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 Being Rich or Middle Class Is Now Dangerous in Nigeria - Waje
Nigerian singer Waje just release her third studio album Waje 2.0 and is currently making the rounds to promote the album. When Waje stopped at Nigerian Info FM, she couldn't help but talk about why she believes Nigerians are not going to fall asleep again when it comes to political issues, and why she believes now a fight that was once mainly for the poor has now begun to affect the entire nation. In her own words, here's exactly what Waje said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Confessions
Real Reason Why I Switched to Gospel Music - Kcee
Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo popularly known to his fans and to many across the world as Kcee is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Kcee has been responsible for such hits as Limpopo, Pull Over, Okpekete, and more. Before becoming Kcee, the singer was part of a Hip Hop group called KC Presh, and it looks like now, after many years of being a secular solo musician, Kcee is once again ready to make another transition.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
4 Things I Need New Generation Mothers to Know - Etinosa
Nigerian actress, influencer, and provocateur, Etinosa Idemudia is one of the most talked about and most famous names out of Nigeria for a number of reasons. In 2020, Etinosa became a mother, and since then, her "bad girl" image has been getting a clean-up. Now, Etinosa is more interested in using her voice to speak about things she considers societal ills and also advicing men, women, and young mothers about life the way she sees it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Travelling to Do Surgery on My Hair - Nedu
Today's discussion is about cosmetic enhancement and often when the subject is brought up, people's minds automatically go to women. But cosmetic enhancement isn't only for enlargement of breasts or butts, there's a lot more procedures under that umbrella. One of such procedures is hair transplant surgery and this is a surgery usually done by men.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
"Why Go Under The Knife If You're So Confident?" - Blessing CEO Responds
Today's subject is a very interesting one because it is a very divisive topic but also one that people can't stop talking about. It is on the topic of body enhancement, especially in Nigeria. At this point, it is not news that plastic surgery and cosmetic enhancements are on the rise in Nigeria, and not just in Nigeria alone, but also in the world. A lot more people are getting work done and many people who get these surgeries, especially celebrities say that they do it for themselves and not out of insecurity.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Area Boys Became Afraid of Me After Omo Ghetto - Bimbo Thomas
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas is one actress that has been in the industry for quite some time, but really got her shine again in 2020 when she appeared in the highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time, Omo Ghetto: The Saga. In the movie, Bimbo played the character of Mkky, a boxer in the ghetto.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why There’s No Difference Between Harry Potter and Ritual Movies From Asaba - Segun Arinze
Earlier this year, after a lot of stories started coming out about ritual killings happening around the nation, the Federal Government through Lai Mohammed announced that they had directed the National Film and Video Censors Board to take up the issue of rituals in Nollywood. They believed that Nollywood was to blame for the increase in ritual killings and a number of societal vices.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in The Swamp
How My Marriage Changed My Relationship With My Friends - Blessing Nze
It is not news to anybody that marriage is one of the most transformative steps a person takes in their lifetime. A marriage can either elevate a person's life or completely crash it. By extension, it can also change a person's relationship with those around them who knew them before they were married. This is what newly wedded Nollywood actress Blessing Nze is realizing.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Don't Care That My Song Didn't Blow - Whitemoney
Whitemoney's life has changed. There's no denying that. After winning the 2021 edition of the Big Brother Naija show, things completely took off for him. He has been in a number of high-end commercials, he has become an influencer and brand ambassador. Whitemoney is also now a household name. The one place where he hasn't yet seen success really is in his music which was not very well received by the public.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why I Use Voice Changing App When Making Calls On My Phone - Tacha
Big Brother Naija housemate turned influencer and political activist, Tacha, is by far one of the most influential voices today. Since leaving the show, Tacha has gone through an almost total re-brand and is today positioning herself as a voice for the youth and using her platform to spread awareness about voter registration.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Confessions
Why I Remixed Kuchi Kuchi After 12 Years - J'odie
Nigerian singer J'odie is most popular for recording the hit 2010 single, Kuchi Kuchi. Upon its release, Kuchi Kuchi was one of the biggest songs in the country that whole year. It was such a good song and many people all over the nation, from expecting mothers to casual listeners, fell in love with the song. Now, J'odie is back with a remix to the song. A version called Kuchi Kuchi - Special Version.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
