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'm Always Shouting in My Movies - Sola Sobowale
Nigerian actress Sola Sobowale is one of the most popular, most beloved, and most talented actresses in Nigeria today. Sola has been in a number of memorable productions including The Wedding Party, King of Boys, and King of Boys: The Return of the King.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Disappeared After 'Facebook Love' - Essence Finally Speaks Out
One of my favorite songs from the early 2010s is still all these years later, Facebook Love by Jaywon and Essence. Do you remember the song? ♫When are you coming online, coming online, coming online ♫ , that song. In my family, we blasted that song and is still a must-play anytime we're jamming throwback songs.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Real Reason Why It's Women That Are Running Nollywood - Deyemi Okanlawon
Hollywood and Nollywood are fighting two completely different battles when it comes to representation of women on screen, and representation of women in the industry. In Hollywood, it is the women who are fighting for equality in the industry. It turns out that in Nollywood today, it is the men who are fighting for equality.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
What I Did to Help Neglected Second and Third Contestants From Nigerian Idol - D’Banj
For most television programs, especially reality competition shows, the amount of time when the participants of the show have the most eyeballs on them is when the show is still showing on the air. After the show concludes, many of them get forgotten as the audience moves on to other things. The person who gets the longest amount of attention after the show concludes is almost always the winner.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Stealing of Jokes Is So Much In This Industry - Funnybone
Plagiarism (meaning "stealing someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as your own") is one of the most annoying and prevalent problems that the entertainment industry faces today. While one industry (the music industry) has been able to do quite a good job of regulating plagiarism, the rest of the entertainment industry is still largely unregulated. In comedy for example, people can just take jokes they like from comedians, recite it as their own and post online or use at events. It is stealing, it is plagiarism, and it is wrong.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Politicians Children Who Love to Show Off Their Wealth (Photos)
It is no news that politicians all over the world are some of the richest people in any country around the world. By extension, this means that the children of these politicians also get to enjoy very lavish and luxurious lifestyles. A lot of politicians' children stay off the grid and keep their heads down, but for some, they love to show off their expensive and lavish lifestyle.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Sad Reason I Vowed To Never Ever Be Late Again - Kate Henshaw
If there is one thing to know about Kate Henshaw and the Nigerian movie industry, it is that Kate Henshaw is never late. Even if production runs late or other cast or crew members arrive late, one person who you can always expect to be on time is none other than our very own Aunty Kate.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Having No Child at 31 Feels Both Good and Bad at The Same Time - Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known to the world as Burna Boy is a chart topping, commercially and critically successful Nigerian artiste. He is famous for releasing hits like Ye, Anybody, On the Low, Bank on It, and more. Right now, he is promoting his new album Love, Damini which houses his latest smash single Last Last.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities Just Clocking 22 This Year
21 is the age where worldwide a person is considered an adult. By 22, you're now well embedded into the adulting life and can no longer be considered a kid no matter how young you look. There are a number of Nigerian celebrities who have been so popular for what feels like a long time now, but will only just this year be clocking 22.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About People Comparing Me to Portable - Terry G
Nigerian singer Terry G is the original "musical mad man". When Terry G burst unto the scene many years ago, he was famous for his wild antics, wild look, and infectiously wild music. Terry G was called the akpako master for a reason.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why My Music Has Indian Influences Even Though I Never Listened to Such Songs - Rema
Nigerian singer Rema is known for his very distinct style of Afrobeats music. Since he started releasing music, people picked up on the fact that Rema's style is very different and often seems to incorporate Arabic, Indian, and Asian stylings into the sound.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How You Tell a Babe She Has Body Odour - Nedu Explains
Nobody likes body odor. This is a universal fact. It is one of the biggest deterrents for many people when it comes to talking to or associating with somebody else. What then happens when you as a person find someone you're interested in, but they have body odor. What do you in a situation like that?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
