LA POOZA LINGERIE FASHION SHOW

FIDELITY BANK PLC SPONSORS LA POOZA LINGERIE FASHION SHOW IN LAGOS NIGERIA ...SUPPORTS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

By Niyi Tabiti


La Pooza a lingerie line in Nigeria, operated by some young ladies had a lingerie fashion show last night (Sunday 21 December 2008) at Expo Centre, Eko Hotel. The event was sponsored by Fidelity Bank Plc. It was a gathering of A-listers . The managing director of the bank, Mr. Reginald Ihejiahi told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com in a short interview that they decided to sponsor the event as a way of supporting the breast cancer awareness in Nigeria.
We call the event,the more you look, the more you see!

D'banj performed to the delight of the guests just as Omawunmi and Kaffy excited the crowd with their mind blowing performances. But nothing there could be compared to how the models strutted the run way. Ask the guys at the event!

KPANJA EMERGES FACE OF WEST AFRICA FASHION WEEK

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti
Multi millionaire businessman, Chief Sunny Odogwu, the Yeye Oge of Lagos, Chief (Mrs) Oprah Benson, top fashion designer,Hajia Abah Folawiyo and several other important dignities graced the Face of West Africa Fashion Week which took place on Sunday 14 2008 at Silverbird Galleria.
Taka Kpanja, a former MBGN Miss ECOWAS Queen emerged the winner after the contest involving six other girls. Susan Eyo-Honesty, a fashion designer and deputy editor-in-chief of City People magazine announced the judgment of the panel of judges, which included Remi Osholake popularly known as Remi Lagos and Blessing Egbe, a top model formerly based in South Africa.
The West Africa Fashion Week is being facilitated by Frank Osodi of House of Brunor Creazioni.It is a platform where designers from different parts of Africa come to showcase their work. Other guest included Victor and his wife Funmi Okigbo of No Surprises events, Isaac and Nneka Moses of Goje Africa,top model and presenter,Isio Wanogho and others.

FACE TO FACE WITH A HALF MAN AND HALF GORILLA

Watch out for the exciting story of a Nigerian media and entertainment baron who has suddenly turned a half human, half gorilla. It is the story of KONGNATION, a revolution whose time has come! He had a chat with gistmaster .He lives in Atlanta,Lagos and London (Don't be scared if you live in any of these cities.

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS,MERCY JOHNSON TELLS GISTMASTER 'I JUST SUFFERED AN HEARTBREAK, I AM NOT PREPARED FOR ANOTHER ONE"

Story and photo by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson has told www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com on Wednesday 17 December 2008 that she is not ready for a relationship at the moment because she just got out of one that left her weeping.

In the words of the sexy actress, “I am not seeing any body at the moment. My Ideal man is just somebody nice. But for me, dating is out of the line. I just got out of one. We broke up. Specifically, he was living a false life. He was married and I didn’t know because he lives abroad”

The Kogi state born actress stormed the Future Award nominee party held at Swe Bar, Onikan,Lagos in an all revealing dress that got eyes popping out of it sockets. She came with a smart looking management staff of Guinness Nigeria Plc (name withheld) but denied having an amorous relationship with him. She insisted that they both met that afternoon at a Guinness event and they decided to come to Swe Bar together.

Away from the romance, the controversial actress told gistmaster that she is determined to get to the zenith of her career no matter. “We don’t have a box of fame here where you just place your hand and get it done. I honestly want to carve a niche for myself. I want to be known for being in my own world of creativity” she said with so much excitement.

When it comes to the issue of glamour, the sultry Nollywood actress confessed that she is ready to go all the away.

 According to Mercy, fans expect you to be glamorous all the time. No matter the situation. Even if it is burial, people want to see you representing glamour.

For someone who has faced some bad press in the past, Mercy told gistmaster that she has realized that it is a price one has to pay for stardom.

“Usually, the real me, I usually cry, like what somebody wrote about me and some other day, I don’t know. I cry but after time I realize that it is price one has to pay for stardom. People are worried about what you wear, what you eat, who you date” she said.

Concerning her plans for next year, Mercy said she want to be closer to God. She also said she would be unveiling her orphanage kids.

She told gistmaster ”We have this orphanage where I am the sole sponsor. It is called, House of Mercy. So, we are thinking of having a TV show where we bring out the kids. Instead of celebrities going to club where they would spend about 800,000 Naira on drinks, let's spend twenty something thousand Naira, on the kids to have a better life. It is around my area in Badagry. It comprises of not just little kids but adults. 

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THE REVOLUTION THAT IS HERE TO STAY!

ADVERT: INSPIRE MAGAZINE RELEASES DECEMBER ISSUE

Nigerian actress, Chika Ike-Ebireri spoke with Inspire magazine about what she gets up to apart from being on set/location. Motivational speaker, Dayo Olomu also talked about creating opportunities in your love life. On his part, 9ice unveil future plans to bring home Grammy, marriage and parenthood.
The magazine also gives you information on how to vote for nominees at the next Future Award taking place in January 2009.
Kelechi Abiodun Ejelonu, the UK based young publisher of Inspire magazine also have some other exciting materials in the December 2008 issue of her magazine.
The website is www.inspiremagonline.com

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