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The Beauty and the Feast fashion, beauty and lifestyle exhibition which took place on the 19th of June took place at the exquisite Protea in ikoyi . Tagged Celebrity edition , it was a day both exhibitors and guests would not forget in a hurry . After the break  is a sneak peek of what went down . Lise make up and skin care stand Blings by Patrick Ayanski Diamond Jarret - Sierra Leone  Yes - I - Do Diva Delicious Sparkle fashion stores   Buki de L'azaria Anu Amusan Eni Balogun of Lise Sandi Owusu of Diva Delicous Nyradzzi

By Funmi A. I remember my first time in a digital publishing class, I got so excited because of the revelations. Learning the simple tricks of working with blogger,wordpress, creating my own website, working with page designing and photo editing tools like Photoshop and Corel draw got me  career satisfaction. Now I get to train people too in my office based in Omole Phase 1, Ikeja Lagos. Its just amazing how some people have created career out of this training. Designing posters, making money designing and hosting websites for people and even making money online,designing magazine covers and so on. The revolution in digital publishing has brought about so many changes. The world, many said, would become a global village. Today it is not just a 'Village' it is gradually becoming a 'street'. Shopping,stock trading, news, and social networking now takes place with just a click. If you are not online, then you are not 21st century compliant. In two weeks, you can learn how

[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

Funke Fowler Gistmaster.com Last weekend, Funke Fowler of Leila Fowler boutique and Abi Kuku, Lagos big boy had their traditional wedding introduction. The Kuku's family with all the emblem of royalty from Ijebu Ode formally met that in-law last weekend in Parkview Estate, Ikoyi. The groom is the son of eminent businessman and Ogbeni Oja of Ijebuland, Chief Adebayo Kuku. He is regarded as one of the richest and most influential Ijebu sons. The first stage of Abi and Funke's marriage was held in Funke's grandma's home inside the elitist Parkview Estate, Ikoyi. Funke looked scintillating in a blue lace with white and silver accessories; while Abi was in his signature white. Leila's grand mother is the successful educationist. She runs  Vivian Fowler Memorial College for girls in Lagos. Funke's father, Chief Babatunde Fowler is the Chairman of Lagos State Board on Internal revenue. He is said to be close to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other members of the Lagos

[caption id="attachment_5977" align="alignleft" width="320" caption="Jane Ogbe"] [/caption] Gistmaster.com One of the activities that were held ahead of the ongoing Under 20 Female World Cup is the Miss World Cup Beauty Pageant. Gorgeous Miss Jane Ogbe (former Miss International 2007), represented Nigeria and emerged Second Runner-up at the competition. The event was held last Friday June 17, 2011 in Germany and had beauty queens from different parts of the world in contention. Tracing Jane’s career, we see a young girl who started as a video girl, to a professional runway model for various fashion shows including Omoyemi Akerele & Odion (2006) and Linda Ikeji’s Fashion Show (2007). Her first attempt to beauty pageantry was Miss Earth 2007 where she emerged First Runner-up and crowned Miss International 2007. According to her, this competition really gave her exposure and several opportunities like representing Nigeria at the Miss Globe Inter

[caption id="attachment_5970" align="alignleft" width="317" caption="Lisa Folawiyo"] [/caption] By Gistmaster.com If the name of Nigeria’s hottest trendsetters is to feature anywhere, Lisa Folawiyo would appear in colours. Stylish and talented, her line ‘Jewel by Lisa' has proved to be one of the most outstanding market leaders in the fashion industry. The latest gist about the owner of Jewel by Lisa, says all is set for the release of her brand new affordable diffusion line, ‘The J Label’ Toni Tones and her crew got an exclusive preview of Lisa’s new line of business. You can click here to see exclusive documentary as produced and directed by Toni Tones. "I had a great time directing this documentary, it was all laughs, jokes and sunny smiles on set as the JBL team were a pleasure to work with", said Toni Tones Aside featuring the creative director, Lisa Folawiyo and Makida Mouka a model and face of sleek winner, the documentary a

[caption id="attachment_5963" align="alignleft" width="321" caption="Sound Sultan"] [/caption] Gifted artist, Olanrewaju Fasasi aka Sound Sultan and his wife Farida welcomed their second child – a bouncing baby boy this (Sunday) morning. The baby was born in a Festac Town located hospital at exactly 11:45am (an hour after his wife went into labour). The artist confirms that both mother and child are doing great. The bundle of joy that will be named in seven days arrives a year and eight months after the couple’s first child, named Zara. According to Sultan, “Zara is gradually getting a grip of what just happened”. Further commenting, a very excited Sultan says “God is great. The birth of my son is a sign of great blessings to come”. Sound Sultan is one talented artist who has spent well over a decade in Nigeria’s music industry and still counting. His first single “Jagbajantis” led to his debut album ‘KPSHHEW’ (hiss or sound made by a frustrated