ROMANCE:BOYFRIEND TELLS US ABOUT HIS MARRIAGE PLANS WITH EX-NIGERIAN BEAUTY QUEEN,OMOWUNMI AKINNIFESI

After a year off and on relationship, boyfriend of one time winner of the coveted crown of Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, Omowunmi Akinnifesi tells us in an exclusive chat about their plan for marriage. For photos and full story please click on gistmaster.com

CLUB PAPAS SET TO HOST YES RECORD CREW ON WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2008...TO NIGERIAN TOP CELEBRITIES, THIS PARTY IS A BIG DEAL!!!

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Nigerian's celebrity hangout, Club Papas and fast emerging record label, Yes Records has confirmed that they would bring down the roof of Lagos social circle down on Wednesday 28 January 2008 as G-XPLOITS and STEEL prepares to show off their enormous talents to Lagos big boys and babes.Top celebrities including top musicians are planning to storm the album listening party.
STEEL and G-Xploits are the two major acts on YES RECORDS a subsidiary of Yes Media at the moment. They both went to exotic locations in South Africa to shoot their video. According to Tony Nwasulor, the CEO of Yes Records, "we are in the Nigerian entertainment industry to effect changes and drive it to the next level that is why we are always in tune with international standard"
Observers in the industry believe that Tony is a record owner with a difference and people should watch out for him because he has the vast experience and potential to lead the industry forward. He has been involved in the entertainment industry for years and he has also worked in the financial sector so he has precedence.
Remember, we told you sometime ago that If you think 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-Exploits, 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.
Meanwhile, 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 South Africa 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.By the reading this piece, he would have landed back to Nigeria from SA.

You can reach YES MEDIA in Nigeria via 08063589662,08033772117

YESTERDAY: GAMUGAZA LITS UP IKORODU AS HE TOOK ZAINAB AS HIS BELOVED WIFE

Ibrahim and Zainab Gamugaza had their traditional wedding in Ikorodu, Lagos State on Thursday 22 January 2008.Their wedding proper has been fixed for 1 February 2008. Please click on gistmaster.com
to view more photos from the event.

Kelly Handsome celebrates birthday. Nollywood dinner.Afolabi Oyekoya's party....please click on gistmaster.com

COUPLES ON FUTURE AWARD 2009 RED CARPET IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter
The frills and thrills of the 2009 edition started on the red carpet as scores of Nigerian young celebs step on the red carpet with the partners. Obviously, it was love in the air and we also mistook the red carpet for a couples night event. You can check out photos of some of them by clicking on gistmaster.com
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NEWS/PHOTOS FROM FUTURE AWARD 2009

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

The much talked about 2009 edition of the Future Awards finally took place yesterday (Sunday 18 January 2008) at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, with many of the guests either dressed to kill or thrill.
The line up of the celebrities at the event included Nollywood star actress,Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde, top television presenter,MS.Bennie Uche,top model,Linda Ikeji, Susan Peters and Stephanie Okereke. Others included Cynthia Okpala, Shade Ladipo, Toyosi Akerele,Folake Akindele popularly known as Jennifer and several others.
Winners include Emmanuel Etim, won the best use of advocacy. (He was absent because according to his representative, he was far away in Ethiopa). Omobaba won the best comedian while Funke Akindele of popular movie,Jennifa won the best actress( That same night, her film jennifa also won best film at the Nollywood night organized by Seun Oloketuyi at White House, Ikeja),
Other winners of the 2009 future award included 9ice (Musician of the Year), D’Banj (Young Person of the Year). Uche Nnaji (Style Entrepreneur of the Year).Lamide Akintobi won the best On-Air Personality in the Television category.
More photos/news would be available on gistmaster.com very soon.

Photos here shows OC Ukeje and top model, Linda Ikeji at the event yesterday. Linda's short gown was courtesy Ronke Ademiluyi popularly known as Rukkies.

WEST AFRICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL WILL SCOUT FOR MODELS IN LONDON ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 2009 AND IN NEW YORK CITY ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 2009

NEW YORK, NY January 13, 2009 – The West Africa’s Next Top Model show scheduled to begin production in Africa in March 2009 is scouting for models in London and New York City. Scouting for London will be on Saturday, Jan 17, 2009 at The Amadeus, 50 Shirland Rd Little Venice London W9 2JA from 8am to3pm. Scouting for New York City will be on Jan 24, 2009 at the 28th Street Studio, 34 W. 28 Street NY, NY 10001- 5th Floor from 9a to 5p. Applicants must be of West African heritage to qualify.
This show will be produced by StatsMedia Group an international production company owned by Tope Esan and Martin Fayomi. StatsMedia is the only company granted the exclusive rights from CBS Paramount International Television to produce this reality show in Africa.
With the initial start up being in West Africa, the format will be produced every season by region on the African continent with. True Love West Africa is the media partner and official magazine for West African’s Next Top Model. The winner will receive a lucrative international modeling contract, a cover of True Love magazine and numerous endorsement deals from various companies in the fashion industry nationally and internationally.

WEST AFRICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is a format of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL®, which is produced by 10x10 Entertainment and Bankable Productions. Executive Producers are Tyra Banks, Ken Mok and Daniel Soiseth. The dramality series was created by Tyra Banks and developed by Mok and Kenya Barris. ANTM is licensed in over 100 countries. AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and the AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL format are sold internationally by CBS Paramount International Television.

This version of Next Top Model will not only highlight the models of West African decent but the continent of Africa for its tourist attractions, cultures, values and its booming 21^st century economy.

Contact Details

For more information about Sponsorship & Advertising on West African’s Next Top Model, please contact Executive Producer Tope Esan e-mail tope@wafntm.com. For all other inquiries on the show please contact ICY Public Relations at 305.940.0067 and Bola Atta (Bolaatta@gmail.com)