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Solveigh Ojora and her son at the burial of Gbegi By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com The remains of Prince Adegboyega Ojora, son of business mogul and socialite Otunba Adekunle Ojora and his wife, Erelu Ojuolape Ojora, was finally laid to rest in Lagos last Friday. Gbegi Ojora Gbegi as he was popularly called died recently due to what some people called liver related problems. He would be greatly missed by family members, friends and business partners. A service of song was held in his honour at Harbour Point, Victoria Island. The funeral service was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.

After 14 months run at the Broadway and London’s Royal National Theatre, FELA! succeeded in turning all its critics to fans but the crew admitted after meeting the press in Nigeria that they were yet to meet their toughest critics ever. Bent on proving to Nigerians amongst whom Fela lived and died that they know Fela as much as any other Nigerian, the FELA! cast took on the concert space of the The New Afrika Shrine on Thursday night, 14 th April, 2011, and presented a tribute concert version of the show. Devoted Fela fans in their numbers gathered together at the shrine under the breeze of spinning ceiling fans in this steamy warehouse-like club, and fully convinced the FELA! cast knows the ways of Fela, they excitedly filmed the production on their camera phones as the smell of marijuana wafted through the air. The performance of the FELA! cast earned rave reviews from Kuti's children, and Femi Kuti joined the cast onstage on his saxophone for an encore. "Now that you have

By Niyi Tabiti Dr.Paul Ojeih a popular natural medicine practitioner and founder of  Iris Medical Foundation, is at the receiving end of his landlady at the moment. He is at the verge of being ejected from the duplex, he uses as his office on Kayode Street, Ogba, Lagos. He is occupying two duplexes but one of it is about to be taken. Gistmater.com gathered that the owner of the house, one Alhaja S.A Fowowe Agoro have already dragged the herbal medicine doctor to the Ikeja Magisterial district of Lagos State, seeking possession of the property and arrears of unpaid rents. The suit against Ojeih by Barrister Olabode Waheed Balogun of L.O Kotun Chambers on behalf of Alhaja Folawewe- Agoro is marked as MIK/1703/11 Gistmaster.om gathered that the Plaintiff is claiming possession of the premises and Six Hundred Thousand Naira (N600,000) as arrears of rent for the period of 1 May 2010- 31 January 2011 and profit at the rate of N67,000 (Sixty Seven Thousand Naira) per month from 1 February 201

Fashizblack is fast becoming the fashion guide for the urban, young and smart black Diaspora. Available both in French and English, with up-to-date editorials, consistent African fashion insights, shopping lists, beauty tips and cultural reviews, the Paris-based online fashion magazine provides everything you need for a very chic and trendy spring ! As we reach 200.000 unique readers per month and nearly 20.000 fans on Facebook, rarely has an ethnic fashion magazine done this before in such a short time ! These are some of the reasons why FashizBlack is France’s #1 online magazine today, with an online and dynamic community. In September 2010, we celebrated our magazine's birthday with Solange Knowles as our cover girl, and lately (January-February 2011 ) the Simmons sisters ( Angela & Vanessa ) were featured. For our March-April 2011 issue, we chose a thrilling focus on AFRICAN LUXURY as our main theme, available here: http://www.fashizblack.com/en/magazine/2011/march-april.ht

[caption id="attachment_4523" align="alignleft" width="275" caption="Nike crowing the new queen at the Miss Nigeria contest "] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com Contrary to speculations that former Miss Nigeria Ene Lawani and style icon, Nike Oshinowo are very close, authoritative sources disclosed that they are so bitter at each other that it would take special prayers to settle the dispute. Sources disclosed to gistmaster.com that the two former beauty queens see each as sworn enemies. No one could really say why Nike does not  like  the far younger, Ene Lawani but everything became so obvious when the Miss Nigeria contest took place Last year. [caption id="attachment_4524" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Ene maya Lawani"] [/caption] According to what gistmaster.com gathered, Ene as the reigning Miss Nigeria at that time was supposed to crown the beauty queen but because of the rift between them, Nike

[caption id="attachment_4492" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Speaker, Dimeji Bankole and his look alike, Adeola Adediran aka Delly B Sabio"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Its amazing how much some people tend to look alike. For starters, have you  ever seen a lady that looks so much like your girlfriend, you grabbed her from behind and in a bid to play with her by kissing her, you suddenly realize she was just a look alike of your woman! Well, some guys who have been in this kind of embarrassing situations get 'hot'...I mean hot slaps for such case of mistaken identity. Today, that was exactly what would have happened. was working on website for someone when i noticed this photo of this emerging hip hop star, Adeola Adediran popularly known as Delly B Sabio. The guy look so much like  Speaker of Nigeria House of Representatives (lower house of parliament). If one didn't look clearly, it would seem as if the speaker who has just

[caption id="attachment_4456" align="alignleft" width="288" caption="Ituah and Ibidun"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Last week, gistmaster.com was the firs to report about the 50th birthday of Nigeria's famous pastors.Articulate and charming, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo has made his mark in terms of fellowship and follower ship. He is an inspiration to many right from his days as a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of GOD. Gistmaster captured the moment of the Ighodalo's golden jubilee at Landmark Centre. However, he resigned under controversial circumstances when the Church thought it was bad for him to remarry after he parted ways with his former wife. Perhaps, he had an option either to leave Ibidun or resign but he chose to leave. Today, the Chartered account is the pastor of Trinity House in Victoria Island. His wife is, Ibidun is a former miss Lux and she is sweet just as her name connotes if translated into her native Yoruba languag

[caption id="attachment_4448" align="alignleft" width="180" caption="Fatimah Wali"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com For Fatimah Wali one of the northern Nigeria upscale and sophisticated women, this past weeks has been one of the sweetest. The latest talk of the town, which she also confrmed is about her recent wedding to Suraj Abdulrahman. Fatimah who used to be married to the Minister of Special Duties, Mr. Yomi Edu was so elated that she made a public pronouncement sometime ago that she has indeed found the man who actually love her. In her words "Yesterday, Suraj Abdulrahman and I got married in Kano. It was a fulfillment of of Allah's destiny from 1976 when i first met this military officer in the architecture class at the Ahmadu Bello University (Zaria) and he told me he wanted me to be his wife. I ran away but Allah's time is the best.Subhanallah!Please pray  for us as we start the rest of our lives, insha Allah  together.

[caption id="attachment_4442" align="alignleft" width="357" caption="Kema Chikwe"] [/caption] Gistmaster.com Recent media report has it that Somachi, the daughter of one time minister of Avaiation, Chief Mrs. Kema Chikwe  is already on the verge of collapse as she and her husband has gone their seperate ways. According to the report, Somachi could no longer endure the way her husband turned her into a 'punching bag' after every little provocation. While some are saying Somachi her self was a spoilt child who did not take her domestic commitment seriously, others are of the view that the man was not patient enough with woman he professed to love with his whole life. Gistmaster.com gathered that Somachi has already packed out of the house to ease tension around her. Pray they get back. By the way, Somachi is a sister to award winning musician, Naeto C. kini big deal abeg!  

[caption id="attachment_4437" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Azuka of Thisday Newspapers and Bill Clinton at Thisday Awards 2011"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Friends of Azuka Ogujuiba, a senior lifestyle writer with Thisday Newspaper are planning a big bash for her. Azuka, who was known for her high profile interviews with top Nigerians recently clocked 40 years and those ho are close to Zukky as she is fondly called  says the day must not go uncelebrated.Trust gistmaster.com to keep you informed about the birthday bash.

[caption id="attachment_4415" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Ibidun Ajayi Ighodalo and husband,Pastor Ituah Ighodalo"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Pastor Ituah Ighodalo founder/ senior pastor of Trinity House, Lagos was treated to a wonderous moment yesterday by members of his church as he celebrate 50 years on earth.Ighodalo was born 6 April 1961. gistmaster.com  gathered that a bigger celebration would hold on Sunday 10 April 2011 at the Landmark event Center, Victoria Island extension. Pastor Ituah Ighodalo needs no introduction here. He was one of the most popular pastors in the Redeemed Christian Church of GOD before he left to start his own church. Besides, the charming pastor is the husband of Ibidun Ajayi, the delectable owner of Elizabeth R, one of the leading Event Planning company in Nigeria.   [caption id="attachment_4416" align="alignleft" width="327" caption="Ibidun Ajayi Ighodalo"] [/ca

[caption id="attachment_4354" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Dominic Essien"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Internet giant, Yahoo! said that her contract with a Nigerian, Mr. Dominic Essien ended last year  without renewal. The statement, which was sent to Gistmaster.com by Yahoo advertising unit followed a story published by gistmaster.com on the investigation and arraignment of Mr. Essien by the Economic and financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over a $2million (US Dollars) alleged fraud by management of MTN, a leading telecommunication company operating in Nigeria. Essien is the chief Executive officer of SEED Media. In the said letter written by Ben Starkie, the Chief Executive of  EMEA Communications, Yahoo! advertising unit, the organization stated  “Dominic Essien’s relationship with Yahoo! came to an end last year. Currently we (Yahoo!) work directly with advertisers and agencies in Nigeria”. Starkie further told gistmaster.com that

[caption id="attachment_4329" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Senator Florence Ita Giwa and Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan, wife of Nigeria's president"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4330" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Actress Rita Dominic and Mercedes Richard "] [/caption] Senator Florence Ita Giwa needs no introduction here. She is one of the most popular  socialites and female politicians Nigeria has ever produced since Independence. The rich and well connected Ita Giwa lives in Banana Island, described as the most expensive location in Nigeria. Billionaires such as Otunba Mike Adenuga of Globacom, former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose and others are said to have property there too. Ita Giwa's birthday celebration has all the trappings of royalty. The former Senator played host to the likes of first lady, Mrs. Patience Goodluck Jonathan, Hajia Bola Shagaya, the heavily

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

[caption id="attachment_4145" align="alignleft" width="264" caption="Nigerian model, Bunmi Ademokoya wearing Hadi Katra"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti [caption id="attachment_4147" align="alignleft" width="262" caption="A model wearing design by House of Farrah"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4148" align="alignleft" width="287" caption="Design by House of Farrah"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4149" align="alignleft" width="288" caption="Design by House of Farrah"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4150" align="alignleft" width="288" caption="Design by Suzie Turner"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_4151" align="alignleft" width="238" caption="Design by Suzie Turner"] [/caption] In New York- The just concluded Couture Fashion Week is still

By Niyi Tabiti Finally,Globacom Chairman, Otunba Mike Adenuga joined the list of Forbes  richest billionaires in the world. To many Nigerians, this has been long in coming.Adenuga who is making the list for the first time is worth $2 Billion (US DOLLARS). Unlike last year when it was only business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote that made the list following the removal of Femi Otedola (another billionaire and boss of Zenon Group who was listed two years ago), The 2011 forbes list goes a long way to show that Adenuga is indeed the 'Gold Digger' as he calls himself. Mike who was once a taxi driver in the United States of America was born by into the influential Adenuga family in Ijebu Igbo. Adenuga's first cousin, Oba Sikiru Adetona is the Awujale of Ijebuland (Awujale is the title of the paramount traditional leader of the Ijebu people in south west Nigeria). Though described as flamboyant on account of his acquisition of  first class luxury items such as private jet, state of

By Niyi Tabiti Finally,Globacom Chairman, Otunba Mike Adenuga joined the list of Forbes  richest billionaires in the world. To many Nigerians, this has been long in coming.Adenuga who is making the list for the first time is worth $2 Billion (US DOLLARS). Unlike last year when it was only business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote that made the list following the removal of Femi Otedola (another billionaire and boss of Zenon Group who was listed two years ago), The 2011 forbes list goes a long way to show that Adenuga is indeed the 'Gold Digger' as he calls himself. Mike who was once a taxi driver in the United States of America was born by into the influential Adenuga family in Ijebu Igbo. Adenuga's first cousin, Oba Sikiru Adetona is the Awujale of Ijebuland (Awujale is the title of the paramount traditional leader of the Ijebu people in south west Nigeria). Though described as flamboyant on account of his acquisition of  first class luxury items such as private jet,

[caption id="attachment_4039" align="alignleft" width="266" caption="Nigerian born International Model, Oluchi at a past edition of Arise Fashion Week which took place in Sandton,South Africa"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti The much talked about Arise Fashion Week 2011 kicks off today in Lagos with the accreditation of the press at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. Several newspaper and magazine reporters, photographers, TV presenters and bloggers came for the accreditation, which eventually was delayed due to what an official described as hitches. Journalists arrived the Federal Palace Hotel, venue of the accreditation as early as 9. am and were told to wait till 2 P.M. News later came that that the people that were supposed to be in charge of accreditation were yet to arrive. Newsmen started dispersing in the afternoon and were told to come back the next day to collect their accreditation materials. Gistmaster later gathered that the accrediat

[caption id="attachment_3976" align="alignleft" width="323" caption="Chairman of Punch Newspaper, Chief Ajobola Ogunsola, who is cousin of the grooms late father played a fatherly role"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3977" align="alignleft" width="287" caption="Mrs Ajiboye"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti The matrimonial union between the Sokunbi and Aboderin families in Lagos  will remain a talk of the town for a long time. Their daughter; Bolanle Sokunbi recently took Olufolahan Aboderin as his dearly beloved husband. It was ceremony pomping with class and glamour. Folahan is the son of millionaire and founder of Punch Newspapers, late Chief Olu [caption id="attachment_3986" align="alignleft" width="323" caption="Oyinkan William"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3987" align="alignleft" width="323" caption="Wale Aboderin, Vice Ch