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Actress cum producer, Uche Jombo is back on our radar, with something refreshingly distinct from her past works, the actress whose last work  A Mother's Fight and Misplaced garnered rave review, attention and patronage in the DVD market, will be releasing two works before the month end: False and Lies Men Tell. False starred Kate Henshaw, Kalu Ikeagwu and Uche herself;  Kalu is the unfortunate husband who wanted to eat his cake and have it, by playing love with a stranger on Blackberry despite having a dutiful and dedicated wife in Kate Henshaw.  In a twist of plots, the stranger (Uche Jombo) took the play too far, believed the mirage and romance of Blackberry Messenger (BBM) to be real, went to Kalu’s house and demands that Kate leave her matrimonial home for her to come in.     Unfolding event afterwards proved fertile as life was lost or the verge of being lost. Kalu tried to save his marriage at the same time got caught in the web of manslaughter/murder; it was

The fast trending topic on most social media platforms such as Facebook,Twitter and Blogs today is the 'supposed' face off between two nollywood stars,Tonto Dike and Mercy Johnson.  There are allegations that Tonto is disrespectful to Mercy Johnson by abusing her and calling her fans bastard.  No official statements from publicists of both nollywood actresses yet.   A reporter told gistmaster.com that Tonto likes hitting up

Take a good look at this picture very well.We are sure you can see pretty nollywood star, Uche Jombo looking fly on the red carpet.Take a look at the guy behind Uche Jombo...what could he possibly be thinking?Give us a good caption.

Popular actor Desmond Elliot look deliciously handsome in this traditional wear by Yomi Casual.It is not only the dress that is appealing,the nollywood act is also wearing a powerful smile that is charming enough to make the star irresistible.     Yomi Casual the celebrity designer office is located on Bode Thomas street,Surulere,Lagos.He is the younger brother of comedian, Ayo Makun of the popular AY Show.

   Funke Akindele proved that she is a better dresser than 'jenifa' the outrageous character she played in her all time best movie.  Actress,producer and wife of a politician,Funke was at the award ceremony hoping to grab another award for the best role in a comedy film at the Africa Magic Viewers

    Three years after packing out of her husband's house, Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda seems to be comfortable in the hand of businessman, Lanre Nzeribe. Friends have been talking about the closeness of the two celebs but it seems they just tired of being subject of rumour mongers, they have started stepping out together. Lanre is known to have dated some actresses and high society women including

I have been lucky enough to escape the Lagos traffic today.That not what has made my day. Simi did! She is the beautiful daughter of actress Laide Bakare. I watched the clips of Laide Bakare's movie premiere on television.I missed the event but many thanks to ONTV for bringing it to viewers like me. Simi was introduced to the audience by Channel O VJ,Derele Edun. Simi was so hilarious that most people around were rolling on the floor. I also

Stunning and sexy nollywood actress, Chika Ike has confirmed her marriage break up but disclosed that she is only separated for now.Chika made this known in an interview monitored by Gistmaster blog today. The actress was the guest of Labi on Entertainment splash on  TVC.  Labi had earlier told her that she should be prepared to answer questions on air and there is nothing like "No comment".     A caller simply known as Bimpe called in and asked if she

Nse Ikpe Etim is gradually becoming a household name in Nollywood, Africa's biggest movie industry. She has turned several movie scrip

     I have tried to find a good answer to this question several times but the more i tried, the more difficult it becomes to find an answer.Does Nollywood exist?You can trace Hollywood to a geographical location in America. Everyone would point to California, the city of world's biggest actors,producers and singers.   Where is our own Nollywood?Is it in Surulere where most artistes got their first movie roles or Ojez the bar and restaurant inside National Stadium where actors meet and jollificate? Okay, did i hear you say Lekki/Ajah axis because Genevieve Nnaji ,Monalisa Chinda, Uche Jombo,Omoni Oboli, Ini Edo and others stay there?  As i waited patiently for the newspaper vendor to give me my change, i smiled because one of the captions read "Gollywood actress..blah blah..."- Ghanaian actors are now known by the funny name Gollywood! Where is all

Ghanian actor,John Dumelo has set up a US $100,000 movie studio in accra Ghana.The place is called John Dumelo Studios.John Dumelo said the studio would be opened for those who want to train in Photography,Video Editing,Sound,Stage design,Animation,Directing/Screen Writing and acting for screen   John Dumelo is regarded as one of the best actors in Ghana.Aside acting with top stars in Ghana such as Nadia Buhari,Yvonne Nelson and others, Dumelo has also taken his acting to top levels with Nollywood stars.

      Ini Edo seems to have hit megafortune way beyond her expectations.If reports from Akwa Ibom,the actress home state is anything to go by,then Ini would be handling one of the biggest projects in  nollywood history.    According to a report monitored by gistmaster in entertainment express, Ini Edo just got herself a contract worth 600 million Naira.  The contract is to accomplish some film projects and also to build a first of its kind movie academy in Akwa Ibom State. In Nigeria, Bayelsa is regarded as the highest spender for nollywood industry through her support for Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Governor Godswill Akpabio is one man known for his soft spot for Ini Edo and

Here is the latest gist!Excited? we too... heard Dbanj has finally proposed to Nollywood's super actress, Genevieve Nnaji .  It was a fabulous romantic moment as Dbanj proposed to Genevieve in front of Kanye West and Kim Kadarshian yesterday in America. Susan Peters another Nollywood actress confirmed the gist on her twitter timeline today.But on further interaction,Susan later said it was all April fool in June.Just wondering why she played it up in the first place.Dotun, a Cool FM OAP also said it wasn't true.   The rumour is eating deep into the entertainment industry.   Gistmaster.com is working round the clock to get close aides of the two superstars to comment on the issue. Remember we told you that there are many surprise weddings that would follow that of Funke Akindele in Nollywood

Yvonne Okoro Contrary to speculations in town that sexy Ghanian actress, Yvonne Okoro and just wedded 'hips don't lie' Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson may be having issues with playing a movie role together, a close aide of Mercy Johnson described the news as totally untrue. "They have no reason to fight themselves,it is the work of rumour mongers" the aide told gistmaster.com today.Another person we called to verify the story said "I don't think so"  Accrording to speculations, which was also

Empress Njamah is no doubt one of the most talked about actresses in Nollywood. Let's rewind a bit to her break up with Timaya.That is old story now,so lets fast forward to rebranding. Empress has moved on, impressing many people

Award winning American actor, Johnny Depp and his wife, Vanessa Paradis have confirmed what was thought to be mere speculations. The celebrity couples are seperated after 14 years of staying together and producing two children.When many of their fans heard the news of their marriage break up on a sad note but a publicist for Depp disclosed that it was an amicable agreement. In a statement sent out, the publicist wrote “Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis have amicably separated. Please

 Anita Hogan, a nollywood actress married to a Dutch man spoke to Nonye Ben-Nwankwo about her nude photos scandal,her marriage and career My marriage I am married to a foreigner. I had to blend into his culture in order not to suffer from culture shock. I had to learn the language and I took the integration exam. Now I speak Dutch very well. I am very comfortable with the language. I go wherever my husband goes. I am not the type that says we should live apart. No matter how much money I have, I want my

Tonto Dikeh Sure Fashion designers and shoppers are beneficiaries of the massive revolution in Nollywood. At every outing, stars are always trying to look out do themselves with head turning signature dresses.   Few days ago, actress Shan George did the movie premiere of her latest movie ' finding Goodluck' at Terrakulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. Galaxy of stars from the 'new' and 'old' school of the nigerian movie industry turned out to support of one their own. You can see some of the photos right here on gistmaster.  The list includes Ini Edo , Kate Henshaw, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Inspector Oshodi Glover who represent IG, The Ibru Sisters, Desmond Elliot, Emem Isong, Monalisa Chinda, Chidi Mokeme, Rachel Oniga,Chico and Joy Ejiro, Lillian Bach,

Nollywood has never had it so good.The number of weddings among actors and actresses in the last one year has been unprecedented. Top nollywood acts like Stephanie Okereke, Ini Edo,Mosun Filani, Bukky Wright, Chinedu Ikedieze,Mike Ezuruonye,Dakore Egbuson,Uche Jombo, Funke  Akindele and others have suprised us with their flamboyant weddings. Want to know who is next?Could it Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic,Monalisa Chinda... Click here to read more on Niyi Tabiti's blog

By Niyi Tabiti  It is wedding celebration mood all over the place in Nollywood and i think most of us are just happy for our friends who are taking the bold step into holy matrimony in the industry.The wedding jamboree in Nollywood started with the likes of our very own Ini Edo, the sexy actress whose figure 8 continue to wet the appetite of