality.
Gracious ladies from LISE make up range. LISE make-up range is one of Nigeria's indigenous make-up Brands and it is owned by one of Nigeria's finest make up artist - Eni Balogun.
An ambience of glamour coutured by MORSI PR. It indeed was a feast of beauty as everyone available had more than enough of the summer spoils to last for a life time. No, to last until the Christmas edition.
One of the pretty damsels at the event spotting a remarkable trademark attire by Fashion ForLife's Lola Adewole.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
NICHOLAS...FAREWELL!WE SHALL ALL MISS YOU

I could not believe that we have lost Nicholas...even when i wrote it some days back on my Facebook status.I remember 2003 when we narrowly excaped death in the hands of some cultists at the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta. We had gone there to cover their jambite night.Shortly after the Pageant that also too place that day at Kuto Cultural Centre, there was stampede. Cultists invaded the place. Most of them weilded dangerous weapon. Nicholas, Jimmy (The man handling his camera) and I, managed to hide behind the heavy speakers of the DJ.We watched as the cultists dealt with themselves and later managed to escape.................................................Nicholas sun re o!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
NEW GISTMASTER
Sunday, October 11, 2009
DOTUN TAILOR TAKES EGBERUN MAILI TO UK IN NOVEMBER!

A new Yoruba movie 'Egberun maili' is set to showcase in UK in November 2009.Directed by Dotun Taylor,One thousand Miles tells a story of young Omolola Adebayo, an intelligent Chartered Accountant Spinster, who mistakenly sends a text message meant for her Fiancée to a stranger’s phone. This stranger turns out to be a conservative artist who is a Farmer in Osogbo; Iwintunde Kupoluyi. Iwintunde responds to this text, writing one of the best love poems Omolola has ever read. Omolola on the other end gets really curious and begins to speak with this stranger on the phone. She notices that her already existing relationship may be threatened, so she tries stopping her friendship with this stranger but could not. One day she gets too curious and wants to add a face to the voice of this stranger, who is a sworn enemy with the Lagos ’ ‘fast lane’ life style. She made the journey all the way to
D'BANJ,MI OTHERS WIN MAMA 2009 AWARD IN KENYA
Dapo Oyebanjo, the popular musician known as D'banj, Mr.Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface belong to the class of stars at the Mtv Africa Music Award (MAMA 2009) in Kenya, who went home with awards. Others include MI and Psquare from Nigeria.D'banj went home with the Artist of the year award,Tuface lead others in his category to win the best Rand B category.Psquare score the edge as the Best Hip Hop group in Africa.MI got the MTV Africa Music Award of Best new act.
Best Video went to Wahu of Kenya,Best Male artist also went to nameless of Kenya.Others who got award include Samini of Ghana for best performer.World class acts such as Wyclef and Akon added sparks to the glamourous event.
photos:
Photographs: WireImage/G. Cattermole
supermodel, Ajunwa and Wyclef
PHOTOS FROM BEAUTY AND FEAST EXHIBITION IN LAGOS
By Niyi TabitiToday (11 October 2009), Moriam Musa and members of the Morsi team put together a wondrous fashion exhibition at CORAL HALL,Ikoya Avenue in Ikoyi,Lagos.The ehibition had several people showcasing their creative worth. The list includes MY Q , XCLAMATION, DAVIDA, RENEEQ(GHANA), ADU, AMEDE, D LUNE, AJIRI, OUCH, FASHION FOR LIFE , RUKKIES, ACCURATE TIME,MIX AND MATCH, GAZELLE IMAGE CONSULTANTS , ETC LINGERIE, DAGASSHI HAIR , ACC 2 DIE 4 , LAVIVA HAIR ,HAIR SOLUTIONS, COUVREZ, KANELIA ,DEHADZZA, BLINGSPIRATION, LISE, COCKTAILS IN AND OUT.
It was indeed a good outing for the organisers. Encomium, Gistmaster.com,Bellanaija.com,Quest Tv and others were part of the sponsors.
The above photo has prolific designer Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi.
Ifeoma William and a guest at the exhibition this afternoon.
Moriamo Musa and one of the exhibitors,Renee Q (she came all the way from Ghana)
Moriam Musa and another exhibitor this afternoon.
Mrs. Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu (right) chatting with another person at the event.
A beautiful dress made by Xclamations on display at the Beauty and Beast exhibitions today
This is Oouch corner at the Beauty and Beast exhibition. Biola Afolabi of Styleborn with the marketers at Oouch corner.
Banke Meshida, a popular make-up artist at a friend's stand at the exhibition ground this afternoon.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
REPORTER's Diary:PREDICT AND WIN
About 11 years ago, I use to have this younger friend who was living in my neighborhood. I was always complaining about her school uniform anytime I saw her coming back from school. She usually looked so unkempt and sometimes part of the uniform would have been torn.
Anytime I complain, she would always reply me with a smile “Bros Niyi, no worry. Forget my uniform. I will soon finish secondary school then I will become a big girl”
One day, she told the real meaning of her own big girl'.She said after school she was determined to become a sex worker (She would be using her body to make money from men).I was shocked because I never thought someone would have such a ‘vision’. But I soon realized that her father was an alcoholic who usually come back home to beat their mother recklessly. Later I waved it aside that the young lady couldn’t have been serious.
What I thought was a joke starred me face to face about four years ago. After the successful hosting of a reality show, some of my friends (who were also involved in the project) decided that we should all hang out somewhere and enjoy ourselves. Guess who I saw that midnight ‘hustling’ for men? The same girl who had predicted her own life. She looked bigger and her dress sense left little or nothing to the imagination. Many of the girls had their eyes almost popping out of it sockets. All eyes turned as she stepped into the hangout. Many of the girls quickly came to meet her as if paying homage to a senior girl in the business. One of my friends remarked that “This one is a Lion, she would devour anybody” and we all laughed. Suddenly, the person (whom I never knew was someone I had ever met in my life) came closer to me. I was surprised as she also bended her knees in front of me. “Bros Niyi, she muttered. “It is ...” (She told me her name and i realized she was the one.
That day, I almost wept because she became that 'street girl' she had always wanted to be. The same way she was determined to hawk her body, I wish it was something else.
A popular saying in Yoruba says in our hands, we hold the paddle of our own destiny. Our decision is like a prediction. So predict and you win, its as simple as ABC.I wish that girl had access to the writings of a motivator like Abimbola Junaid!
I am sure a book like 'Think Big and Grow rich' by Napoleon Hill would certainly be of great value to everyone.
Happy Weekend!
Friday, October 9, 2009
ADU FOR KFA FASHIONS...Sheer Elegance!
OUCH! – UCHE NNAJI INVENTS THE SWAGGER FACTOR!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Catherine Ruelle, World Cinema Expert graces IONIFF Port Harcourt 09
One of the world's most celebrated Cinema expert based in
As a result of her interest in black filmmaking, she became a part of the organization of Noir, Black, Negra, an artistic composition of film screenings, tales, music events and creation of an African village at Cannes Festival.
ION International Film Festival was established in 2004 by Chris David of Shout Studio and in 2007 it was acquired by the Farmani Group. The Farmani Group is the founder of several charities and art-related business and organization, including the award –winning VUE magazine, The Lucie Award [the Oscars of photography] Design Awards, Green Dot Awards, Hospitality Awards, International Photography Awards, Px3-PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS, London Creative Competition [LICC], Art For New York, Farmani Gallery, aNet Communication, Focus on AIDS, and FYI design
ION International Film Festival is a touring festival that is dedicated to promoting independent films, documentaries, animation, music videos and student films.
Each year ION is held in a different location in an effort to promote global awareness and unity. IONIFF 2007 was hosted in
ION International Film Festival invites ardent industry professionals, film lovers and audience to experience the art and passion of some of the world’s most talented film makers in one of the world’s most vibrant locations,
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
YORUBA ACTRESS, IYABO OJO NEW LOOK!
By Niyi Tabiti
Now if you ask us who has got the swagger at the Encomium/Primetime Entertainment Green and White Party on 1 October 2009, we would gladly write the name of Yoruba actress, Iyabo Ojo across the board. Yeah, the chic look totally repackaged, starting from her make-up and dressing..she looked more covered and guess what, she looked more calm.Those rings that use to dance 'palongo' on her face were also missing.gistmaster.com can possibly tell that someone here has been listening to style advisers. Congrats girl!!!
Monday, October 5, 2009
WITH LOVE FROM GHANA- RENEE Q

We promised that this exhibition will be good to be true Aye? Well to keep to our prise, we have coming all the way from Ghana- Renee Boateng of ReneeQ
Bespoke, our this house fashion line brings you stylish tee shirts infusing the luscious colours and intricate patterns of African fabrics with unique styles that’ll make you feel RenéeQ gorgeous! Their style of Bespoke brings you the evolution of the Afro Diva!
Dont Miss out , BE THERE!!!!



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