THE FRILLS AND THRILLS OF THE NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARD,USA

The Nigerian Entertanment Award (NEA) has proved a point- that quality is achievable.Ayo Shonaiya,G-Exploits,DJ TEE,Kasha,Ebun Martins,Shakira and Basorge were some of the people that made it to the colourful event in United States of America.According to a press statement sent to gistmaster.com by UnderDaRock Inc Management and Promotions, sincere appreciation goes to all those that made the ceremony a talk of the town. Photos by Funmi Adesina of Kolure Images.
You can check out the winners on http://www.nigeriaentawards.com/#awp::
You can also view more red carpet photos on http://photos.underdarock.com/thumbnails.php?album=159

AFRICAN TALKING DRUM QUEEN, ARALOLA WEDS PRINCE LEKAN SALIU IN LAGOS NIGERIA

By Niyi Tabiti
Chief Reporter

Prolific singer and African leading female talking drummer, Ara and her fiance of many years,Prince Nurudeen Olalekan Saliu were married last saturday 6 June 2009 in Lagos.The event was a gathering of whomis who in the socity as top celebrities, traditional rulers and dignitaries thronged the Etal Hall, Oregun in Lagos to support to support the couple.
The Oba Bbatunde Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos led other Lagos traditional monach to support the father of the groom, Oba Bashiru Saliu, the Oloworo of Oworo. Others present are the Ojora of Lagos, Oba Abadulfatai Aromire,Chief Alex Akinyele, a former minister of information who came ith his wife. Asides friends and well wishers who came from different parts of the world, stars such as Yeni Kuti, Muma Gee, Bisi Ibidapo-Obe and Kefee were also at the function.
One man many would not forget in a hurry at the ceremony was King Wasiu Ayinde with his love tracks.Even those who don't want to love again changed their mind after hearing "I can't just stop thinking about you my love..."
Earlier in the week, the couple had also formalised their relationship at the Oshodi/Isolo registry in Lagos. Unlike the wedding proper, the registry stuff only has three people present,including this reporter.
Please don't ask me about the wedding night,i didn't capture that one o....the couple already have a baby together.Meanwhile, latest information reaching http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ is that they are planning a wondrous time together as a honeymoon package. Paris is one of the destination. Congrats to Ara and her husband!
Photos come on board soon.I have some on my facebook sha!

AFRICAN TOP DESIGNERS SET TO GLOW AT THE ARISE AFRICA FASHION WEEK IN SOUTH AFRICA...TIFFANY AMBER,ADE BAKARE,LISA FOLAWIYO OTHERS FROM NIGERIA

By Niyi Tabiti

The city of Johannesburg, South Africa is set to host one of the biggest fashion shows in the continent of Africa this month. The event, which is being together by African Fashion International is in collaboration with ARISE, a top magazine produced by Leaders and Company, the publishers of THIS DAY Newspapers in Nigeria.The event is scheduled to hold between 12-19 June 2009.
Top designers from all over Africa such as Egypt, Kenya, Ghana Nigeria, Ethiopia, Uganda and Mozambique are expected to be part of the event. From Nigeria, we have top designers such as Folake Akindele-Coker moving the proudly African fashion theme with her label Tiffany Amber, Lanre Da-Silva of LDA fashion, Odio Oseni of Odio Mimoment and Lisa Folawiyo with her Jewel by Lisa accessory.Ade Bakare and Samatha Cole are two Nigeria designers who will fly to the Sun City with their creative designs.

According to a statement from the website of the organisers, Mr.Nduka Obaigbena, publisher of Arise Magazine disclosed that the Arise Africa Fashion Week 2009 would provide an enabling platform for African designers to showcase their creativity to the rest of the world.

http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ congrats Thisday and African Fashion International.Stay glued as we promise to bring you the best of African fashion from ARISE AFRICAN FASHION WEEK.Don't miss it!

LANDORD INSISTS “PSQUARE MUST LEAVE MY HOUSE”

By Niyi Tabiti

Following their disagreement and what close sources regarded as rudeness on the part of Paul and Peter Okoye of the Psquare fame, the owner of their present residence insists they must vacate the residence or face the full wrath of the law. More worrisome was the fact that Jude, the elder brother of the singing duo was alleged to have also insulted the businessman.
Contrary to speculations that the duo of Peter and Paul Okoye of Psquare fame bought the house in Omole Estate, the Landlord has come out to say that it is a rented apartment. They paid 5.1 million Naira for three years but they allegedly went against the tenancy agreement.
The Landlord who has already filed a case against them in court, said he was shocked when he found out that they have broken down a wall in the house to make way for a studio without his knowledge. When he took it up with the twins, he alleged they insulted him so much, using so many unprintable names.
At the moment,http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com we gathered that the Landlord as change his mind over having the singers leave his home without much delay. “If they have money as much as they claim let them go and build their own house in choice areas like Omole or Ajah instead of insulting a man who has done so well for himself.If not,let them go and look for land in Lagos extension (places in Ogun State that is close to Lagos) such as mowe,ofada,Ibafo or Magboro” a source close to the landlord revealed to www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com this afternoon.

NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT,MEDIA PRACTITIONERS HONOUR HITV BOSS,TOYIN SUBAIR AT OJEZ

It was tribute without end last Sunday as O’jez Entertainment Centre, National Stadium, Lagos, played host to founder and CEO of HiTV Nigeria, Toyin Subair, in its monthly O’jez Entertainment Forum in collaboration with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN. From veteran broadcaster and arts patriarch, Ambassador Segun Olusola, highlife music promoter Chief Femi Eso, Nollywood stars Zack Orji, Charles Inojie, Ejike Asiegbu, Chidi Nwakeabia, Emeka Enyiocha, reggae music icon, Ras Kimono, hip hop superstar D’banj among many others, the packed celebrity restaurant, unanimously agreed that Toyin Subair, has done the nation proud with his modest achievement of setting up a proudly Nigerian pay TV station. HiTV’s joint initiative with D’banj, Koko Mansion, also received kudos and endorsement from all the celebrities as well as top personalities gathered at O’jez that evening. Billed to begin soon, Koko Mansion is a reality television show featuring D’banj being facilitated by HiTV. Koko Mansion revolves around the quest of 12 beautiful, talented girls that will live in a mansion for eight weeks, to become the ideal Kokolette (wife). The Mansion is situated in an undisclosed area in Lagos. Hip hop superstar D’banj will play a vital role in the oncoming show. In these weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko Virtues, worthy of being a wife –a Kokolette. The winner will among other benefits, be crowned Kokolette 1, get a Chris Aires Diamond ring, a brand new convertible car, feature in his next music video You Don Make Me Fall In Love alongside N5 million in cash. Aside that, the winner will be D’Banj’s companion at public events both within and outside Nigeria. She would further emerge as HiTV’s Hi-Babe; that is, Beautiful.Ambassador Olusola described Subair as a “young and resilient Nigerian who has done the nation proud.” As the oldest in the gathering, he prayed to God to give him (Subair) more strength to achieve more successes in life. Amadi Ogbonna, Group Entertainment Editor, Vanguard newspapers, showered encomiums on Subair even as he traced his success story from when he was involved in active legal practice. The distinguished guest revealed he was humbled by the show of love for him. He said HiTV was set up sorely as “a catalyst. We wanted to prove that Nigerians can own and effectively run a pay TV as against the disinformation being passed by many people outside.” He said plans have being concluded in the United States, Africa, France some parts of Europe, to get HiTV signals. “We are grateful about that, because we are out to sell Nigeria positively to the world, our purely Nigerian channels, Hi Nolly, Nigezie are what the world will see and view us from a different perspective. And Koko Mansion reality show coming soon, despite what haters say, is going to redefine reality shows in Nigeria. We are not promoting immorality... I would rather enjoin all to wait and see it unfold.” Ejike Asiegbu, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria reiterated the guild’s support for HiTV and Koko Mansion “because it is a Nigerian company and Koko Mansion is something fresh, that we are all looking forward to.” The evening was made more refreshing with the performance by D’banj and the Evergreen band that dished out refreshing highlife tunes.

-gistmaster.com

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FROM CAPETOWN SOUTH AFRICA, DAREY 'ART ALADE' RETURNS WITH ANOTHER WONDROUS VIDEO- 'NO STARS'

With amazing vocal talents and unusual hard work, Darey Art Alade sure knows how to bring good music to the table. And with matchless and interpretative videos, he not only drives home his point, but also wins the hearts of Fans and Critics inside and outside Nigeria .
So it is no surprise that his new video ‘No stars’ is winning critical acclaim while the fans are doling out unanimous thumbs up.
‘No stars’ is a brilliant video’ Solomon Shonaiya, COO of Soul Muzik says. ‘it is a sequel to his hit single ‘Not the girl’. The video should continue from where ‘Not the girl stopped, and that is what we have done’
No Stars is the fourth track on Darey’s album ‘Un.DAREY.ted’. The cut comes immediately after the hit single ‘Not the girl’.
Darey explains ‘I had always had it on mind for ‘No stars’ to follow ‘Not the girl’, when the songs were being written which is why it comes immediately after ‘Not the girl’ on the album, I t just captures the whole picture of Darey after break up. If ‘Not the girl’ tells the story of break up, ‘No stars’ pictures the aftermath of break up’.
The video which features Carla, the same model in ‘Not the girl’ was shot in Cape Town, South Africa, and was directed by Mark Hofmeyer, Gwydion Beynon and Robert Hofmeyer of Odd digital Productions the same directors responsible for his previous videos ‘Not the girl’ and ‘More’.
The clips in ‘No stars’ have sequential significance Darey says. ‘There are pictures of me and the girl in the house, and every step I take, or everything I touch, there is an emotional attachment to it, even stuffs as small as a disc, a brush, or even the calendar the good thing is that the audience can relate well to the video as it takes them back to the good old days, merging it with some clips from ‘Not the girl’, and then brings us back to Darey’s state of mind’
With visually rich art design and a skillfully shot story line, the directors portray the story of a post relationship trauma. The video starts with Darey in front of the keyboard. After he gives a brief solo introduction, he goes around the empty house that used to belong to himself and his partner, but everything he sees reminds him of her.
The love and heart break chronicle in the sequel to his hit single ‘Not the girl’ ends with Darey still questing and waiting for his girl to return - all to no avail.

-gistmaster.com

RED BULL STREET STYLE...REMARKABLE TALENT IN BENIN

Red Bull Street Style witnessed its first qualifier rounds this May, at Urokpota Hall Parking, Sizzlers Fast Food Parking and University of Benin at Benin This first qualifying round saw more than 4,500 spectators, all watching young and talented Freestylers in attendance. Each Freestyler had three minutes to display the best football tricks and moves using his feet, knees, lower legs, chest, shoulders and head.
The level of performance was very high and the best freestylers were selected to make it through to the final round that will take place on June 13 at Silverbird Galleria, in Lagos , to compete with the other freestylers selected from Kanu, Abuja and Lagos ’ qualifier rounds. The finalists from Benin qualifier are: Victor Adigwe, Oromoni Bernard, Omorodion Edemkhiota and Princewill Ndukwe.
Freestylers who wish to test their skills have the chance now and can join Red Bull Street Style on June 2nd and 3rd in Kanu. After Nigeria ’s Red Bull Street Style Finals, the top winner will have the chance to participate at the world finals which will take place in South Africa , March / April 2010.
The numerous participants from South American countries, including Brazil , and Argentina to name just a few, seem to be born with freestyle football blood flowing through their veins. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that this year the freestyle football elite from Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa will play a major role in deciding who will be crowned overall winner of Red Bull Street Style.

-gistmaster.com