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  NOKIA has been accused by a Nigerian musician, 2shortz of copyrights infringement. The musician, who is hails from the  Eastern Parts of Nigeria has also dragged the mobile phone company before a Lagos High Court over what he described as a violation of his intellectual property by the mobile phone company.   In his statement of claims, 2shortz said  NOKIA used three of his songs as default ring tones for NOKIA X3 without getting approval and sealing a contract with him. He considered it as illegal. He is therefore seeking damages in form of monetary compensation to the tune of N5 billion.  While Brendan Rilley, lawyer for NOKIA is saying that they actually got the deal through Orchard, a record label last year, 2shortz said nothing can be farther from the truth.2shortz reiterated that only Umunnamu his record label has the legal rights to enter into any contract with company or individual regarding his songs.   Gistmaster gathered that some people are not in happy that Nokia ca

Need we say more? NEXT Newspaper’s verdict on the most anticipated movie of 2011, MIRROR BOY (featuring Genevieve Nnaji and Osita Iheme): [caption id="attachment_6441" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Obi Emelonye"] [/caption] It may be tempting to say, ‘Well, what's the hullabaloo about? Yet another film made by a Nigerian filmmaker abroad. Is this supposed to be another movie in the ranks of ‘Ije' ‘The Figurine' and ‘Anchor Baby' made to challenge questions like, ‘Can anything good really come out of Nollywood?' Perhaps it is. ‘Mirror Boy', shown at a press screening at Ozone Cinemas, Lagos on Tuesday July 19, did say a lot of things in a seemingly effortless way. It's no mean feat telling a story, creating memorable characters and capturing an audience in the space of an hour and a half. Nonetheless, Tijan, the main character in ‘Mirror Boy', was intriguing enough to captivate. The film also says something

  [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

[caption id="attachment_2652" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Chichi Nwoko, Producer of Nigeria Idol, Babajide Familusi publisher of Fabs Magazine and a friend"] [/caption] It was a fantastic night as celebrities and fashionistas from all over Africa converged at Landmark Village Victoria Island Lagos on Sunday December 5, for a Black Carpet Dinner event  that saw celebs  in creative  wears troop out  in their  hundreds to enjoy a fabulous night  of  music  and  dance, fashion and style, and a lot to eat and drink. [caption id="attachment_2653" align="alignleft" width="264" caption="Shpwbiz personality, Gideon"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2654" align="alignleft" width="268" caption="Banke Meshida"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2655" align="alignleft" width="272" caption="Omena"] [/caption] [caption id="

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 Just yesterday I watched my friends as they argued over Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Nigeria's own presenter, Toolz and others. Beyonce is an heavenly beauty with all the grace and style shinning through her. This man speaks like someone who would take part in a competition whereby if you climb one of the highest mountains in the world, the first prize would just be a kiss with Beyonce!lol  I know some crazy fellow, they can take part in Gulder Ultimate Search and after winning, if they are asked to choose between a kiss with Genevieve Nnaji or an Explorer jeep, they will choose Genny!   "Niyi thats a good idea" Ola said jokingkly (maybe she was even serious), many of our stars who organise charity shows don't get to make much. If i become a celebrity, i mean a super celebrity like stephanie Okereke,Omotola Jolade , Genevieve or Shakira, i will offer a CELEBRITY charity kiss for 7 million, believe me some igbo boys in Alaba will scramble for it! T

[caption id="attachment_3077" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Jeye okorodudu"] [/caption] It was a celebration of life mixed with strong emotional grill of "We would miss you Jeye" on Tuesday 11 January 2011 in Lagos as Jeye Okorodudu, husband of top Lagos designer, Data Okorodudu was buried in Lagos. Data runs JD7, one of Nigeria's most sought after designers. [caption id="attachment_3078" align="aligncenter" width="319" caption="Data Okorodudu"] [/caption] Gistmaster.com gathered that leading Nollywood actresses such as  Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic and Ini Edo are some of those who usually adorn the designs of JD7 by Data Okorodudu. As part of Jeye Okorodudu's painful final departure, a memorial service was held for him at the Church of Assumption in Falomo, Ikoyi.He was later buried at the Vault Private cemetary, Ikoyi. Genevieve Nnaji, Betty Irabor and other top Nigerians we

Last Saturday in Lagos Nigeria, top celebrities such as Genevieve Nnaji, Ms. Benny Uche, Mai Atafo and several others were at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, venue of the show . Click here to see what Genevieve and others wore on the red carpet of Austrian lace fashion show Frank Osodi also showcased his designs at the Austria lace Fashion show and anniversary in Lagos. Click here to see photos of his designs Click here to see Ituen Basi Designs at the Austrian lace fashion show in Lagos- May 2011 Official blog: Gistmaster.com

 Top entertainers such as Genevieve Nnaji,Stephanie Okereke, Osita Iheme of Aki and Paw Paw fame, Olu Jacobs and Kanayo O Kanaya made it to the national honour list this year. The federal government has considered them for the award of MFR (Member of the Federal Republic).   The captain of the Nigeria's national football team, Joseph Yobo (the proud husband

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

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter We have posted photos of many Nollywood stars at various events on http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ . If you are one of those who has been following Nollywood and this blog for sometime, I bet you can tell who is really the hottest among our actresses when it comes to the clothes they wear and how they turned out at major events in town. When it comes to choosing between Omotola Jolade Ekehinde,Genevieve Nnaji,Ini Edo,Rita Dominic,Stephanie Okereke and Rita Dominic, who will you regard as the best dressed Nigerian actress? Photo 1-Genevieve Nnaji Photo 2-Ini Edo Photo 3-Rita Dominic

Last week, someone sent me some wonderful clothes and cosmetics from the United States of America (USA).They are to be used as prizes for the Best dressed actress and some readers.My friend (she wants me to keep her identity) sent female tops with labels such as International Concept,GUESS,Calvin Klein,Nine West,Karen Kane,Tommy Hilfiger and others. Cosmetics label she sent included Lancome,Cover Girl,Revlon, Almay,Max,Maybeline and others. What about a brand new Limousine as first prize for the bes actress? Together, we shall get to that point soonest! As part of a way of making the voting more authentic.www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com is already perfecting a way of getting over 40 celebrities and fashion critic together to form a panel of judges.About 40 Entertainment, Fashion and Style journalists would also vote. From text messages, phone calls, e-mails and comments received so far- The trio of Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic and Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde are the ones leading. (though not

[caption id="attachment_2652" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Chichi Nwoko, Producer of Nigeria Idol, Babajide Familusi publisher of Fabs Magazine and a friend"] [/caption] It was a fantastic night as celebrities and fashionistas from all over Africa converged at Landmark Village Victoria Island Lagos on Sunday December 5, for a Black Carpet Dinner event  that saw celebs  in creative  wears troop out  in their  hundreds to enjoy a fabulous night  of  music  and  dance, fashion and style, and a lot to eat and drink. [caption id="attachment_2653" align="alignleft" width="264" caption="Shpwbiz personality, Gideon"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2654" align="alignleft" width="268" caption="Banke Meshida"] [/caption] [caption id="attachment_2655" align="alignleft" width="272" caption="Omena"] [/caption] [caption id="

On Saturday, 30 th of July 2011, Fashion Lovers will come to witness ‘The Making’ a scheme with anobjective of bringing to the limelight young budding designers to work withexperienced designers and stylists in a once in a lifetime opportunity tointeract with business development and entrepreneur managers in order tobroaden their skills on business management. “The Making” which will comein form of a TV Show to air on Saturdays on "Urban Spice" on Spice TV and Page3 on STVSunday 2pm and Tuesday 9pm will show in depth – weekly, the chance and opportunity at what it takes to takefashion designing to the next level. Fashion Lovers and audiencewill follow for 10weeks apanel of seasoned and experienced stylists and designers as they are given theopportunity to subject their designs to critical appraisals, evaluations andrecommendations, at the end of which a list of Ten designers will be selectedbased on the following key criteria. These are: ·         STYLE ·         CREATIVITY

[caption id="attachment_2945" align="alignleft" width="400" caption="actress Dakore Egbuson and her man, Olumide Akande"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti The much awaited celebrity wedding is about to happen. Popular actress and presenter, Dakore Egbuson and her boyfriend, Olumide Harry Akande have finally picked a date for their wedding. Maestromedia hinted us that the date of the wedding have been set for January 16 2011. Though the star actress granted an interview in a recent edition of Genevieve Magazine, where she revealed her love story and plans for marriage with Olumide son of African billionaire, Chief Harry Akande but she was not explicit enough.She also talked about how Olumide formally proposed to her. Gistmaster.com believe gathered that apart from the romance of Genevieve Nnaji and Preddy Wyse (some years ago), Dakore Egbuson and Olumide Akande's romance would go down memory lane as one of the most talked about in Nollywood. So far,

Actress cum model et brand ambassador, Genevieve Nnaji made the Inaugraual list of Africa's global style and culture magazine which has ARISE's 100 dynamic women who are influential from all over the world. other Notable Nigerian wome who made the list includes; writer; chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, model; Oluchi Onweagaba Orlando, finance minister; Ngozi Okonjo Iweala and designer; Folarin Coker. way to go ladies. *whistles*

  Zed Eye Presents...fashion show and Pop Up Boutique taking place for the 2nd year running at the Afro Hair & Beauty Show in London, the biggest trade show for young fashionable black women! The Afro Hair and Beauty LIVE will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on the 29th and 30th of May 2011 at the Business Design Centre in Islington. The Afro hair and beauty LIVE show which attracts over 4000 visitors over the two days, is set to have a bigger focus on fashion with the Zed Eye presents... fashion showcase.  This year, the Zed Eye Presents... will be showcasing the works of over 10 emerging and established designers, whose work draws an influence from Africa. Some of the designers showcasing at the show include Parisian designer Anggy Haif known for his extensive use of  materials like Raffia , Vines and Leaves. Ghanaian influenced designer Oheme Ohene who owns a boutique in South London and new labels such as Adopted Culture by Award winning Ghanaian Model Nana Afua Antwi. As w

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

Bunmi Bevlyn Ogunleyimu shared this touching story of how Nigerian actress Genevieve's baby daddy abandoned her after getting 3 girls pregnant at the same time. Read below This is another true life story. When I was preparing for JAMB, I went for a special

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