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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2 Years Later, Joeboy Finally Responds to Zlatan’s Insulting Comment About Him
2 years ago, in June of 2020, Nigerian singer Zlatan Ibile went on a random Instagram rant where he called out a number of musicians including Kizz Daniel, Burna Boy, and Joeboy and said some choice words about them.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Always Act The Same Role of Rich Man - Akin Lewis
Nollywood Akin Lewis is a veteran actor who has been in this entertainment industry for over 40 years. He has starred in a number of blockbbuster movies including Your Excellency, Love Is War, Up North, Devil in Agbada, Seven and a Half Dates, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Sad Thing That Happens When a Parent Chooses Favourite Among Their Kids - Gabriel Afolayan
Gabriel Afolayan is a part of what has now become in Nigeria one of the most popular family dynasties. He is the brother to ace film maker Kunle Afolayan and related to a host of other popular names including Adeyemi Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan, Moji Afolayan, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Hire Foreigners Over Nigerians to Manage My Lagos Restaurant - Tracy Nwapa
It is something that I've been definitely noticing a lot more of and I'm happy to hear one business person's reasoning on why this is the case. If you go to a lot of high-end restaurants or businesses in town, you'll notice that while a lot of the staff are Nigerian, the management positions are usually filled with expatriates (i.e. foreigners).
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Check Out How Desmond Elliot, Deyemi, and More Paid Respect to Olu Jacobs
Nigerian star and legend Olu Jacobs recently clocked a milestone age of 80 years old. The renowned actress who has starred in some of Nollywood's biggest blockbusters including Eye of the Gods, Royal Tears, Ashanti, Bloody Ring, Oloibiri, Dry, and many more. Last year, it was revealed that Olu is currently battling with Dementia with Lewy bodies.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
What Kidnappers Do With the Ransoms They Collect - Victim
One Mr. Idowu Ajayi was kidnapped along the Ikole-Ijesu road at 4:30pm on March 14th of this year. He has now been released and is speaking to the public via an interview with The Punch about what he experienced, what the kidnappers wanted from him, and what they do with the ransoms they collect from people. It was quite an interesting conversation and I would love to hear your thoughts about it, so without further ado, let me give you the highlights of the conversation. Then we'll talk.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
Why I Think "Dress The Way You Want to Be Addressed" is Nonsense - Angel Smith
Big Brother Naija contestant Angel Smith from the first minute she stepped into the house and into Nigerian discourse was the topic of many conversations. Her free-spirited nature and mode of dressing made her a very polarizing person. Some people really loved her, and some really hated her.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
Bisola and Jemima Discuss Dirty Trick Many Actors Use to Steal Work from Fellow Actors
I really like today's story because it is an excerpt from a conversation that shows a very common problem that exists across a number of industries. No surprise, it also exists in the Nigerian movie industry.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why I'm Now Selling Oatmeal and Jollof Rice After Winning BBNaija - Whitemoney
Winner of last year's Big Brother Naija Season 6: Shine Ya Eye edition, White Money was without a doubt a fan favorite during the season. White Money was seen as relatable because of his constant time in the kitchen, the hustle spirit in him, his backstory, and his personality.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why a Lot of Older Actors Are Struggling - Ayo Adesanya
So many people want to break into Nollywood. The entertainment industry is one of the most sought after industries in Nigeria and a lot of people dream of making it big in this industry. For a lucky number of people, they made it big and they made it big at a time when the industry was still coming up making them what we now know today as veterans.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
