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  [caption id="attachment_6775" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="KSB"] [/caption] Popular gospel artiste Kenny Saint Brown (KSB) has added a new feather to her cap and has shown that creativity has no limits as she brings to town KSB Foodies. The Kennis Music act has decided to name the food after heavy weight in the entertainment industry. The initiative, which is a first of its kind in this part of the world, is a food-order only venture. According to a release from the singer’s rep, KSB Foodies is an eclectic collection of local cuisines that promise to excite the taste buds of the callers at the eatery. KSB went ahead of the game in bringing this innovation to the food business as the main concentration of this eatery is on the sauce and how well it can be packaged to tickle the consumers’ fancy. The sauces served have been named after several industry people like Don Jazzy, Kenny Ogungbe, Dayo Adeneye, Genevieve Nnaji, JJ Okocha, Funke

For the third year, the Miccom Golf Hotels and Resorts in Ada , Osun State , hosted The Future Awards Winners Party from the 20 th to the 22 nd of February 2009. The Winners Party is a novel idea by the exclusive sponsors, Miccom Resorts to celebrate the winners of the awards for an entire weekend – as the weekend getaway at the resort is one of the prizes that the 20 winners of the award are entitled to. However, over the years it has evolved into the authentic event after party – where winners, nominees, partners, sponsors and media let their hair down and celebrate the success of the event, and the awardees. The group left Lagos on Friday the 20 th of February – where they were immediately welcomed by the CEO of the Resort, Bukola Adubi, with an Arrival Dinner at its multipurpose hall, and a barbecue party immediately after. Straight from Aerobics classes the next day, guests were feted with breakfast at the golf course, and a trip to some of the tourist

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter The much talked about 2009 edition of the Future Awards finally took place yesterday (Sunday 18 January 2008) at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos , with many of the guests either dressed to kill or thrill. The line up of the celebrities at the event included Nollywood star actress,Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde, top television presenter,MS.Bennie Uche,top model,Linda Ikeji, Susan Peters and Stephanie Okereke. Others included Cynthia Okpala, Shade Ladipo, Toyosi Akerele,Folake Akindele popularly known as Jennifer and several others. Winners include Emmanuel Etim, won the best use of advocacy. (He was absent because according to his representative, he was far away in Ethiopa). Omobaba won the best comedian while Funke Akindele of popular movie,Jennifa won the best actress( That same night, her film jennifa also won best film at the Nollywood night organized by Seun Oloketuyi at White House, Ikeja), Other winners of the 2009 future award included 9ice

The Encomium White Gig is finally here, and celebs from all walks of life are gearing up to be part of the one-of-its-kind annual event holding this Sunday. Billed to be an evening of Cognac cocktails, beautiful ballads and unbelievable fun, the event aims to bring together the bright, the bold and the brave in an evening filled with enough fun to go round. “We’ve invited everyone that matters and we are looking forward to hosting the brightest and boldest minds from all over the country” Kunle Bakare publisher of Encomium says . Bakare tells us that guests will include distinguished musicians, actors, socialites, entrepreneurs, business leaders, Government, media titans, and ardent Encomium readers. Tagged “Take the steps, Walk the Talk”, the high octane gig will hold at The Haven GRA, Ikeja on March 18, 2012. “Many pillars and supporters are with us in this merriment, and we are more than ecstatic that our path is being smoothened in no small measures”

By Niyi Tabiti  It is wedding celebration mood all over the place in Nollywood and i think most of us are just happy for our friends who are taking the bold step into holy matrimony in the industry.The wedding jamboree in Nollywood started with the likes of our very own Ini Edo, the sexy actress whose figure 8 continue to wet the appetite of

Gistmaster is proud to be associated with the perfect Church a new film by Wale Adenuga. Top Nollywood actors  such as Ramsey Nouah, Funke Akindele, Olu Jacobs, Jibola Daboh, Ngozi Ezeonu and Hakeem Rahman took part in film. According to what we gathered, it will soon start showing in cinema nationwide. So keep a date!

Ibidun Ituah Ighodalo's brother, Dare Ajayi is leading a campaign promoting awareness against stigmatizing people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.Its a golden walk that is already exciting a lot of people.Most people entertainers have started showing interest.  Nigeria is popular as having the world’s largest black population out of which about 3.5 million are HIV positive, with the city of Lagos having the highest prevalence in the South West, according to the national HIV/AIDS survey

[caption id="attachment_6771" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="A producer,Emem Isong answering questions from reporters when the movie 'Kiss and Tell' was premiered"] [/caption] Nollywood movies has over the years evolved from what it used to be, as many movie producers now take to heart the seriousness of making quality and cinema worthy movie such that can compete with the various Hollywood movies that show in cinema’s nationwide. Making quality movies isn’t the only factor that aids a movie’s success at the cinema, but most importantly, effective distribution and circulation of these movies to the cinemas nationwide with the aid of an effective distributor who doesn’t only distribute the movies to as many cinemas as possible, but also monitors the progress of the movie at the cinemas and also the time slots allocated to different movies.  A power house distribution company, Blue Pictures which distributes both Nollywood and Holly

By Niyi Tabiti The much awaited tabloid, YES MAGAZINE has finally hit the newstand. The magazine first edition has lead stories on it cover such as the grass to grace story of  Billionaire Ifeayin Uba of Capital Oil and Gas, inspirational interview with Pastor Anslem Madubuko and others. It also has celebrity guest columnists such as Saint Obi, Chidi Mokeme and Basorge Tariah. One of the major stories on the cover was on Nigeria's most reported actress, Ms. Genevieve Ifunnaya Nnaji. According to Yes,there is currently no confident Mr. Right for Genevieve Nnaji. All those who dated her in the past lacked the guts and audacity to take it to the next level. None proposed not to talk about decorating her third finger with any ring. Yes investigation revealed that the first man that Genevieve gave her heart to in Nollywood was Kunle Coker. The actor also dated popular Yoruba actress Funke Akindele in  the past.Kunle is currently one of the major stars in Tinsel, a TV drama series. Predd

  [caption id="attachment_5368" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="cross section of models at the casting of Nigeria next supermodel in Lagos"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti 25 girls hoping to become supermodels got picked yesterday after Judges at the 2011 screening and Fashion party said they satisfied the requirements. The casting for the models took place yesterday 5 June 2011 at Scintilla on Lekki- Epe Expressway in Lagos. The 25 models would go through a second phase of screening until they are eventually reduced to 10. The ten models would contest for the crown of Nigeria next supermodel 2011 at the grand finale in November. The founder/Executive Producer of the model competition, Mrs. Joan Okorodudu told Gistmaster.com that she was glad that the turn out was overwhelming. She also expressed her appreciation to sponsors including Daviva, media partners and friends who made the screening a smooth sailing. Guests at the events include form

Nollywood has never had it so good.The number of weddings among actors and actresses in the last one year has been unprecedented. Top nollywood acts like Stephanie Okereke, Ini Edo,Mosun Filani, Bukky Wright, Chinedu Ikedieze,Mike Ezuruonye,Dakore Egbuson,Uche Jombo, Funke  Akindele and others have suprised us with their flamboyant weddings. Want to know who is next?Could it Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic,Monalisa Chinda... Click here to read more on Niyi Tabiti's blog

 Popular actors, Kunle Afolayan and Odunlade Adekola have been appointed Glo Ambassadors. The endorsement deal with Globacom, a leading telecommunication company in Nigeria is considered the juicest so far for Nigerian actors. It is a two year deal that would rake in millions of Naira for both actors.  Kunle's father, the late Adeyemi Afolayan popularly known Ade Love was one of the biggest names in film making in his time. He would look down and be proud of Kunle's rising profile as an actor and film maker.Kunle's films-Irapada and Fingurine won him multiple awards at local and international films awards. It was also featured at various film festivals across the world.  Before Kunle Afolayan's foray into full time movie production, he worked with City Express Bank owned by Chief Samuel Adedoyin. On his part, Odunlade Adekola's rising profile can be attributed to his consistency and good interpretation of his roles.He is also well loved by female fans.Almost all

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

Award winning actress, Rita Dominic has carved a niche for self in the movie industry. She is regarded as one of the few fashion sophisticate we have in Nollywood. Trust, she is got good followers too. Just as nollywood is entering one 'wedding' season to the other, many

….. presents all-star album, Wizkid scores endorsement deal as Banky W lifts Olympics torch . Empire Mates Entertainment, Nigeria’s premier music label has announced the launch of its highly anticipated all star album titled Empire Mates State of Mind . The 22 tracked LP, which boasts of some of Nigeria’s finest artists such as BankyW, WizKid, Skales,Niyola and

By Niyi Tabiti chief Reporter Mercy Johnson surely knows how to show off those well endowned curves and she did just that last night at this year’s edition of the annual City People Awards. She was the cynosure of all eyes.Mercy rocks!!! Don't let me forget to tell you that Funke Akindele was there too and she won the actress of the year.

Why is there so much violence where love is obtainable? Does the husband have monopoly of violence in the home? Who suffers the most from all the violence? These were the outlined questions that defined ‘Damage’ a new movie by Nollywood sultry actress and producer Uche Jombo, which addresses societal ills to its roots without losing its cue for entertainment. All set to be premiered on July 31st, 2011 at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos, ‘Damage’ features Nollywood finest, Uche Jombo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Tonto Dikeh, Basorge Tariah Jr and others. The thrilling movie ‘Damage’, tells the story of love and the pain of domestic violence with a style that projects the subject as one that has not been threaded before in a movie. A man (Kalu Ikeagwu) and his wife (Uche Jombo) love each other immensely yet their day to day life can only be described as a ‘cat and mouse’ situation. They fight violently almost on a daily basis and one of the long run effects of their fights is the psychological tortu

Fatima Jabbe, the Gambia/Nollywood actress arrived the Civic centre in Lagos in grand style @ the first ever Nollywood Movies award which took place on saturday the 2nd of june 2012. The awards was organised by Dipo winsala and Alfred Soroh the CEOs of Nollywood Movies sky channel 329 in uk.The event was hosted by Julius Agwu and Kate Henshaw. Best movie editing,Best Original screen play/scriptwriting and Best make up all went to mirror boy movie Written and Directed by Obi Emelonye who is also the writer/producer & Director of last flight to Abuja. Tango with me won best movie,Joseph Benjamin won best actor in a lead role for Tango with me,Mercy Johnson won best actress in a lead role. Viewers choice award female went to Genevieve Nnaji while viewers choice award male went to Ramsey Noah.Best director went to Mahmood Ali Balogun.Nollywoods screen Diva Omotola Jalade Ekheinde aka Omo sexy was also present at the award. Full list of Winners are:Best Movie – Tango With me Bes

By Niyi Tabiti AY comedy show retained its reputation as one of the biggest shows in town.It was a sold out event recently as top celebrities and entertainment lovers stormed Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, venue of this year's edition of the AY Live! Here Gistmaster brings you some of the faces at the event.Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Funke Akindele, Ali Baba, Emem Isong,Helen Paul, E-Money,Opa Williams and several top shots in today's entertainment

Kehinde Bankole shot into limelight as one of the trio picked as Face of Lux. Others are Sylvia Udeogu and Olaogun Olaide. They were given the job when Unilever Nigeria Plc; makers of Lux soap didn’t renew the contract it had with Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji as product ambassador.      Kehinde was born in 1981, she studied Mass Communications at the University of Lagos. She is still single at the time of the profile update. Kehinde got a role in Super Story, a TV drama series created and produced by Wale Adenuga of Ikebe Super fame. After the Lux endorsement deal was