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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5 Biggest Movies of August (2022) and How Much They Made
The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) on Tuesday revealed that it generated N378 million from tickets sold across cinemas in the country d uring the month of August. The national president of CEAN, Ope Ajayi, made this known to the public during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to him, the figure represents a 28% increase compared to the N294 million from tickets realized in August 2021. According to Ope Ajayi:
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How My Wife Really Feels About My Kissing Scenes - Etim Effiong
Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong is a very popular and well sought after actor in the Nigerian movie industry. Recently he has had starring roles in such blockbuster productions as Superstar, Blood Sisters, Oloture, and many more. One thing that Daniel Etim Effiong is also known for is for playing the role of romantic lead, lover boy, etc. He is known and renowned for the passion he always seems to generate between himself and the co-stars he acts along. But as a married man, this can become quite tricky.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What My Wife Did That Made Me Choose Her Over Other Girlfriends - Nosa Rex
Marriage is the ultimate choice a bachelor must make when he is finally ready to settle down. But what quality does he see in a person to pick that one over the other group of people he may have been talking to? That answer is different for every person, and today, during a new interview with The Punch, Nollywood actor and skitmaker Nosa Rex is answering that question.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Hilda Dokubo Speaks Her Mind About Social Media Actors
Veteran actors in Nigeria are getting rarer because of age, health, and a number of other issues. It seems like every other time we are hearing news about some kind of tragedy or bad happening to our favorite older actors. So, the ones that are still around, we treasure and we listen when they speak because they offer a perspective that is getting rarer and rarer to find by the day.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Insults I've Received Because I'm a Single Mother - Bisola
Bisola Aiyeola has made quite the name for herself. She entered the entertainment industry in 2006 and appeared on the reality TV show Project Fame West Africa in 2008. Since then she has gone on to star in a number of movies, record a number of songs, appear on Big Brother Naija and also be a television host. Bisola is unstoppable, yet still she faces people who try to discredit her or water down what she has done, often because of two reasons: 1) Because they attribute all of her success solely to Big Brother Naija, and 2) Because she is a single mother.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Not Surprised By My Success - Asake
Nigerian singer Asake is experiencing a wonderful time right now in his career. After smashing onto the scene big time with his hit song "Sungba" and its hit remix "Sungba Remix", Asake has continued on a meteoric rise to fame. He has been amassing fans all over the country and the world and his new album Mr. Money With The Vibe which came out this week is already the topic of conversation in the music world right now.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Popular Musicians Who Are University Dropouts
Education, especially in most Nigerian homes is hailed as one of the most important things a child has to go through. But for the musicians on today's list, as a result of a number of different reasons, they weren't able to complete their university education and had to drop out. From trying to focus on their music to not having the funds to continue, here are 5 Nigerian musicians who dropped out of university and why.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
23 Things I Know Now at 33 That I Wish I Knew Sooner - Eva Alordiah
One of the biggest blessings that come with growing older is the blessing of wisdom. Hindsight provides a lot of clarity, and the more you can look back on your life and mistakes, the more wisdom you can impart on yourself and those around you on how to move forward.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Ayra Starr Attacked Olamide's First Daughter on Social Media
On Sunday, the 15th edition of the prestigious Headies Awards happened at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, and it brought forth a lot of wins and losses, but also a lot of drama. Some of the drama happened on the actual award program which was televised, while some happened online.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
New Challenge I'm Facing Because of My Ameno Amapiano Song - Goya Menor
Goya Menor, the hitmaker responsible for the ultra smash hit song "Ameno Amapiano" took home the Headies Award for Best Street Hop on Sunday. But now, the singer is complaining about the challenge that the song is giving him.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Not Supporting Rotten APC or PDP - Falz
Nigerian rapper, actor, and activist Falz The Bahd Guy is one artiste that is well known for using his platform to speak about political issues and is never shy to talk about politics and how he sees it. Now, Falz is speaking once again, and this time he is talking about the 2023 presidential election and his thoughts about the candidates who are running.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
4 Nigerian Celebrities Currently Chopping Life in Dubai (Photos)
Dubai is one of the most sought after tourist destinations for a lot of Nigerians. It is a beautiful city with so much to do and it is one of the places outside Nigeria where the VISA process to get to isn't so bad. It is a beautiful place to chill and right now, a number of Nigerian celebrities are spending their time taking a vacation in the wondrous city. In particular, four women have made the trip there and it is causing quite a bit of conversation and joy especially following remarks made by one of them in the past. Without further ado, here are 4 Nigerian celebrities who are currently chopping life in Dubai.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
