ARISE FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF TODAY,PRESS STORMS FEDERAL PALACE HOTEL FOR ACCREDIATION

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By Niyi Tabiti

The much talked about Arise Fashion Week 2011 kicks off today in Lagos with the accreditation of the press at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. Several newspaper and magazine reporters, photographers, TV presenters and bloggers came for the accreditation, which eventually was delayed due to what an official described as hitches.

Journalists arrived the Federal Palace Hotel, venue of the accreditation as early as 9. am and were told to wait till 2 P.M. News later came that that the people that were supposed to be in charge of accreditation were yet to arrive. Newsmen started dispersing in the afternoon and were told to come back the next day to collect their accreditation materials. Gistmaster later gathered that the accrediation was later done at a time when most people had left.

Gistmaster.com gathered that other things slated for today has to be moved till tomorrow when the show proper is expected to start. Darey Art Alade, who was supposed to perform this night alongside Naeto C, have confirmed that he would no more be performing again tonight through his twitter account.

Gistmaster.com noticed that aside the huge turn out of the media, several people involved in the Arise magazine fashion week have also arrived Nigeria. We saw models and several others at the hotel today.

Aside the Press launch that would have taken place this afternoon, a business/ fashion conference was also slated for today. 4 Nigerian designers are scheduled to kick off the Fashion Week tomorrow morning. They are House of Nwocha led by Ugonna Omeruo, Viv La Resistance, Kiki Kamanu and  House of Farrah. Other designers that would showcasing tomorrow includes Nikki Khiran, Tiffany Amber,Jewwel by Lisa, Okunoren Twins,Mustafa Hassanali from Tanzania, Bridget Awosika, Buki Akib and several others.

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EXCLUSIVE:JIM IYKE ARRESTED IN ABUJA, FORCED TO REMOVE TINTED GLASSES OF HIS CAR

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Nollywood Star actor , James Ikechukwu Asomugha popularly known as Jim lyke was arrested and ordered out of his car for going against laid down rules. The actor who was driving an automobile with tinted Glasses was accosted by men of the Nigerian Police and Federal Road Safety Corps. The law enforcement agents said he failed to comply with the Nigerian Government rule that those with tinted Glasses in Cars should  remove them by February 28 2011 across the Country.

Obviously embarrassed by the whole development, Jim Iyke has no choice than to let the law enforcement agents have their way unlike in films where he would have had his way.

Jim Iyke is one of Nigeria's most popular faces in movies. He is known to have played several gangster roles in movies.Jim Iyke's profile is also on the increase as far as the most fashionable male nollywood star is concerned. Well travelled and connected, Jim Iyke is also a ladies man any day.In the past, the media has linked him to Steph Nora Okere and Rita Dominic and several others.

-Photo credit: Gbemiga Babatunde.

TEN REASONS WHY NIGERIAN CELEB WOMEN DON'T FIND HUSBANDS

 Bola Akinboade, the stylish Fashion Editor of City People Magazine told us ten reasons most high class celebrity women don't find husbands easily 

MEN ARE NOT READY TO SETTLE DOWN 

 Do you know that a lot of the eligible guys out there are still struggling to make ends meet? Bola Akinboade wrote that our society is made in such a way that it is easier for women to strike a business deal than men. One of the reasons why women hold key positions in companies,with fat salaries as take home. Most women who are financially bouyant would think less of marriage. The report says that the fact that the cost of living is increasing everyday will make a man take a second thought before considering marriage.

 HEART BREAKS

Another reason why most celebrity women dont find husband is the strong coat attitude they put up after going through several heart breaks. You know some people were sure of marriage with their partners until they receive the shocking note “I am no more interested” from the man. After one or two... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

I WAS NOT RAPED AND I HAVE NO FIBROID- FUNKE AKINDELE INSISTS

 Actress Funke Akindele denied that she was raped and thoroughly molested after she was robbed recently. In an interview she granted Stella Dimoko Korkus recently, the actress who is popular for her hilarious role in the movie-  ‘Jenifa’, disclosed that she was never raped as reported by an online medium. She said it was shocking and totally disheartening that the writer of the said story did not get in touch with her before publishing such damaging report. The award winning actress said that she would go to any length to seek a legal redress on the matter.

 In the past, Funke disclosed that people have so many things about her, especially the period when it was reported that she was allegedly pregnant for fellow actor, Femi Adebayo. Funke also disclaimed as untrue the report that she had fibroid. The Yoruba actress said that it is height of irresponsibility to say or write such thing about her.

-Niyi Tabiti

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CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS BODYGUARD AND RIHANNA?

It’s not easy being in public view, especially when you have to answer questions from reporters, get on TV interviews, disturbance by  paparazzi who want to have exclusive photos of you, talk of fans, I mean hundreds or even thousands of them who want your attention, all at the same time. It is really a big job. Big time celebrities get paid for all the troubles through endorsement deals, royalties and sales of their work and   performance fees.

   I bet this Bodyguard was trying to shield American top music star, Rihanna from the Press and some fans. He held Rihanna in a place, many people would consider out of bound! lol

 This guy must have been waiting for this kind of opportunity to 'press' Rihanna for long. 

 Rihanna needs to do a new song "How not to handle a celebrity" or is she enjoying it?

- niyi

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PREGNANT STAR, OMAWUNMI MEGBELE JETS TO ATLANTA

Nigerian celebrity singer, Omawunmi Mgebele is now in the United States of America where she is expected to be deliver of her baby. According to Stella Dimoko Korkus, sources hinted that the Omawunmi left Nigeria sometime ago and she is believed to be in Atlanta, Georgia.

It would be recalled that Omawunmi became pregnant shortly after her romance with Dorkita Fabz, her boyfriend and producer crashed. She started dating a Lagos guy who is believed to be part owner of a Night Club.

The good news of the singer's pregnancy was first reported by ThisDay Newspapers some months back. She also reportedly threw up at two occasions and also added some weight. Shockingly, Omawunmi also performed at events when her tummy was becoming obvious.

Omawunmi who is an award winning singer came into public view after she won the second place at the Idol West Africa music reality show put together by Elvina Ibru and her team. Omawunmi's song "Wonder Woman" pumped up her profile as it became one of the most popular songs on TV and radio stations. Omawunmi also got the opportunity to perform for various brands, there raking in millions of Naira as performance fees.

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LIBERIAN GIRL LEWINALE DEBBIE HIT ZEN MAGAZINE MARCH 2011 COVER

What are the qualities to be a model? Is it the look, the height, the strides on the

runway or a combination of all these and even more? Here at Zen we always say anyone

can be a model if they really believe in themselves. Modeling is an Art not just a

job; it's a passion that connects you with your inner zeal to go even farther.

Lewinale Debbie Harris is a remarkable and modest model who was born in Monrovia,

Liberia at the height of the Liberian civil war and was later moved to America by

her parents. She shares a similar passion like other stunning models that have

graced our cover from across Africa - they all are inspired by everything Art.

Presently, her goal is to win the Miss West Africa USA beauty competition and I must

say she has all the qualities to go all the way! Lewi becomes the first Liberian

model on our online cover series and we are so honored. We also have in this online

issue an exclusive interview with the CEO's of Alex Folzi Fashion Brand, JellyME PR

CEO and photos from Arise Fashion Week 2011. Creative Africa is Alive!

Photography by Brian Minnifield at Digital Studios