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OVER 60 DESIGNERS FROM ALL OVER THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA, TO DISPLAY THEIR ORIGINAL AFRICAN FABRICS AND DESIGNS IN LONDON IN AUGUST 2011 For the first time in history, the city of London will be hit by a two-day Tsunami of an event that will showcase everything that defines fashion from an African point of view. The event is known as Africa Fashion Week London. It will be held between 5th and 6th August 2011 at the Gibson Hall, 13 Bishopsgate London EC2N and will make history as the biggest platform ever dedicated to African inspired fashion in Europe. Africa Fashion Week London will give equal opportunity and priority to top international fashion designers alongside new and emerging designers who use African fabrics in their designs, are inspired by African culture and art, sell to the African market or have ties to Africa. The new and emerging designers will be showcased in an event known as Revelation Show within the AFWL. Africa fashion week London is a project designed to create a

 Pretty Senator and daughter of second republic senate president, Gbemi Saraki have raised alarm through her party ACPN in Kwara State that the Peoples Democratic party being led by her brother, Governor Bukola Saraki in the state is planning a massive distribution of fake nude photographs of her by all means. Gbemi Saraki, it would be recalled that Gbemi left the PDP in Kwara State with her father and their supporters when her brother (who is the incumbent governor of the state) attacked her dream of becoming the next governor of the state.   Gbemi also claimed that some people are being mobilized to protest over a woman's ambition of becoming the governor of a religious state like Kwara . Can a brother circulate his own sister's nude photos just to truncate her political ambition?

The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) has formally launched its StandUPNaija Project – an electorate awareness platform aimed at enhancing citizen participation during and after the 2011 general elections. StandUPNaija gives a voice to the issues faced by average Nigerians, and their expectations from elected leaders. Across the country, the Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) is helping Nigerians speak up about the policy issues that matter to them such as Electricity, Health, Security, Education, Transportation and Employment. “Through a series of impactful videos shot across Nigeria’s 6 geo-political zones, we have highlighted the issues that affect average Nigerians and hope to put pressure on elected officials to address them during and after the 2011 elections,” said Simi Idowu, the organisation’s Operations Director.  “The overall goal is to frame the policy issues for the 2011 elections (from the viewpoint of average Nigerians) and the expected actions of government officials

BACKGROUND Urbanknit is a small independent label started by Dolapo James in 2003 to create one-of-a-kind handmade fashion accessories in the broad categories of bags and scarves for those with a taste for something a little different. They love the idea of accessories that are a bit quirky and unique which will give that great outfit just the right amount of drama. With pieces which are wearable and fun at the same time.The challenge of putting a modern twist on what is considered to be traditional, be it wool or batik! is ver much welcome as they also hope this makes the pieces fun and more accessible to all and believe that beautiful and unusual things come out of Africa and this should be celebrated where possible. PRODUCTS Bags and Scarves: Urbanknit provides a mix of accessories. Knitted and crocheted accessories such as scarves, scarflettes, and cowls have a loyal fan base in the US, the UK, Canada, Denmark and Germany during the cold winter months. The chunky wool XL cowl, avai

Encomium Black and White ball that took place this month of March 2011 in Lekki would remain a talk of the town for sometime to come. Trust, Mr. Kunle Bakare the ebullient publisher of Encomium magazine and members of his team to always do a good show.It is always 'more party, less talk' at their functions with a full menu of choice food and drinks. Click here to see photos from the event

Baker's Rack your one stop sweet treat to scrumptious cakes and mouth watering confectionery is open.Specially made for those of extreme appreciative palates and deserving people who wouldn't compromise taste for pleasure. Our bakery specializes in traditional cakes, wedding cakes, yummy cupcakes and all other celebration cakes. From decadent chocolate cakes to comfort banana, carrot and red velvet cakes our cakes come in different flavours and lots more. Address-10/12 Cow-Lane street Lagos island- Lagos Contact nos.-018933438, 08039456987 or 08033304409.

[caption id="attachment_4314" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Cally Ikpe and wife"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4315" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Genevieve Nnaji"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4317" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Pastor Ighodalo and his wife Ibidun Ajayi Ighodalo"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Encomium Black and white ball that took place recently was a beehive of activities as socialites, business tycoons, home video and music stars storm the Lekki, Lagos venue of the event. Black and white ball is an annual social event put together by Encomium Ventures, the publishers of encomium magazine. Kunle Bakare, the publisher of encomium is known to some of the best parties in town. There was also a fashion show, which involved a number of top designers. gistmaster.com hope to bring you more photos and gist from the even

[caption id="attachment_4282" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Ladi Balogun, MD FCMB"] [/caption] By gistmaster.com Ladi Balogun, the Group Managing Director of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Plc has been honoured with the award of This Day’s Young Global Champions in honour of young and daring Nigerians who are 50 and below  and have taken Nigeria into global competition. Ladi Balogun received this honour at the 16 th Annual This Day Awards for Excellence and Good Governance which took place in Lagos, recently. Ladi Balogun was honoured for transforming a family owned bank in the face of the demise of other family owned banks. According to the organizers of the yearly awards, leaders of 14 corporate organizations in the country who have built new companies from scratch and made them world class received this year’s awards in this category. Ladi Balogun, son of Otunba Subomi Balogun, remains one young man who has done tremendously well fo

Advertising, marketing and management guru Biodun Shobanjo has joined the panel for ‘Real Talk’, MTV’s upcoming seminar and executive discussion on Youth Marketing. Biodun Shobanjo joins Alex Okosi (MTV Networks Africa), Ben Murray-Bru ce (Silverbird Group), Leke Alder (Alder Consulting) and Mo Abudu (Inspire Africa) at the MTV sponsored event, to be held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos at 15:00 on Wednesday 30 March 2011. Commented Alex Okosi, ‘Mr Shobanjo’s in-depth understanding of every facet of broadcasting, advertising and public relations as well as the challenges faced by marketers and brands, will significantly elevate the level of Real Talk and we are excited that Mr Shobanjo has confirmed his commitment to the event.’ After 38 distinguished years in the advertising business, Mr Shobanjo is widely acknowledged as one of the individuals who revolutionized the face of modern advertising in Nigeria.  The founder of Insight Communications , Nigeria's foremost a

[caption id="attachment_4261" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="From left, Baba Awopetu, European Director of Marketing, Frank Mckee, Fellow and Senior Examiner, Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK), Austin Ufomba, Marketing Director, Coca Cola Nigeria, Quentin Crowe, Group Managing Director, The Marketers' Forum and Foluke Sawyerr, Chief Operating Officer, TMF Nigeria during a master class taught by Ufomba and hosted in Lagos by TMF Nigeria, recently "] [/caption] Austin Ufomba, Marketing Director of Coca Cola Nigeria, has challenged over  100 senior marketers  to reassess their understanding of marketing. Speaking at the inaugural master class of The Marketers’ Forum  in Lagos recently, Ufomba argued that whilst sales is part of marketing, marketing is not sales. Later in his two-hour address, Ufomba introduced the concept of ‘Brand Love’ and gave tips and insights into how to achieve marketing excellence. The Marketers’ Forum audienc

See photos of those who graced the traditional wedding of Doyin Abiola and Oluwabamishe's wedding in Lagos. click here to read more and see photos You can also see the photos of Nigerian Idol grand finale that took place in Lagos last weekend. Yeka Onka won the first ever Niger Idol music reality show. Read more and also pictures of those that graced the recording at the dream studio. click here to see more and see photos Our official website www.gistmaster.com email:news@gistmaster.com niyi@gistmaster.com

By Niyi Tabiti When Doyin, the daughter of Dr (Mrs.) Doyin Abiola and her late husband, Bashorun MKO Abiola had her traditional wedding in Lagos we were the first to inform you on gistmaster. Doyin got married to Oluwabamise Abass at a high profile traditional wedding in Lagos. We gathered that 'grand finale' will take place in Dubai in the United Arab Emirate. That country seems to be the destination point of top shots who want their children to get married with only selected [caption id="attachment_4255" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="The couple Doyin Abiola and her husband, Oluwabamise Abass"] [/caption] people in attendance. Here we bring you photos of some of the people that attended the Lagos event in style. [caption id="attachment_4240" align="alignleft" width="229" caption="Helen Prest Ajayi a former Miss Nigeria"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4241" align="align