DONALD OKOLI,NOLLYWOOD PRODUCER DEAD

Donald Nzubechukwu Okoli, a notable producer in Nollywood, Africa's fastest growing movie industry is dead. Gistmaster gathered that the ace producer died in his sleep on Friday 23 September 2011. Details of his biography could not be immediately gathered but We learnt that the films he produced while alive include Power of love,Moment of Truth, behind plot and several others.
 The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr. Segun Arinze, who confirmed his death also prayed for God to provide the family and friends the fortitude to bear the loss.
-Niyi Tabiti

THE EXCLUSIVE SMIRNOFF CIRCRUISE PARTY IS HERE

So today, there i was, going about my normal activities when my phone rings. I was called by SMIRNOFF. Funny, I thought the Miami party was the last party but hey, its cool. I was invited to an exclusive party that is meant to hold on September 23^rd .  I’m not lying when I say I’m fascinated to find out more about this event.

We all know Smirnoff does great parties and that whatever they do, they do it big, and so I think this event will be newsworthy.

I was at the last party they threw when they brought Miami to Nigeria. It was really something else – incredible energy, amazing entertainment, really, really cool – so I don’t have to tell you that I am looking forward to what they have planned next.

The location of the launch party is putting all kinds of thoughts in my head. The invite says Smirnoff Circruise, so I know it’s on a boat. Are they going to be sailing us to some cool location to sample the nightlife there?  Cant say for now but I’m sure it’ll be as exciting!

Will keep you all posted.

PHOTOS FROM GUINNESS VIP EVENT WITH FOOTBALL ICONS ROY KEANE AND MERCEL DESAILY

Devlin Hainsworth MD Guinness Nigeria welcoming former captain of Manchester United Roy Keane to Lagos.

Devlin Hainsworth MD Guinness Nigeria welcoming former Chelsea FC captain Marcel Desailly to Lagos.

Compere Charles Anazodo Marcel Desailly and Roy Keane taking question from GVIP members during the AEW

Former Man U Captain  Roy Keane, former Chelsea Captain Marcel Desailly, Devlin Hainsworth MD Guinness Nig and Adenike Adebola Marketing Manager Guinness

Members of GUINNESS VIP™, Africa’s largest mobile social network by over a million users were treated to an exclusive, once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with football icons- former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland Captain, Roy Keane and former Chelsea and French International, Marcel Desailly physically and on the mobile platform.

The GUINNESS VIP™ ‘An Evening With…”was introduced as the beginning in a series of many more exclusive type events scheduled through these intimate evenings with members of GuinnessVIP occurred on 19^th  and 20^th September in Eko Hotels Lagos and Premier Hotel Ibadan respectively.

Both players were well received by the excited and expectant audience made up of GuinnessVIP members and were more than happy to share their on-field rivalry spanning over 35 years  of playing experiences as professionals, spent at some of the top clubs in Europe and a multitude of titles and trophies.

The two football greats, who were full of admiration for each other also took the audience on a journey through the good, bad and tough side of the international football as well as life after their playing days

Keane ,  who has taken up a couple of coaching assignments with several top European clubs mentioned that he enjoys sharing his time with his family and assisting aspiring professional footballers, although  coaching as a carrier takes a central part of his life. Desailly has in recent times been involved in charity and community development projects in Ghana his birth place.

Marcel Desailly later that night, got on the GuinnessVIP platform to engage with members through live chat question sessions.

At the Ibadan event on Tuesday night, the GuinnessVIP™ members were quite thrilled that Guinness would bring such regarded football personalities to GuinnessVIP™ members to witness, share and enjoy close moments with.

Roy Keane in an interview after the exclusive event said “Marcel and I certainly enjoyed being with our fans from GuinnessVIP and hope they share in our excitement of being here to spend time with them.  This is my first visit to Nigeria and I have heard that this is a country where the football fans are just as passionate as the loyal fans I had for many years at Manchester United.  I loved sharing my experience as a  football  player and stories of my time on the pitch with such an enthusiastic audience

Marcel added “I am thrilled to be here and part of such a vibrant community of football fans on GuinnessVIP™  , the energy is amazing and it is such a positive thing that Guinness is doing with all their consumers. I understand the passion Africa has for football and how the game unites and inspires us.  I have been lucky enough to travel the world playing football and to meet people from many nations.  But it is the support from the fans that really makes the difference for me as a player.  They are truly inspiring!

Guinness® Marketing Manager, Adebola Adenike, in another interview related, “We understand the nation’s passion for football and are always looking for ways to provide the millions of football fans across the country with great football experiences.  Through GUINNESS VIP™, our mobile social network, we give fans across Nigeria real VIP benefits and access to exclusive events and competitions as well as the chance to chat with friends and other passionate football fans and football greats like Victor Ikpeba and Jay Jay Okocha and more recently Marcel Desailly and Roy Keane. There is definitely much more to come and we are proud of the platform that bring  such moments to fans in a way only Guinness® can.

CLIMB MOUNTAIN KILIMAJARO WIN A KISS WITH BEYONCE

 By Niyi Tabiti

Just yesterday I watched my friends as they argued over Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Nigeria's own presenter, Toolz and others. Beyonce is an heavenly beauty with all the grace and style shinning through her. This man speaks like someone who would take part in a competition whereby if you climb one of the highest mountains in the world, the first prize would just be a kiss with Beyonce!lol
 I know some crazy fellow, they can take part in Gulder Ultimate Search and after winning, if they are asked to choose between a kiss with Genevieve Nnaji or an Explorer jeep, they will choose Genny! 
 "Niyi thats a good idea" Ola said jokingkly (maybe she was even serious), many of our stars who organise charity shows don't get to make much. If i become a celebrity, i mean a super celebrity like stephanie Okereke,Omotola Jolade , Genevieve or Shakira, i will offer a CELEBRITY charity kiss for 7 million, believe me some igbo boys in Alaba will scramble for it!

Toolz- photo courtsey Neks2u

naija presenter, Toolz- photo courtesy Neks2u

SEXY NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS SUSAN PETERS WIN BEST ACTRESS AWARD

 Susan Peters recently won the Best Actress award at the Nollywood and African Film Critics' Award in North Carolina. Here, the fashionable actress and judge at the last most beautiful girl in Nigeria contest proudly displays her award  to the admiration of many of her fans. Here is congratulating Susan on her new feat.- Gistmaster

PHOTOSHOP OR SKIN CHANGE:MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN NIGERIA NEW PHOTOS RAISE NEW QUESTIONS

Sylvia Nduka

 At the most beautiful girl in Nigeria 2011 contest, Sylvia Nduka was not the crowd favourite but within a short time of her reign she warmed her self into the heart of many.Except for the controversial interview she granted Vanguard newspapers denying she ever took part in any beauty contest prior to winning the MBGN, Sylvia has been quiet.
gistmaster gathered the release of latest pictures of Sylvia Nduka seems to be generating more controversy. Her skin appeared to have 'transformed' to a much lighter one. Some of those who have seen the photos think she must have gone through a process which in normal street English is known as 'bleaching'
 Those who believe that she had to be lighter to become a Miss World were countered the recent victory of Miss Angola,a black African beauty who won the Miss Universe contest.
A model told gistmaster over the phone this afternoon that there seems to be more demand for fair skinned models and I bet she want to put herself on the good side once she is out of the contest her vision is to take model as a serious work. "People should leave Sylvia alone" she said

Sylvia Nduka (now)

 -Niyi Tabiti

SWAROVSKI,DAVIVA OTHERS SPONSOR NIGERIA NEXT SUPERMODEL 2011

  By Niyi Tabiti
 with less than three months to this year's edition of Nigeria Next Supermodel (NNSM), Joan Elumelu Okorodudu, the founder/ceo of the competition said leading brands such as Swarovski,Dark and Lovely,Red Bull, Daviva and others are already involved to make this year's edition bigger and better than previous ones.
 Billed to take place in Lagos Nigeria,gistmaster gathered that top fashionistas, model scouts,Nollywood stars and others would grace the event.
Though Mrs. Okorodudu would not go into details of how much is involved in the whole project, she said it is worth every penny invested because it NNSM has brought the dreams of many aspiring models to reality in the past. "Now its not going to be different" she told gistmaster