Delectable Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda and prominent producer
Emem Isong have both been distinguished and specially honoured for
their "outstanding contribution to raising awareness, understanding
and hope to those affected by autism spectrum disorder and advocating
for them."
The two major Nollywood players, who recently took part in the
production of the first film on Autism ever produced in Nigeria, were
awarded by WOW Divas, an international network of professional women,
at their second Autism Awareness Conference held on Friday, June 22,
2012 at Four Point by Sheraton in Lekki Lagos.
Speaking on the award, Monalisa Chinda and Emem Isong said: "It feels
great to be honoured and encouraged to do more. Though we deal in
different fields, we have something in common, and that is helping
people to improve themselves and live a meaningful life."
Speakers and special guests at the event included Dr. Abiodun Aluko,
Dr. Bosede Askhia, Dr. Yinka Akindayomi, Adeola Holloway Oduyemi,
Dotun Akande, Mrs. Udo Maryanne Okonjo and Honourable Jerry Alagbaosa,
member of the Imo State House of Rep amongst others. Parents and
caregivers, who filled the hall to the brim, were eager to receive
more information on Autism which is affecting more and more families
in Nigeria.
The conference which also saw the launch of The Nigerian Autism
Directory emphasized key messages, one of which includes,"Autism is
not a death sentence! With early diagnosis, intervention and therapy,
the child can recover without a trace.'
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Monday, June 25, 2012
KWAM 1’S SON, M.MARSHAL DROPS “DANCE”
M.Marshal is the son of Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Mashal aka K1 and he's on the verge
of completing his studies at York University in Toronto Canada. He
currently lives in Canada, where he recorded his LP titled - 'FINE WORKS OF
SPRING'. The gifted Mc has a magical way of explaining life struggles with
intense phrases, similes and metaphors'. The rapper is passionate about
music, and his stories are real - not fabricated to get famous.
Before now, he was known as Musty and has performed at events like the 2009
Nigerian Independent day in Toronto as well as numerous clubs… plus he
opened for Olu maintain, on his last tour to Canada.
After a horrific accident in the winter of 2010, he decided to pause on
live performances to begin works on his second LP for 2012. He is also
working on his debut album tentatively titled - 'THE KING'S LEGACY'.
This is the first single "Dance" off his coming album.
of completing his studies at York University in Toronto Canada. He
currently lives in Canada, where he recorded his LP titled - 'FINE WORKS OF
SPRING'. The gifted Mc has a magical way of explaining life struggles with
intense phrases, similes and metaphors'. The rapper is passionate about
music, and his stories are real - not fabricated to get famous.
Before now, he was known as Musty and has performed at events like the 2009
Nigerian Independent day in Toronto as well as numerous clubs… plus he
opened for Olu maintain, on his last tour to Canada.
After a horrific accident in the winter of 2010, he decided to pause on
live performances to begin works on his second LP for 2012. He is also
working on his debut album tentatively titled - 'THE KING'S LEGACY'.
This is the first single "Dance" off his coming album.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
ISIS MODELS ROCK NEW PHOTOSHOOT FOR ZARA
Isis Models,the company behind Nigeria's Next Supermodel (NNSM) is rocking a new contract with International company, Zara.We gathered that Joan Okorodudu the hardworking woman behind NNSM travelled some days ago with some models for their latest photoshoot.Trust we would keep you posted about the latest development.Already, gistmaster.com gathered that the photoshoot will also take place in other places before the tea travel to europe for further business.
Friday, June 22, 2012
BREAKING NEWS:PRESIDENT JONATHAN SACKS NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER,OTHERS
The news fast making this headlines now is that Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has finally sacked the national security adviser, General Andrew Owoeye Azazi (retd).He has been replaced by Col. Sambo Dasuki, also a retired military man.Unlike Azazi who hails from the South-South, Dasuki's profile shows he is from the Sokoto caliphate.It is widely believed that he would use his influence in the northern part to solve the escalating rate of terror in the north.
Also sacked alongside Mr.Azazi,according to reports are, minister of defense,Haliru Mohammed.We also heard that the Chief of Defense staff, Air Mashall Oluseyi PentrinThe security chiefs were relieved for obvious reasons-inability to find solutions to the escalating problems of Boko Haram bombings and violence in major parts of northern Nigeria
WEDDING:DBANJ FINALLY PROPOSED TO GENEVIEVE NNAJI+SUSAN PETERS RETRACT TWITTER POST
Here is the latest gist!Excited? we too... heard Dbanj has finally proposed to Nollywood's super actress,Genevieve Nnaji.
It was a fabulous romantic moment as Dbanj proposed to Genevieve in front of Kanye West and Kim Kadarshian yesterday in America.
Susan Peters another Nollywood actress confirmed the gist on her twitter timeline today.But on further interaction,Susan later said it was all April fool in June.Just wondering why she played it up in the first place.Dotun, a Cool FM OAP also said it wasn't true.
The rumour is eating deep into the entertainment industry.
Gistmaster.com is working round the clock to get close aides of the two superstars to comment on the issue.
Remember we told you that there are many surprise weddings that would follow that of Funke Akindele in Nollywood
It was a fabulous romantic moment as Dbanj proposed to Genevieve in front of Kanye West and Kim Kadarshian yesterday in America.
Susan Peters another Nollywood actress confirmed the gist on her twitter timeline today.But on further interaction,Susan later said it was all April fool in June.Just wondering why she played it up in the first place.Dotun, a Cool FM OAP also said it wasn't true.
The rumour is eating deep into the entertainment industry.
Gistmaster.com is working round the clock to get close aides of the two superstars to comment on the issue.
Remember we told you that there are many surprise weddings that would follow that of Funke Akindele in Nollywood
Thursday, June 21, 2012
YVONNE OKORO VS MERCY JOHNSON-WHO IS FIGHTING WHO?
| Yvonne Okoro |
Contrary to speculations in town that sexy Ghanian actress, Yvonne Okoro and just wedded 'hips don't lie' Nigerian actress, Mercy Johnson may be having issues with playing a movie role together, a close aide of Mercy Johnson described the news as totally untrue.
"They have no reason to fight themselves,it is the work of rumour mongers" the aide told gistmaster.com today.Another person we called to verify the story said "I don't think so"
Accrording to speculations, which was also
Accrording to speculations, which was also
O’MAK DESIGNS LAUNCHES FLAGSHIP STORE IN WASHINGTON DC
O’Mak
Designs- Easily the most popular and definitional fashion entity owned by the
Nigerian born Internationally celebrated designer-Uche Ibezue Is set to launch
Its flagship store In Maryland, Washington DC highbrow shopping mall, the
historic Savage Mill Mall.
The
launch which Is set for June 23rd Is expected to be graced
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