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 By Niyi Tabiti  Not all children born in London are westernised.Femi Kuti is one of them. The undisputable king of afrobeat in Nigeria is 50 and many people are excited. He is well rooted in african traditional worship and you can't catch him wearing suit,shirt or tie. I got a phone call durning the week from a close aide of the Grammy Awards three time nominated artiste that there is a line up of activities to celebrate Femi Kuti as he turned 50 on June 16.   Femi is the first son and the second child of the late legendary King of afrobeat music, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela was a

[caption id="attachment_3829" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Linda Ikeji"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Today in Lagos Nigeria, the pool side of the Eko Hotel and Suites was n festive mood as celebrities, young professionals and those who obviously know the value of networking gracing the Champagne Coversations, an intiative of Sodium Brand Solutions company led by Bisoye Fagade. [caption id="attachment_3830" align="alignleft" width="247" caption="Tosyn Bucknor"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3831" align="alignleft" width="237" caption="Annie Macaulay"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3832" align="alignleft" width="265" caption="Bisoye Fagade, principal partner Sodiu brand solutions organsers of the event"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_3833" align="alignleft" width="245" caption=&

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 13th, 2010- LadybrilleNigeria.com an online magazine website “Connecting Nigeria’s Fashion Industry” worldwide, collaborates with current Nigerian Minister of Finance Olusegun Aganga’s Nigeria’s Leadership Initiative (NLI) non-profit organization, to sponsor its Notes2Note Campaign. Notes2Note is part of the NLI’s CLEVER initiative self-sustaining civics ethics program that tells the story of Nigeria’s rich history; using Naira notes to illustrate core values of the country’s founding fathers. “On a personal and professional note, I am excited about LadybrilleNigeria’s affiliation with Notes2Note Campaign,” said Uduak Oduok, Founder of LadybrilleNigeria and a USA based Nigerian-American Attorney whose legal and media career has included working with and motivating youths. As a nation and people, we have an obligation to provide a solid foundation for our youths and instill in them a sense of hope, pride and belief that they can excel in whatever their chosen car

Tonto Dikeh Sure Fashion designers and shoppers are beneficiaries of the massive revolution in Nollywood. At every outing, stars are always trying to look out do themselves with head turning signature dresses.   Few days ago, actress Shan George did the movie premiere of her latest movie ' finding Goodluck' at Terrakulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. Galaxy of stars from the 'new' and 'old' school of the nigerian movie industry turned out to support of one their own. You can see some of the photos right here on gistmaster.  The list includes Ini Edo , Kate Henshaw, Senator Daisy Danjuma, Inspector Oshodi Glover who represent IG, The Ibru Sisters, Desmond Elliot, Emem Isong, Monalisa Chinda, Chidi Mokeme, Rachel Oniga,Chico and Joy Ejiro, Lillian Bach,

[caption id="attachment_3129" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Shan George"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Shan George, a nollywood star actress cum singer has denied recent media reports and insinuations here and there that she just got married to another man after about two failed marriages and more than 4 attempts. Gistmaster.com gathered that in some online reports, the Cross Rivers State born was said to have done a secret wedding. Some even said that the likes of Kate Henshaw and Rita Dominic were at the wedding. However, the controversial actress disclosed to Nonye Ben Nwankwo in an interview this week that  people should do more investigation or at least contact her before going to write rubbish. Shan asked the reporter if people wanted her to marry by force, insisting that she is still very much single. Shan said the wedding photos being circulated are mere photo shoots from her latest movie 'Heartbreak'

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Stella Damasus, model, actress and widow of late Jaiye Aboderin always give us a reason to applaud her looks anytime she step out at events.Here, Stella walk majestically into the party of Eyimofe Atake,the erudite lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) who turned 50 about two weeks ago.The event took place at the home of the Atakes in Lekki.Expectedly,Dorothy, his beautiful wife was a perfect hostess. Stella has also tried all 'triable' means to look trimmer but nothing seems to work.Unlike Genevieve who tried the slim thing and got it right,though many of her fans are complaining that she is now too thin.Anyway, Stella remains a champion anyday when it comes to head turners at event.Weight loss or weight gain, Stella is 'deliciously sexy"anyday.Stella is beautiful and she flaunt it! On the side, Sammy Okposo,the gospel artiste who shot into limelight by producing sound tracks for top hit Nollywood movies has vehemently denied ever

[caption id="attachment_2093" align="alignleft" width="332" caption="Mike Ezuronye"] [/caption] By gistmaster.com It was a landmark ceremony yesterday at Landmark Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos when top nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye wedded his dearly beloved, Nkechi in grand style No doubt the ladies man must have seen something unique in Nkechi. The couples' traditional wedding took place  in Imo State, Nigeria sometime in May 2010. gistmaster.com gathered that their love story started 2 years ago.They met when Mike was on location in Abuja. Mike was at a residence to shoot and Nkechi was in the country from her Canada base at that time. She was visiting her godmother who happens to be the owner of the house Mike and co were using for the movie shoot.Before anyone knew what was going on, they have sealed their  the ' I will love you forever' contract. Unlike the wedding of top comedian, Basket Mouth, which was lowly p

  Annie Macaulay and 2face Idibia will be having the traditional wedding in Eket, Akwa Ibom state today. It is the news of the day or what do you guys think. Ngozi Emedolibe of Mirror newspaper also deserves the reporter of the day award with the masterpiece.We know you cant wait to see the wedding pictures Here is the latest news on the wedding  What started with an engagement party on February 14, 2012 at Club 10, (then owned by ex-soccer star, Jay Jay Okocha) would supposedly today culminate in one of the entertainment industry’s biggest weddings of the year as Innocent Idibia, fondly

By Nioyi Tabiti Chief Reporter As the count down to Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA 2008 hots up, Nigerian actors appeared more favoured to win the Best Actor category. According to a press release sent to www.niyitabiti.blogspot.comthis afternoon,top contenders on the list include Nkem Owoh in the film, Stronger than Pain, St. Obi (Check Point); Kenneth Okonkwo (African Soldier); Kanayo .O. Kanayo (Across the Niger) and OC Ukeje (White Water). Others are Van Vicker (Return of Beyoncé) and Kofi Buknor (Run Baby Run) The Best Actress category are Stella Damasus Aboderin (Widow); Kate Henshaw-Nuttal (Stronger than Pain/Rivals); Dakore Egbosan (Caught in the Middle); Geneve Nnaji (30 Days/Keep My Will); Rakiya Atta(Across the Niger) and Jakie Apea (Princess Tyra). Jostling for Best Director are Mildred Okwo (30 Days); Emmanuel Apea (Run baby Run); Frank Rajah Erafe (Princess Tyra); Izu Ojukwu/Kingsley Ogoro (Across the Niger); Bond Emeruwa (Check Point); Teco Benson (Mission to Nowhere

The journey to the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2012 has begun  Peace Anyiam Osigwe, the founder of the organization that puts together the annual event disclosed in an email sent to gistmaster.com that nominations starts on 17 March 2012 while the award proper holds on 22 April 2012. -By Niyi Tabiti niyi@gistmaster.com Related links What could actress Fathia Ballogun be thinking? See photo Kate Henshaw's moment of glory as she was declared AMAA 2008 actress of the year See Stephanie Okereke and others on the red carpet at past amaa awards pre-event  

[caption id="attachment_5247" align="alignleft" width="340" caption="Kim Kardashian and fiance Kris"] [/caption] KIM KARDASHIAN -This week, the top buzz shaking the showbiz world includes the engagement of American TV reality star, Kim Kardashian to Kris Humpries, a six footer who plays in the NBA. The New Jersey Nets player proposed to Kim six months after six months of dating. Kim and Kris got engaged on 18 May 2011. Kris gave Kim a 20.5 carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring as a mark of his love. MIKE EZERONYE - Nollywood actor, Mike Ezeronye and his beautiful wife,Nkechi got the buzz pumping up their direction as they welcomed a baby boy into their household. Gistmaster gathered that the happy parents and the new baby are doing very well. Mike has acted in countless movies (We are sure he does not even know all the titles). Mike Ezuruonye and Nkechi got married at a flamboyant wedding ceremony in Lagos. Mercy Johnson Wedding date buzz- Curvy

The popular Make Me salon on Bode Thomas in Surulere we gather is on expansion mode ,  and the brain behind this project is no other than - Ugochukwu Igbokwe , the chief stylist and owner of Make Me salon. Constantly working round the clock, Ugo has just acquired a whole new building for the New Exclusive Make Me salon . Also on Bode Thomas , this new outlet would be exclusively for those with discerning taste. As for what to expect, we hear it will be MIND BLOWING as Ugo is poised at  taking the entire hair making business in Nigeria up a notch . For those who know Ugo, he is no stranger at raising the bar. Watch this space as we give you updates on this new  Hair raising experience to come. Pic-L-R- Kate Henshaw , Ugo, Rita Dominic

 Its a new season and hot off press is the unusual duo of two fashion lovers on different degrees. Grab a copy to find out to what lengths .

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Ohhh!I promised to upload more photos from the 2008 UBA AMAA 2008 edition in Abuja,Nigeria.Sorry guys, I have been sleeping all day.Believe me, I have been over working in the last two weeks. Here are some of the photos. Photo 1 and 2-Front and back of popular Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu. Photo 3-Kate Henshaw,winner of the UBA AMAA 2008 Best Actress (Lead Role) and star actress,Rita Dominic.Seeeee their teeth! Photo 4-Nollywood 'bad guy'Kanayo O.Kanayo in traditional ragalia with Ejike Asiegbu,President of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and wife.

Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Genevieve Nnaji, one of Nigeria’s most adored actresses, was the cynosure of all eyes yesterday at the maiden award night put together by Wedding Planner magazine in Lagos. The event took place at Expo Centre, Oceanview in Victoria Island. Genevieve who looked every inch like a supermodel, sat down with her collegue, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal.They both enjoyed themselves, as they shared memories of past episodes together. It would be recalled that shortly after her one year endorsement deal with Lux beauty soap, Genevieve became less visible on the social scene. Genevieve’s appearance in movies also depreciated. While speaking with www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com yesterday, the Imo State born award winning actress declared that her non appearance in most productions is a matter of choice. She has to be comfortable with terms before can accept scripts.It is not as if she has dumped acting for something else Award winners at the occasion include Banke Meshida and Tara F

  By Niyi Tabiti   The Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood, seems to be gradually upgrading itself into a more serious channel with the berth of quality works finding it way into the movie market. Gistmaster is saying  thank you to the likes of Tunde Kelani,Emem Isong, Kunle Afolayan,Chineze Ayaene, Stepahnie Okereke,Jetta Amata and the rest. Thanks to the few actors and actresses who make sure that they don't just appear in 'just' every other production.Thanks to Uche Jombo, Kate Henshaw (Though we have not been seeing more of her in movies), Desmond Elliot, Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade and others.   This fact was further reinforced on Sunday August 8 2010 as one of Africa's leading producers, Emem Isong invited top shots within and outside the movie industry to the premiere of Bursting out.The event took place at the Silverbird Galleria. Bursting Out has actress Genevieve Nnaji and  Ghanian actor,Majid Micheal playing lead roles.  Here gistmaster