SOLOMON ALUKO MARRIES YINKA ADIGUN IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti

Former Miss Rasheedat Olayinka Adigun,daugher of Otunba Adigun from Agosasa,Ogun State got married to Solomon Adeniran Aluko Junior, son of Primate Solomon Adeniran Aluko from Ilesha, Osun State at the weekend. Here photo shows the new couple at their traditional engagement,which took place at Balmoral Hall,Oregun,Lagos on Thursday 23 July 2009.The white wedding took place on Saturday 25 July 2009.More details later.

TGIF - LE PETIT MARCHE & EXQUISITE FASHION PARTY

Hey folks, how has the week been for you? Yeah, mine was a blast as well. This weekend is packed full of activities for the quintessential diva, and this time we are going on all the way to the market.

Today on TGIF, we’ve got the most outstanding events for you to look forward to this weekend. “Le Petit Marche”, a unique fashion exhibition which holds every month, holds on Sunday, the 26th of July, at the Gourmet Plaza, Plot 879 Samuel Manuwa Street, Off Ozumba Mbadiwe, V.I. The exhibitors include AMEDE, ACCESORIES PLUS, EDEN, D'HAVEN, CIRCA 64, AIRE, OBSIDIAN, AIMAS, GREY, KOKO, NS 1463, CHILD OF AMOS, LA POOZAH, MARILYN'S PLACE, LA VIVA, VONNE, LAGOS LOOK etc. 

Our very own AMEDE will be displaying her exclusive 2009 collection. Amede’s clothes command attention because they seem to achieve the impossible – beautifully constructed clothing in comfortable fabrics and styles. Her clothes are unmistakably African, with flowing shapes and rich colours, but they are coupled with a modern twist. She adds frills, unusual buttons, beads and sequins, funky high-cut collars, a variety of sleeves and other surprising touches.

ACCESORIES PLUS, the one stop repository for the finest, intricately crafted accessorial pieces will be doing some major sales, offering 50% off all accesories. I am talking everything, bags, necklaces, bangles, purses, bracelets, hair pins, hair accesories etc.

EXQUISITE FASHION PARTY 

Still on Sunday, July 26th, Tewa Onasanya and her team would be hosting the EXQUISITE FASHION PARTY against cancer from 2:00pm - 7:00pm at the African Bar Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, VI. With just N1000 you also can join the fight against cancer. To pick your tickets, you can call l 01 8987532 or 08098886184 or visit any of the following outlets, 

1.Be There Boutique, 22 Gbemisola Street Off Allen Avenue Ikeja

2.Glee House C125 Ikota shopping complex VGC. 

3.Exquisite office 1607 Omega bank Ave. off Adeola Hopewell Street VI.

4.Make me beauty place 60 Bode Thomas Street Surulere

FANS BLAST MERCY JOHNSON OVER 10,000 DOLLAR DRESS CLAIM

By Niyi Tabiti/gistmaster.com

Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson seems not be in the good book of many of her fans these days.This is because of what they tagged her inconsistent statements. Some of them who spoke with Gist palace, lamented that the Kogi State born actress speaks from both side of the mouth these days. According to them, she even contradict herself in interviews..
Aside denying her relationship with Ibrahim Damuje, the actress has been going about telling people that she bought a dress from South Africa for the equivalent of 10,000 dollar! It is a long white gown that cling to her sexy shape. When we saw her early this year wearing the red type of that same dress, she told us that she bought the dress in Germany and the price was no wear near the staggering amount that she reportedly bought it now.
A senior journalist told gistmaster last weekend that Mercy is trying to be in the big league by force. She is talented and sexy but I wonder why she go about telling people what she is not worth. Do you know that 10,000 dollar is more than a million Naira. So if two clothes in her wardrobe alone cost over 2 million Naira, that means her word rope would be worth more than a 100 million Naira. These girls should stop telling us nonsense”
A fan of the actress told Gistmaster that many international artists wear dresses that are even more expensive but Nigeria is not there yet. "You people help them make noise about what they are not worth.The other day, someone said Omotola Jalade bought a 20 million Naira jeep.I mean, that is a white lie.It is not real man!" said the fan.

SHOW OF STARS AT THE GUINNESS 250 LAUNCH IN NIGERIA

The Guinness 250 launch held on Saturday the 18^th could be described in one word ….Awesome,

it was indeed an outing that was well put together and I dare say that every one who turned out for the black carpet was looking extra great, and I mean everyone,

Something quite noticeable was the fact that almost everyone present complied to the dress-code of the evening and what an evening it turned out to be

The Black carpet was invaded by a host of paparazzi from top media channels and while their camera’s greeted the invitees and celebrities alike, some were invited for interviews while others enjoyed the company of friend and Guinness cocktail, before proceeding upstairs for the event proper.

The event itself lived up to and surpassed a lot of my expectations, Frank Edoho steered proceedings brilliantly, Waje brought new melody to the National anthem, Dare-art Alade put up a sterling Performance and Omawumi stunned the guests.

Guinness announced a National Consumer Promotion to celebrate 250 years and reward loyal consumers and asked that we all be in expectation of September 24^th as Nigeria raise their glasses and the worldwide celebration of Arthur Guinness day” (I wonder what they’ll do next!)

And the highpoint of the night, wait for this- was the Unveil of Jay-Jay Okocha as the new Guinness ambassador, and very fitting too…. I think

Then it was capped with knock-out performances by Banky W, MI and DJ Jimmy-Jatt held down at the Volar Bar, and whatsmore! the Drinks were all on Guinness

So I say a big thumbs up to Guinness at 250 and the wonderful team for putting together such an impressive outing, we’ll be on the look out come September 24^th and Reach For Greatness as they said in Guinness.

THE HAUTE BAG MAKERS

The last time, we introduced you to Nigeria’s latest entry in the world of Haute Bag couturing – Funmi Adeyeri of REBIRTH. Today however, we view some of Nigeria’s Finest Haute Bag makers. These ladies are steaming, Linda Mesrob, Alima Oyofo, Nadeja Omotosho and Lucy Odim.

Hold your breathe ladies, it’s about to get really spicy!

From Left: Linda, Lucy, Nadeja and Alima.

 

Alima Oyofo: Sexy Piping hot!

For Alima, what started as an experiment at her sister’s factory – Odio Mimonet just about four years ago has morphed into the Brand ‘LilPepperfriend’. The phrase which is derived from her nickname ‘atawewe’ or ‘small pepper’ reflects the vibrancy of the Brand. Lilpepperfriend was established in the summer of 2008 and is synonymous with eclectic one-of- a-kind accessories[bags and Ankara/aso-oke slippers], edgy colours that pop and indeed has been described as art by all lovers of all things cultural and current. At the Vlisco show in Feb. 2009, ‘Lilpepperfriend bags where showcased alongside Odio Mimonet and they served as the perfect complement to the fantastic outfits thus eliciting a standing ovation from the enthralled audience. Alima is a unique artist undefinable by boundaries. Her beauty is matched with her brilliance, her unpredictability matched with a consistency in delivery, all in a small frame bursting forth with life and vivacity.

NADEJDA OMOTOSHO - Creative Analyst

Pretty Financial Analyst, Nadejda Omotosho who is the founder of Aidan-Mo bags has been silently honing her skills with her unusual high fashion pieces. Another vivacious fashion accessory designer, her style of bags is extremely flexible yet sophisticated, adventuorous yet conservative. She glitters with creative skills drawn from a confluence of ingenuity and inspiration. Although Nadia, as she is popularly known, is no longer with Adrian-Mo as the full time CEO, she continually provides full time creative direction for the Brand that began in her living room.

LUCY ODIM – Independent Style

An Independent woman by all standards, Lucy’s courtship with fashion began after she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in French. Lucy’s crave to be independent propelled her to create traditional outfits popularly known as Senegalese which was greeted with rapt attention. With time her growing clientele demanded more and Lucy was thus pressed with creating a suitable accessory to complement her unique designs. Her crave saw her reject the trend of Bag merchants, and she began to churn out her own personal designs. Today D LUNE [Her Brand], showcases versatile works running from leather to the damask, aso-oke and a diverse range of eye catching works of art.

LINDA MESROB – The Stitch Princess

Popularly known as Skin, Linda Mesrob has been ‘Bag’ing’ it for the past four years. The award winning bag maker’s signature style are the bold and the colourful stitches that run through her creative pieces. Another signature of hers is the lavish use of carvings. After leaving the American University of Paris, Linda fell in love with bags rather than clothes. It was then she started to make bags under the label SKIN which has evolved into a high end couture line known as LINDA MESROB COUTURE. She enhances her own style with that of her Clients to evolve the Avant Garde collection most women can’t resist. With an outlet at the Mega Plaza in Victoria Island in Lagos and a display section in Gallery Lafayette in Paris, Linda Mesrob caters to the accessory needs of the average style woman who is desirous of something different from the regular designer bags. She has featured alongside international Brands like Adebayo Jones and Tiffany Amber. Her love for Mohair and other wildlife leather like croc, lizard, snake etc. showcases the roaring label Linda Mesrob.

TUNDE AND WUNMI OBE QUIT MUSIC?VEERS INTO TV PRODUCTION

Talk, talk,talk is all over town and it is such that can not be ignored.Rumour mongers are saying that singing duo, Tunde and Wunmi Obe (popularly known as T.W.O) would soon quit music.
According to people close to T.W.O, they are diverting their huge human and financial resources into night time and weekend television.However, a spokperson for T.W.O denied the rumour.
‘They can’t be quitting just yet, says a spokesperson. It has been a long career and they have a lot of fans that look up to them, TV has always been their thing, same with music and they’ve been able to manage the two together over the years, so what is stopping them now?’
Time would tell!
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TOSIN WEDS ABIODUN ILORI AT CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH,JOHANNESBURG

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti

Abiodun Ilori, one of Nigeria’s successful businessmen in South Africa hosted the Nigerian community in SA to a wondrous reception in June 2009 when he got married to his love, Tosin. The Church service took place at Christ Apostolic Church, Johannesburg and reception followed at the same venue. Bola Akinjide,Mr.Rotimi and Mr.Segun Kuti were some of the people present at the ceremony.