Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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How I Almost Got Shot Because of Joke I Told - Basketmouth
Earlier this year, we all bared witness to the slap that Hollywood actor Will Smith gave to comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars stage because of a joke that the comedian Chris Rock made about Will Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The slap heard around the world opened up the conversation about jokes, comedians, and if jokes from a comedian on stage should be taken personal.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Disappeared for 6 Years - Joseph Benjamin Finally Speaks Out
Nigerian actor, musician, and TV presenter famous for hosting Project Fame, Joseph Benjamin, was by far one of the most biggest and most promising actors in the industry especially in the early 2010s. Joseph's demeanor, looks, and speech pattern made him standout in the industry and he was dominating in his field, appearing in a number of blockbuster movies, and being heavily bankable.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How My Short Height and Dark Color Has Affected Me in This Industry - Omowunmi Dada
Nigerian actress and AMVCA winner Omowunmi Dada is one of the biggest upcoming actresses in the Nigerian movie industry. She has starred in a number of Nollywood productions including Oloture, Diamonds in the Skiyy, Finding Hubby, and more. However, as well as Omowunmi is doing these days, her rise to fame was not without tribulation, and now during a new interview with The Nigerian Tribune, Omowunmi is talking about it. Here is what Omowunmi Dada had to say about how her looks and height have affected her in building her career, about her stance on acting nude, and her advice for new actresses. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Had to Spill Goat Blood in Front of My Father Before Becoming Actress - Mercy Aigbe
Acting and being a movie star is seen as a thing of glamour and prestige today, but that has not always been the case. Even till today, a lot of parents don't want their children going into the movie industry for a number of reasons. Some believe that the industry is corrupt and will make their children to "spoil", some believe that there is no money in the industry. There are a number of different reasons why some people don't want their children going into acting, and for Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, her father was of this same reasoning. Now, during a new conversation with the people at the Edo State International Film Festival, Mercy opened up about her journey into the movie industry, her father's pushback against it, and how she ultimately overcame. Here's what Mercy Aigbe said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
JJC Skillz Opens Up More About Funke Akindele Break Up in New Interview
Nigerian musician, movie producer, and actor JJC Skillz publicly broke up with his wife, Funke Akindele, earlier this year. Since their breakup, both parties seem to have quickly moved on with their respective careers. Funke Akindele is now in politics and running for the office of deputy governor of Lagos State with gubernatorial candidate, Olajide Adediran. JJC Skillz too has now gone ahead with the launch of his new business, an app called Afristar that is supposed to connect creatives like musicians, actors, etc with people who are willing to and interested in hiring them.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Used to Insult People Who Don't Like Burna Boy - BNXN
Nigerian singer BNXN is having an amazing year. Earlier this month, the singer took home the Headies Award for Next Rated Artiste, and he has also been responsible for a number of hit songs including Finesse, Feeling, In My Mind, Kenkele, and more. One thing that BNXN, like a lot of famous people, are not new to and get a lot of is criticism and hate comments. BNXN himself is a victim of hate comments but says that because he, before becoming famous, engaged in the same fan drama, hatred, and criticism he now experiences, he cannot be too upset about it. Here's what exactly BNXN said about the issue.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Changed My Name From 'Oyinkan' to 'Ayra' - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer and MAVIN superstar Ayra Starr has made quite the name for herself. From recording hit songs like Bloody Samaritan, Away, Beggie Beggie, among others, to going on to perform in amazing locations all over the world, the 20 year old star is blazing a path for herself and doing an amazing job of crafting a wonderful career for herself. But, according to Ayra Starr, there was one very big thing that was mightily crucial at the beginning of her career. One thing that could have easily made or break her career if it went wrong. That thing was the decision of her name.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Nkechi Blessing Reveals Plainly How Much Asaba Actors Make
A lot has been said and rumored about when it comes to the dealings within Nollywood and how the entertainment industry, especially the movie and TV industry works in terms of compensation for their actors. A lot of people believe that there isn't a lot of money to be made from acting, and sometimes, these claims are made by people in the industry who are actors, so it is not the kind of claim that is easy to dismiss. Still, as much as people complain, nobody ever really gives concrete numbers in terms of how much they make or how much the industry pays. But now, Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing is pulling the veil behind this and talking about how much Asaba actors, who many people believe are the worst paid actors in the industry, actually make.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Female Nigerian Singers That Surprisingly Look Like Popular Cartoon Characters
If you know me, you know I like a "look alike" listicle. You guys also seem to really like them, and so when I came across people talking about the cartoon characters that Nigerian celebrities looked like, I just knew I had to compile a listicle for you.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Won't Advice Woman Whose Husband is Cheating on Her - Nancy Isime
Nigerian actress and media personality Nancy Isime is a big name in the industry, and somebody a lot of people look up to. When she sat down with Media Room Hub for an interview, Nancy was asked about two important topics and well, the answer the interviewer received was not the answer anyone expected. Here were the questions and here's what Nancy said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Stopped Talking to Girl Who Was My Speck After We Went Out - Chike Explains
Nigerian singer Chike is currently doing the media rounds in promotion of his latest album, The Brother's Keeper. During one of his stops, the talented singer stopped at Cool FM to play a game of Sip or Spill and talk more about his album, his personal life, and to share some interesting stories. Here are some highlights from the conversation that Chike shared.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Question I Asked 2 Yorubas and 1 Northerner When We Boarded Plane Together Last Night - Peter Obi
Nigerian political aspirant for the presidential candidate position come 2023 under the Labor Party, Peter Obi, is talking about a conversation he had with 2 Yorubas and one Northerner in an airplane. He uses the story to illustrate a point about Nigeria, the government, and how we as a people all affect each other. I think it's quite an interesting analogy he gave. Here is what Peter Obi said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
