Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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Taaooma Responds to Person Who Called Her Senseless and Said Her Marriage Will Fail
Popular Nigerian skit-maker and comedienne Taaooma is one of the most well-known online content creators and one of the few women who are really thriving in that space that is very male dominated. The funny lady also got married last year to film director, Abdulazeez Greene. Still, despite all the good things happening in her life, there are always those negative people that come with negative energy and bad things to say about her.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
What I Have To Say to People Who Hated Namaste Wahala - Ini Dima-Okojie
In 2021, Netflix released the Nollywood/Bollywood movie Namaste Wahala starring Ini Dima-Okojie, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and a host of other actors from both Nigeria and India. The movie was very polarizing. Some people liked it, and a number of other people absolutely hated it. The movie was clowned so many times, and as a result of that, actors from the movie like Ini Dima-Okojie were also clowned for their role in the movie.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
11 Fun Facts You Won't Believe About Netflix's Blood Sisters
Blood Sisters is the latest Nollywood release on Netflix that is taking the nation and the world by storm. The EbonyLife produced series stars the likes of Kate Henshaw, Nancy Isime, Uche Jombo, and more. Personally, I watched the show and I really enjoyed it. Me being me, I decided to go one step further and get some behind the scenes tea about the production of the show. I have come back to you with 11 fun facts.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
15 Best and Worst Looks From Ini Edo @ 40 Party (Photos)
Nigerian actress and huge celebrity Ini Edo has become a household name. The actress this year in addition to celebrating her 40th birthday also celebrated 20 years in the industry. Ini is a joggernaut in the industry and deservedly so.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
Toyin Lawani and Mariam Adeyemi Drag Caroline Hutchings in New Interview
Whew! First of all, if you're not already watching The Real Housewives of Lagos, you should really get on it because from the sound of the ladies during this new interview, things are only about to get hotter.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Who’s the Better Toaster, Bovi or Pere? You Decide
Who's The Better Toaster, Bovi or Pere? You be the judge of it. Bovi, Pere, and Sharon Ooja will be starring in a new movie called The Perfect Arrangement which will be coming out next week in cinema. In the movie, Pere and Bovi play brothers who are both vying for the beautiful Sharon's heart. So, in a new game, both men were put to the test to see who is the better toaster.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Stopped Getting Movie Roles - Nse Ikpe-Etim
If you're a fan of Nse Ikpe-Item or a fan of Nollywood in general, then you will remember that long period of time when it seemed like Nse Ikpe-Etim was no longer acting. Do you remember? She went from a very popular, very beloved actress who was in multiple projects to being completely M.I.A for a while in the movie industry.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Adekunle Gold Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Simi
Adekunle Gold and Simi are one of the most popular and most beloved couples in Nigeria. Both people are also some of the biggest musicians in the country. When you have a relationship with two musicians, it is inevitable that work would be shared between both people. The creativity of one would bleed into the other and vice versa, and in the case of Adekunle and Simi, that is exactly what has happened.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why I Decided To Shave My Head and Stay on Low Cut - Nancy Isime
If asked to compile a list of top actresses and personalities currently killing it in Nigeria, the list would be incomplete without the ever-smiling, ever-bubbly Nancy Isime. Nancy Isime has carved quite a niche for herself, starting out as a television personality and host, and making her transition into the Nigerian movie and television industry.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
5 Times Ayra Starr's Clothes Caused Trouble (Photos)
One of my favorite musicians today is the young and dangerous, Ayra Starr. Not only do I enjoy her music which includes hits such as Away, Beggie Beggie, and of course Bloody Samaritan. I also love her persona and personality. The girl no send anybody and she even expresses this on the opening song of her 2021 album 19 & Dangerous, "Cast" where she sings "If I cast then I cast, anything wey wan sup go sup."
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
What I Say To People Who Believe I'm Only Successful Because of My Father - Temi Otedola
Not too long ago musician Davido was in the news for saying that Nigerians find it hard to accept people without a grass to grace story. Coming from a wealthy background especially being the child of a prominent person comes with its own unique set of challenges. One person that can attest to this first-hand is the daughter of mega-rich business man Femi Otedola, Temi Otedola.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
