NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, CHIKA IKE SETS UP TREJ CLASSIC RESTAURANT AND BAR

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Nollywood actress, Chika Ike Ebireri is not just looking at a future in the Nigerian
Fast growing movie industry, she has also taken her dream for hospitality business to
The next level.
She told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com this afternoon in Lagos that she has opened a restaurant and bar known as Trej Classic in Akowonjo.She hinted that the place is second to none in the area because she did a wonderful research before putting the place together.
Chika also told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ that she would soon add night clubbing to it. Right now, the actress told us that Trej Classic is the reference point when it comes to the right restaurant and bar that care for people with taste in the vicinity of Akowonjo,Egbeda, Gowon Estate etc.
According to her, it is like bringing close to the people what they travel to Victoria Island and Ikoyi to get.
http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ promised to check the place out very soon...and i promise to reprt back to you guys.Meanwhile, she is working on a number of projects that she promise to reveal later.Trust me, you will be the first to know!

WHAT IS ACTRESS, FATHIA BALOGUN THINKING? BEST CAPTION WINS A PRIZE!

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

I took this candid shot of actress,Fathia Balogun at the red carpet reception organised by UBA AMAA nominees party at Lagoon Restaurant,Victoria Island,Lagos on Thursday 24 April 2008.

I want to see who can write the best caption for the photograph.What could Fathia be thinking?

Now, I have the prizes...You stand a chance to win something from Toni Payne.

...STILL ON UBA AMAA 2008 PHOTOS

Olumide Iyanda and ex-Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria,Munachi Abii were the first set of presenters of award that night.
Photo 2-Star actor,Kunle Afolayan and Bisoye Fagade, Account Director,Soulcom Publicis
Photo 3-Fathia, the estranged wife of Saheed Balogun was also there.Rumour mongers are even saying she has dumped Corporate Picture boss,Abdullahi Abdulrasaq.Do they have anything in common in the first place?Well,i don't know?
Photo 3- Empress can't stop impressing us that she is got and she's ever ready to flaunt it.Here, she posed for an exclusive shot with www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com
Photo 4-Sunny McDon and Madam Peace Anyiam Osigwe making a presentation on the stage.
Photo 5-Patience Ozokwor popularly known as Muma Gee and Partner.
Photo 6-See what i have got Mama Gee seems to be telling www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com in this exclusive shot.She look 'hun' (thanks to Paris.I learnt this slan g from her.Gradually, I am turning to a yankee boy!).According to many people at the event,Muma Gee turned out better than most actresses that are even far younger than her in age.

MEET NAOMI GUNWA THE WOMAN BEHIND SOPHISTIQUE

As a little girl, Naomi had a very strong passion for beauty and took special interest in her looks. She even extended this passion to her friends in her days as a student at the university. For every party on campus, she would make her friends up for the occasion.

She completed her primary education in Lagos and her Secondary Education at Federal Government Girls' College, Oyo State. She proceeded to study English and Literature at the University of Benin, Edo State, where she obtained her bachelor's degree. She had her Masters in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos in 2000. In 2004, Naomi trained at Fate Foundation, a school for young Entrepreneurs owned by Fola Adeola one of Nigeria's most respected business men.

After gaining experience at Fate Foundation, Naomi became more aware of how business works in Nigeria and decided to get more training by working in a marketing communications outfit. At the company, she was exposed to the marketing aspects of Events and Promotions. Her job at the company exposed her to meeting the exact needs of Clients and also advise them where needs be.


Business Training
Because of her passion for beauty, Naomi decided to leave her job to start her own business and put her passion to work and her vision to reality.
Naomi is a toast of people who wants the best in the beauty industry in the past 5 years. Her passion for Make-up and Skin Care made her to open a beauty place called Sophistique at Omole phase 1.
Sophistique meets the needs of Ladies and also, men in Nigeria.

Sophistique's Services

The services provided are such that meet the high quality expectations of clients in the area of Skin Care and Make-up.

The approach is as follows:

Make-up and Skin Care Products & Boutique
This is the products sales department dealing in the sales of quality Make-up and Skin Care products. Sophistique beauty shop performs Makeovers at the location and consultative services about Skin care done.

On-site/Home Service
This includes the following:
Bridal Make-up
Special Occasion make-ups/makeovers
T.V./Shows make-ups/makeovers
Facial treatments for regulars and brides to be
Skin Care Consultations

To contact Sophistique
Tel - 01-8116416, 08023229691,08057996939.

PHOTOS FROM UBA AMAA 2008 ON SATURDAY 26 APRIL 2008 IN ABUJA

Story&Photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Photo 1-Timaya performing on the stage.He gave agood account of himself.

2) Guests and one of the Ayim-Osigwes rocking the dance floor

3) Uche Iwuji posing for photographs

4) Stephanie Okereke, one of the best dressed of the night striking a pose for www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com
5)Beautiful chics at the ceremony

6) Bob-Manuel Udokwu, a friend and Zach Orji
7) Basorge Tariah reeling out what i call 'good' jokes to the audiance.We all had a good time listening to the Niger Delta born comedian.
8) Hmmm...this fan made things really uncomfortable for star actress from Ghana,Jackie Apea,here.All in the name of posing with his favourite star, the guy was almost kissing her.The babe kept on bending her head to avoid the guy until I took the picture.www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com could have waited longer before taking the shot.Some fans are extremists or what do you think!

MORE PHOTOS FROM UBA AMAA 2008

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Ohhh!I promised to upload more photos from the 2008 UBA AMAA 2008 edition in Abuja,Nigeria.Sorry guys, I have been sleeping all day.Believe me, I have been over working in the last two weeks.

Here are some of the photos.

Photo 1 and 2-Front and back of popular Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu.
Photo 3-Kate Henshaw,winner of the UBA AMAA 2008 Best Actress (Lead Role) and star actress,Rita Dominic.Seeeee their teeth!
Photo 4-Nollywood 'bad guy'Kanayo O.Kanayo in traditional ragalia with Ejike Asiegbu,President of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and wife.

KATE HENSHAW'S MOMENT OF GLORY...WINS AMAA BEST ACTRESS AWARD!

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Kate Henshaw-Nuttal couldnt have been more excited at the turn of event in the early hours of today.The Cross River state born actress won the prestigious Actress of the Year title at 2008 edition of African Movie Academy Awards in Abuja, Nigeria.She was presented the award few minutes past midnight today 27 April 2008.
Kate was moved to tears when she came on stage to receive the award.She told the everyone that the award has been long coming,now that it is here glory be to GOD.
Kate was nominated alongside Jackie Apea,Genevie Nnaji,Stella Damasus- Aboderin and Rakiya Attah.
in an exclusive chat,she told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that she was indeed grateful to those that have been supporting her acting career. Kate hinted that the award would make her do more for the industry because of the high expectations attached to award. The jubilation inside the hall after Kate was declared winner showed that she was indeed the popular choice.
Nkem Owoh a.k.a Osofia won Best Actor of the Year.He was ahead of St.Obi,Kofi Bucknor and others in his category.
Just like every other award that is not perfect, AMAA 2008 has its flaws here and there, still it was an enjoyable experience. The award was initially slated for Yenogoa, the capital of Bayelsa State until it was moved to Abuja few days to event.

Entertainers such as Basorge Tariah, Klint Da Drunk, Aki and Paw Paw, Timaya and P-Square made our day with their beautiful performances. Angela Basset, African American born star actress also came and was looking great in her stunning outfit. (Soon, I will give you details of the chat we had with her at Eko Hotel on Friday in Lagos)

Trust me, I have loads and loads of gist and photos. Who came? Who did what? List of award winners? Best Dressed?Worst Dressed?

Let me take a quick nap!

Photo 1-Kate Henshaw and Nkem Owoh celebrating their feats.

photo 2-Angela Bassett, the top American actress on stage at AMAA 2008.

Photo 3-Kate Henshaw in warm embrace with Ngozi Nwosu

4) Steph Nora-Okere and Uche Jombo could not resist the tunes from Psquare's ''É get as e dey do me..

5) Timi, winner of the West African Idol

6) Aki and Paw Paw, the first set of anchors for the night.Ramsey Noah and Stephanine Okereke later took over from them.