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Rita Dominic and eLDee Award winning actress Rita Dominic and celebrated artiste Eldee will host the 2011 edition of the Headies. In its continuing commitment to the promotion and development of urbane music Smooth Promotions, producers of the Headies awards announced on Monday that the two reputable performers have signed on to anchor this year’s show. In a news release early this week, executive producer Ayo Animashaun says Eldee and Rita Dominic - The veteran musician and respected actress are the ‘‘perfect’’ choice to host this year’s show. Ayo Animashaun who is the CEO of Smooth promotions said in a statement released on Monday ‘‘I can exclusively tell you Rita Dominic and Eldee have signed on to host the Headies awards. We are energized by our choice of hosts and we are confident with both of them anchoring the show our audience will have fantastic moments and an amazing show. Be assured this duo brings the perfect mix of elegance and sophistication that will set the tone for an

By Niyi Tabiti In line with her company’s policy of customer satisfaction and contribution to friendly relationship and sports in general, Guinness Nigeria Plc has launched what could best be called a new viewing experience for lovers of soccer and Guinness in Nigeria. On Sunday 29 November 2009,over 1,000 fans came from far and near came to the venue at LSDPC Estate,Oluwole,Ogba in Lagos to enjoy the frills and thrills of the Everton FC V Liverpool march and another march involving Arsenal and Chelsea. However, it was not all about football alone. There were also opportunities to win fantastic prizes at the venue while those who buy big stout also get one small stout free. Adenike Adebola, the marketing manager for Guinness said “Guinness is the authentic brand beer of choice for football fans and recognizes that football unites and inspires men like no other sport” “Now in its third year, Guinness Reach for Greatness continues to celebrate the greatness of African footb

Nollywood actress, Miss Rita Dominic has emerged the best dressed actress on Gistmaster . The announcement is sequel to votes and comments from readers, celebrities and journalists from different parts of the world. Rita beat the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jolade-Ekehinde,Stephanie Okereke to become the most adorable trendsetter inside and outside Nollywood.The voting kick off months back. http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ would be a presentation party soon at a high scale bar in Lagos, Nigeria. Already, we have support coming from Show Time Africa,S.H.A.R.E (Tosyn Bucknor),KU who sent us a beautiful package for the winner from the USA and we are still talking to others who may be interested in making the day a memorable one for Rita.Invitation will soon start rolling out for the small but classy gathering for Rita.Trust, the soiree will have some of the classiest people in attendance. The name of the bar and other information will be released soon. For enqiries you can text

By Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Akwa Ibom State born Nollywood actress, Ini Edo has finally returned to Nigeria after sometime in the United States of America. http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ sighted the actress around midnight on Sunday 31 August 2008 at the grand re-opening of Da Grotto on Etim Iyang Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos. She was wearing a short black fitted gown and drove herself in a Nissan Murano car. True to our earlier report that there was no engagement or wedding for Ini in August and September as earlier speculated by people, close pals of the actress confirmed the gist. "Remember some of your friends in the media speculated that Ini would be doing her engagement on 31 August 2008. Today is 31...could it be that she would be going to her engagment from the club? So, it isnt true" disclosed the pal. A fan of Ini in the United States of America forwarded some photos of the actress taken in August to http://www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com/ to dispel t

Nollywood actress, Susan Peters is bitter over what she decribed as a deliberate attempt by some people to tanish her image. According to the Benue State born actress, some people have been dropping her name with comments on blogs.  Susan Peters posted on twitter "Please disregard any comments you see in my name on any blog. I have a gud relationship wit d press, so I am confident d truth is nearve been using her name to post comment on

    Liz Benson (Ameye), Nollywood veteran and renowned actress is back to the screen after several years of absence featuring in a movie: “Living Funeral”. Living Funeral, a movie dedicated to creating awareness about Breast Cancer and to sensitise the public to embrace early detection as the only veritable solution to overcoming the disease, is directed by Udoka Oyeka and produced by Mrs Orode Ryan-Okpu, Founder,

[caption id="attachment_5484" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Empress Njamah"] [/caption] By Niyi Tabiti Controversial actress, Empress Njamah has vehemently denied that she was the one in the nude pictures being circulated on the internet. A close friend of the actress told gistmaster.com this morning that she has seen the photos but denied she was the one in it. Empress’ pal described the nude photos as fake. It is the work of mischievous and disgruntled element who wants to pull her down at all costs. Empress Njamah hails from a family of showbiz personalities. Two of her brothers, John and A1quilla are known faces in Nollywood, Nigeria movie industry. Empress has acted in dozen of Nigeria home videos and until recently, she was girlfriend to Timaya, the Egberi Papa 1 of Bayelsa. Initially, they both denied the relationship but later they showed off in public that they were indeed in a romance. They parted ways due the series of misund

Photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Nollywood actress,Monalisa Chinda carrying her bundle of joy on Wednesday 20 February 2008.She had the christening of the new baby on that day.See story below. Pix was taken at her home in Maryland,Lagos.

Story: Niyi Tabiti Photo Credit & acknowledgment: Segun Gele, Angela Igbinadolor Cooper & Elizabeth Erhumwusee Contrary to news report that Nollywood star actress and her man, Phillip Ehiagwina are still planning to hold their white wedding, authoritative sources hinted gistmaster that the ceremony had indeed taken place in Houston, United States of America last weekend! The Pre-wedding party and wedding proper took place on 27 and 28 of February 2009 respectively. At present, Ini is still having a swell time with her man in Houston as felicitations continue to pour for the newly married couple. Sources hinted that few friends of the Nollywood actress such as Oge Okoye an Emem Isong were at the event to support one of their own. Their traditional carnival like traditional wedding ceremony had earlier taken place in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria ( Click here to read Ini Edo is pregnant ) The wedding appears to be the final nail needed to seal their relat

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

Story & photo by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Top Nollywood actress, Uche Jombo will today take delivery of a glittering new ride for herself. It should be noted that Uche’s Rav 4 jeep was snatched from her by armed robbers sometimes ago. The vehicle was later recovered but the star actress prefer a new ride so that she can completely keep the traumatic experience behind her. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com gathered that the actress would be perfecting papers for the new car today. When we sought her comment, she confirmed it.Uche, however, refuses to mention the brand of the vehicle but confesses that it would definitely be a jeep.What we can't confirm right now is whether the jeep would be a' tokunbo' or' tear nylon' Whatever she buys,the friendly actress deserves a congratulatory message or what do you think?