FESTIVAL OF STYLE AT MANIA MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY IN LAGOS

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Kate Henshaw

By Niyi Tabiti

Beyond the limit if you like, off the hook if you also like but for sure the Mania magazine launch party at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos was indeed a festival of style and class. Many of those we love to call the architect of modern fashion and style industry in Nigeria were in attendance.

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Gistmaster.com brought you live report and images from Mania magazine launch party, which took place today (20 February 2011).

Kelechi Amadi Obi the publisher of Mania Magazine disclosed that the purpose of the magazine is to create satisfaction and close the vaccum left by other style magazines.The ace photographer said that he has been working as a fashion photographer for about ten years. Speaking further to the gathering,Amadi- Obi said the magazine would go a long way in ensuring it is a complete work of art for those who want to know what style is all about.

Dimeji Alara the editor of Mania magazine who was invited on stage said that when they started working on the magazine that it was just crazy. "Mania is something that will surprise everyone. We all have fears and doubt, some people have the courage to confront their fears. This is what we are doing with Mania magazine. We want to show that something good can come out of this country" .It was a short speech as he thanked the guests for coming.

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Some of the personalities at the event include Deola Sagoe of Odua Creations,Kate Henshaw,Titi Adelagun,Rita Dominic,Abiola Aloba,Body Lawson,Ngozi Uzo,Tonye Faloughi, Olayinka Epega,TY Bello, Munachi Abii, Delphine Okobah,Mai Atafo,Kate Henshaw, Lanre Dasilva Ajayi,Lola Maja and others.

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More photos later!

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MALTA GUINNESS TREATS CONSUMERS TO A LOVE ROCKS VALENTINE PARTY

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Drinking a bottle or can of Malta Guinness for that Top of the World refreshing experience is not only what you can get from only the Nigerian malt drink that gives energy, fun and vitality. In order to reward loyal consumers of Malta Guinness, happening locations were visited and via their facebook page www. Facebook.com/maltaguinness invites were given to fun loving consumers to come together share excitement in the season of love.

To get a full gist of how it went down, keep your fingers crossed and be on a look out for details of the fun filled Malta Guinness love rocks valentine party in Lagos Nigeria.

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Feel free to imagine how truly the Malta Guinness Valentine party rocked *wink*

E! FASHION POLICE SAYS JLO IS GRAMMY 2011 BEST DRESSED CELEBRITY

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By Niyi Tabiti

41 year old singer, model, dancer and actress, Jennifer Lopez has been voted the best dressed at the 2011 Grammy Academy Awards by a panel sitting at the studios of Entertainment Weekly. The Fashion Police show on E! gave the verdict few minutes ago and it was monitored live by gistmaster.com

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Jlo as she is fondly called is more or less , a veteran of the Grammy awards.She wore a Pucci dress that was complemented with a Christian Louboutin shoes. JLO came with her husband Marc Anthony in tow at the prestigeous event, which took place at Staples Centre in Los Ageles on Sunday 13 February 2011.

Lady Gaga got all the attention with her entry via an incubator like carriage but JLO got the crown on the red carpet.Though she's been off the scene a little bit, the best dressed "crown" is enough to show that she still got the swags!

 Congratulations to the American Idol judge.

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LOVER GIVES FATHIA DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING

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By Gistmaster.com

Top Yoruba actress Fathia Balogun has refuted the story that she was getting set to marry a Motorpark chief after her break up from actor husband, Saheed Balogun. Fathia hinted that contrary to speculations that she was going to marry  one of the leaders of NURTW (National Union of Road Transport Workers), she is  in love with Seun, a Nigerian businessman.

Just like actress Ini Edo, who found her missing ribs in Phillip Ehigwina who live and work in Houston Texas, Fathia Balogun's man also live in Houston.Gistmaster.com gathered that Fathia and her new husband had a  quiet engagement party on 21 January 2011 in Lagos. The wedding proper has been fixed for May 21.

According to the love story, Seun and Fathia met at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. They were both on their way to Dubai. They got talking. From what seems like just a boyfriend and girlfriend move, they became so close and the rest is now history. Seun, a rich businessman proposed with a Diamond ring. Fathia was taken aback as she never thought Seun could be that serious.

Seun is known to have a love child, just Fathia also has kids from two previous marriages. But according to Fathia, the purpose of the marriage is more about being with someone that can truly appreciate you.

At the moment, no one can say whether or not, Fathia would leave acting or she would relocate abroad but one thing for sure is that the Yoruba actress is happy that she has found a new man.

Fathia has been romantically liked with Corporate picture boss and one of the leaders of the road transport Union amongst others.

Saheed Balogun, her actor ex-husband and actress lover, Funke Adeshiyan parted ways recently.

LOVE STORY OF A BEAUTY QUEEN:CELIA BISSONG SET TO WED

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Celia Bissong Ohumotu, a former most beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) is back in the news. She went into social oblivion shortly after her reign.The latest news about the ex-beauty queen is that she is getting ready to wed. It is happening very soon.

In an exclusive interview with Azuh Arinze, the beautty queen confirmed her wedding plans. She disclosed that they met through a mutual friend. Since then they have been together and looking forward to a time like this. A time they would be legally and spiritually united!

The man who is driving the wheel of the ex-beauty queen heart is no other person than Amaechi Okoye, a director at TNT/IAS, a courier company in Nigeria.Celia Bissong Ohumotu was co-host at the just concluded Peak Talent Hunt show.

-Gistmaster.com

FAYOSE BOUNCES BACK,ERECTS MULTIMILLION NAIRA BUILDING IN BANANA ISLAND

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Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State has reportedly joined the league of Nigerian billionaires who are erecting state of the art buildings in Banana Island, Ikoyi. According to report monitored on societynowng.com, the building is already nearing completion.It is a twin building and it has 12 block of flats. It is located on close C, off Nassarawa Street in Banana Island.

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Banana Island is regarded as the haven of billionaires in Nigeria. It is perhaps the most expensive place to own a property in Nigeria. The likes of Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, Senator Florence Ita Giwa and others have property there.

People have started wondering why the Former governor who is standing trial for gross embezzlement of public funds running into billions of Naira, told the court the other day that he want his case transferred to Ekiti because he does not have  enough fund to pay transport, hotel bills while coming for trial in Lagos. Fayose was charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

At the moment, Fayose is seeking elections as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the platform of the Labour party.

Societynowng

additional report by Gistmaster