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The buzz of the day in naija is about the celebrity wedding of humorous movie star, Funke Akindele to Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof.That is what everyone seems to be talking about. Not forgetting that soccer star,Osaze Odemigwe also got married to his British girlfriend today.  Funke Akindele's wedding was loaded with

Finally here is the picture of Uche Jombo and her newly wedded husband,Kenney Rodriguez having a nice time together.Though Uche initially denied that she got married after the media reported same but those close to her have confirmed that indeed she got married. Friends of the top nollywood acts have also been sending congratulary messages to her. Click here to see photos of Uche Jombo's eye popping birthday in Lagos Uche Jombo who said she is still in her early 30s is from Abia State, Nigeria. She read mathematics and statistics at the University of Calabar,Cross River state. She later proceeded to the Federal University of Technology,Minna where she studied Computer programming.Her first movie role was in 1999 when she debuted in Visa to Hell.She produced her own movie 'Damage' with a line up of good actors. Uche Jombo's profile or biography will not be complete without mentioning her wondrous outing as an actress and co-producer of 'Hustler' a

That Funke Akindele, the wondrous actress who charmed us with her well interpreted role in the comedy movie 'Jenifa', Return of Jenifa and Omo Ghetto- is no more news. In fact, she is expected to kick start activities leading to the wedding properon May 26 with her introduction. The latest news here is about the man she intend to marry. We gathered that he is a politician, a businessman and a staunch muslim. He is Alhaji Kehinde... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

The news of Funke Akindele's wedding is the latest talk in town. Though plans have been on the way for sometime but no one is sure about the identity of the man she intended to marry. Latest news about the actress have however unveiled Funke Akindele's husband to be. He is Alhaji Kehinde Oloyede Almaroof.He is a

Report says that top Yoruba Actress, Miss Funke Akindele would be getting married this year to theman of her dreams.Activities leading to the happy union is expected to start this May 26. Click here to read read the full story and see picture

Yoruba actress, Liz Anjorin has joined the list of top actresses in Nigeria whose love for automobile has been on the rise. Niyi Tabiti blog gathered that the sexy actress just acquired a glittering 2011 Land Rover jeep. Those close to her said she bought the vehicle for about N6 million (Naira). This is coming less than a year after she also bought her Nissan Murano and weeks after a lavish burial for her departed mother. It would be recalled that several top actresses such as

It appears Jennifer Eliogu just got a marriage proposal?   Nollywood actress Jennifer Eliogu rocking the stage with a physically challenged man at the suprise bash in honour of celebrity editor/publisher of Yes Magazine, Azuh Arinze in Lagos.Hey, before you start thinking she just got a marriage proposal because of their posture in this picture,just wait till gistmaster gives you the news behind the news.    The man is a talented musician who could not resist the actress.He went after her as soon he started singing on stage and guessed what, Jennifer danced to her tune,rocking the stage with her dance steps.She humbly gave the artiste a compassionate hug to the admiration of the audiance.

Chioma Chukwuka,Nse Etim Ikpe and Monalisa Chinda Nollywood star actresses, Monalisa Chinda and Nse Etim-Ikpe have indeed settled their long drawn battle. Gistmaster gathered that for sometime,the two actresses are not on talking terms.They both found it difficult to forgive and forget themselves over misunderstanding caused by inflated ego, allegations and counter allegations of back stabbing.    All seems to have been settled (At least to a large extent), since they now stepped out together at events. The duo were seen together at the premiere of a movie MR & MRS .  "There is no gain keeping malice.Artistes are supposed to be role models" said an industry source. "There was speculations that they finally made up but this is a testimony to the fact"      The querrel between the two was so much that Monalisa sent Nse packing from her house.  Meanwhile news emerging from the box office is that the movie, Mr & Mrs is high demand as the movie ha

Funke Adesiyan the erstwhile girlfriend of movie star, Saidi Balogun is rocking life to the fullest with her heavily loaded London socialite boyfriend,Sati Rahmon.   Sati Rahman hosted Funke and friends to a lavish birthday bash in Magodo GRA on Saturday 17 March 2012.Sources informed gistmaster that the love birds have been having it so good for sometime now and they are not ready to break off the channel of excitement.Whetjher or not they have plans to marry is what we don't know.   Someone told me sometime ago that actresses celebrate their birthday two or three times a year!lol -By Niyi Tabiti

  Mr. Segun Arinze is allegedly in the middle of a love child controversy. Enquirer, a magazine publushed in Nigeria said  the actor is denying that he had anything to do with the mother and the baby. See full text as published by ENQIRER   The outgoing president of the Actors` Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Segun Arinze sure has a best kept secret he wouldn`t pray his wife knows about, and it is the story of his abandoned secret love child, a 10 years old daughter who`s a product of one night stand. According to sources, this controversy has been on for so long a time between Segun and Amara, the mother of the innocent little girl, Mimi but because Segun is a celebrity, he`s been able to cow the quiet Igbo born lady whom he took advantage of during a movie set years back in a hotel in Enugu. Though we learnt Segun has denied vehemently that he has never met Amara in his life, the saving grace is the fact that, some of the actor`s friends who were at the movie location could stil

Rita Dominic is the cream chic on the latest edition of Fab magazine. Gistmaster.com gathered that the edition would be out on the newstand later this month.The Nollywood actress talks about her success,how she managed her stardom and the secrets of her steady relationships

 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

If the buzz around the movie, TOBI (a Nigerian flick shot in New York) is anything to go by, then the Nigerian movie industry might be on the verge of witnessing one of its most exciting cinematic episodes since the days of Ije and Unwanted Guest. It therefore hardly came as a surprise when Nigeria’s flamboyant singer, Muma Gee recently expressed her unreserved anticipation and excitement towards watching the movie. The gorgeous singer and recently made this known in a chat with Simply Samad noting that she was glad the countdown to the premiere had begun. Previously, Mr. Nigeria 2007, Bryan Okwara had equally

  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.

To many Vannessa Ekeke should be refered to as an ex-beauty queen because she is still as pretty as ever.Graceful and elegant, Vannessa won Miss Commonwealth organised by man about town, Venat Omigie some years ago.  The reason much has not been heard about Vannessa is because she has been busy abroad studying  Documentary, Film and History at the University of Syracuse. When we got in contact with the former Miss Commonwealth, she disclosed that she has been busy with a project that will indeed give her great joy when it is finally released to the public by October 2012.      However, she sent us a 'rough' trailer of the documentary film entitled ' A General's Burden'   The film is in honour of veteran journalist, Mr. Dele Giwa,who was murdered through a letter bomb by unknown persons more than two decades ago. In her words, Vannessa told gistmaster that the film is the story of Dele Giwa and the circumstances that led to his death. -By Niyi Tabiti

The journey to the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2012 has begun  Peace Anyiam Osigwe, the founder of the organization that puts together the annual event disclosed in an email sent to gistmaster.com that nominations starts on 17 March 2012 while the award proper holds on 22 April 2012. -By Niyi Tabiti niyi@gistmaster.com Related links What could actress Fathia Ballogun be thinking? See photo Kate Henshaw's moment of glory as she was declared AMAA 2008 actress of the year See Stephanie Okereke and others on the red carpet at past amaa awards pre-event  

[caption id="attachment_6771" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A producer,Emem Isong answering questions from reporters when the movie 'Kiss and Tell' was premiered"] [/caption] Nollywood movies has over the years evolved from what it used to be, as many movie producers now take to heart the seriousness of making quality and cinema worthy movie such that can compete with the various Hollywood movies that show in cinema’s nationwide. Making quality movies isn’t the only factor that aids a movie’s success at the cinema, but most importantly, effective distribution and circulation of these movies to the cinemas nationwide with the aid of an effective distributor who doesn’t only distribute the movies to as many cinemas as possible, but also monitors the progress of the movie at the cinemas and also the time slots allocated to different movies.  A power house distribution company, Blue Pictures which distributes both Nollywood and Holly

By Niyi Tabiti Phone Swap star, Nse Ikpe Etimhas been dragged to court by Emem led One Management over breach of contract. Emem Ema was a member of now rested musical group- Kush. According to exclusive details gathered by Gistmaster.com , Nse has been accused by her mangement company of owing them various sums of oney amounting to N6 Million (Six million Naira).Emem and other directors of One Management are already seeking N10 Million (Ten million Naira) from her through the law court. One management had been representing the actress for sometime.Aside publicity, we gathered that the company was also responsible for Nse's trip to the United States of America the last time. A Theatre Arts graduate of the

[caption id="attachment_6654" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="Tchidi Chikere"] [/caption]   Ace and celebrated multiple award winning movie director, writer, producer and actor has responded to those peddling the story currently circulating on the internet that he is in a 5 million naira debt as low life failures looking to achieve cheap publicity using his name. “ I would usually not even respond to such hogwash, but let me just say this, the story is false, baseless and the worst is I don’t even know where it is coming from! In this business of show biz, you sometimes hear things about yourself that make you wonder if there are two of you,  some things I hear and I wonder if I have been cloned while I slept, and  another Tchidi Chikere operating and doing things somewhere else. It all goes to show how the internet is being misused and it is very unfortunate. The cyberspace is free and you can write anything, any witch hunt piece against

Stephanie Okereke needs little or no introduction here. A past most beautiful girl in Nigeria contestant and actress, Stephanie has also made name for herself as a producer. She is one of Nollywood's most talked about celebrities. The latest gist everyone is curious to know about the star actress is her wedding plans. After her first marriage with a footballer crashed some years and friends of the delectable actress have been looking forward to when she would finally give marriage another try. gistmaster.com gathered that all his now set for that now. That Stephanie is dating city businessman,Linus Idahosa is not news. The two have been an item for sometime now. They have been all over the place showing off that they are indeed in love. A recent report by Punch disclosed that Stephanie and her man, Linus will be getting married in February 2012  in the French capital of Paris.It is expected to be a close knit thing but trust, there is no hiding place for the golden fish.