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[caption id="attachment_6080" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="christy Essien Igbokwe"] [/caption] Less than a week after the sudden death of a Nigerian actress, Yemi Eleto Akande in the UK, the Nigerian entertainment industry has lost yet another important personality. gistmaster.com, gathered that Christy Essien Igbokwe, a veteran singer and actress died after a brief illness. Christy who became popular in the early 80s because of her popular song, Omo mi Seun rere, also took part in the rested television drama - The New Masquerade. Igbokwe's last major public appearance before was at the recording of a major music reality show in Lagos. She performed on stage with one of the contestants.  

Alter Ego, a lagos based fashion house has yet again churned out fab new pieces in the fashion store in kioyi. The fashion house which was brought to our consciousness with their architectural style in design and ecclectic collection , this time are pushing the style envelope with their exclusively designed prints in very simple cuts yet  trendy silhouettes . Not going by any fashion rule nor season dictates , the new collection reflects individuality by all standards .Making each piece a Must to own . The new pieces comprise of  blousons , cape jackets , silk print shirts and frocks    This new collection is being heralded with a massive SALE on  the past season pieces . Also watch out for their print accessories - Coming Soon Alter Ego is designed for the Contemporary Nigerian woman who loves great design,who is not afraid of a little edginess, who wants to reference trends but is not a slave to fashion. CONTACT Address - 34d awolowo road ikoyi - lagos

[caption id="attachment_6061" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="British Council Lagos Rep,Cherry Eromosele, senior manager with MTN Nigeria (middle) and Omoyeni Akerele of Style House Files"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Lagos Fashion and Design Week is set to make its debut this year, with MTN as the major sponsor and supported by British Council. This was officially announced by Omoyemi Akerele, the Creative Director of Style House Files, promoters of the event. The  fashion week is slated to hold in October this year. At a press conference held this afternoon at Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Lagos, Mrs Akerele disclosed that the event would raise the bar in the fashion and style sector. Omoyemi said it would promote and celebrate those who are making valuable contributions to the style industry. The Young designer of the year  award winner would go home with an Hyundai Car worth #4.5 million while young fashion entrepreneur of the year wo

[caption id="attachment_6056" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Darey"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti One of Nigeria's leading entertainers,Dare Art Alade who goes by the stage name, Darey has slammed the organizers of the fashion meets runway event in Lagos. According to him, he has not been contracted for the show but the organizers are making benefits for his hard earned name in their publicity. Already, Darey said his Layers are looking into the matter and have also contacted the organizers. But when contacted, Bukky George Taylor of Bobby Taylor consulting, the publicist for the Fashion Meets Runway, told gistmaster.com they have not received a letter from any lawyer. She also said, " Darey was initially meant to be the official host but we later change it to Banky W. Darey was not flexible with the payment terms. We couldn't have an understanding with his team. At that time, the first set of press releases had already gone ou

  Rukkies Concepts the promoters of the much talked about African Fashion Week, London 2011 has confirmed the list of participating designers that would take part in this year's edition. Storming down the runway will be designs from all over the vibrant continent of Africa, with a bit of flare from European influences.  See our list below for designers and show schedule: Show Schedule Friday 5th August 3.00 pm Show Rayo Collection UK/Nigeria Sophia Brown London UK/Cape Verde Island Chancie Style UK/Congo Back2Eden UK/Nigeria Fee Uhssi France/Nigeria 4.30 pm Show Fantazia Clothing Nigeria Prima Rouge Nigeria Niniola Fashion House Nigeria Ouch Nigeria House of Adjeiwaah UK/Ghana Diva Delicious Ghana 6.00 pm Show N Duval Exclusive UK/Mauritius Kamondi UK/Uganda Catalyst by Tamara Joseph UK/Dominica/Trinidad Chiro UK/Kenya/Germany House of Nwocha Nigeria Embellished Truth UK/India 8.30pm Gala Show Eva Grygo UK/Nigeria Sve

Learn, upgrade and improve your make up artistry skills @ the upcoming programme at the Lise Pro Beauty School.  There will be Free- Airbrush dvd , make up kits and brushes , make up hand outs and so much more REGISTER NOW,JUST 8 AVAILABLE SEATING:FEE -N29,500   DATE - JULY -2ND & 3RD TIME :12-4PM.VENUE:52 AWOLOWO RD IKOYI ,LAGOS TEL:08026401985/08098LISEUP WWW.LISEBEAUTYRANGE.COM   Eni Lise Balogun

D  Banj stepped out in style at the recently held 2011 BET Awards styled in a pair of Christian Louboutin Mika Raja flats ($2,395) from the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Such attention to detail! His pants look like they were crafted out of some Italian nonna's tablecloth. And those aren't ruffles on his shirt—they're tasseled beads.  He was ranked best dressed by Jezebel See link here - http://jezebel.com/5815825/bet-awards-nails-and-wigs-and-shoes-oh-my/gallery/9 This mos definitely would be rated TB- Toh Bad

We are delighted to unveil the covers and sneak peek pages of our sizzling 6th edition (Volume 2 Issue 2), an edition that is EVEN BIGGER and better then the last. Out since 27 June in the UK and Nigeria and 27 July in all other countries., the June’s ‘Escapism Issue’ provides a great read to get your sunny season off to a FAB start and the content highlights that everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation. June’s ‘Escapism Issue’ provides a great read to get your sunny season off to a FAB start and the content highlights that everything you do can be done better from a place of relaxation.As well as obtaining exclusive interviews with the comeback king Bilal and the brilliant Blitz the Ambassador, in this issue FAB Magazine managed to sit down with Nigerian multi-platinum selling, award-winning musician singer-songwriter Darey Art Alade – his first major UK interview. Zimbabwe’s talented twosome Bkay and Kazz and up and coming artists Retta and Bluey Robinson also

Caterina Bortolussi, Anita Isedeh and Omoye Uzamere The month of May 2011, Kinabuti, the fashion label, which allows women to express in total liberty their femininity with spontaneity and freshness, owned by Caterina Bortolussi, hosted their family, friends and clients to acocktail soiree preview party tagged Sunset Cocktails at her studio and it sure was a fun evening with loads of Grey Goose and Martini Cocktail, canapés, mingling and shopping. Ono Bello, Caterina Boitolosso and Vania Ochonogor Funmike Olayera Moriam Musa and Aloba

We’ve borrowed everything from blazers and jeans to oversized tees from the boys. Now we’re raiding their bathroom cabinets for beauty, ahem, we mean “grooming” products! Here are 5 must-try male products we swear by:   After Shave. Whether it’s on their beard or bikini line, both men and women battle razor bumps. You are guaranteed to see results with an alcohol free razor treatment that makes a visible difference in just 2 days. Electric Shaver . Maybe you’d be more inclined to buy your own than borrow his. But your guy is definitely onto something here. An electric shaver reduces razor bumps and is great for “landscaping” in between waxes. Some electric shavers like  give you such a close cut, there’s no need for waxing or depilatories.   Hand Lotion. Engineered with men who work with their hands in mind,  is perfect for restoring dry, rough skin.  The rich, non-greasy formula will leave your hands silky smooth and mend damaged cuticles.   Razor. If you’re yearning a sleek

INCC Group and Mercedes-Benz have announced that INCC Group have now  obtained the license agreement to develop, manufacture and distribute the first fragrance line for the Mercedes-Benz brand worldwide. Commenting on the license agreement, Rémy Deslandes, President and Chief Executive Officer of INCC Group, said, “Nothing great has ever been accomplished without passion, 125 years after the creation of the first automobile, Mercedes-Benz will enter the fragrance world. I am thrilled and excited by this given responsibility and it is with passion that I will meet our business partners at the TFWA in Cannes this September to witness together the birth of a perfume star.” Wondering what it would smell like? Stay glued to this blog .

Classical Art Painting                                                                                    Model shoot Christian Louboutin’s shoes are coveted the world over by ladies whose elevated fashion taste is being reflected by their  “red bottoms”. Though now mainstream because of their popularity and distinctive soles, his pieces are still a splurge for most, showing the stark difference between notoriety and affordability. Monsieur Louboutin’s footwear have often been called wearable works of art and for his Fall 2011 lookbook, he is bringing that statement to life as he got  photographer Peter Lippmann to recreate classical paintings, showcasing art, but also his new collection. One of the pieces he chose was Portrait d’une négresse which was painted by Marie-Guillemine Benoist in 1800. It features a young black woman with an exposed breast. It was painted six years after slavery was abolished, thus it became a symbol of emancipation for black people as well as for women. Wi

  [caption id="attachment_6026" align="alignleft" width="500" caption="Akin Ayeni And Adekunle A"] [/caption]   The burial of Evangelist Anthony Adefaratimi Ayeni that took place in Okia-Oka , Ondo State on June 17 and 18 , 2011 . In attendance were popular faces like Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Tosyn Bucknor, Kingsley James, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Howie T, and singer Jerrilyn. Others include Abisoye Fagade, Ayo Animashaun, Jide Adediran, Dipo Abdul and Yinka Oyedeji.   [caption id="attachment_6027" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Kingsley James,Engr Aina Oguntala and Mr Abisoye Fagade"] [/caption] The burial was duly attended by important guests and family members of the deceased. The entourage carrying the corpse of the late Evangelist Anthony Adefaratimi  arrived the venue of the funeral on Friday and there was a procession with the corpse to the home of the deceased before the wake-keep commenced.     [

The list of participants @ the history making upcoming event are as paraded after the break ...... Presenting The New Era Of Fashion, the 10 Designers to hit the runway are: Tsemeya Binitie Vonne Couture Meena Viv La Resistance Toju Foyeh Babuhska Grey Virgos Lounge Obsidian Republic Of Foreigner The 10 Musical Performers to also grace the runway are: Naeto C Duncan Mighty Dr Sid D’ Prince Sasha Shank Show Dem Camp Tiwa Savage WIZKID Dotstar from the UK New Act: Davido HOSTS: Amber Rose Banky W Ticket Outlets Sliverbird Cinema Galleria – VI Ozone Cinema – YABA The Hubs @ The Palms – ONIRU GET Arena – ONIRU Paris Deli – AKIN ADESOLA VI MUD MAKE UP STUDIO – LEKKI ALL SWEET SENSATION OUTLETS. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

The first ever Africa fashion Week London 2011 will kick off on 5th -6th August with creative and highly African Fashion designers from around the world parading their gift on the ramp The event is geared at showcasing the richness of Africa in Live and Living color . In cutting edge style. Below is the List of Designers selected by the AFWL team. Show Schedule Friday 5th August 3.00 pm Show Rayo Collection UK/Nigeria Sophia Brown London UK/Cape Verde Island Chancie Style UK/Congo Back2Eden UK/Nigeria Fee Uhssi France/Nigeria 4.30 pm Show Fantazia Clothing Nigeria Prima Rouge Nigeria Niniola Fashion House Nigeria Ouch Nigeria House of Adjeiwaah UK/Ghana Diva Delicious Ghana 6.00 pm Show N Duval Exclusive UK/Mauritius Kamondi UK/Uganda Catalyst by Tamara Joseph UK/Dominica/Trinidad Chiro UK/Kenya/Germany House of Nwocha Nigeria Embellished Truth UK/India 8.30pm Gala Show Eva Grygo UK/Nigeria Sve UK Yaa Ataa Couture Bags Ghana House of Jola Nigeria Chipo Bespoke UK/Zimbabwe MIA by Mia N

Aimas is a brand that produces hand finished accessorized t-shirts, a range of beautifully handcrafted bags, belts, neck and hair accessories. All our pieces are lovingly made by hand combining local African fabric with the finest modern fabrics and materials available, by the best craftsmen in Nigeria. Aimas vision is to become a unique and contemporary brand providing an eclectic mix of clothing and accessories, which will extend to men, children and home.   Contact Details. Aimas Room 32 Alexander Avenue, Ikoyi Lagos. www.aimas.com.ng info@aimas.com.ng +234 8098824627 +234 7028028918 Stockists Terra Kulture Boutique Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Off Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island, Lagos. The Zebra Boutique 33 Sinari Daranijo Street Off Ligali Ayorinde Street Victoria Island www.myasho.com Tae 15b oduduwa way Ikeja - gra Lagos