Monday, February 28, 2011

MOVIE PRODUCER DRAGS THISDAY NEWSPAPERS TO COURT. "IT IS A FACE SAVING PLOY" SOURCES INSIST



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By Niyi Tabiti
Movie Producer , Daniel Ademilokan has dragged  This Day Newspapers to court over a story he considered injurious to his personality and career. Ademilokan who is married to popular actress and model, Doris Simeon his asking for a retraction and ten million Naira as compesation for the damages the said report allegedly did to his 'reputation'

Inside sources however told gistmaster.com that Ademilokan's threat to sue was all a face saving ploy. According to what gistmaster.com gathered, This Day said that he had problems with some people over the production of the work. He was said to have collected money but did not fufil part of his own bargain. According to a media executive that spoke with Gistmaster.com, the only mistake ws that the reporter did npt quote the right production name but the issue is that Ademilokan has issues with Shola Fajobi, the executive producer of Super Mom, Next Movie Star. He also said to have some unfinished business with Tajuddeen Adepetu, the managing Director of Soundcity.

As part of part of our tradition to cross check, gistmaster.com contacted Ademilokan. He disclosed that his lawyers are already handling the matter.



FELA! MAKES HISTORIC ARRIVAL IN LAGOS, NIGERIA APRIL 20-25, 2011

 The hit Broadway musical about the life and music of Nigerian
performer and political activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is scheduled to
be performed in his home town of Lagos, Nigeria making it the first
Broadway show to be performed in Sub-Saharan Africa.

FELA!, the landmark Broadway musical, which won three Tony Awards
(Broadway’s highest honor) including Best Choreography (Bill T.
Jones), is coming to Lagos from April 20th to 25th. It will be
performed at the prestigious Eko Hotel’s New Expo Centre, Victoria
Island, Lagos, Nigeria. This critically lauded musical will star its
original Broadway cast with Sahr Ngaujah reprising his Tony-nominated
role of Fela Kuti with music provided by the internationally renowned
Antibalas as well as other members of the New York City Afro-beat
community.
Concurrently with the Broadway production, FELA! opened and triumphed
at London’s Royal National Theater for a three-month sold-out run.
That production was nominated for three Olivier Awards, London
theatre’s highest honor, including Best Musical, Best Actor (Sahr
Ngaujah) and Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). This Nigerian
engagement will be the first since the closing of the Broadway and
London productions and the NTLive performance which was broadcast to
in 370 cinemas worldwide.

The aim of FELA! in Lagos is to unite and connect Africans in spirit
and unity, to serve as a catalyst for cultural revival in Nigeria, and
to celebrate Fela Kuti, for the contribution he has made to Nigeria
and the world. FELA! depicts the true story of the legendary Nigerian
musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afro beat rhythms ignited the spirit
of empowerment and cultural awareness in a generation. It is a tale
of courage, passion and love featuring Kuti’s captivating music and
the visionary direction and choreography of Tony Award winner, Bill T.
Jones. FELA! in Lagos is being produced by a Nigerian production
company, Broken Shackles in conjunction with Lagos State Government.

Upon its Broadway opening Ben Brantley of The New York Times wrote,
"There should be dancing in the streets. The hot (and seriously cool)
energy that comes from the musical gospel preached by the title
character of Fela! feels as if it could stretch easily to the borders
of Manhattan and then across a river or two. There has never been
anything on Broadway like this production." The New York Post’s
Elisabeth Vincentelli cheered, "There’s enough energy to short circuit
Con Ed." David Cote of Time Out New York, in giving it 5 stars (out
of 5) raved, "Fela! is more than a musical; it’s an ecstatic
phenomenon." And Jennifer Farrar from the Associated Press exclaimed,
"An exuberant celebration!"

The English critics were equally effusive after the London premiere of
FELA! One critic, Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail, summed up the
critical sentiment with his review saying FELA! is a "groundbreaking
show that shook Broadway and London’s Royal National Theatre to the
rafters. Getting Brits to get on their feet and ‘get loose’ as Bill T.
Jones puts it, was a rare feat. FELA! pulled it off by sheer
exuberance and theatrical showmanship. At the same time, FELA!
explored the soul of an artist and the darkness of a government that
tried to block what Fela’s beam exposed."

In addition to rave reviews from critics, FELA! has also won numerous
awards and received standing ovations from such personalities as Mick
Jagger, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, Spike Lee, Ben Okri, Janet
Jackson, Denzel Washington, Professor Wole Soyinka, Robert De Niro,
and Hugh Jackman. First lady Michelle Obama, former UN Secretary
General Kofi Annan and President Obama’s Head of Homeland Security
Janet Napolitano are but three of the dignitaries who have embraced
this show.

Bill T. Jones, director and choreographer of FELA!, was recently
honored with the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
award along with Sir Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey. The Kennedy
Center Honors are awarded annually for exemplary lifetime achievement
in the performing arts. FELA! also won two Astaire Awards for its cast
and choreography.

FELA! on Broadway was conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis and
Stephen Hendel. Its producers include the entertainment legends Shawn
"Jay-Z" Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith.

A spokeswoman for Broken Shackles suggests that "with a series of
media partners and sponsorships, FELA! in Lagos will be the most
talked about show in Nigeria for years to come. We have created
sponsorship, branding and advertising opportunities for those who wish
to be a part of this historic theatrical event."



Sunday, February 27, 2011

PHOTOS FROM CHAMPAGNE CONVERSATIONS PARTY IN LAGOS

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By Niyi Tabiti

Today in Lagos Nigeria, the pool side of the Eko Hotel and Suites was n festive mood as celebrities, young professionals and those who obviously know the value of networking gracing the Champagne Coversations, an intiative of Sodium Brand Solutions company led by Bisoye Fagade.

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Gistmaster.com sighted the likes of Chichi Nwoko, the project director of Nigerian Idol, Tosyn Bucknor, Gbemi Olateru- Olagbegi, Tessy Oliseh, Ebuka,Tobi Banjoko, Shalom Obi, Goldie, Rukky Sanda, Kate Henshaw- NuttalAjibola Ogunjobi, Darey Art Alade, Linda Ikeji, Olumide Iyanda, Annie Macaulay,Yinka Ajose, Tunde and Wunmi Obe,Weird MC,Oke Oris,Fola Annie, Bella Benson, AY the comedian and his wife Mabel. Gistmaster.com also saw popular comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka the first, Tee A and others.

More photos and gist update later!

Saturday, February 26, 2011

BODE GEORGE RELEASED:STEPS OUT OF PRISON IN CELEBRATION

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By Gistmaster.com

Chief Bode George a chieftain of Nigeria’s ruling Political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, who was sentenced to two years in jail for corrupt charges, had been released amidst fanfare. George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP was released today 26 February 2011 from the Kirikiri maximum prison where he had served his jail term.

A mammoth crowd made up of supporters, family members and well wishers came to welcome him from the prison in celebration. The crowd who sang praises of the politician said, they knew all along that the jail term handed over to Bode George was highly political, pointing fingers at a major opposition party.

Bode George was driven straight to the Church of Christ Cathedral in a convoy of cars amidst praises that he is indeed a great leader who has contributed so much to the lives of many people.

There was a short service at the cathedral located in Marina on Lagos, Island. Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo was there to receive his friend and also share in the joy of his release. Others in include Ogun state governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Ayo Fayose, a senatorial aspirant and former governor of Ekiti State, Mrs. Modinot Adedibu was also there among others.

Photo credit: Kehinde Gbadamosi/Vanguard Newspaper

Thursday, February 24, 2011

LIVE REPORT!- PSQUARE,KATE HENSHAW,EMEM EMA OTHERS DEPART LAGOS TONIGHT FOR AMAA NOMINATIONS PARTY IN KENYA

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By Niyi Tabiti

A host of Nigerian stars are headed for Nairobi, Kenya tonight ahead of tomorrow’s nomination party of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) scheduled to hold in Nairobi the capital of the east African country.

Gistmaster.com gathered that most of the stars who will be to Kenya will depart via  the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. At the time of filing this report, gistmaster.com gathered the likes of Kate Henshaw,the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare,Emem Ema of the Kush fame and now of One management are ready to board Kenya Airways. The journey will take about four hours on air. Gistmaster learn that other stars have already departed yesterday and the day before.

Peace Anyiam Osigwe the founder of AMAA announced some weeks back through a press statement signed by a member of her team, that the nomination's party for AMAA 2011, would hold in Kenya based on the overwhelming interest people from East African nations have shown in the AMAA so far.

The Africa movie academy awards team says it has received voluminous entries from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and other places in Africa, so it would nice to have the nominations party done there.

AMAA is an annual award event. The grand finale since inception takes place in the oil rich state of Bayelsa in Nigeria.Through AMAA several movie in Africa have been honored with awards.

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EMINEM BEATS LADY GAGA TO WORLD MOST 'LIKED' PERSON ON FACEBOOK

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By Gistmaster.com

For popular American rapper and actor, Eminem, this is not just another title. It signifies something remarkable in his career. No small fly beat Lady Gaga just like that. Eminem is big in music and he has several awards to show for it. Working with someone like hip hop king, Dr. Dre has also enhaced his career. Well, that is not the gist here.

The latest gist is that slim shady as Eminem is popularly called has continued to shine, despite losing in the album of the year category of Grammy 2011 award. Just some days ago, the handsome singer became the most likeable personality alive on social media. He reportedly has 28,883,000 ‘likes’ while Lady Gaga who has been holding the number 1 position for sometime has 28,883,272 likes. But analytic shows with the way things are going for Eminem, he might soon be leaving Lady Gaga with so much gap. Michael Jackson has the most ‘like’ Facebook fan page with 29.1 billion likes. But Eminem will soon surpassed that too.

Information at Gistmaster disposal indicates that Eminem now enjoy several likes button of facebook surfers and It is just a matter of days that he would speed off  leaving Lady Gaga several thousands of facebook likes apart. In 2010, Lady Gaga overtook America President, Barak Obama to become the most likes personality on Facebook.

Eminem is the new king of Facebook 'likes' but Lady Gaga has more views than him on Youtube. Gistmaster.com learn from yahoo that Lady Gaga has more than 190 million views than him. Lady Gaga has over one billion views, trailing only behind Justin Bieber, who is reportedly the King of Youtube views with 1.34 Billion views.

PHOTOS FROM WANDE COAL MOM's 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY AND DON JAZZY MONEY POWER

By Niyi Tabiti

Don Jazzy, the fine producer behind the huge success of Mo’ Hits crew is one guy who like his action do the talking for him. Since his arrival from UK to test the entertainment business in Nigeria in 2004 till now, he has become more an enigma, respected by all. Thanks to D’banj, Wande Coal and the rest who gave Don Jazzy his due respect anytime they perform or even in their albums.

Don’Jazzy and other members of Mo’Hit including D’banj’s younger brother K-Swith, Da’Prince, Sunday Are, their manager and Bankuli their right marker stormed the 50th birthday of Omolara, mother of Wande Coal in Oregun recently. Gistmaster.com noticed that Dbanj was absent. Well, we weren't expecting him, the crew prefer him to stay back so that he wont be seen too much in public.

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Gistmaster.com sighted Don Jazzy on the dance floor with others. Just like we love to do when it is an ‘owambe’ party in naija, Don’Jazzy came to show off on the dance floor.  Our man started by spending N1000 notes, he spent so much that the celebrant also danced so well in appreciation. Howver, it got to a point, the pocket could not hold again for our dear Don Jazzy, so he had to reduce it to N100 (Naira) notes. Check out the look on his face in this picture, it was as if he was saying, Ose, Mo’ gbe!!!

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Check out exclusive photos from Wande Coal's Mom's 50th birthday.

Photos:Tolaherfrika

 

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‘FROM K-SOUL WITH LUV’ ENJOYS MASS APPEAL !

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The album appropriately titled “from K-soul with Luv” is his debut album which was released on the 14th of February 2011. It is a uniquely fresh mix of dancehall, techno, rock, pop and of course, R’n’B hit tracks that will hold lovers of music spellbound every time they listen to it. The brilliant singles ‘Aiye n’reti’  and ‘rainfall’ are currently enjoying massive air play and rave reviews across most radio stations, Television channels.

The album which features the likes of Terry G and other artistes provides listeners with an impressive range of soulful feel-good music. The album “from K soul with Luv” laces tracks that defines for the listening audience good music and lends credence to the fact that good music and intelligent artistry has come to stay in our entertainment landscape.

Interestingly enough, the Album intro is done by Elisha Baza who presents the popular radio show “African top 10 countdowns” syndicated in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and other East African countries.

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Due to a notable up-weight in airplay across Lagos, DBX Entertainment, K-Soul’s Music Label has concluded deals with one of Nigeria’s foremost distribution networks AHBU ventures® to manage the extensive distribution of the debut album in order to fulfil the nationwide demand for the work. The CDs currently can also be found in the “Hub”, a reputable music store located at The Palms, Lekki Lagos and also at the Silverbird® Lifestyle Stores.

K-Soul; a Marine Engineer and Agronomist by discipline and training from the University of Ibadan, despite his educational background chose his calling as an R’n’B artist and is evidently pursuing his dreams to the fullest. According to K-Soul ‘ I stay true to how I feel about music however the Naija swag must always be present, this is what makes my music appealing and stands it  out.

AFRICA FASHION WEEK DEBUTS IN LONDON


Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) will be an annual event involving two days of free fashion festivity a fusion of African culture fashion style and music celebrating London's unique and diverse culture heritage with alot of mixing of Western and African culture through fashion

AFWL will be an event for all with hourly cat walks shows involving designers using african print textiles and fabrics from African countries its vision is for it to become the biggest multicultural fashion event in London showcasing alot. Your one stop shop for African labels we are expecting over 300 vip guests from different African countries over 200 exhibitors from the uk and Africa, top African fashion designers, emerging African designers and designers who use a lot of African prints in their designs. We will also be showcasing a lot of African models.

For more info click the logo on the side bar .

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

BEYONCE GOES 'DARKER' ON L'OFFICIEL MAGAZINE COVER IN HONOUR OF AFROBEAT LEGEND FELA ANIKULAPO KUTI

By Gistmaster.com

Just like her husband, Jay Z who proudly invested so much into the Fela on the Broadway project, Africa-American star, Beyonce Knowles has also honoured Afro beat king, Fela Anikulapo Kuti in the 'spirit' of glamour and 'Africanness'.

Beyonce is featured on the cover of L'officiel magazine march edition looking darker and pumping the attire of a complete African woman. It would be recalled that Jayz, actor Will smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith reportedly invested about $1 million USD into the News York production of Fela on the Broadway.

This is a great touch and most people are proud that International stars are keeping alive the memories of Fela, the great music legend who fought against looting of funds by public office holders and their associates. Fela arrested and beaten several times for daring to speak against misrule and injustice. His house was burnt and his mother died as a result of one of the invasions of soldiers to his home in 1978. Fela Died in 1997  and his son, Femi has taken over from where he stopped. Though many believe that Femi is less outspoken compared to his father, he has built a multimillion Naira New Afrikan Shrine where thousands of Afro beat lovers go. Fela's sister, Yeni Kuti is the Chief Executive of Felabration, an annual week to celebrate the remembrance of Fela.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

“MALTA GUINNESS ADDS COLOUR TO VALENTINE CELEBRATION”

It is a common knowledge that the date February 14 is set aside worldwide in celebration of what we have come to know as Valentine’s Day. However that is not the news, what is rather of interest is the experience that people are expected to share on this day better described as Lovers Day.

Much as i agree with the notion that the belief held by different individuals regarding Valentine’s Day varies from person to person, thus the activities that people involve themselves in is a function of what Valentine means to them. I think one can assert that Valentine’s Day is a day to show love and appreciation especially to those so dear to us in one form or the other.

In the season of love and appreciation that Malta Guinness, the only Naija Malt drink that offers Top of the World goodness took fun, energy and love to its loyal consumers on Valentine’s Day at the famous Planet One, in Lagos, by joining the rest of the world in celebration at an event tagged “MALTA GUINNESS LOVE ROCK VALENTINE PARTY”.

The show kicked off proper at a time when the day gave way for nightfall with the invited guest starting the night on the red carpet while the ever popular Steel Roller “DJ TOP” steering the wheels to the top of the world as the entire atmosphere went eccentric with various Naija vibes that were dished out from the wheel of steel to thrill the fun loving Malta Guinness Consumers and fans.

The “Malta Guinness love rock Valentine party” was anchored by the very charming TV Presenter, Andre Blaze who did not disappoint the highly expectant crowd present at the show as he gave doses of a contemporary show handler.

The show saw Andre Blaze meandering amongst the crowd present at the event as he teased Val’s with questions and those people who gave the correct answers to the questions asked went home with various gift items. The show did not fail to live up to it’s billings as upcoming acts were called to the stage to showcase their talents, these artistes gave a good account of themselves as they reeled out contemporary tunes which kept the delighted audience asking for more.

The show also had, present, the Winner of the Malta Guinness Street Dance Africa Season III & present reigning Pan African Champion, X-Fellaz performing before the highly expectant crowd.

X-Fellaz in their typical energetic choreographic style, showed the stuff that made them the best dance group in Nigeria at the last MGSDA Season III competition and also, made them African Champions at the Pan Africa Dance Competition held in Ghana last year.

The show gradually got to another point of excitement as everybody present were invited to the floor to come dance as they all savored the sweet taste of Malta Guinness. This went on for couple of minutes as best dancers were identified by the Host who later presented gifts to some good dancers as this is the hall mark of Malta Guinness itself.

The show came to its climax when the popular Mr. Capable “Banky W” mounted the podium as he rolled soul thrilling tracks from his album collection such as “LAGOS PARTY”, “VERY SHARP BAD GUY” among other notable Hip Hop songs and this made the crowd demand for more hit tracks from him. Due to popular demand, he called out some ladies from the crowd who later danced with him as he sang “STRONG THING” with the females on stage.

The show was given a parting short when Mr. Capable, “BANKY W”, showed love to the female folks that danced with him as he rewarded the ladies with Valentine gifts but the crowd yearned for more but as the popular saying goes “For every beginning, there is always an end”

The show finally came to a point of rest after Banky W was done on stage. The excitement of the Malta Guinness Love Rock Valentine Party was on the bud of the crowd’s tongues as they reluctantly dispersed in joy and fantasy looking forward to another event of such fun, vitality and top of the world’s goodness.

As one of the invited guest rightly put it the “Malta Guinness Love Rock Valentine Party” truly rocked.

Monday, February 21, 2011

MTN NIGERIA BATTLES BUSINESSMAN OVER $2 MILLION DOLLARS DEAL

By Gistmaster.com

 



Dominic Essien the Ceo of SEED Media Limited is standing trial at a Lagos High Court based on allegations that he swindled top telecommunications copany, MTN Nigeria of amount close to three hundred Million Naira (About $2 million USD)

According to a case brought against the former banker by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Essien allegedly defrauded MTN Nigeria to the tune of N252 million Naira. He was said to have obtained the sum from the telecom company under the pretext that the money represent the cost of purchase and stock of loyality incentives/gifts from TLC marketing worldwide for MTN Nigeria costomers. Essien allegedly  converted the money instead to personal use and gain.

Gistmaster.com gathered that Essien's total deal with MTN was N300 Million but he was paid N252 Million as mobilization fee.

Essien who was brought before Justice O.A Akinlade this morning (Monday 21 February 2011) pleaded not guilty to the charges made by the anti-graft agency gainst him.

Dominic Essien, who is reportedly the rep of yahoo! in Nigeria was reminded in prison custody while the case has been adjourned till 24 March when the hearing for bail application would come up.

TAOFEEK OKOYA:"FASHIONABLY" RIGHT OR WRONG?

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By Niyi Tabiti

Taofeek Okoya,  son of business tycoon and billionaire, Chief Akanni Rasaq Okoya of Eleganza needs little or no introduction in the social circuit. Aside from being the son of a self made billionaire, the younger Okoya is also focused on his own business. He runs Fico Solutions and Queen of Africa Project, a company into doll production.

The camera lens of gistmaster.com caught the vibrant young man at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos last Sunday at the Mania magazine launch party. He was prim and properly dressed but for sure only few guys would want to be caught in that top!

For many hours, two friends argued whether or not, Taofeek was ‘fashionably’ right or wrong. One says Taofeek must have loved madam so much that he forgot that he was wearing her dress! The other person said  every 'fashionista' dress to create attention and Taofeek got it all right because fashion is always setting your standard."This is what some great guys wear elsewhere" one of them argued

Believe me, two people would have punched themselves dead over what Taofeek Okoya wore to the party.

To see photos classy photos of what celebrity wore to Mania Magazine launch party in Lagos Click here

CELEB PHOTOS FROM MANIA MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY IN LAGOS


It was as if everyone had a script with the strong inscription "Dress to fit and thrill" not dress to kill. We captured the event for you in flying colours. Click here to see more photos and read more

NADIA BUHARI GRACES PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL IN CALIFORNIA

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By Gistmaster.com

Catch this news about Nadia Buhari! The 'deliciously' sexy and ever bubbling Ghanaian actress. Nadia, who has a huge fan base in the Ghanaian and Nigerian movie industry was stunning just as she was elated, storming the opening ceremony of the 19TH Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, Califonia,USA recently.

Looking graceful with an electrifying whims of elegance trailing her appearance on the Red Carpet at the Culver Plaza Thearter, venue of the film festival in California, gistmaster.com gathered that Nadia was the cynosure of all eyes. She adorned an Oscar De La Renta gown and fits perfectly into her body and shape. Just like what she wore to the MTV Africa Music Awards in Lagos some months back.

Nadia is one of the biggest names in Nollywood today and she has starred in movies such as Beyonce and Rihanna, President's Daughter and so on.

Gistmaster.com gathered that Nadia was interviewed by the LA Times Newspaper and she said expressed her happiness because she represented Ghana. She was accompanied to the ceremony by her mum and sister, Khadija Buhari .

Sunday, February 20, 2011

FESTIVAL OF STYLE AT MANIA MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY IN LAGOS

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Kate Henshaw

By Niyi Tabiti

Beyond the limit if you like, off the hook if you also like but for sure the Mania magazine launch party at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos was indeed a festival of style and class. Many of those we love to call the architect of modern fashion and style industry in Nigeria were in attendance.

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Gistmaster.com brought you live report and images from Mania magazine launch party, which took place today (20 February 2011).

Kelechi Amadi Obi the publisher of Mania Magazine disclosed that the purpose of the magazine is to create satisfaction and close the vaccum left by other style magazines.The ace photographer said that he has been working as a fashion photographer for about ten years. Speaking further to the gathering,Amadi- Obi said the magazine would go a long way in ensuring it is a complete work of art for those who want to know what style is all about.

Dimeji Alara the editor of Mania magazine who was invited on stage said that when they started working on the magazine that it was just crazy. "Mania is something that will surprise everyone. We all have fears and doubt, some people have the courage to confront their fears. This is what we are doing with Mania magazine. We want to show that something good can come out of this country" .It was a short speech as he thanked the guests for coming.

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Some of the personalities at the event include Deola Sagoe of Odua Creations,Kate Henshaw,Titi Adelagun,Rita Dominic,Abiola Aloba,Body Lawson,Ngozi Uzo,Tonye Faloughi, Olayinka Epega,TY Bello, Munachi Abii, Delphine Okobah,Mai Atafo,Kate Henshaw, Lanre Dasilva Ajayi,Lola Maja and others.

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More photos later!

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