IMADE OGBEWI WINS NIGERIA NEXT SUPERMODEL+WHAT OTHERS WONT TELL YOU ABOUT THE CONTEST

Imade Ogbewi made her way into Nigeria celebrity league recently as she was declared the winner of Nigeria Next Suoermodel competition organized by Mrs. Joan Okorodudu.
 Imade, who was shedding tears of joy shortly after she was declared the winner, was full of praises for the organizers of NNSM for the positive impact in her life within a short time starting from when she was shortlisted at the screening. 
 She was presented with a brand new car with lot of other juicy prizes courtesy Virgin Atlantic, First Group Dubai, Swarovski, Loreal Paris and several other corporate sponsors of the event.

Guest at the event-Linda Ikeji

MERCY JOHNSON FIGHTS PRODUCER OVER BLINDNESS RUMOUR

Star actress Mercy Johnson is not happy with a  producer who in the cause of promoting his movies went to town with the rumour that Mercy is blind. In the last few days the latest news about Mercy Johnson indicated that she was blind.
 Mercy is pissed by what she described as baseless information being circulated by a producer who in a bid to sell his movie dabbled into irresponsible publicity stunts. Mercy was blind in the movie not in real life.
 www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com  also gathered that Mercy also fingered one of her detractors as the person behind her death rumour.
  A statement by the publicist for Mercy Johnson Okojie reads 
"As at the time of writing this, blogspheres and entertainment industry is awashed with rumour that star actress, Mercy Johnson suffered blindness and experienced a terrible accident that led to her death.
This rumor has no resemblance or iota of truth. Mercy is on a movie location in Lagos and getting set for her trip to Australia in a matter of days.
After diligent investigation, we discovered the rumour started as a result of a publicity stunt initiated by producer of a movie where Mercy’s character lost an eye. Another part of the rumor was started by detractor whose only goal is pull MJ down by all means.
It is despicable to note that these rumors were strengthened by writers who did not crosscheck before posting on their blogs, platforms or newspapers. We decry this act of insensitivity and irresponsibility especially as it affects family, friends and fans.
We appreciate family, friends and fans that have taken time to call out of concern and love and we wish to let them know that mercy is hale and hearty.
We implore bloggers and writers to kindly cross check reports on mercy with us to avoid using their platforms to promote falsehood and abate inappropriate ‘’PR stunts’’ by those who want to sell their movies or those whose goal is to pull others down at all costs"
 Mercy is alive not dead! 
- www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com

CONRAD MURRAY JAILED

Conrad Murray the personal physician to late pop icon, Micheal Jackson was today sentenced to 4 years in jail by a court in the United States.Conrad was jailed based on professional misconduct. Judge Micheal Pastor describe the way Murray administered drugs on Micheal Jackson as a cycle of horrible medicine.
  Conrad Murray became an instant celebrity when he was appointed as personal physician to Micheal Jackosn. He was earning about $150,000 in US Dollars as salary. He was dragged to court by after the death of Micheal because of the way and manner the 50 year old musician died.

PHOTOS:ALEXANDRA NWOKEDI WINS FACE OF SLEEK 2011

winner face of sleek Alendra Nwokedi

A young Nigerian model Alexandra Nwokedi has emerged winner face of sleek 2011. The event took place at Harbour Point near Silverbird galleria, Victoria Island Lagos.
   Gistmaster brings you photos from the event. Thanks to Tyna Ezenna.

SEXY MAKE UP ARTIST LOLA SHON DELIVERS BABY BOY

Congratulations to Lola Shonowo the beautiful make up artist who goes by the name Lola Shon was delivered of a bouncing baby boy recently.
  Lola once contested for Miss Lasu (Lagos State University) and she is doing well in her make up business. She has handled many jobs in the past. 
 She handled make up for Michael Power when he was in Nigeria some years back on the invitation of Guinness Nigeria Plc.
Click here to read Lola Shon on the runway story
       -Niyi Tabiti

A NEW DAWN AT CALABASH FILM PRODUCTION-HON MARIO (MR CALABASH)

 Notable film producer in Ebiraland, Hon Mario of Calabash Film Production said that there are better days ahead for the entertainment industry and indeed Kogi State in general.

 “We aim at showcasing the awesomeness of Ebira art and creativity"he said

 Mr. Calabash as Hon. Mario is fondly called also told gistmaster correspondent that “By the grace of God, we are looking forward to doing two big projects that will appeal to national and international market next year.

 “Though our movies are in our local dialect (Ebira), but duly subtitled in English. This is the new dawn at Calabash Film Production. We want to put Ebira on the front burner of national and international cultural artistic excellence”

            Based on public’s demand, our old products such as Evene, Omozamenwani and so on are now available in VCD in all our selling outlets.

            Aside movie production, we also run a record label called Calabash Musik as a subsidiary of Calabash Film Production. We have a number of acts on the label such as the veteran actress Lady Tonia, Master P, Wizzy Blinks, Don Flash, XO Face, DJ Minister and Y.A.S. Calabash Musik is working hand in hand with its media partners to project those artistes to the world.

            Entertainment is one big sector that has positively engaged a number of youths, therefore I plead with the government and the private sectors to give the industry a massive support.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MTN YOUNG MODEL OF THE YEAR,JENEVIEVE AKEN

Jenevieve Aken is a 22 year old orphan from Nnem Alok Ikom Local Government Area in Cross River State. In 2005 she lost her mother at the age of 16 and her father only years later. Her strong will to make something of her life has been the driving force over the years. She entered for the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week, MTN Young Model of the Year Award competition geared with only this will to excel, and fortune indeed smiled on her. Jenevieve walked away with the award of the MTN Young Model for 2011, N1 million cash prize, contract with Nigeria’s leading modelling agencies, Beth Africa Modelling Agency and a chance to enter for the Beth Model’s Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012. This 5 feet, 7 inches ebony beauty tells ADENIKE SOTADE how it happened.

Can you please tell us a little about yourself??

My name is Jenevieve Ebele ken. I was born on the 8th of June 1989, in Nnem Alok Ikom local government, Cross River State. I live in Abuja but I’m currently studying photography in Johannesburg, South Africa which I deferred to come back for the Model of the Year competition. I’m from a polygamous home and the last from my mum, but fourth child in the family.

What do you do for a living?

I am a model and a photographer.

How did you hear about the MTN LFDW 2011 show?

I heard about the MTN Fashion and Design Week from a friend of mine, who also happens to be a photographer.

Prior to the MTN LFDW, had you  done any runway modelling, or any modelling at all?

Yes, I had done runway.

How would you describe your experience on this show, starting from your auditioning leading to the point when you were declared the winner of the MTN Young Model of the Year? 

My experience at the auditioning was different as I did not know what the judges were looking for. Till this very moment that I am talking to you and after I have been awarded the MTN model of the year, I can’t say precisely what they adjudged us on but I do know that I love the runway and I gave the competition my very all. Thank goodness my best was enough on the day it mattered most.

Have you always wanted to model?

Oh Yes! Like I said earlier, I love the runway. I have always wanted to model; as a matter of fact, my dream is not just to model, but to be a supermodel. That is why winning the MTN Model of the Year is so important to me.It’s a step closer to achieving my dream and it has boosted my confidence.

 

What does the word fashion mean to you?

Fashion to me means an art of physical expression, an outburst of how you feel about yourself, like a certain way of dressing and hair style.

Do you love clothes?

Yes I love clothes, most especially dresses. (Chuckles)

How would you describe your personal style?

I will describe myself as a determined person, fashionable person, elegant life style, outgoing and energetic person. 

Aside modelling what else interests you?

Aside modelling some of my other interests are photography and sound production in movie and television production work.

Would you love to pursue modelling as a full time career?

Yes, I would love to pursue modelling as a full time carrier.

How supportive are your parents to your modelling career and what was there reaction to the news that you won the MTN Model of the Year award?

Well I am an orphan; I lost both of my parents. But I really wished they were alive today to see my happy moment.

Locally and internationally who are your role models?

Locally, there are two people that I really admire and can call my role models. They are, Agbani Darego and Oluchi. Internationally, it’s the ever graceful Tyra Banks, who is an accomplished model, a TV presenter, a successful entrepreneur and a philanthropist.

How would you describe the Nigerian fashion industry as it is today?

I would describe the Nigerian fashion industry as it is today as looking up, growing, evolving and gaining better recognition from within the country as well as abroad.  Industry practitioners are now better treated as professionals; so whether a stylist, make-up artist, runway set designer, fashion designer, model, photographer, we all are getting the courtesy and respect deserving for our roles in growing the industry. If the tempo is sustained, I believe that in no time the fashion industry will be strong enough to attract investments from foreign countries.

What inspires you?

Almighty God is my number one inspiration; watching fashion TV, studying and seeing what other models around the world are doing.

Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

I see myself walking on that platform where I want to be, working with top designers and photographers. I see myself as a Supermodel owning my own modelling agency, reaching out to mentor and nurturing young girls and boys aspiring to be professional models.