WINNERS OF THE FUTURE AWARDS

ACTOR OF THE YEAR

Mercy Johnson

BEST USE OF SCIENCE

Debo Olasebikan

BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR

Bode Pedro(Veda Technology)

COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR

Seyi Law

CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Janet Nwose (Manager)

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Bridget Awosika(Bridget Awosika)

JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

Tolu Ogunlesi (NEXT)

MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR

FAB Magazine

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

Banky W

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

So Sick

ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (RADIO)

Matse Uwatse (Wazobia FM)

ON AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR (TV)

Tana Egbo (Peak Talent Show)

SCREEN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Clarence Peters

SPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR

Vincent Enyeama(Football)

TEAM OF THE YEAR

Super Falcons

YOUNG PERSON OF THE YEAR

Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu (Advocate)

CORPORATE PROFESSIONAL

Tokini Peterside


        CREATIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 
 Aisha Augie-Kuta


BEST USE OF ADVOCACY 
 Muyideen Salau 

FASHION MISCONCEPTIONS ET AL........

Ready to wear clothing is ready to wear

A perfect fit off the rack is almost impossible to find. Be assured most garments need altering. Most frequent alterations needed: sleeve length, trouser length and width. Great tailoring is the single most critical factor to consider when purchasing your clothing.

To look your best you must be thin

High fashion models are the rarest of body types. We live in a culture that tells is that thinness is the ideal body type for the stylish man or woman. Your personal best look is you wearing clothing that fits you and suits your body type.

You must wear the new looks of the season

Don’t become a prisoner of fashion. Wear what looks good on you and add a touch of what is in fashion. Consider updating your accessories or selecting timeless pieces of high quality. The only time it hurts to buy good quality is when you write the check or pay cash and your once bulky wallet suddenly becomes a shadow of its former self..
Every garment has color, quality and style. Purchase fewer items of high quality with an element of timlessness in colors that are flattering to you.
Wearing an eye-catching item brings at least 30 compliments!

A man’s signature is a great tie.

Even in our dress down casual world, I recommend dressing up. Look and act the part of a leader. This is job proofing at it’s best.

P.S. A woman truly appreciates a well dressed man.

REMEMBER
Make a statement, a positive and memorable statement. Sloppy, wrinkled clothing: delete, delete. Don’t diminish your personal signature of greatness. Set the standard of excellence. Shine as you raise the bar. Anticipate more compliments and the best answer to a compliment is “thank you, thank you very much.”

Get up, dress up and stand up and stand out. You are the message.

By Gloria Starr.
International Expert in Image, Etiquette, Communication
and Leadership Training and Coaching
http://www.gloriastarr.com/

FUTURE AWARDS 2011:EKU EDEWOR GOT IT WRONG THIS TIME

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By Folake Alu/Gistmaster.com

For months now, Eku Edewor, the Studio 53 extra presenter on MNET has been dazzling us on the red carpets and she has been getting all the attention. We mean, the type of attention any fashionista or a trendsetter can get anywhere. This January, Gistmaster.com also crowned her the queen of the red carpet shows because of her role and also the fact that no 'WORTHY' red carpet is complete without the stunning Eku showing off her well endowed beauty and dress sense in the last one year.

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But this time, she got it all wrong as she appeared on the green carpet of the 2011 edition of Future Awards in Lagos Nigeria.Eku who was wearing a 'boobs' popping dress was totally mis-represented the purpose of the night. It is not a night club or a show designed to show off whats underneath!- Some secondary school school pupils who were there when she walked on the red carpet opened their mouth in shock and laughed off the scenerio.We bet they have not seen such a thing face to face.

You are still the best girl, but this time..NO-NO!!!

The Future Awards took place on Sunday 30 January 2010 at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island.It is a celebration of the Nigerian youth. According to Redstrat, the organizers of the award, it is a grand reception for the brightest and the best.

Awards categories include best use of technology, Best use of advocacy, creative professional of the year and so on.

The organizers of Future Awards have been living up to expectations. Today, it is the biggest youth award in the country.

ARIABA LIFESTYLE JEWELRY BOX

ARIABA is a contemporary lifestyle brand, with All pieces carefully hand made by the duo of Caroline Forshaw & Linda Mesrob. Their works are carefully crafted and styled with gemstones, each piece hand crafted to produce wearable Art.

The collection, which has been very popular, consists of neckpieces, earrings, cocktail rings, head chains, toe rings and belly chains. As well as a ready to wear line, they also produce made to order bespoke jewelry as well as wedding jewelry.


CREATIVE DUO-LINDA MESROB & CAROLINE FORSHAW

The countdown to the ARIABA clothing line has already begun!


Here is a peep into their jewelery box of intricate and exclusive collection

Contact-32 Musa Yar'Adua @ strands, v/i- Lagos, Nigeria
Email- ariabaliving@gmail.com

A-Q'S DEBUT ALBUM SELLS 15000-UNITS WORTH. RELEASES FIRST #BLACKFRIDAY FREESTYLE

The 'Names' Rapper released his debut album 'The Past Present and Future' album on the 14th of December. His album which has received good reviews from both print and online media is doing good in sales - putting money in the rapper's pocket and his record label, Hustle Inc's bank account.

Nigerianhiphop.net reviews the album: "All in All AQ Has Delivered one of the Best Hip-Hop Albums  of 2010, Whose Classic nature cannot be denied even by the harshest critics. The Album is Honest, Street, Dark, Lyrical , Humorous, Braggadicious ,Original  and Most Importantly Hip-Hop.What Other Qualities do you need to Label an Album a Classic?? ...and Posterity Would surely Judge him for this Stellar Offering"

"I have a album marketer (AHBU Ventures) that has sold records for every big label in Nigeria but I basically still took on the project with the mindset of an independent artiste. This is all I know, this is my hustle - God blessed hustle with a street team and gigs across town, from Wax Lyrical to Industry Nite with copies of the album" A-Q said. "I can tell you I have made money worth sales of 15,000 CD units." He added.

In celebration and still promoting the album, the rapper would also be giving out music / freestyles every friday via his Twitter account: @ThisisAQ, which he did before his debut album was released last year (last year's Black friday where tracks with complete musical arrangement - verses and chorus but this would just be freestyles). He tagged it '#Blackfriday Freestyle'. The first freestyle where he rapped over Eminem's not afraid instrumental was released today [28 - 01 - 2011].

In the new and first Black Friday freestyle, he raps about his crush on singer Tiwa Savage and reference names of other rappers like Lynxxx,  Rick Ross and CC (Chocolate city)  just after his 'God bless the hustle' opening on the track. While the album might  seem like a mainstream attempt, the lyricist exhibits in this Black friday freestyle - not afraid the very understanding and the technicality in delivery he is renown in the underground Nigeria hiphop circuit.

Digital copies of the album can be bought at Nigerianhiphop.net, Repnaijaartist.com, zoodrums [ with your interswitch card] and soon be available on the Notjustok.com store.

His follow up single, Sold out featuring singer Xtrim would be released in February, just before valentine. It is track dedicated to ladies, to be released just in time as the valentine bug bites.

MOVIE REVIEW: 'OMO GHETTO' BY FUNKE AKINDELE

I love this brilliant movie review by my friend, Jayne Usen.I am sure you will like it too.I have watched Omo Ghetto and i know that Jayne is on point!

By Jayne Usen

Movie title-’Omo Ghetto’

Written/Produced by Funke Akindele

Director-Abiodun Olarenwaju(Abbey Lanre)

Starring Rachel Oniga, Taiwo Hassan, Yinka Quadri, Eniola Badmus, Ronke Ojo and many more

Funke Akindele has succeeded in producing a movie which may well rival her previous hit,‘Jennifa’. Since its release late last year, ‘Omo Ghetto’ has become one of the most sought after movies and has found an appeal which goes way beyond the Yoruba film lovers.Not only is the flick in hot demand, viewers are made to cough out as much as N800 for a copy. This is a far cry from the regular N400 a typical Nigerian movie cost.

Same script, different cast

Nollywood has seen a lot of flicks which have played around the identical twin twist and this movie is not an exception. What this concept does is to create and heighten suspense, which is an element of a good movie. However, Omo Ghetto’s plot is woven around a set of twins who are separated at birth and are living completely different lives. One is a ghetto kid and leader of a notorious female gang, while the other is raised in affluence and has anger issues. The very popular ghetto twin is daring and ridiculously uncouth in her manners while the rich kid’s temper almost results in death of her fiancee , this incidence made her to go into hiding for fear of being jailed. The ghetto twin, alongside her gang, are apprehended on their way to unleash terror on an unsuspecting victim .This marks the beginning of a lot of twists and revelations.

Typical of Nollywood

This movie comes in four discs (A, B, C and D) and contains up to eight different movie trailers in each of the discs. Half of the time, you may find yourself spooling forward to the main movie. The acting is generally on point and I like the portrayal of the ghetto gangsters,it is believable. In a number of Nollywood films, the Police are often portrayed as hungry looking and powerless fellows,with their tattered uniforms , Omo Ghetto did not deviate from this usual potrayal . In the film, the policemen were clad in faded black shirt atop khaki /army green trousers, making look like ‘KAI or Man O War’ officials. The scene where a policeman goes to the ghetto to ask Lefty’s father to show up at the police station is a good example. He looked more like a messenger than a police officer and little wonder that Baba Oni Baba noted afterwards that the policeman was too sluggish to be an officer. This is not good for the image of the force. And yes, the dialogues in some scenes drag on for too long.

Creative Director

Abiodun Olarenwaju (Abbey Lanre), deserves commendation for making us appreciate the beauty in the midst of squalor and poverty in the ghetto, thanks to his camera angles and shots. The opening shot takes the viewer on a journey through life in the ghetto. He brings home the reality of life in areas where people live, eat and breed on one refuse site.

Apart from a lot irrelevant scenes and excessively long party scenes, the acting is top notch. You cannot help but get blown away by the humour embedded in the story line. Funke Akindele portraying two characters (Lefty the ghetto thug and Ayomide, the rich kid) was at her best. Although Akindele is introduced later in the movie, her sterling performance ups the tempo of the film. Veteran actor Adebayo added a beautiful twist to the title ‘Omo Ghetto’. He is very hilarious and displays a lot of local wit,

you are not likely to forget his character in a hurry .His perfect interpretation of his role depicted a lifestyle in the setting of the movie and showed the mentality of a man irrespective of his socio-economic standing. Considering Salami’s reputation, nothing less is expected as he brilliantly lived up to his character.

Characterisation is a major winning element of the movie, for example Bimbo Thomas (Nikky) and Eniola Badmus (Busty) successfully mimic the mannerisms of a typical tout in a ghetto. Another scene expertly handled occurs a few minutes into the film.There is a quick transition from the ghetto to the city as Baba Oni Baba is shown filling his glass with beer before Funke Akindele breaks a flower vase in the city, thumbs up to the editor. Eniola Badmus of ‘Jennifa’ fame also interpreted her role what with her diction and mannerism. Of interest is the clever twist introduced to the plot with the sudden replacement of Ayomide with her ghetto-based twin sister, Lefty,this left lots of people in suspense.

Rated 8/10

The climax of the movie is easy to locate while the suspense comes to play after Ayomide’s character suddenly goes missing and Lefty takes centre stage. One scene you may not forget in a hurry though dirty is the ghetto toilet scene. The girls take turns to relieve themselves and later turn the faeces into little bowls to go and throw at some rival ‘cream/aristo’ chicks. Stingomania artiste, Baba Nee also did a good job on the soundtrack as it is totally ‘ghettoish’!.Yeah you just have to appreciate the camera works in the ‘yo mama battle scene’ where Lefty and her crew display Yoruba jabs that gets you laughing.

The movie subtitling was good and surprisingly had good English ,not the expected the Yoruba English translation which generally tints lots of Yoruba movies .The movie also explored themes of pure love even in the ghetto. The final scene where the twins were shown seated on the same bench, facing each other was brilliant and very convincing. So was the part where they both stand up and walk towards the door.

Riding on the success some of the films Akindele has made in the past, she is fast establishing herself as one artist to watch out for. ‘Omo Ghetto’ is didactic, entertaining and worth seeing a second time.



ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS ALLEGED FRAUD:COURT THREATENS TO REVOKE BAIL GRANTED HUSBAND OF NIGERIA EX BEAUTY QUEEN

By Gistmaster.com

More troubles seem to be piling up for Tom Iseghohi, the millionaire husband of ex-most beautiful girl in Nigeria, Anita Uwagbale. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja threatened that it might revoke the bail that is currently being enjoyed by Tom Iseghohi and two others.

Tom, who is the former Group Managing Director of Transcorp Plc and two others Muhammad Buba, ex-Company Secretary and Mike Okoli, former Deputy General Manager are standing trial in a case of alleged fraud to the tune of 15 Billion Naira (1 Billion US Dollars). The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) alleged that the three former top shots of  Transcorp used their position to perpetuate money laundering and misappropriated monies to the tune of 15 Billion Naira. The EFCC also alleged among other things that Iseghohi and others commited criminal conspiracy and breach of public trust.

At the resumed hearing on the trial on 24 January 2011, the trial Judge, Mr. Justice Donatus Okorowa said he would be forced to revoke the bail granted the accused persons if they don't stop presenting frivolous applications as a way of delaying the trial.

Gistmaster.com gathered that the lawyer to the accused persons, R O Yusuf had earlier told the court that cases before his clients should be thrown out because the prosecution had not established a prima facie case against them.

EFCC said they have witnesses who are ready to testify. Justice Okorowa has adjourned the case to February 9.

The three accused person s were granted bail in 2009 by Justice Chikere Anuli, the first trial judge in the case.

THE PERFECT CHURCH:RAMSEY NOUAH TURNS PASTOR!

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In 1984 Wale Adenuga shot his first feature film, Papa Ajasco with
Peter Fatomilola and it was a huge success. In 2009, Ramsey Nouah
played the lead role in Figurine and the movie set box office record
until Ije came. In 2008, Funke Akindele movie, Jenifa set an all time
record in Nollywood as the highest selling movie.

Now, the three record breakers have teamed up together to deliver
another movie, "The Perfect Church" to cinema across Nigeria and Ghana
on Friday, February 29.

Wale Adenuga is producing the flick while top rate actor, Rmasey
Tokunbor Nouah is playing the role of Pastor Benson with almost
impeccable reputation, Funke Akindele, plays the role of Sis Angela,
the choir leader, veteran actor, Olu Jacobs plays the role of
vision-seeing Bishop Williams, Ngozi Ezeonu is the elder, Mrs Ojo with
a secret that will diminish the elderly-reputation of her and that of
her husband, Mr OjoHakeem Rahman.

With star-studded clip, popularity and reputation many are asking if
the coming together of these three ‘giants’ in their own right can
guarantee a cinema success. ‘I am sure the movie will do well
commercial wise even though money was not our objective. We wanted to
shot a movie with strong message and high cinematic standard. We did
everything right and with right cast, the cinema audience will embrace
it’.

As a sign of not leaving anything unturned, the movie will be opening
in all cinema across Nigeria and Ghana at simultaneously, that would
be the first time a movie will be opening same time across the West
African countries.

The Perfect Church is the story of a church with perfect reputation
and holy people with unholy secret. Pastor Benson (Ramsey) presides
over the church, Sis Angela (Funke) leads the choir while Mr and Mrs.
Ojo (Hakeem and Ngozi) are the elders. Their lives are  perfect until
Bishop Williams (Olu Jacobs) comes to deliver a confusing vision. All
hell was let loose and lives and reputation are sacrificed.

ORGANISERS OF NIGERIAN IDOL TO UNVEIL 13 FINAL CONTESTANTS ON SATURDAY

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By Niyi Tabiti

Latest news gathered by gistmaster.com indicate that the 13 final contestants that would compete for the grand prize of the first ever Nigerian Idol would be presented to the world on Saturday. According to an invitation sent to Gistmaster.com, the unveiling of finalists would be done amidst pomp and ceremony. It would be an exclusive cocktail event. There would be opportunity to mingle with the judges and contestants. Date is 29 January 2011 at the Dream Studio Omole, Lagos. Its strictly by Invitation.

Jeffery Daniel, Audu Maikori of Chocolate city and popular musician,Yinka Daniel are the Judges.

Latest updates on the Nigerian Idol music reality show can always be found on www.gistmaster.com

UNION BANK MD, FUNKE OSIBODU, HON ABIKE DABIRI OTHERS FOR THE FUTURE PRE-AWARD CONFERENCE

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Registration is ongoing for The Future Pre-Awards “Do Something” Conference. This is the third edition of the conference and it holds on Saturday, 29 January 2011 at the Main Auditorium of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba by 11am.

The awards proper hold the next day at Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

“The 'Do Something Conference' is always an attempt to use the popularity and network of the awards to motivate young Nigerians in whatever field,” said Kenneth Oliko, the awards’ spokesperson. “Young people are always seen to complain about how difficult Nigeria is and the many challenges that they face; but this conference shows them role models who have survived with integrity in spite of these challenges and who have excelled. With this conference, we are leading young people to stop complaining, stop waiting, stop wanting and start acting – to go out and improve their work or businesses, or to make change happen in Nigeria.”

The conference is a rare opportunity for these young Nigerians to meet with high-achieving role models who they would otherwise not have the opportunity to meet. The speakers don’t give lectures – rather, the participants ask them any questions on their minds about how they
succeeded or how they achieved and get real time responses that are practical and useful.

As usual, it promises to be an explosive session with speakers such as

•       Professor Pat Utomi (Director,  Centre for Applied Economics, Lagos
Business School)
•       Abike Dabiri (Member, House of Representatives)
•       Dr. Rasheed Gbadamosi (Former Chairman, Petroleum Product Pricing
and Regulatory Agency)
•       Professor Oye Ibidapo-Obe (Former Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos/President, Nigeria                      Academy of Science)
•       Tonye Cole (Executive Director, Sahara Group)
•       Pastor Tunde Bakare (Senior Pastor, Latter Rain Assembly/Founder,
Save Nigeria Group)
•       Poju Oyemade (Senior Pastor, Covenant Christian Centre)
•       Betty Irabor (Publisher, Genevieve Magazine)
•       Iretiola Doyle (Actress/TV Presenter)
•       Steve Babaeko (Creative Director, 141 Worldwide)
•       Banky W (Musician/Performer)
•       Ayo Animashaun (Founder Hip Hop World Awards and Executive Producer HIP on TV)
•       Debbie Ogunjobi (C.E.O Everywoman)
•       Kemi Adetiba (Director/ TV Presenter)
•       Tosyn Bucknor (Radio Presenter/Writer)
•       Fela Durotoye (Development Strategist)
•       Nicholas Okoye (CEO, Anabel)
•       Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde (Actress/Musician)
•       Peace Anyiam-Osigwe (CEO, AMAA Awards)

• Bukola Adubi (CEO, Miccom Golf Resort)


• Kefee (Musician)


• Tolu Sangosanya (Founder, LOTS Foundation)


• Bode Pedro (CEO, VEDA Technology)


• Frank Edoho (TV Anchor)


• Uche Nnaji (Ouch!)


• John Momoh (CEO, Channels TV)

Tickets are still on sale for N1000 (however for students with ID cards, they go for N500). The tickets are available at any Ouch! shop in Lagos  Surulere, Maryland, Ikota or the Silverbird Galleria - or at the venue of the conference – Unilag Main Auditorium.

Participants who want confirmed seats can however register on www.thefuturenigeria.com.

The event also broadcasts live on the internet! Paradigm Initiative Nigeria is partnering with The Future Awards to endure individuals who for some reason cannot attend the event watch the event live. By visiting www.yrn.me/tfa2011, young Nigerians can connect to the event and enjoy this amazing opportunity.

This event is supported by Access Bank, HiTV and the Miccom Golf Resorts. Official Media Partners are Y! (www.ynaija.com), Cool FM and Wazobia FM.

CELEBRITIES GATHER IN LAGOS AS AZUH ARINZE LAUNCH SUCCESS SECRETS OF RICH AND FAMOUS

Media executives, top celebrities and business executives from far and near came to honour the Editor of Encomium magazine, Azuh Arinze at the NIIA, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island today. The occasion was the launching of a new book published by Mr. Azuh entitled "The Secret success of the rich and famous"

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The CEO of Capital Oil launched the book with the sum of Five million Naira while other such as Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) also launched the book to the tune of N500,000 (Five hundred Thousand Naira).

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Guests include Comedian, Julius 'the genius' Agwu, Olumide Iyanda of Daily Independent, Chief Dele Momodu, a presidential aspirant on the platform of National Conscience Party (NCP),actress Monalisa Chinda, Ejiro Rene Adigbo of Top Celebrities, Mayor Akinpelu publsiher of Global Execllence, Ausbeth Ajagu, Tunde and Wunmi Obe, Yeni Kuti, Biodun Kupoluyi of E24-7, Segun Ogunbumi, Kunle Rahedd, Tee A, Tunji Wusu,Frank Okamigbo and several others came to give Azuh all the support. The ncomium group led by the CEO, Mr. Kunle Bakare and his wife, Desola also came to ensure that the event had a touch of excellence.

More photos later!

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GUINNESS VIP ENJOYS WIDE ACCEPTANCE!!!.2 MILLION CONSUMERS SIGN UP IN SIX WEEKS

The Guinness sponsored social interactive platform, GuinnessVIP (GVIP) recently launched to connect Guinness consumers to the very best of football experience recorded a massive sign up of football fans and consumers of over 200,000 members just 6 weeks after launch

Nigeria’s fastest growing football mobile social platform despite crossing the 200,000 consumer sign up mark, is still growing phenomenally. This can readily be attributed to the unique networking experience enjoyed by members on signing up to the platform. Guinness VIP which possesses features such as the most recent football news and updates also allows for healthy and stimulating football debates on amongst friends, football enthusiasts,fans and rival fans on a wide array of current football related topics

Guinness®, owners of the Guinness VIP mobile platform have over last couple of weeks also injected some more excitement on the platform, members had an exclusive online chat with former super eagles international Victor Ikpeba, won special VIP tickets to the Rhythm unplugged show that happened in December, had their say during major EPL matches and got a chance to win fabulous prizes. Amongst the most recent winners amongst Guinness members were Sola Jimoh, an aspiring accountant from Ilorin and Michael Adeoye a computer engineer in Ibadan Oyo state, both members were rewarded with ten thousand naira (N10,000) airtime each.

In their statement Sola Jimoh said “it was the last thing on my mind that I would win on the platform, I was already happy with the opportunity to access my beloved Arsenal’s information from my phone, so I was only too happy to invite my friend to join on to Guinness VIP, yet I was rewarded with N10,000. I can’t express my joy, I’m so grateful to Guinness®. Whilst  Manchester United fan and winner of N10,000 airtime Michael Adeoye added “ I didn’t expect it at all, I was so surprised , I feel great to rewarded by Guinness for keeping in touch with the happening in football, it feels great!.

Adenike Adebola; Marketing Manager-Guinness® said: “We are quite pleased with the phenomenal growth and obvious acceptance of the Guinness VIP mobile platform within the football loving community of Guinness consumers and fans of the game, we are excited about bringing this unique experience to consumers all over the country as demonstrated by the winners and we will continue to identify create and share in the unique experiences and the growing passion for football amongst our consumers. It can only get bigger and better because Guinness is at the heart of it.

To be a part of it Get the inside track on all things football and so much more live on Guinness VIP. Text ‘yes’ and date of birth i.e. day, month and year (DD/MM/YY) to 1759 or Visit http://m.guinnessvip.com

WEDDING PHOTOS:MONALISA CHINDA 's EX-HUSBAND WEDDING TO US BASEDNIGERIAN BABE

Monalisa Chinda's ex-husband,Dejo Richards and new wife, Yemi on their wedding day.

By Niyi Tabiti

We serve you the news hot and fresh on gistmaster.com that is why we are hot spot for many Nigerians who want to see the latest news in town.

Dejo Richards the ex-husband of popular Nollywood star actress, Monalisa Chinda has re-married. The former boss of Questionmark got married to Olayemi Omolade Olayinka at the Ikoyi Registry. The couple, family members and well wishers later moved to Ikeja for the reception and engagement ceremonies.


Yemi, as the new bride is popularly known as Mimi and she works in as a marketing executive in the United States of America. She is also a cousin of Ayo Animashaun of ceo, Hip Hop World Awards.

Sources disclosed that the ceremony was planned to be low key but people came in large numbers to be part of the ceremony.Entertainers such as K1 the Ultimate (King Wasiu Ayinde), Kween and others were at the ceremony. Yemi, the new step mother of Monalisa's daughter for Dejo Richards  is said to be very cool. Dejo Richards and Yemi met about eight months ago and today they are married.

  

MIKE EZERONYE's WIFE HEAVILY PREGNANT+ MONALISA CHINDA'S HUSBAND RE-MARRIES

 Nollywood's 'Mr. Romantic'- Mike Ezeronye is so excited that about the news that he is going to be a father very soon. Mike's wife is heavily pregnant but that has not deterred them from appearing at top red carpet events in town. Click to read more and see photos
  In another development, we gathered that Dejo Richards the former husband of Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda has remarried. This time to a Yoruba girl who goes by the name  Omolade Olayinka. They were at the Ikoyi Registry this January to say 'I do'. Congrats
 Always visit www.gistmaster.com for the latest lifestyle news and photos. all you need to know about Africa high society, celebrities, events, people, phones and so on

MIKE EZERONYE's WIFE PREGNANT.NOLLYWOOD ACTOR PREPARES FOR FATHERHOOD

By Folake Alu/ Gistmaster.com

Few months after Mike Ezeronye, the popular Nollywood actor who like to play ' Mr. Romantic' roles in movies,gistmaster.com gathered that the actor is already preparing for fatherhood. His wife, Nkechi is heabily pregnant with their first child together. "It is obvious that they are both happy overjoyed about their soon to arrive baby" said amutual friend who saw the couple together recently.

  Since getting married, Mike and his wife have been attending events together. Gistmaster.com noticed that they have even become the most visible celebrity couples at red carpets event in town, just like top comedian, Ali Baba and his wife, Mary.

 Mike met Nckechi Norom some years back at a movie location in Abuja. Nkechi was in Nigeria at a time from her base in Canada.

 

AY COMEDIAN ONE NIGHT EXPERIENCE WITH GENEVIEVE..THE HOTEL , THE PASSION THE ANTICIPATION

Genevieve Nnaji is one of the biggest stars In Nigeria. For many years she has become the most sought after in the industry after the exit of the likes of Regina Askia and so on. Click here to read how Genevieve is good money plus why AY Comedian is dreaming of Night with Genevieve. They even got to an hotel, entered the room...click to read more

MEGA BUCKS FOR THE FINE ACTRESS: AY COMEDIAN AND HIS DREAM ROMANCE WITH GENEVIEVE NNAJI

By Niyi Tabiti

For eight years running, Genevieve Nnaji, the stylish Nollywood actress has remained in the league of the most famous and valuable personalities ever produced by the Nigerian movie industry.

More so, Genevieve remain one  of the most talked about and one of the most eligible single ladies in Nigeria. Everyone want  a piece of the actress.Gistmaster.com gathered that even the big stars want her in their work too and they are ready to pay.

Trust the ' omo ibo' she knows how to make money. Ayo Makun the popular comedian known as AY shot a creative to promote his upcoming show on 24 April 2011 (Easter Sunday). Ay is so excited about the work that they have started showing it on TV

In the creative watched by gistmaster.com, Ay was seen going into a hotel room with AY, he was so excited that he wanted to put Genevieve on the bed almost immediately but Genny told him to relaxed that she wanted to go and shower. Making a seductive moves with a dress that was revealing a good part of her boobs, Genevieve told Ay that she would give him his heart desire. Apparently happy, Ay let Genny go to the bathroom and the camera showed him pulling off his clothes in excitement. It was all a dream as AY was shown waking up on the bed. He searched frantically for Genevieve but she was not there. few seconds later, he heard a knock, thinking it was Genevieve, he opened and saw the room attendant. He almost cut the guy to pieces with his teeth!lol

Sources told Gistmaster.com that Genevieve was paid some good money for the work. Just like what she did with D'Banj, she is also working with AY comedian to pull public attention to his work using another dimension.D'banj gistmaster gathered, also paid Genevieve  good money for the video of 'You don make me fall in love"

Genny careless about all the hullabaloo of  romance with D'banj and all that stuff. she is a businesswoman. At least if she misses the big endorsement and mega bucks that Glo Mobile gave to some Nollywood stars, she can make do with entertainers who want her attention in their work.

Another source close to the Imo State born actress told gistmaster.com last night that Genevieve has a management company.

"Genevieve is not the type that does things for free. She must have been paid but I can tell you how much"

niyi@gistmaster.com

SUSAN EYO- HONESTY SPEAKS ON WHY SHE RESIGNED FROM CITY PEOPLE

Ex- Deputy Editor-in- Chief, Susan Eyo- Honesty made a quiet exit from City People magazine some months back after 13 years with the media company she helped founded.

gistmaster.com gathered that It was so quiet that many people inn town did not know that the style writer turned designer has resigned her position with the Seye Kehinde led City People Group.

In an exclusive interview she granted Famous Enquirer,Susan disclosed that she left because she had always wanted a chance to do what she had always wanted to do. According to her, she has the concept of a lifestyle magazine that is all encompassing. She said the magazine would be called Glam and Essence.

She disclosed that rthe reason she left City People quitely was because she didnt want to spark off any controversy relating to her exit because are definately going to raise issues out of it. "Nothing happened" Susan  said.

When asked about the speculations that she was a major stakeholder or shareholder as the case maybe with the company, she said "Well people tend to believe anything, we are in an environment where rumour fly. I was working in City People like everybody else. When you get to a point where you know that the structure no longer working for you, i mean i had to quit.The structure was just not working for me anymore as such i knew it was time for me to quit"

She later described Seye Kehinde and Mr. Nduka Obaigbena, the publisher of Thisday Newspapers her her inspiration in journalism.

5 MUST HAVE JEANS THIS SEASON

TROUSER JEANS

Forget five-pocket styles: these full-leg trouser jeans are chic enough for dressier events (especially in dark wash.) This a definite trend to try for 2011.

FLARE JEANS

Flares are super flattering on most body types. For curvier girls, the flares balance out fuller hips and thighs. Wear flares with heels for the hottest (and most flattering) look.

JEGGINGS

If you haven't bought into the denim legging or jegging trend because you thought it was too Skin tight, dare to bring out the Kim Kardashian in you this season and keep your finger on the fashion pulse for a sexier you.

DENIM TROUSER SHORTS

Ready to really liven up your 2011 fashion look? Try a pair of dressy jean shorts. Some have trouser styling and pleats to give you a buttoned-down look.

GRAY JEANS

Ready for a nice departure from the usual dark or light washes? Gray jeans are trendy, but still go with all the same things that normal blue jeans do. Try out the skinny fit for an updated look.

Info from About.com

GANG KIDNAP FASHION DESIGNER, DEMAND 30 MILLION NAIRA RANSOME

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By Niyi Tabiti

The porous security situation in the Eastern part of Nigeria has once again grabbed local and International  attention with the recent kidnapping of a top Nigerian designer, Nnamdi Jas Emenike. Gistmaster.com gathered that he was kidnapped on Tuesday in Anambra State but his family members were only contacted on Sunday.

The kidnappers  said they would kill him if the sum of N30 Million Naira (200 Thousand Dollars) was not paid to them by today. Emenike make clothes for selected personalities from his range of exlusive designs . Gistmaster.com also gathered that the designer hail from a wealthy background in Anambra State.

All efforts is now geared towards making the kidnappers release the designer unhurt.

SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE RICH AND FAMOUS

The prolific editor of Encomium Magazine, Azuh Arinze would be hosting important dignitaries and members of the public on Wednesday 26 November 2010 in Lagos. It would be the special launch of his book "The success secrets of the rich and famous. Venue is the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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According to details gathered by gistmaster.com, the chairman of the day will be Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, President/CEO, Neimeth Pharm Int'al Plc
BOOK REVIEWER: Prof. Fidelis Oditah, QC, SAN
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR: Dr. Muiz Banire,Lagos State Commissioner for Environment
ROYAL FATHER OF THE DAY:HRM Oba Adedokun Abolarin, the Orangun of Oke-Ila