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’ve Said Nothing to the People Who Insulted Me This Election Period - Funke Akindele
Since Nigerian actress and producer Funke Akindele announced her intention to run for the position of deputy governor of Lagos State alongside Abdul-Azeez Adediran better known as Jandor under the PDP flagship, she has been met with a lot of insults from all sorts of different directions. People online have yabbed her for some of her campaign trail antics. Presidential hopeful Bola Tinubu also publicly abused her when musicians started singing her name during a campaign event he was at. During that event, musicians started singing in Yoruba with the lyrics that said "Who is Funke Akindele? (she is) an ant in the presence of the father of Lagos (Tinubu)". Responding to the song, Tinubu said:
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Celebrities Accused By Fellow Celebrities of Doing Jazz and Rituals
If you believe in jazz/juju or not, as a Nigerian, it is something you know well about from a very young age because the stories about it are everywhere. One industry too that is accused heavily of participating in cultism, rituals, jazz, etc is the entertainment industry. Today, we'll be counting down 5 celebrities who have been accused by other celebrities of doing jazz or partaking in rituals. Without further ado, let's get into it!
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
“Do You Feel This Your Off and On Is What Has Negatively Affected Your Career?” - Di’Ja Responds
Nigerian singer Di'Ja who is still till today most famous for her verses on MAVIN songs "Dorobucci", "Adaobi", and for her hit solo single "Awww" has had a very on again/off again relationship with her music career. She has in the past gone away from the scene for long stretches of time only to come back, release more music, and then go away again.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why It's Been Really Hard Since Leaving Big Brother - Sheggz
Segun Olusemo popularly known as Sheggz is a housemate who competed in this year's season of Big Brother Naija: Level Up. The footballer and actor left one week before the show's conclusion and ended up going far in the game. However, since leaving the house, reception has not been what he expected and there have also been accusations leveled against him of domestic violence made by an influencer called BeautybyGbemi.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Changed The Real Name My Parents Gave Me - Ashmusy
Nigerian content creator, actress, and influencer Ashmusy is one of the more popular skit makers and influencers today. The media personality is always in the headline for one reason or another. Most people upon seeing or hearing her name always ask the same thing: Ashmusy, which kain name be that? Where did she get it from?
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Teni Opens Up About Losing Weight, Dieting, and the Sadness That Came With It
Nigerian singer Teniola Apata popularly known as Teni is one of the more popular singers out of Nigeria and Africa as a whole today. Recently, the singer posted new pictures of herself online that got the internet buzzing because in the images, she seemed to have lost quite a bit of weight.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
My Relationship Status With Mr. Macaroni - Kemz Mama Finally Opens Up
Kemi Ikuseedun known on social media and by fans as Kemz Mama and more broadly to lovers of comedy skits as Mummy Wa. Kemz plays the recurring character of Mummy Wa, the wife of Mr. Macaroni's character, Daddy Wa, in his comedy skits. Because they both play a very popular couple in these skits, and because they're off-screen relationship also seems to be good, many people have always speculated about the nature of their relationship. Well, during a new interview with The Sun, Kemz opened up about her relationship status with Mr. Macaroni. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Because of My Twin Sister, No Woman Can Actually Jazz Me in Real Life - Tony Umez
Nollywood actor Tony Umez is one very beloved actor in the Nigerian movie industry who has starred in a number of classic Nollywood productions. During the span of his career, Tony Umez has starred in movies including Blood Sister, Died Wretched, Demon-in-Law, Lockdown, and more. In the early 2000s - 2010s when Nollywood was on the come up, Tony Umez was very well known in the industry as the man you call if you want a person that can convincingly play "bewitched", "mumu", or "woman wrapper" as his characters were often described.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About People Telling Me to Lose Weight - Jackie Appiah
Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah is a very popular name in the Ghanaian and Nigerian entertainment industry. Jackie appeared in a lot of Nollywood movies in the early 2000s and was one of the Ghanaian actresses to become a household name here in Nigeria.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About People Comparing Me to Hanks Anuku, Jim Iyke - Timini Egbuson
Nigerian actor Timini Egbuson who is a part of one of the most popular brother/sister duo in the entertainment industry (his sister is star actress Dakore Akande) is a big time actor all on his own. During the span of his career, Timini has gotten to star in a myriad of Nollywood blockbuster productions including Breaded Life, Introducing the Kujus, Tanwa Savage, Elevator Baby, Hey You! and many more.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Blessing CEO Responds to People Calling Her 'Surgery Preferable' at Event
A couple of days ago, media personality and relationship therapist Blessing Okoro popularly known as Blessing CEO was in the news when a video of people shouting 'surgery preferable' at her when she took the stage started going viral. You can swipe right on this Instagram post below to see the video.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why People Should Stop Calling My Husband a Mumu - Real Warri Pikin
Nigerian actress and comedienne Anita Asuoha popularly known as Real Warri Pikin is one of the most funniest and most outspoken actresses and comediennes today in the entertainment industry. Beyond her work on screen and stage, Real Warri Pikin also allows us into her personal life by sharing pictures and videos of her husband and family. She showcases her husband, Ikechukwu, helping in the home and with the children and according to her, sometimes when she shares things like that, it is not met wih the joy or enthusiasm you would expect. During a new interview with The Punch, Real Warri Pikin opened up about why people call her husband a 'mumu' online, receiving unsolicited advice, and more. Here is what Real Warri Pikin said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
