Jide Okonjo
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🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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What I Fear Will Happen to Nigerian Music - Johnny Drille
It is not news to anybody right now that Nigerian music and Afrobeats in general is having its moment right now in the international space. Our artistes are now internationally renowned. Collaborating with global superstars, working with global celebrities, performing and having their music played all over the world. Afrobeats right now is the rave of the moment and it is exciting. But amidst the excitement, there is still some holdings of breaths happening.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Phyna Reveals Why She Bought House When She's Still Being Owed N50 Million Cash Prize
We all watched on the 2nd of October this year when Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, Ijeoma Otabor popularly known as Phyna was crowned as the winner of Big Brother Naija: Level Up. She won the grand prize of N50 million in cash and a further N50 million worth of prizes from sponsors.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Mr Eazi Opens Up About Illegal Work He Was Doing in Ghana
Nigerian singer Mr. Eazi is one artiste that many people still believe till today is from Ghana. He is not. The singer only went there to school for some time before returning to Lagos and starting a music career that has made him who he is today. During a new episode of "Surviving Lagos" with Nollywood actress Susan Pwajok, Mr. Eazi opened up about the real reason why he actually moved back from Ghana to Nigeria. He also talks about how it was moving from Lagos to Accra and the culture shocks he experienced. Here's what Mr. Eazi said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How Dubai Visa Ban Messed Up My Plan - Enyinna Nwigwe
Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) imposed a visa ban on about 20 countries including Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Nigeria, Liberia, Burundi, Republic of Guinea, Gambia, Togo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Benin, Ivory Coast, Congo, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau, Comoros, and the Dominican Republic. In the notice circulated, the United Arab Emirates said that they will not be posting 30 days visa applications for these nationalities effective October 18, 2022. Since then, a number of Nigerians have been frantic. People have vacation plans, business plans, and some people just want to japa over to Dubai to start their life there.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
FULL: Deyemi Okanlawon's Rant After Not Being Submitted for Oscars Consideration
At this point, if you've been following my page or entertainment news in general in Nigeria, then you know that the decision by the Nigerian Official Selection Committee for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts to not submit any movie for the 2023 Oscars has been causing quite the surge of emotions amongst the people in the industry who hoped this would be their year. Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has been the most vocal about this issue but now, actor Deyemi Okanlawon who acted in one of the movies not picked, Elesin Oba, is pouring his heart out about how he feels about the snub he got from the Selection Committee. Taking to Twitter, Deyemi had a lot to say about the issue. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Many Big Brother Actors Don't Last in Nollywood - Tobi Bakre
Big Brother Naija is one of the biggest platforms any Nigerian can get to showcase themselves and their talent. Because of the opportunity, after leaving the house, a number of people go into different creative sectors. One such avenue that a lot of BBN contestants try to make it in is Nollywood, but just because many of them try doesn't mean that many of them succeed.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What My Mother-In-Law Insisted I Do On My New Album - Simi
Nigerian singer Simi earlier this year released her latest studio album, To Be Honest (TBH). The album contains features from artistes including Adekunle Gold, Fave, and her own daughter Deja. During an Instagram Live, Simi opened up about the features on the album, and also talked about what her mother-in-law insisted must be on the album. Here's what Simi had to say.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Happy Fela Was Only My Grandfather Not My Real Father - Made Kuti
Fela Kuti was and is one of the most popular names in Afrobeats. During his time, he was responsible for blessing us with many hits including "Shakara", "Lady", "Zombie", Water No Got Enemy", "Sorrow Tears and Blood", and more. The legendary musician was very pivotal to Nigerian music as we know it today and his legacy has continued even in his children and his grandchildren. The Kuti dynasty has gone on to produce other stars including Femi Kuti, Jaiye Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Made Kuti, and more.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Apologized To Nigerians - Aisha Buhari
It is coming to the end of the current Buhari administration and now the current first lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari is speaking about some decisions she made. Aisha had in the past apologized for her husband's administration and been openly critical of it. Now, during a new interview, Aisha Buhari explains why she apologized to Nigerians over the perceived failure of Buhari's administration amidst other things. Here is exactly what Aisha Buhari said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What Asake Who Was The First Person to Hear 'Ku Lo Sa' Told Me Before It Came Out - Oxlade
Nigerian singer Oxlade is still enjoying the success from his mega hit single 'Ku Lo Sa'. The song which was initially performed on the Colors stage has now become an official single of its own with its own music video. During a new interview with Rolling Stone, singer Oxlade opened up about more things we didn't know about the song. He opened up about what fellow singer Asake told him before the song came out, as well as his mindset when recording the viral video, and his look on everything now. Here's what Oxlade said to Rolling Stones.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How I Squandered Away My Money - Bella Shmurda Opens Up
Nigerian singer Bella Shmurda is one of the new faces in music that has been making quite a name for himself. In 2020, he had a major hit in his song Cash App, and that song propelled him to a lot of fame and money.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
