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By Niyi Tabiti AY comedy show retained its reputation as one of the biggest shows in town.It was a sold out event recently as top celebrities and entertainment lovers stormed Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, venue of this year's edition of the AY Live! Here Gistmaster brings you some of the faces at the event.Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Funke Akindele, Ali Baba, Emem Isong,Helen Paul, E-Money,Opa Williams and several top shots in today's entertainment

 Actress Empress Njamah,Omotola Jolade Ekehinde,Mercy Johnson and Ini Edo are the four most noticeable 'Hips- Stars' in Nollywood at the moment...You are free to add more people to the list. For now, gistmaster can't say who's got the most dangerous hips among the four actresses.    

I am sure you guys remember when we kicked off the poll for the most talked about actress in nollywood.Just one day to the end of the poll, which is on the side bar of gistmaster 's blog, we have star actress, Mercy Johnson leading with a clear margin.Genevieve Nnaji is next on the list.Others who made the list are actress Omotola Jolade Ekehinde and Ini Edo Ehigwina.  The poll ends tomorrow. Don't forget, you can still cast your vote.

 Who is Nigeria's most talked about actress?We asked this question some days back and even went ahead to have a poll on it.We have had text messages, emails and even the poll is on the side bar of this blog . Four actresses who made the final four on the list are Mercy Johnson,Genevieve Nnaji,Omotola and Ini Edo. So far,  Mercy is leading the pack, followed by Omotola . We want to know what you guys think about the actress who is generating the biggest interests among movie fans. At the moment, we are also doing our findings through various entertainment writers from various magazines, newspapers,bloggers,TV and radio presenters. - Niyi Tabiti gistmaster.com

  Gistmaster is doing a search on who is Nigeria's most talked about actress. In the 90s, the award would have gone to someone like Liz Benson or Regina Askia. From those that i have asked so far, the four contenders in this category are Mercy Johnson,Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola and Ini Edo.   We have a poll running by the side bar, you can click on your favourite actress.

Last year, Gistmaster published a story on the most talked about red carpet personality in Nigeria.Eku Edewor the amazing studio 53 Extra presenter made the top position from our findings. Yes, she is a presenter but she became more attracted to everyone on the red carpet fabulous lane that her name get mentioned in almost all red carpets event in Nigeria in 2010.Not even all the big actresses could match her popularity on the red carpet in 2010. Now, in 2011 we already have a line up of some Nigeria's top female presenters,actresses such as Genevieve Nnaji,Omotola Jolade Ekehinde, Stephanie Okereke , Ini Edo, Uche Jombo, Susan Peters and others are already on our list. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com will unveil the full list very soon.  

A- List Nollywood star, Ini Edo who recently ventured into movie production with I’ll Take My Chances which she jointly produced, is set to premiere her latest work in Lagos . The actress who recently got her appointment with the United Nations renewed as the United Nations youth envoy on environment for another year is putting finishing touch to her preparation. Anticipation is high and fingers are crossed in the entertainment and fashion capital of Nigeria , Lagos as the movie, I’ll Take My Chances comes to town. Having enjoyed a very successful premiere in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, the banquet hall of the Meridien Hotel on the 24 th September to be precise, the movie is now set to be premiered in Lagos and many celebrities, industry pundits, associates and well wishers are all expected to throng the venue of the premiere in grand style. Following the resounding success and acceptance it enjoyed in Uyo, more is expected when the premiere comes alive in Lagos. The Lagos pre

‘I’ll Take My Chances’   the much anticipated block buster,  is p remiering in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on September 24th 2011!   The movie which stars talented actress,   Ini Edo   and hot new heartthrob   Bryan Okwara   and lovely dance sensation,   Ashleigh Clark   is being premiered in Uyo for the world to see.   The movie which was shot in early February has been in post production is finally ready to be revealed to the world. The movie features a stellar cast that includes a retinue of dancers, as well as respected actor Jide Kosoko, Lilian Ikpe, Biola Williams and the late Sam Efe Loco in a spectacular tale that involves drama, suspense, dance and love .   The movie was produced by Emem Isong & Ini Edo and directed by Desmond Elliot .  According to Emem Isong, co-producer of the film,   'We decided to premiere the movie in Uyo as a show of solidarity with the good people of Akwa Ibom because most of the film was shot there and depicts culture from that area. We also r

Photo: Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel and Nollywood actress, Ini Edo chilling at a function in Lagos. They were not yelling at each other. Just having fun and exchanging compliments.

Story: Niyi Tabiti Photo Credit & acknowledgment: Segun Gele, Angela Igbinadolor Cooper & Elizabeth Erhumwusee Contrary to news report that Nollywood star actress and her man, Phillip Ehiagwina are still planning to hold their white wedding, authoritative sources hinted gistmaster that the ceremony had indeed taken place in Houston, United States of America last weekend! The Pre-wedding party and wedding proper took place on 27 and 28 of February 2009 respectively. At present, Ini is still having a swell time with her man in Houston as felicitations continue to pour for the newly married couple. Sources hinted that few friends of the Nollywood actress such as Oge Okoye an Emem Isong were at the event to support one of their own. Their traditional carnival like traditional wedding ceremony had earlier taken place in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria ( Click here to read Ini Edo is pregnant ) The wedding appears to be the final nail needed to seal their relat

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chiuef Reporter Anita Hogan look vibrant in this red gown at the Hip Hop World Award 2008.The actress shot into prominence as a result of scandal involving her alleged nude pictures that was circulated in magazines and on the internet. Now, Anita is always a sight to behold each she time she steps out at events. Anita 'something' you are the babe!   Click here to read Anita Hogan talks about her nude scandal photos