NOLLYWOOD STARS TO GRACE ‘BENT ARROWS’ PREMIERE

The premiere of star studded movie 'Bent Arrows' produced by Isang Ubong-Awah and taking place on April 14th at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos is set to be another constellation of stars as its guest list has grown to include Stella Damasus, Omoni Oboli, Desmond Elliot, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Enebeli Elebuwa, Ngozi Ezeonu, Sylvia Oluchi and others. The movie premiere, which is sponsored by UACN Plc, Rainbow Workstation Services and other notable brands will feature live performances by the renowned music producer Cobhams Asuquo, Screen diva and musician Stella Damasus and other leading acts in the music industry.  The storylines of Bent Arrows weave together to explore many themes such as sexual abuse, undue parental control, betrayal, revenge etc. The movie tells the story of three innocent young girls and how their innocence became battered in the hands of men, turning them into broken-hearted and emotionally shattered girls looking for revenge. Idara (Sylvia Oluchy), a young girl sent to live with her maternal uncle in Abuja, is brutally raped. When she gets pregnant, she is forced to sleep with a doctor as payment for an abortion. Repeatedly abused by men, she becomes hardened and proceeds to use her sexuality to get the finer things of life. Lola (Omoni Oboli) after almost being smothered by her parents (Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva) and being cheated on by her fiancée, Seyi (David Nnaji) decides to become a bad girl. A teenage Ngozi (Stella Damasus) goes into prostitution as a means of fending for her sick mother and younger sisters. Bitter and vengeful, Ngozi is on a mission to revenge the wrong done to her mother several years earlier. Speaking on the movie premiere, Isang Ubong-Awah said 'when we had the premiere of 'Bent Arrows' in Abuja we were awed at the rate of the success and the amount of accolades people showered on the movie. This was what gave us the confidence to once again premiere the movie in Lagos before its arrival at the cinema. I am confident that the movie will be celebrated at the premiere and will do well in the cinema. Directed by Lancelot Imaseun, 'Bent Arrows' has its own independent sound track produced by Cobhams Asuquo and features notable names like Styl Plus of Olufunmi fame, the Rooftop MC's(Lagimo), Nikki Laoye and Stella Damasus.  Bent Arrows will be in cinemas across the federation form April 15th, 2011.

YOMI EDU's FORMER WIFE, FATIMAH WALI MARRIES CHILDHOOD LOVE

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By Gistmaster.com

For Fatimah Wali one of the northern Nigeria upscale and sophisticated women, this past weeks has been one of the sweetest. The latest talk of the town, which she also confrmed is about her recent wedding to Suraj Abdulrahman.

Fatimah who used to be married to the Minister of Special Duties, Mr. Yomi Edu was so elated that she made a public pronouncement sometime ago that she has indeed found the man who actually love her.

In her words "Yesterday, Suraj Abdulrahman and I got married in Kano. It was a fulfillment of of Allah's destiny from 1976 when i first met this military officer in the architecture class at the Ahmadu Bello University (Zaria) and he told me he wanted me to be his wife. I ran away but Allah's time is the best.Subhanallah!Please pray  for us as we start the rest of our lives, insha Allah  together.

REPORT SAYS FORMER MINISTER, KEMA CHIKWE DAUGHTER MOVED OUT OF HUSBAND HOME

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Recent media report has it that Somachi, the daughter of one time minister of Avaiation, Chief Mrs. Kema Chikwe  is already on the verge of collapse as she and her husband has gone their seperate ways.

According to the report, Somachi could no longer endure the way her husband turned her into a 'punching bag' after every little provocation. While some are saying Somachi her self was a spoilt child who did not take her domestic commitment seriously, others are of the view that the man was not patient enough with woman he professed to love with his whole life.

Gistmaster.com gathered that Somachi has already packed out of the house to ease tension around her. Pray they get back.

By the way, Somachi is a sister to award winning musician, Naeto C. kini big deal abeg!

 

AZUKA OGUJUIBA MARKS 40

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By Niyi Tabiti

Friends of Azuka Ogujuiba, a senior lifestyle writer with Thisday Newspaper are planning a big bash for her. Azuka, who was known for her high profile interviews with top Nigerians recently clocked 40 years and those ho are close to Zukky as she is fondly called  says the day must not go uncelebrated.Trust gistmaster.com to keep you informed about the birthday bash.

HOURS TO NIGERIA ELECTION, BOMB BLAST HIT INEC OFFICE

    Just a day to the national election in Nigeria,a terrific bomb exploded at the Independent electoral commission office in Suleja in Niger State(very close to Abuja the Federal Capital Territory), killing eight persons while about thirty persons sustained various degrees of injury in the process. While confirming the horrific news, the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega said it happened while inec officials were making plans ahead of  tomorrow's election.
   Mr. President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has since condemned the act,describing it as an act of sabotage.

MISTAKES CELEBRITIES MAKE WITH THE MEDIA

 By Gistmaster

THE MOUTHPIECE

One of the top mistakes most celebrities make is not having a clear definition of the importance of having a spokesperson. Some celebs think its okay being their PR person by themselves wrong! How many times do you want to speak to journalist defending yourself or writing a statement all by yourself while at the same time performing your professional role?

   One thing gistmaster noticed is that most people who tend to say that they spokespersons of a particular star don’t usually have a contract with them. I know about 4 or five persons who says they are the PR person of a particular star and I believe that if that star is paying them, he can’t engage all of them. It is confusing. I know a few who has their own properly mapped out. The likes of Darey, Tuface Idibia and a few others have just one person as their spokesperson.

ACCESSIBILITY- Most media practitioners pointed accessibility as one of the major problems between the media and celebrities.

  Many celebs who think they have arrived form the ‘I am big’ attitude forgetting that these same reporters helped them with achieve that popularity.

   One our resource persons for this research, Mr. Amadi Ogbonaya, the entertainment editor of Vanguard Newspapers said  “before becoming super stars, the media was there, they have known the stars before they became big. After becoming popular, some of them create a wall so that they can’t be reached by media guys who happened to be their friends on their way up”

 You have to ensure that the media can reach you so that if they want to clarify information, they can easily do that. Otherwise, unverified stories will continue to thrive on the person.

THINKING BAD PUBLICITY IS GOOD PUBLICITY: Thinking bad publicity is good publicity is a wrong notion. Thinking that way is like comparing a bathroom to the atlantic ocean. Ask Tuface Idibia, Shina Peters and others. A lot of artiste think they are sex symbols. It is good for people to assume but not to see you do it. A lot of women hated the fact that Tuface or Sir Shina Peters have several children and women all over the place. They believe that it is lack of respect for women. Tuface a condom advert job!

  Corporate organizations use media reports in their job offers for entertainers.

  MISLEADING THE MEDIA- The entertainment industry has a lot to do with hype but what most people don’t know is that there is something special about whatever they do. If for instance, a star like Genevieve is staying in Ajegunle, there is an angle to the hype that can come from that.

  Gistmaster noticed that most celebs tend to mislead their client in a bid to outshine their contemporaries. Someone almost stained the relationship I have built for many years with a fellow blogger when he lied that he was about getting married to an ex-beauty queen.

 Nadia Buhari got sacked by her PR company recently when she misled the company into believing that she was wearing Oscar De La Renta dress at the Pan African Film Festival in the US. Gistmaster.com Oscar De La Renta almost threatened to sue the PR company and the Ghanian actress. Mercy Johnson also got heaving bashing from bloggers when she said she had two of the same dress worth about $10,000 (USD)

   Relationship: Nothing like it! No matter the situation, you have to create a relationship with writers. It doesn’t have to be too close but it must exist. They call and ask questions even defend you.

    Don’t blow Mr. Hot or Miss superstar, remember most of this   reporters knew you when you were coming up.  Don’t wait till a negative story about you is published.And don't look down on anyone. Perhaps this is one of the reasons , Mercy Johnson lost a multi million Naira deal with a telecom company. If the relationship had been there, the news publication that caused her misfortune on the glo deal would not have been in circulation. After all most people knew that it was a malicious story by a fellow actress who accused the actress.

 

 THANK YOU: Learn to say thank you: it matters even if you don’t know the writer, when good things are being said about you, take time to say “Thank you’ it matters.I have seen celebrites cry after one or two things, have been written about them, losing deals worth millions of in the process.

You can sue! Yes you can, but remember the irreversible damage that would have been too. 

-More coming up!

TOP EVENT PLANNER,IBIDUN AJAYI,FRIENDS FELICITATE AS HUSBAND,ITUAH IGHODALO CELEBRATES 50TH BIRTHDAY

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By Niyi Tabiti

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo founder/ senior pastor of Trinity House, Lagos was treated to a wonderous moment yesterday by members of his church as he celebrate 50 years on earth.Ighodalo was born 6 April 1961. gistmaster.com  gathered that a bigger celebration would hold on Sunday 10 April 2011 at the Landmark event Center, Victoria Island extension.

Pastor Ituah Ighodalo needs no introduction here. He was one of the most popular pastors in the Redeemed Christian Church of GOD before he left to start his own church. Besides, the charming pastor is the husband of Ibidun Ajayi, the delectable owner of Elizabeth R, one of the leading Event Planning company in Nigeria.

 

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A chatered accountant by training, Pastor Ighodalo attended the University of Ibadan International School and University of Hull, United Kingdom.