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Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti Chief Reporter Adaeze Igwe, an undergraduate of the University of Abuja has become the new Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. She took over from Munachi Abii in the early hours of today after a contest involving 29 other beautiful girls at Expo Centre, Ocean View, Victoria-Island, Lagos. Adaeze was presented the crown by her immediate predecessor. The crown was bigger than her head but she managed to support it with her hand most of the time to prevent it from falling off. The 18 year light complexioned Adaeze is 5 ‘8’ ft tall and she represented Anambra State. The new queen vital statistics is 35-25-28.Adaeze’s mum was elated as she came to the stage to share in the joy of her daughter. Most people could not believe their eyes that she was indeed the mother of the new queen because of her 'youngish' look. The mother was not left alone in the frenzy. She was supported by her friends, which included Nkiru Anumudu, a top celebrity woman in Ni

AMAA 2010 NOMINATION LIST BEST DOCUMENTARY Wanba Ngoma (Tanzania) Peace Wanted Alive (Kenya) Bariga Boys(Nigeria) En quette d’identite (Burkina Faso) Innovating for Africa (Nigeria) BEST SHORT FILM Mahala – (Mozambique) The Abbys Boys –(South Africa) The Painter – (Uganda) Suara La – (Nigeria) The Camera (Nigeria) BEST ANIMATION Hanayns Shoe (Egypt) Adventure of Alayo (Nigeria) Zoodo – (Burkina Faso) Lyrics – (Algeria) One Step of Love (Algeria) BEST FILM BY AN AFRICAN FILMMAKER IN DIASPORA Soul Diaspora Okra Principle China Wahala Crunch BEST FILM IN AFRICAN LANGUAGE Omo Iya Kan – (Nigeria) Aldeweden – (Ethiopia) Togetherness Supreme – (Kenya) Imani – (Uganda) Game of my life – (South Africa) HEART OF AFRICA AWARD FOR BEST FILM FROM NIGERIA Nnenda by Izu Ojukwu Freedom in Chain by Bond Emeruwa and Fred Amata The Child by Izu Ojukwu Figurine by Kunle Afolayan High Blood Pressure by Teco Benson AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND The Tenant Seas

The 2009 fashion award for the best dressed Nollywood diva is ready to fly as Gistmaster.com the organizers of the annual award has announced.Gistmaster.com is a premium online celebrity news and photo agency. It started as a blog ( www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com ) The winner was Nollywood diva and fashion sophisticate, Miss Rita Dominic . She was the centre of attraction as she was treated to a lavish reception at A-list hangout, Swe Bar in Lagos , shortly after she was declared winner. As if on cue, the corporate organizations have also acknowledged Rita’s style prowess. She is now the face of the stylish Nokia N97 brand also a GLO ambassador. Rita Dominic was adjudged the best dressed Nollywood actress following massive reactions and a poll conducted by Gistmaster.com. According to the facilitators of the poll, Nigerians from different parts of the world tapped into the global opportunities of the internet to vote for their favorite stars and at the end, Rita Dominic came to

Last year, Gistmaster published a story on the most talked about red carpet personality in Nigeria.Eku Edewor the amazing studio 53 Extra presenter made the top position from our findings. Yes, she is a presenter but she became more attracted to everyone on the red carpet fabulous lane that her name get mentioned in almost all red carpets event in Nigeria in 2010.Not even all the big actresses could match her popularity on the red carpet in 2010. Now, in 2011 we already have a line up of some Nigeria's top female presenters,actresses such as Genevieve Nnaji,Omotola Jolade Ekehinde, Stephanie Okereke , Ini Edo, Uche Jombo, Susan Peters and others are already on our list. www.niyitabiti.blogspot.com will unveil the full list very soon.  

[caption id="attachment_3474" align="alignleft" width="480" caption="Oroma Jacket and Shorts with Eniye Metallic Tank and Wummi Pants"] [/caption] INTRO Feminine, wearable and playfully sophisticated are words that best describe Akpos Okudu pieces. Every Akpos Okudu piece shows a love for lush fabric, intricate details and colour. With this collection, the designer is clearer about her clients’ needs and what they are about and has made clothes that women love to wear, want to wear & CAN afford to wear. BODY Remember the picture of the ladies in pink having a tea party on the lawn? Designer Akpos Okudu is back injecting a little bit of sunshine in the world one pretty little thing at a time! It’s been a whirlwind year; numerous exhibitions, editorials in ThisDay Style, FAB and Complete Fashion magazines, dressing celebrities including Joke Silva, Stephanie Okereke and Omowunmi Akinnifesi and a nomination at The Future Awards for “Designer of