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From the relatively unknown University of Lagos undergraduate to Isis Models, Imade Ogbewi has proved that she has the winning power with her runway magic. From Nigeria to South Africa Fashion, to winning the crown at the 2011 Nigeria Next Supermodel Contest , then off she went again to Gambia for the Fashion Week, weeks later, she was already on the plane to London Fashion Week , and two weeks after, Imade was on the runway at Arise Magazine Fashion Week in Lagos. After a remarkable outing, Imade was given the opportunity of a sponsored trip to Arise Fashion Week that would be taking place in New York come September 2012! At the moment, Imade is considered one of the busiest models in Nigeria. -By Niyi Tabiti Click here to read about ex-miss world, Agbani Darego at Arise magazine Fashion Week red carpet

Story & Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Right now, the next big thing that is happen in Nigeria on the fashion scene is Nigerian Model of the Year contest (NMA). According to findings by www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com , the registration form is out at the rate of N5000 (about $50).Nigerian 'babes' from all over the world are eligible to apply. Screening will take place in different part of the country. The event proper takes place on 31 May 2008. Nigeria Model Awards is annual event put together by Lexy Mojo-Eyes’ led Legendary Gold International. They are also organizers of the yearly Nigerian Fashion Show in Nigeria, France and Italy. Legendary Gold also organized the first Nigerian Fashion Week in Lagos, last year. They have been in the business for about 11 years. The winners of the Nigerian Model Awards have the opportunity to travel to fashion cities of the world. She will also represent Nigeria at Ford Supermodel of the World contest in New York, USA. Last year,

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

Some months after I started this blog, I also included free things for readers. Just be on the look out as we promise you a lot of goodies and opportunities to buy things at good prices and also attend functions using our free ticket deal! Today, we are giving out free MTN and GLO recharge cards so that you can recharge your phone free.If you aint lucky, tommorow might just be your own day! If you are the lucky person - please let us know!Thanks MTN- 4613 5031 5406 GLO- 65087 19371 63059    - Thanks ya all Niyi Tabiti Buzz of the Week The name Karen Ogho seems to be driving so much curiosity online. The search for Karen who is one of the housemates of Big Brother Africa (BBA)Amplified edition going on in South Africa has skyrocketed in the last few weeks.She wanted fame and got all the attention. The petite lady, who is a niece to the great Peter Igho of Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), is the searchlight of several interesting buzz - starting from her breast surgery issue, to h

Hundreds of Nigerian models hoping for international career opportunities took a bold step forward yesterday as they stormed ADRAO International School, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, venue of yesterday's screening of 'The Making of Next Nigerian Supermodel' in Lagos Nigeria. In a fashion that tends to showcase Idea Media -the organization behind the vision - living up to its reputation, they flew scouts from different parts of the world to Nigeria . The screening ends on Monday 9 March 2009. Ms. La Shawnna Stanley, an American and CEO of Ethnicity Model Management said Nigerian models are beautiful and her company is willing to assist a great deal with international exposure.” From the moment i stepped into this country, I know that we have so many beautiful ladies and the people are hospitable" she said. She disclosed that that her first time in Africa was when she visited the Gambia But she finds Nigeria more beautiful and bigger. A

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.  

[caption id="attachment_2382" align="alignleft" width="319" caption="Omowunmi Akinnifesi- photo-Niyi Tabiti"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Omowunmi Akinnifesi is wrapped in a 150,000 Dollars (24.5 Million Naira) made dress tonight. I just took her photographs about one and half hour ago at the grandfinale of the Nigerian French Week/ Nigeria Next Supermodel event. As at the rime of this report, the event is still holding at the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island. The dress is was made by the visiting French- Lebanese designer, Dany Atrache. The adorable former beauty queen look ravishing as usual in the dress. Omowunmi confirmed to gistmaster.com at the event that the dress is actually worth 150,000 Dollars. The dress is made with real Diamond. Gistmaster.com gathered that Omowunmi was only wearing the dress for night. She came in another dress but was invited back stage to pick a nice dress for herself in the collections of Da

[caption id="attachment_5420" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Romanita and models"] [/caption] Romanita Claudia Iovan, popularly known as Romanitza is set to celebrate her 20 years of fashion designing come Friday16th September, 2011 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NewYork, America. The former Romanian fashion model launched her fashion house in 1991 and now she’s a fashion household name in Romania due to her inimitable style and work ethic, which is always displayed at her runway shows. She emerged winner at the National Fashion Festival in Romania and in 1994, she became the first Romanian to be invited to open a showroom at the World Trade Plaza in Bucharest while in 1996, her Runway was performed at the same place where she celebrated her 5 years of designing. Romanita opened her second boutique on Bucharest’s fashionable Calea Victoriei in 1999 and became the Executive Retailer of Elegance Paris fabric and the Elegance boutique prêt

GISTMASTER, What is going on in the Nigerian entertainment world? I love reading your blog from time to time because it keeps me abreast of what is happening back home. Somehow i am not finding the gist that Soul E and his wife Ure are no longer together, funny at all.Rumour mongers said their romance has packed up. Please let us know the true state of things.If it is true, then I think the fact that Soul E married a woman that is about 11 years older than him worked against the whole thing.That is the African mentality.I married a woman that is 5 years older and we have been living together for more than 8 years now without having problems. More power to ur elbow. K-BIZ REPLY: Thanks so much. I was chatting with a friend of mine the other day over the same issue and she made a remark that "Soul E don blow Ure money finish e wan run!" Well, it is true that the two of them are no longer an item as they usd to be in parties. Those who like them so much are praying for th

[caption id="attachment_5381" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Pepper"] [/caption] Going about the raves of delicacies, Amala is a food everyone has come to reckon with especially in the South-West. Though believed to be the favorite food of the indigenes of Ibadan, it is still loved by Yoruba majority. Amala could either be white, brown or even black in colour and can either be made from yam or plantain which is sun-dried and grounded.  It comes out in a floury form and it is called yam flour or ELUBO in Yoruba. It is eaten with ‘ewedu’ or ‘abula’. INASTRANTE: This food joint has been in existence since the early 70s.It is located beside the cultural centre and not too far from the state secretariat. Inastrante was founded by Ahaja Muslinat Akanke Tijani of blessed memory. It is tagged as the most popular of all. This joint is managed by the late Alhaja’s children. Mr Tijani, one of her sons told Gistmaster.com that they are patronized b

[caption id="attachment_5999" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="2face Idibia holding the BET award"] [/caption] To those who have been keen observers of the Nigerian entertainment industry, it is no surprise that Nigerian musicians would definitely shine anywhere in the world. Nigerian artistes have continued to play major role and won awards at major events worldwide. Two days ago, it happened in Los Angeles, California the world capital of entertainment.African Queen crooner, 2face Idibia and Dbanj were declared joint winners in the International act category of the BET Awards. The two musicians aggregate must have stood at the same rate and the judges have no choice than to give it to the two of them. Other African artistes such as Angelique Kidjo (Republic of Benin), Fally Pupa (Congo Democratic Republic) and Tear Gears from Republic of South Africa were also nominated in the same category. - By Niyi Tabiti Related Links Funke Fowler an

The search has begun to find the next Elite Supermodel... Elite model Management is organizing a nationwide search in Nigeria.It is an essential platform of scouting for Elite's 37 worldwide agencies. The elite model look competition gives the agencies' managers the opportunity to evaluate their contestants and give them a chance to launch successful careers as professional models. The auditions will be held on Saturday July 10th 2010 @ rehab pool lounge 288b Ajose Adeogun street Victoria Island Lagos. The finalists will be chosen from the open auditions by Elite representatives from PARIS. Throughout the years, the Elite Model Look contest has offered many young girls a chance to start a career of international model at the highest level. From the 60 finalists, 16 are chosen by the jury to participate at the elite model look Nigeria finale. Selected contestants will be accommodated in September for a week of intensive grooming. This training will cover all the professional a

Jenevieve Aken is a 22 year old orphan from Nnem Alok Ikom Local Government Area in Cross River State. In 2005 she lost her mother at the age of 16 and her father only years later. Her strong will to make something of her life has been the driving force over the years. She entered for the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week, MTN Young Model of the Year Award competition geared with only this will to excel, and fortune indeed smiled on her. Jenevieve walked away with the award of the MTN Young Model for 2011, N1 million cash prize, contract with Nigeria’s leading modelling agencies, Beth Africa Modelling Agency and a chance to enter for the Beth Model’s Elite Model Look Nigeria 2012. This 5 feet, 7 inches ebony beauty tells ADENIKE SOTADE how it happened. Can you please tell us a little about yourself?? My name is Jenevieve Ebele ken. I was born on the 8th of June 1989, in Nnem Alok Ikom local government, Cross River State. I live in Abuja but I’m currently studying photography in Joh