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[caption id="attachment_3695" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Julie"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3719" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Uche Odoh"] [/caption] Kate Henshaw By Niyi Tabiti Beyond the limit if you like, off the hook if you also like but for sure the Mania magazine launch party at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos was indeed a festival of style and class. Many of those we love to call the architect of modern fashion and style industry in Nigeria were in attendance. [caption id="attachment_3696" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Tonye Faloughi"] [/caption] Gistmaster.com brought you live report and images from Mania magazine launch party, which took place today (20 February 2011). Kelechi Amadi Obi the publisher of Mania Magazine disclosed that the purpose of the magazine is to create satisfaction and close the va

By Niyi Tabiti Pre-2008 was a period when little attention was given to style in Nigeria movie industry. Gistmaster brought so much focus on that aspect because glamour is the wheel balance of a true celebrity. So proud that gistmaster.com and other bloggers gave it a try and it worked. We can say that has helped our stars get their wardrobe right though some still make avoidable mistakes. Then, Ini Edo was always the worst hit of commenters. ( click here to see voters comments on best dressed actress in nollywood ) . For the first time , Gistmaster decided that it was time to recognize 'Miss Stylish' in Nollywood. Most of our readers and celebrities that voted said Rita Dominic deserved it and we had no choice.( Click here to see the party we hosted in honour of Rita Dominic at Swe Bar Ini Edo is one of the sexiest in nollywood and now she is ranking high on the most fashionable list. Congrats to the stylist who is doing a great job.  Kate..hmmm... always looking young and sex

Story & pix by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Kate Henshaw-Nuttal,generously doled out some cool cash to gatemen at MUSON Centre, Onikan,recently. She appreciated the gate keepers for allowing her park her glittering Toyota Camry 2.4 car inside the premises. Parking outside the place could pose a great risk as miscreants could remove car accessories such as side mirrors. The Cross River State born actress was at the MUSON to attend the business anniversary of one of her friends.Immediately, the gate into the premise was opened, gate keepers also followed her to the parking lot, hailing her in the process as a diva. In turn she took her bag and gave them money. It was in N200 denomination but http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ could not ascertain the total amount.In Nigeria there is a saying that 'nothing go for nothing'.In some venues,gate keepers will never open gate on the excuse that the parking lot have been reserved for some people.This is common when they know the perso

Actress cum producer, Uche Jombo is back on our radar, with something refreshingly distinct from her past works, the actress whose last work  A Mother's Fight and Misplaced garnered rave review, attention and patronage in the DVD market, will be releasing two works before the month end: False and Lies Men Tell. False starred Kate Henshaw, Kalu Ikeagwu and Uche herself;  Kalu is the unfortunate husband who wanted to eat his cake and have it, by playing love with a stranger on Blackberry despite having a dutiful and dedicated wife in Kate Henshaw.  In a twist of plots, the stranger (Uche Jombo) took the play too far, believed the mirage and romance of Blackberry Messenger (BBM) to be real, went to Kalu’s house and demands that Kate leave her matrimonial home for her to come in.     Unfolding event afterwards proved fertile as life was lost or the verge of being lost. Kalu tried to save his marriage at the same time got caught in the web of manslaughter/murder; it was

1) JIM IYKE/STEPH NORA OKERE:Stylish actor, Jim Iyke and Steph Nora had the best of times many years ago.They were one of the hottest 'couples' in Nollywood (Though they were not married). But the whole thing packed up based on allegations and counter allegations of infidelity.Steph also alleged that Jim was always beating her while the romance lasted. 2) Kate Henshaw/ Sammy Okposo: If there was anything like most popular couples in Nollywood in those days, Gistmaster gathered, it would have gone to the duo of actress Kate Henshaw and singer Sammy Okposo.  There was always a story about them in the soft sell media in those days. Though they denied most of the reports, Kate later opened up that she was in a bitter relationship with a brutal man. 3) Uche Iwuji/ Joseph Yobo: Oh beautiful Uche! She was one of the sexiest in Nollywood years ago. When we say beautiful, believe us she was a beauty to behold. Almost all the guys wanted to be friends with actress Uche Iwuji in tho

Actress Kate Henshaw and Funke Kuti on the red carpet Celebs and business moguls gathered for the annual encomium white gig in Lagos. The event took place at The Havens,an event centre near Archibishop Vinning Memorial Church,Ikeja GRA.It was a strictly white dress event (Only few people like Benita Nzeribe broke the rules).    Gistmaster saw the likes of Kenny Ogungbe,Tunde Braimah, Laide Bakare, Moyo Lawal, Kate Henshaw,Goldie, Funke Akindele,Rukky Sanda, Chika Ike,Funke Kuti, Kemi Otegbade,Iyalode Adunni Bankole,Islar Animashaun,Dayo Adeneye,Uzor Ngoladi, Funsho Arogundade,Kazeem Popoola, Tunde Moshood, Kunle Rasheed,Mayor Akinpelu, Kayode and Linda Ajala,Azuka Ogujuiba, Joy Ejiro,Ibidun Ighodalo,Ebube Nwangbo,Uju Murphy,Princess Chineke,Goldie,Azuh Arinze,Vicola,Bidemi Olalemi and several others. We will definately bring you more pictures from the event- Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Singer, Goldie signed on Kennis Music on the red carpet of White Gig 2012 Herbal

[caption id="attachment_6212" align="alignright" width="392" caption="Kate Henshaw Nuttal"] [/caption] To kick off the Theatre on the Mainland series, PAWS (Performing Arts Workshop and Studio) in collaboration with The Knot Centre presents 'The Wives', a stage play written by Professor Ahmed Yerima. In The Wives, Yerima's two plots craftily dissolve into one with lessons for everyone to learn. Are most men and husbands two faced and hypocritical? The question of 'can a man keep his most cherished secrets forever?' is the central theme of the play. There lies a sordid little secret and no one wants to talk about it. 'The Wives' is a dark comedy rich in sensuality and scathing humour. The stage play is starring Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Carol King, Catherine Edoho, Kemi 'lala' Akindoju, Sola Roberts, Rotimi Fakunle, Gbenga Adekanmbi and a host of other well known actors. The play is directed by a brilliant director

Meg Alabi  By Niyi Tabiti Within the short period that ex-Nigerian top model Meg Alabi launched her own fashion label called ALABI Couture, she has made remarkable impact.  Her label is fast becoming a household name.Just recently, she returned from the UK where her designs was like hot cake as a lot of big girls wanted to have a piece of her work.  The latest news about Meg revolves around her celebrity event, which would be jointly hosted by the house of gold hospice in Surulere under the leadership of Mrs.Laja Adedoyin. It is a charity event that is slated to hold inside the house of gold hospice on 11 December 2011.  It would be a fashion show with celebrities also strutting the runway. The Lagos State Government has also given it blessings to the Heart of Gold charity show. Munachi Abii  The list of celebs expected on the runway includes Mosun Filani, Munachi Abii ,Uti Nwachukwu, Kunle Afolayan,Halima Abubakar,Eucharia Anunobi,Alariwo of Africa, Kate Henshaw ,Frank Mb

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Kate Henshaw stepping into the Morgon event on sunday.Ever lively,Kate crack jokes with alot of people before she entered the hall.Aside her casting her as a serious act,Kate would also do for comedy roles.

"Why is Kate always looking this young?" was the question on the lips of many people who saw the 41 years old actress at the Phone Swap movie premiere by Kunle Afolayan on Saturday 17 March 2012 inside the Expo Hall at Eko Hotel and Suites.   She came looking slimmer and trust, she gave it to press photographers who wanted to have a good shots of her.She enjoyed her self, chatting with people including Ayo Shonaiya of R70 UK. Kate look every inch like a 21 year old.   She stayed till the end of the premiere as gistmaster sighted her around 11 p.m  The movie-Phone Swap was well worth it after all! -Story and photos by Niyi Tabiti Click here to see glamorous photos of Monalisa Chinda at the  phone swap movie premiere in Lagos

A 61-year-old business woman, Folajogun Adesona, has emerged winner of the second edition of the Supermom reality television show. By virtue of this victory, she is now the proud owner of a well-appointed home in Lagos and other mouthwatering prizes. Theresa Nwaohu and Bessy Egbonbamwonyi whose stories were adjudged equally emotional and interesting emerged first and second runners up respectively.   While Nwaohu would get a brand new car, Egbonbamwonyi is already assured of N500, 000 cash prize. Nollywood actress and Onga Seasoning ambassador, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, while announcing the winners, disclosed that the stories of the winning mothers are the stuffs best-selling movies are made of. “These are women who sacrificed their all just to ensure that their kids have a better life. They shelved their own comfort and career to give their kids the best. Today, they are being celebrated for their valour and sacrifices. It is my hope that other mothers across the country would emulate th

[caption id="attachment_3430" align="alignleft" width="223" caption="Peace Anyiam Osigwe-CEO, AMAA"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti The colourful nomination night of Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) would take place in Nairobi Kenya on February 25. According to a statement by the director of administration, Tony Anih, the event is scheduled to hold at the Laico Regency Hotel, Kenya. Gistmaster.com gathered that the organizers of AMAA 2011 decided to take nomination night to Kenya as a way of appreciating the interest the great interest that East African countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Tanzanian and others have shown in AMAA Top nollywood stars  such as Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Jim Iyke, Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde, Mike Ezeronye and others have already confirmed their interest in attending AMAA event in Kenya.

NK of Punch Newspapers Actor and Producer of Phone Swap,Kunle Afolayan and his wife, Tolu   Kunle Afolayan the enigmatic film producer, who started under the tutelage of his late father, Adeyemi Afolayan a.k.a Ade Love, showed us all that he is got a good product that will take the Nigerian movie industry to another level.  Notable celebrities came in their large numbers to support Afolayan as he premiered his latest film 'Phone Swap' at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday 17 March 2012.  Emem Isong  came early and waited patiently for the premiere to start.She was accompanied by notable script writer and blogger, Bola Aduwo and another lady.    Uche Benjamin, the up and coming nollywood actress was also at the movie premiere. She was looking 'upgraded'-guess she is using the right cream now. Aremu Afolayan younger brother of the film producer was also at the event to give his support. You can't miss the resemblance. More photos late