Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
💡 The Six Figure Series (A Vocal Exclusive) for writers, readers, and fans of Vocal.
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Why I Don't Shoot Church Scenes Inside Real Churches - Toyin Abraham
Nigerian actress Toyin Abraham is currently still in promotion mode for her upcoming movie Ijakumo (The Born Again Stripper). As you can already guess from the title, there are some scenes in this movie that will be raunchy and some that will demand scenes in a church. To shoot the church scenes though, Toyin Abraham decided not to do it inside a real church, and now, during an interview with Arise News, she's explaining why. Here's what Toyin Abraham had to say about her decision.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Disappeared From Nollywood - Charles Okafor
Nigerian actor Charles Okafor ruled the screens in the 90s and into the early 2000s. He was one of the most prolific and most popular actors starring in blockbuster productions like Igodo, Domitila, End of the Wicked, Executive Connection, Blood Billionaires, Abuja Boys, and more.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Veteran Actress Casandra Odita Blows Hot While Speaking About Nollywood of Today
Nigerian actress Casandra Odita is a veteran in this game who has acted in a number of blockbuster movies and TV shows over the years. During a new interview with Wake Up Nigeria on TVC, the actress expressed her anger at the situation of Nollywood today, and explained why she is so upset at the things happening today, and it's treatment of talent. Here is what Casandra Odita said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Empress Njamah Tells Horror Story: How She Was Blackmailed, Beaten, Forced to Engage
Empress Njamah just told one of the most horrific real life stories I've heard from a celebrity that sounds like it could be snatched out of a very horrific thriller movie. If you remember, Empress Njamah posted not too long ago about an engagement. Turns out she made the video while being blackmailed, and the full story of what actually happened is a HORROR. Here's what Empress Njamah said in her own words. If you don't want to waste data watching the video, I have transcribed the video as text for you below. If you want to watch the video, it is after the text below. Without further ado, here is Empress Njamah's story.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
One Thing My Husband Told Me During Courting That I’ve Still Not Seen Till Today - Mercy Johnson-Okojie
Nigerian actress Mercy Johnson Okojie is one woman who makes her loving relationship with her family very public. Mercy Johnson Okojie is married to husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie, a businessman and politician and the couple got married eleven years ago but have known each other for 14 years. Together, the couple has four children.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Nollywood Scenes Actors Now Regret Filming
Actors like to push themselves to take on roles that are daring, provocative, and different. But then sometimes, they take on roles that are met with either heavy backlash or that they grow to regret later on. Today, we'll be counting down 5 Nollywood movie scenes that the actors themselves now regret playing or learned a very valuable lesson from. Without further ado, let's get into it!
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How Much It Cost to Change My Teeth - Pere Finally Confesses
Nigerian actor and Big Brother alumni, Pere Egbi, is one of the most recognizable names and faces from the Big Brother franchise. Since leaving the house, Pere has gone on to have an impressive acting and influencing career and continues to remain relevant till today.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How It Felt Shooting Latest Movie Without My Husband - Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele is out with a new cinema movie, the follow-up to her smash hit movie Omo Ghetto: The Saga which went on to break box-office records. But, in the time since that last outing, so much has also happened in Funke's personal life. She is now running for the position of deputy governor of Lagos State. Her marriage to husband, JJC Skillz, also publicly crashed earlier this year.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Paid Over N6 Million Just to Get Crowd for My Movie - Toyin Abraham
Funding in Nollywood is not something that we actually talk about enough. People give Nollywood producers so much slack without factoring into their criticism just how much money it takes to actually put together a decent movie. Things you don't even think you'll have to pay for, you pay for. And then working in Nigeria, it comes with it's own unique brand of headaches and hurdles you will have to overcome.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Awww! Rema Responds to Timaya Saying Among All the Young Boys, He's The Top.
Not too long ago, in November, Nigerian singer Timaya sat down with the cool people over at Cool FM and opened up about who he believes is the daddy of these new crop of singers. Timaya said to Cool FM:
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
The Only Thing That Changed In My Life Because of 'Essence' - Tems
Nigerian singer Tems has had quite the rollercoaster of a life in the last about three years. She first started making real waves across the nation when her song "Try Me" started making radio waves and was being played everywhere. Then, she got on the monster track "Essence" with Wizkid and that song single handedly changed not only the trajectory of her career, but also her life. At least, that's how it looks to us.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Basketmouth Gets Real About Social Media Skitmakers
It is not news to anybody that the comedy landscape in Nigeria has tremendously changed. Back in the day, comedy shows used to be a big thing. Standup comedians like Basketmouth, Bovi, I Go Dye, and more used to rule in the space and every December period especially, stand-up comedy was the hot ticket. These days, that is not really the case. Skit makers are the new thing in terms of comedy. People don't buy tickets to comedy shows the way they did in the past. What people enjoy more and who has the most fans it seems these days are skitmakers.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
