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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How NTA Stole and Used My Song For 8 Years Without Paying Me One Kobo - Onyeka Onwenu
Nigerian artistes and Afrobeats music is really having its time in the sun right now. Today's artistes like Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Tems, Fireboy, etc are eating big from the profits of their music. But things haven't always been like this. The reason they can enjoy the benefits they do today is because of the tremendous sacrifices of the artistes of old.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Stopped Wearing Western Clothes to Perform - Davido
Nigerian singer Davido is one of the biggest artistes today. He is notable not just for his music but also for his slogan "We Rise By Lifting Others". Recently, he had a collaboration and formed a friendship with controversial American rapper DaBaby, and has also been notably on his recent tour, been wearing nothing but African designers for his performances and appearances.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Felt About Nigerians Being Angry With Peru Remix - Fireboy Dml
Fireboy DML is currently making waves around the world. Prior to Peru, Fireboy had already been steadily on the incline, but after the release of his song Peru, things took a whole new turn for the 26 year old singer. Since the release of the song, Fireboy has gotten a remix of the song Peru with international superstar Ed Sheeran. He has also worked with American artiste Madonna on the remix to her song Frozen.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why This Teddy Bear is So Important to Me - Rema
If you are a fan of Rema in any way, that is if you are a fan of his music or you are a fan of his art, then you must have most definitely come across teddy bears. Teddy bears are very prevalent in Rema's craft. It is in his artworks, he has performed live with teddy bears, the teddy bear thing is very much a part of Rema's branding. The question is why?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About Nigerians Comparing Me to Whitemoney - Efe
Michael Ejeba, popularly known as Efe Money was the winner of the 2017 edition of the Big Brother Naija show. It was the official return of the Big Brother Naija franchise after 11 years, and it is still hailed today by many as one of the best seasons of the show.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I See No Problem Wearing Female Clothes to be Funny - Zicsaloma
Zicsaloma is one of the most famous and most recognizable internet skit makers and content creators today. His remixes of popular songs and his funny characters and mannerisms have set him apart and made him quite a fan favorite among many Nigerians. Some of Zicsaloma's most popular characters happen to be female characters including Sister Ekwi, Mama Amazing Grace, Mama Desperate, Angelica, and Bridget.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
17 Nigerian Celebrities React to the Death of Ada Ameh
You cannot even begin to imagine the surprise I got when I saw the news earlier today that Nollywood actress and icon Ada Ameh had died. It wasn't too long ago that I was watching and shared with you her interview with TVC where she talked about how hard it was to bury multiple relatives and her own daughter. Now, Ada herself is dead. I'm still speechless, and so are so many people all around the world.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Quit Music - Iyanya Finally Speaks Out
When Iyanya released his hit single Kukere over 10 years ago in 2011, he immediately shot up the musical ranks and became one of the most popular and most commercially successful artistes of the time. He followed Kukere up with other hits including Ur Waist, Sexy Mama, Jombolo, Mr. Oreo, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Making Song With Justin Bieber Showed Me There's Nothing to This Life - Omah Lay
Nigerian singer Omah Lay is commercially living his best life right now. The 25 year old singer just put out his 14-track studio album, Boy Alone, which features the hit single "Attention", a song which he did with American superstar Justin Bieber.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Real Reason Why I Decided to Enter Nollywood - Tacha
Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem Gang contestant Tacha Akide is today one of the most recognizable name and face to come out of the very popular television program. Since leaving the show, Tacha has gone on to contest on other reality TV shows like MTV's The Challenge. After years of doing reality TV, Tacha is turning her eyes to the big screen as she stars in new movie, Tiger's Tail alongside stars Alex Ekubo, Anita Joseph, Zubby Michael, Etinosa, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
How It Felt to Live With Sickness No One Around Me Understood - Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold is one of the most talented, most popular, and most liked musicians out of Nigeria. From his infectious music to his very jovial and relatable personality, there isn't much to not like about Adekunle and so with this new information he is revealing, our love for him just grows deeper because he has really been this ray of light to this world while struggling the way he has behind the scenes.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Longevity
