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 Wanted to Compete on The Voice (USA) But Wasn’t Allowed - Waje
Nigerian singer Waje is very popular for her music that includes hit singles like For A Minute, So Inspired, I Wish, Coco Baby, and recently Vibes featuring her The Voice Nigeria co-mentor Falz The Bahd Guy.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 70 This Year
70! 70 years of age is a very big deal. Historically, not many people have lived long enough to hit 70 and so every time a person crosses such a milestone, it is definitely worthy of celebration. This year, some of Nigeria's most prominent figures either have already or are going to be clocking 70 some time during the year. Are you ready to see who these lucky ones ae? Then without further ado, let's go!
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Never Doing Nigerian Idol Again - Seyi Shay
Nigerian superstar singer Seyi Shay caused quite a lot of conversation when she made her judging debut and run on last year's Nigerian Idol competition. After a year as a judge on the popular and prestigious show, Seyi Shay left the judging panel. This year, she and other judge on her season DJ Sose were replaced by singers Simi and D'Banj. The season went on to still be a roaring success but a number of people still missed Seyi Shay and wished she was on the show.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Dealt With Fine Boy Who Tried to Date Me and Bobrisky For Money - Nkechi Blessing
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing and socialite Bobrisky have had their fair share of online combat. One of the reasons I'm discovering today why they used to fight was because men who approached Nkechi also approached Bob and that used to cause problems. I'll let you see what Nkechi herself said about the whole thing so without further ado, here's what Nkechi Blessing said about the fine boys who tried to date her and Bobrisky for money and how she dealt with it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Getting Old in Nigeria Is Not Anything to Pray For - Kanayo O. Kanayo
Not many living actors today can boast a 30 year old career in the entertainment industry, but one man who certainly can and has remained very relevant over the years is Nollywood legend, Kanayo O. Kanayo.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Chika Ike Responds to Interviewer Who Asked Why She Would Start Makeup Company Without Going For Training
If you've been wondering where Nollywood actress Chika Ike has been all this time, she has been working on making, selling and pushing her makeup line, Chika Cosmetics.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
What I Had to Do to Act These Scenes With Kate Henshaw - Genoveva Umeh
Netflix's original series Blood Sisters definitely caught the attention of Nollywood watchers all over the world when it dropped. It is an amazing show with a stellar cast of top name actors including Kate Henshaw, Uche Jombo, Ini Dima-Okojie, Deyemi Okanlawon, Nancy Isime, and more. The new kid on the block was the actress who portrayed Timeyin, the daughter of Kate Henshaw's character in the show. Her name is Genoveva Umeh.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How My 2 Yr Old Daughter Ended Up on My Album – Simi
Nigerian singer Simi is one of the most popular and talented singers out there right now. Her 2020 song Duduke shoot to the top of the charts nationally and rocked the world internationally. That baby she sang to and that appeared in her belly 2 years ago is now a young girl who is featured on her mother's fourth studio album, To Be Honest (TBH).
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Glamour Girls Cast Explain Why They Chose to Star in Widely Hated Film
Netflix released their latest Nollywood blockbuster, Glamour Girls, on June 24th and so far, it has been one of the worst reviewed movies of the year. At the time of this writing, the movie has 3.7/10 on IMDb.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why I Stopped Posting Pictures With Omoni, Chioma, and Uche - Ufuoma McDermott
Before and upon the release of Nollywood blockbuster movie, Wives on Strike, the movie's female leads Omoni Oboli, Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, and Ufuoma McDermott flaunted a unique friendship that was the envy of many.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Bisola, Dorathy, and Mercy Clash Over Why Mercy Won BBNaija Season 4
Season 4 of Big Brother Naija was a very dramatic season that ultimately ended with contestant Mercy Eke taking the crown and beating out runner-up Mike Edwards. Till today, Mercy remains the only woman to have won Big Brother Naija.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
