EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR AS MTN PROJECT FAME 2010 KICKS OFF

The biggest music talent competition in Nigeria is set to hit the airwaves anytime from now. From the 12^th of July, MTN Project Fame West Africa will once again be a pleasant feature on our TV screens.

Since 2008, MTN Project Fame has gone on to establish itself as the biggest music talent in Nigeria. Spanning the sub-region of West Africa and with a target audience reaching millions, the music talent show has been able to churn out remarkable artistes. This year alone 6,000 hopefuls turned up for Season 3’s auditions.

According to the publicists of Project Fame West Africa, Sodium Media, “MTN Project Fame West Africa happens to be the biggest and the largest music competition not only in Nigeria but in West Africa, judging from the number of contestants that show up for auditions and the millions of votes sent in by the show’s audience.”   

Now back for the third time, MTN Project Fame West Africa seeks to bigger and better. Highlights from the auditions and semi finals will be start airing from the 12^th of July on several TV stations such as NTA and STV.

Millions of viewers will get to see 15 talented individuals enter the Famous Academy where they will be taught the rudiments on how to be a great performing artiste from the very best professionals in the game. Every week the audience will get a chance to see how the contestants have grown musically when they perform on stage during the competition.

In 2008, Iyanya emerged as the very first winner of the 1^st season of Project Fame and is fast on his way in becoming a household name in Nigeria. His debut which was released last year revealed to many, the edge Iyanya has over his peers thanks to the training he received in the show’s Performance Academy. 

Having released three singles after he won the second season of Project Fame, Mike Anyasodo is on a steady and sure path in becoming one of Nigeria’s top singers.

Both winners of the first two seasons will speak about what they learnt in the performance academy, the exposure and the fantastic platform from which they’ve been launched into their careers.

MTN Project Fame West Africa will last for three months and will once again take raw talents and mould them into stars. -Gistmaster

EXCITEMENT IN THE AIR AS MTN PROJECT FAME 2010 KICKS OFF

The biggest music talent competition in Nigeria is set to hit the airwaves anytime from now. From the 12^th of July, MTN Project Fame West Africa will once again be a pleasant feature on our TV screens.

Since 2008, MTN Project Fame has gone on to establish itself as the biggest music talent in Nigeria. Spanning the sub-region of West Africa and with a target audience reaching millions, the music talent show has been able to churn out remarkable artistes. This year alone 6,000 hopefuls turned up for Season 3’s auditions.

According to the publicists of Project Fame West Africa, Sodium Media, “MTN Project Fame West Africa happens to be the biggest and the largest music competition not only in Nigeria but in West Africa, judging from the number of contestants that show up for auditions and the millions of votes sent in by the show’s audience.”   

Now back for the third time, MTN Project Fame West Africa seeks to bigger and better. Highlights from the auditions and semi finals will be start airing from the 12^th of July on several TV stations such as NTA and STV.

Millions of viewers will get to see 15 talented individuals enter the Famous Academy where they will be taught the rudiments on how to be a great performing artiste from the very best professionals in the game. Every week the audience will get a chance to see how the contestants have grown musically when they perform on stage during the competition.

In 2008, Iyanya emerged as the very first winner of the 1^st season of Project Fame and is fast on his way in becoming a household name in Nigeria. His debut which was released last year revealed to many, the edge Iyanya has over his peers thanks to the training he received in the show’s Performance Academy. 

Having released three singles after he won the second season of Project Fame, Mike Anyasodo is on a steady and sure path in becoming one of Nigeria’s top singers.

Both winners of the first two seasons will speak about what they learnt in the performance academy, the exposure and the fantastic platform from which they’ve been launched into their careers.

MTN Project Fame West Africa will last for three months and will once again take raw talents and mould them into stars. -Gistmaster

PHOTOS FROM MORADEKE KUPOLUYI 40TH BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti

It was a talk of the town executive party yesterday at Martinos Hall, Alausa Business District,Ikeja,Lagos when ebullient publisher of E247 Magazine,Mr.Biodun Kupoluyi and friends hosted a uniform party in honour of his wife, Moradeke Rafiat Kupoluyi. It was like convergence of all the biggest names in the entertainment and society media in Nigeria. Some celebrities also in attendance.The list of personalities at the function include Julius Agwu, Gbenga Adeyinka the first, Tunde Moshood (former editor of Fame Magazine),Steve Ayorinde,Lanre Teriba Atorise,Kemi Akinyemi of The News magazine, Azuka Ogujuiba of Thisday, Loye Hamzat, publisher of News of the People,Ayeni Adekunle of Thenetng.com,Mr. Niyi Akinsiju of Fortune Magaxine, Olumide Iyanda of Daily Independent,Gboyega Akosile of Brand World,actress Bisi Ibidapo-Obe,Lanre Alfred of Thisday,Kayode Olanshile of The Nation Newspapers,Biodun Caston-Dada of Acada Magazine, and several others.

Here the celebrant is seen jubilating with musician, Lanre Teriba Atorise.

 

PHOTOS FROM MORADEKE KUPOLUYI 40TH BIRTHDAY IN LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti

It was a talk of the town executive party yesterday at Martinos Hall, Alausa Business District,Ikeja,Lagos when ebullient publisher of E247 Magazine,Mr.Biodun Kupoluyi and friends hosted a uniform party in honour of his wife, Moradeke Rafiat Kupoluyi. It was like convergence of all the biggest names in the entertainment and society media in Nigeria. Some celebrities also in attendance.The list of personalities at the function include Julius Agwu, Gbenga Adeyinka the first, Tunde Moshood (former editor of Fame Magazine),Steve Ayorinde,Lanre Teriba Atorise,Kemi Akinyemi of The News magazine, Azuka Ogujuiba of Thisday, Loye Hamzat, publisher of News of the People,Ayeni Adekunle of Thenetng.com,Mr. Niyi Akinsiju of Fortune Magaxine, Olumide Iyanda of Daily Independent,Gboyega Akosile of Brand World,actress Bisi Ibidapo-Obe,Lanre Alfred of Thisday,Kayode Olanshile of The Nation Newspapers,Biodun Caston-Dada of Acada Magazine, and several others.

Here the celebrant is seen jubilating with musician, Lanre Teriba Atorise.

 

"OUR LOVE STORY & BELLA ADENUGA AND JAMEEL DISU REVEALED HOW THEY MET IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH OVATION MAGAZINE

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Months after the wedding of daughter of Nigeria billionaire,Bella Adenuga to Jameel Disu, the event remain a talk of the town.
In an exclusive interview with Ovation International magazine, the couple reveal that the first time that they met was at a party.Jameel saw a beautiful and well mannered lady.Bella told Jameel her name was "Bunmi Marquis".
They didn't exchange numbers but the next time they met was at the party of Bolaji Folawiyo and Shaha Israni. It was then they exchange numbers. gistmaster gathered that Jameel was not aware that Bella was the daughter of Otunba Mike Adeniyi Adenuga, Chairman of Globacom.
Enjoy the interview

JAMEEL

What attracted you to Bella?

Obviously, she is a very beautiful lady. We met six years ago and ever since we met, we have been very good friends. We have spent a lot of time together. She is a very honest and sincere person.

How did you meet her?

Actually, it is a funny story. I came back to Nigeria six years ago. I met her three days after she also moved back. I went out with some friends to a place called Hacienda, on the Island, though it has been closed down now. I think as I was going in, I met her by the door. We said hello to each other and that was it. We didn't exchange numbers. A few days later, I attended a party thrown by Bolaji Folawiyo and Sasha Israni. I went there with some friends and she was also there with her cousin and a friend. A friend of mine met her cousin and they exchanged numbers. We equally exchanged numbers. Since then we have been together.

Were you aware then that she is Dr. Mike Adenuga's daughter?
No, I was not aware. Even when we first met, I never knew she was Dr. Mike Adenuga's daughter until after about two weeks.

Where were you based before you came back to Nigeria?
I was based in the United States

You were studying?
Yes, I was studying. I finished my Masters then and moved back to Nigeria. I went on holiday three months after I moved back. I just got back from my holiday and she just moved back also.

When did dating start?

Funny enough, ever since we met in June 2004, we have been together since.

Which means that both of you have celebrated St. Valentine's Day a number of times

Yes

Could you recollect a particular Valentine's Day that was very significant in terms of the way you celebrated it

I think the most significant valentine was the valentine after we met. It was in Lagos. I took her to a restaurant on the Island. I had the restaurant closed completely for us. There was nobody there just the two of us. I had a special band come out to play and a special song was dedicated to her. It was very intimate and romantic. I think that was very significant.

If there could be such a romantic scenario towards the beginning, what then happened on the day you proposed
The day I proposed which I think was about two years ago. She always had an idea that I was going to propose, so it was not much of a surprise. Though she did not know when I was going to do it. I had this elaborate plans laid out but at the end of the day, it was not anything too special. We were spending time together and I just felt the right moment in my heart, so, I brought out the ring, went on my knees, and asked her if she would marry me. And she said yes.

"OUR LOVE STORY" BELLA ADENUGA AND JAMEEL DISU REVEALED HOW THEY MET IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH OVATION MAGAZINE

Months after the wedding of daughter of Nigeria billionaire,Bella Adenuga to Jameel Disu, the event remain a talk of the town.
  In an exclusive interview with Ovation International magazine, the couple reveal that the first time that they met was at a party.Jameel saw a beautiful and well mannered lady.Bella told Jameel her name was "Bunmi Marquis".
  They didn't exchange numbers but the next time they met was at the party of Bolaji Folawiyo and Shaha Israni. It was then they exchange numbers. gistmaster gathered that Jameel was not aware that Bella was the daughter of Otunba Mike Adeniyi Adenuga, Chairman of Globacom.
 Enjoy the interview
 

JAMEEL

What attracted you to Bella?

Obviously, she is a very beautiful lady. We met six years ago and ever since we met, we have been very good friends. We have spent a lot of time together. She is a very honest and sincere person.

How did you meet her?

Actually, it is a funny story. I came back to Nigeria six years ago. I met her three days after she also moved back. I went out with some friends to a place called Hacienda, on the Island, though it has been closed down now. I think as I was going in, I met her by the door. We said hello to each other and that was it. We didn't exchange numbers. A few days later, I attended a party thrown by Bolaji Folawiyo and Sasha Israni. I went there with some friends and she was also there with her cousin and a friend. A friend of mine met her cousin and they exchanged numbers. We equally exchanged numbers. Since then we have been together.

Were you aware then that she is Dr. Mike Adenuga's daughter?
No, I was not aware. Even when we first met, I never knew she was Dr. Mike Adenuga's daughter until after about two weeks.

Where were you based before you came back to Nigeria?
I was based in the United States

You were studying?
Yes, I was studying. I finished my Masters then and moved back to Nigeria. I went on holiday three months after I moved back. I just got back from my holiday and she just moved back also.

When did dating start?

Funny enough, ever since we met in June 2004, we have been together since.

Which means that both of you have celebrated St. Valentine's Day a number of times

Yes

Could you recollect a particular Valentine's Day that was very significant in terms of the way you celebrated it

I think the most significant valentine was the valentine after we met. It was in Lagos. I took her to a restaurant on the Island. I had the restaurant closed completely for us. There was nobody there just the two of us. I had a special band come out to play and a special song was dedicated to her. It was very intimate and romantic. I think that was very significant.

If there could be such a romantic scenario towards the beginning, what then happened on the day you proposed
The day I proposed which I think was about two years ago. She always had an idea that I was going to propose, so it was not much of a surprise. Though she did not know when I was going to do it. I had this elaborate plans laid out but at the end of the day, it was not anything too special. We were spending time together and I just felt the right moment in my heart, so, I brought out the ring, went on my knees, and asked her if she would marry me. And she said yes.

DEOLA SAGOE, ITUEN BASI PREPARES FOR AFRICA FASHION WEEK+IT BILLIONAIRE,MARK ZUCKERBERG DREAM 1 BILLION USERS FOR FACEBOOK

 By Niyi Tabiti

 Mark Zuckerberg the founder of fast growing social networking site, Facebook needs to have his name in the English dictionary. Better still, it should replace the world 'fantastic'. I bet you will agree with gistmaster if you measure the level of successes recorded by the IT billionaire within the last few years of starting his addictive site- facebook
 Mark who is estimated by Forbes world richest billionaire list to be worth  4 Billion Dollars is already working his way into new areas and by the time he is done, Mark says he would have successfully captured 1 Billion users of Facebook globally.At the moment, the site is estimated to have about 500 million users.To achieve this, gistmaster gathered that he must be also be a dominant player in Russia and the far East such as South Korea, Japan and China.
  Born about 26 years old, the young American businessman is regarded as one of the most influential media channels around the world. He is also a self made billionaire.At the moment,Facebook.com ranked second in the world as the most visited daily website around the world, with google.com coming first.

DEOLA SAGOE,ITUEN BASI AND BUNMI KOKO PREPARES FOR AFRICA FASHION WEEK 2010!!!

 The Super Eagles of Nigeria (Lets forgive those those who call them super chickens) may not have had a superb performance at the on going FIFA World Cup in South Africa but we are proud that our fashion idols are also going there to prove  point this month.
 Deola Sagoe, a creative and widely acknowledged fashion icon would be doing us proud as the Africa Fashion Week kicks off on 30 June 2010 at Sandton Convention Centre,Johannesburg, South Africa.
 Deola is fresh from the New York fashion week and all eyes would be on her when gets to showcasing her designs at on the runway in Sandton.
 Gistmaster gathered that Ituen Basi is also another Nigerian upscale designer that would be at the Africa Fashion Week 2010.She is known for her creative, timeless elegance with a contemporary twist designs.Ituen was at the 2009 edition.The third designer coming from Nigeria is Bunmi Koko.Though based in the UK, Bunmi combines a powerful collection of works that is a fusion of the Nigerian and scottish heritage that is rich in style.She would be attending the Fashion week for the first time.
  Last year, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi of LDI, Tiffany Amber (owned by Folake Akindele Coker),Odion Mimoment (owned by Odio Oseni) and others dazzled the world with their Haute couture collection. In 2009, the Africa fashion week was a collaboration between Arise Magazine (Thisday Newspapers) and Africa Fashion International.

Sources told gistmaster that the two organizations decided that they could not work together (at least for now).

Photo 1:Shows a model for Deola Sagoe's House of Odua.

Photo 2:former Mnet Face of Africa, Oluchi Onweagba on the runway last year for Mustafa Hassanali, one of the designers.