G-XPLOITS,STEEL, SHOOT MULTI MILLION NAIRA VIDEO IN SOUTH AFRICA

If you think that 2008 witnessed a massive change in Nigeria entertainment industry, then get set for a new army of upwardly mobile hip hop faithful that are screaming to the roof tops that Nigerian music industry would see the challenge moving at the speed of a jet in 2009.
G-xploits, a group consisting of three young men (Olufemi Amusan, a.k.a phemmy, Okey Uzoeshi, a.k.a okey and Seun Oyedokun a.k.a shay) appears to be ‘armed’ to the teeth with good looks, the talent and the passion to launch them to the international scene.
Recent information emanating from Yes Media, their record label showed that they just arrived from their trip in South Africa where they went to shoot their multi-million Naira video. In a statement, Yes Media disclosed that nothing is too much as far as quality is concerned. Emphasising that the four videos where shot in some of the most exotic locations in SA.At the moment, Channel O and MTV BASE are rollicking the airwaves with their video entitled ‘Bolu Molu Merente and Tear Rubber’.Right now, they are keeping sealed lips over their contract with YES MEDIA but remarked that its a worthwhile package.
Meanhwile, STEEL another fast rising artiste has also been signed on YES RECORD. STEEL has done stuffs with 2face,9ice and others in the past.He told us that he was shocked
with the kind of responses that he has been getting since one of his videos, 'Omoge'started playing on TV stations across Africa. He said, he would return to SouthAfrica soon to d more video shoot. At the moment, STEEL is more than convinced that he would live up to the
expectations of his fans.

FROM NIGERIAN RED CARPETS

By Niyi Tabiti

This is just of our promises we have for our readers. Henceforth, we promise to bring you loads of appearances from Nigerian red carpets and 'owambe' parties.Then, you can see the latest fashion and styles from Nigeria.
All the who wears what and where would be brought to you live!!!

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Maureen Layokun is the publisher of Charming Magazine and she is based in the Republic of Ireland. The magazine is now on sale in the U.K.and major African stores in Ireland.It was officially launched at The Marriot Hotel, The Rath, Ashbourne, Co. Dublin on Saturday 22nd of November 2008. It was a very solid and corporate event attended by Irish and African men and women of substance in Ireland.
At the moment, the Maureen and her team are planning the formal presentation in Nigeria in February 2009.

NIGERIAN MUSICIANS, DANFO DRIVER INSISTS THEY HAVE NOT EARNED A DIME FROM PRODUCERS OF AMERICAN MOVIE 'PHAT GIRLZ' WHO USED THEIR SONG

...Been home since yesterday because of a small accident I had on my way to the house from work.
A reckless driver knocked me into the gutter yesterday afternoon.So, let’s do this from my bed. At home, I am now a baby!!!
I cried so much yesterday as Toks, my brother came to help me massage the leg.
Nevertheless, this blog would be one year old in three days time (9 January 2009 to be precise). So, we should celebrate!
Secondly, there is a gist I just flagged off via gistmaster.com.Its no more news that Tuface Idibia and Danfo Drivers were lucky to have their songs used in the high selling American comedy movie, PHAT GIRLZ.While, Tuface went on to achieve more fame and fortune and trust all the hype through his Keke Ogungbe, the Danfo Drivers are lamenting that they have not received a dime from the producers. Please click on gistmaster.com to read the story.


-----Niyi Tabiti

THE BUNMI ADEMOKOYA'S INTERVIEW

Bunmi Ademokoya is hot and we know it. For Bunmi, a model contest organised by Joan Elumelu-Okorodudu was her launching pad.She later won the Model of the world contest in Turkey.
Recently, gistmaster.com had a chat with the model and she gave answers to why Nigerian models are moving en masse to South Africa, her boyfriend and the parts of the world she consider most exotic.
Click on gistmaster.com to read the full story. Thanks!

THE UNDERWEAR EXPERT

A good friend, who is taking Bra and pant talk as her area of speciality has started something that would no doubt be of immense benefits to a lot of ladies out there. And men too! At least, if you are buying that surprise underwear you will know what to choose.
You can click on the link below to meet the Boobsista
She also talk about different fashion accessories.In a phone conversation, she told gistmaster that a lot of women can avoid embarrassments as a result of over sized or under sized bra.There are so many common mistakes people make in the cause of packaging their under wear.Don't forget click on Boobsista to check her out.

CLUB PAPAS SET LAGOS ABLAZE AS UCHE JOMBO MARKS BIRTHDAY TODAY

Reported by Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Scores of Nollywood celebrities gathered for a talk of the town birthday shindig, which held last night (Friday 2 January 2008) hosted in honour of Nigerian star actress, Uche Jombo at the popular hangout, Club Papas in Victoria Island, Lagos. The party lasted till the early hours of today (Saturday 3 January 2008).
Ramsey Noah, Sandra Achums, Susan Peters,Mercy Johnson,Kunle Afolayan and several others made it to the party, hosted by Frank Okamigbo, fondly regarded as the fastest rising hangout operator in Nigeria at the moment. Sandra, who is already pregnant with her third baby was accompanied by a friend and Christy Andrew (Younger sister of Lagos socialite, Princess Cynthia Felicia Adeyemi now Ms. Cynthia Andrew)
Uche Jombo was all smiles as she and guests were given a first class treatment at the hangout.She later told gistmaster.com shortly before the event that she got a wondrous gift from a female friend that really made her very excited. She would not disclose the gift but said "Its a nice gift really surprised her.On her new year resolution, Uche told gistmaster.com that she found out that most people make promises in a new year or when they add a new age only to break it one or two months later. Right now, the Afro Hollywood 2008 Best Actress (English category) award winner noted that she plans to take her the Uche Jombo brand to the next level.
Uche added another year on 28 December 2008. There was a party in her Yaba, home. Another one took place that evening at Number 10, the club operated by ex-super Eagles of Nigeria master dribbler, Austun 'Jay Jay'Okocha and wife, Nkechi.

Uche Jombo and colleague, Mercy Johnson on shortly after her arrival in the early hours of today.

Photo Below: Guests rollicking at the event.
Photo 4:Actress, Susan Peters stepping out at the event.
Photo 5:Uche Jombo with 'bubbling' Karen Igho (Next Movie star 2008 housemate) showing off her front 'lights',Derele Edun of Soundcity and others.


Photo 6:
Actress,Sandra Achums, Christy Andrew (on Yellow) and another guest.
Photo 7: Frank Okamigbo of Club Papas and Dave Bigila
Photo 8:Frank Okamigbo,Ramsey Noah,Uche Jombo and Kunle Afolayan
Photo 9: Kelvin Lusciano Gabriel and Uche Jombo


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