Tuesday, May 6, 2008

RITA DOMINIC TELLS US THE STORY OF HER LIFE IN NOLLYWOOD


By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter


Today, our star actress on the hot seat is no other person than delectable actress,Rita Dominic.Read and get inspired by the success story of Rita Dominic in Nollywood and beyond.Here is what Rita told http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ about herself and her character in the world of make believe business.
Read through and you will see how Rita analysed the Rita in real life and Rita in movies

"I was Born July 12, 1975 Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha, known to her adoring fans as Rita Dominic, always knew she’d be in the limelight. As a child i was a slave to music, entering and winning in several dance competitions and expressing my self vocally through means of traditional music. As am matured, I developed a deeper sense of appreciation for the arts and to fulfill my curiosity began studying at the University of Port-Harcourt.
I finally discovered an art with a hybrid of all my talents in acting and began my promising career in television programs such as Children’s Variety and Junior Opinion. As time passed and i repertoire grew, i began receiving various offers and commanding attention from well known Nigerian directors.
Debuting in my first movie “A time to Kill” in 1998, i exceeded the expectations of my co-workers and fans began to take notice of this alluring actress. Since then i become a household name in Nigeria and is one of the most well sought actresses in the Nigerian Industry to date. My favorite thing about Rita is how i commands every role she plays.
Sometimes one is able to detect insincerity in a movie, in actors and actresses. Every time Rita appears on the screen, she completely captivates my attention and makes me believe that she truly experienced what her character is currently portraying.
Another aspect about Rita that is so refreshing is her ability to be diverse, many actresses sometimes get stereotyped in a specific role, so much so that they are unable to accurately depict a totally different role in other movies; Rita is not like this, i have played everything from the innocent victim, to the seductress, to the evil wife and so on, and in each role she is able to draw the audience in so much that they in turn truly believe that she is whatever she is portraying, so much so that the audience can not imagine her playing any other role"
If you have never watched a movie starring Ms. Dominic, I would suggest ‘Paint my Love’ and ‘Controversy’ for starters. Although with having starred and featured in over fifty movies, there are many choices to pick from.





Friday, May 2, 2008

VIRGIN NIGERIA TOP SHOT,YEMI OSINDERO MARRIES BOROJI FADAYOMI IN A SUPERLATIVE WEDDING IN LAGOS, NIGERIA






By Niyi Tabiti

Chief Reporter

Movers and shakers of Nigeria's business and social circuit converged yesterday 1 May 2008 in Lagos for the talk of the town wedding between suave businessman and top shot of Virgin Atlantic in Nigeria,Yemi Osindero and the queen of his heart,Miss Boroji Fadayomi.


The wedding took place at the Cathedral Church of Christ,Marina while the grand reception was at Airforce Officers Mess ,Kofo Abayomi Street,Victoria Island.


Expectedly, members of the international diplomatic corps and business associates came to celebrate with Osindero, a very close associate of Sir Richard Branson.The mother of the bride,Mrs.Eniola Fadayomi, is also a known person in the business community.She is a former Charman of Afribank Plc,a former Commisiioner for Justice in Lagos State.Mrs Fadayomi is the chairman of Fianancial Standard Newspaper and also, a daughter to late Bode Thomas,politician and associate of Chief Obafemi Awolowo durning the days of Egbe Omo Oduduwa days.

The traditional wedding took place last weekend at Multi-purpose Hall, University of Lagos, where Osindero happens to be a distingushed alumnus ( That day, www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com was on his way to Abuja for AMAA, so I missed it)

The Virgin top proved that he is indeed romantic when he brought D'banj 'the kokomaster' to do what he knows how to do best to the delight of his bride at the wedding reception in Victoria Island.D'banj happens to be her favourite singer but she was not expecting to see him talkless of performing that day.Wande Coal was the first to come to perform, suddenly D'banj appeared and he sang his hit tracks including 'I love da booty'.He even sang one of from his yet to be released album.Hey!Don't blame D'banj for being over excited that day, he is one of those that has been endorsed by Virgin with several millions of Nigeria. (He also endorsed them by telling people that Virgin Airline is the 'Koko' flight

Eminent Nigerians such as Erelu Abiola Dosunmu,Chief (Mrs) Mariam Adebisi Abiola,Mrs.Stella Okoli of Emzor Phamaceutical,Mrs.Teju Phillips and others were at the ceremony.

Lret me hint you that the bridal train was aslo a very 'tight' one.Taiwo Osindero was the Best Man while Saratu Dallas was the Best Lady.

Boroji had Modele Fadayomi as Lady in wedding.The bridemaids included Adeola Adeoba,Oladunni Irele and Yewande Ososanya.Friends of the couple suc as Temilola Onafowokan,Nneka Emeyonu,Sabi Ayoku,Olumide Dallas,Dapo Adedoyin,Seyi Onabowale and others also gave a helping hand.

Femi Akande of Killimanjaro Entertainment, made the groom men's list.Others are Seyi Folawiyo,Bola Ashiru,Ibrahim Buba,Abi Kuku,Tunde Macaulay and Deoye Adefulu.

Funke Bucknor-Obruthe of Zaphirre event was the event manager while Tunde Adewale,the popular comedian who goes by the stage name TEE A entertained the guest.
Pix 1-The couple
Pix 2-Chief (Mrs)Mariam Adebisi Abiola and friends
pix 3-Erelu Abiola Dosunmu and Chief (Mrs) Ayora Kuforiji Olubi
pix 4-Mrs Stella Okoli and friend having a nice time.

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS,BENITA NZERIBE TELLS GISTMASTER "MARRIAGE IS NOT A DO OR DIE THING"


Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter
Nollywood actress, Benita Nzeribe told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com yesterday that she would rather wait for her time than jump into marriage just because her mates are getting married. According to Ihiala, Anambra State born actress, “marriage is not a do- or -die thing so people should stop bothering me about when I would get married or not. Besides, I am still a young lady”
Asked whether or not she has a serious relationship at the moment, she laughed and later told me “Oh! I am keeping that to my self! In fact, no comment”
Benita told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that she came to Lagos yesterday (1 May 2008) from a movie location in Port Harcourt, River State. She has also done other yet to be released movies. She said her numerous fans from far and near should expect something new and extraordinary from her very soon.
Unlike most of her mates in Nollywood who would want to be actress, director and producer, all at the same time, Benita says she is not thinking of embarking on her own personal movie not even in the nearest future. Stating that she would rather be a very good actress than mess herself up by turning into an ‘emergency’ producer. “All of us cannot be actresses and producers at the same time” she said
When asked about her reaction when she hears or reads negative things about her, she said “I see ‘positivity’ in every ‘negativity’. I don’t get bothered because in every area of my life, I see things from the positive angle”.
On Nollywood, she told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com that things are indeed getting better for the industry. “The only thing the industry needs is a push here and there and before we know it,we would get there. Hollywood was not made in a day”
A graduate of English from the Abia State University,Awka, Benita has spent about ten years in Nollywood.She has acted in movies such as Notorious Virgin, Games Men Play, Cross My Heart, Buried Emotions and several others.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

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!

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

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.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

...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.








Monday, April 28, 2008

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.

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