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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Tems and Family Open Up About Bitter Struggles While Growing Up
Nigerian singer Tems is right now one of the biggest musical acts not just out of Nigeria but out of Africa. Her hit songs including Try Me and the worldwide smash Essence have dominated many charts and catapulted Tems to international success. One of the most characteristic things about Tems so far has been her mystique. So much has been said and written about her but she so rarely gives interviews or talks too much about herself. Because of that, a lot of misconceptions about her have also been born.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Not on More Episodes of Jenifa's Diary - Falz
Folarin Falana popularly known to the world as Falz The Bahd Guy or simply Falz is an award-winning musician, actor, songwriter, activist, and entertainer. While Falz started off primarily as a musician, he later delved into acting securing his first major role as Sege on the very popular television show, Jenifa's Diary.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Nigerian Celebrities Accused of Not Paying Salaries
I want to start this out by saying that I am a fan of a number of celebrities in this post. If you follow me, then you know I love creating lists and when I see enough stories that I want to share with you at once, I create a list and I bring it to you with no malicious intention involved. These are simply things that have happened and are in no way intended to "smear" anybody's name. Who has time for that?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Stella Damasus Responds to Fan Who Asked Why She’s Never Been in a Hollywood Movie Despite Living in America for Years
Nollywood actress Stella Damasus is one of those actresses that you always remember and talk about especially when old Nollywood is the topic of discourse. Stella made quite a name for herself in the industry acting in a bevy of roles that won her hundreds and thousands of fans. She starred in iconic movies like Rattlesnake, Games Women Play, Dangerous Twins, Widow, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Meet Ademodi Maria, the 12 Year Old Boxing Champion Winning Boys in the Ring
Did you know girls are now becoming boxers at the age of 12 and starting to box as young as 6 years old? I didn't know that until today when I saw the very fascinating interview of 12 year old boxing champion, Ademodi Maria. Ademodi's story is very interesting and goes to show that what boys can do, girls can also do and sometimes even better. Who said boxing is a male interest? Not Ademodi who says she's constantly beating boys in the ring and winning every time. She's one fiery young woman and I hope her boxing career really takes off. Here's what Ademodi said in her own words. I'm sure you too will fall in love with her by the end of reading.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Viva
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 50 This Year
50! It's seen as the "halfway point" in a person's life. The golden year. 50 is a very big deal and there is very good reason why. A lot of people don't make it to 50. The fact that a person can even live that long and be in health is something worthy of celebration. This year, a number of our favorite celebrities are going to be clocking the big 5-0 and I'm sure it's going to be quite the momentous occasion for each of them.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
27 Yr Old Lady Explains How Boyfriend Disfigured Her Because She Rejected His Proposal
Today's story is simply HORRID. It's a story that while I was reading, I could not believe it. How can a man that says he loves you, that went to the extent of proposing marriage to you turn around and pour acid all over your face and body?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
15 Best and Worst Looks From Bridgerton Season Premiere (Photos). Top Story - March 2022.
Netflix had a massive hit on its hands when it released the first season of Bridgerton on December 25th, 2020. Now years later, the hit show is back for its second season now available to stream on Netflix. In celebration of the season premiere, Netflix Africa decided to do a premiere event and invited some of Africa's biggest celebrities to come out in their best Bridgerton inspired looks for the event.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
Bimbo Ademoye Reveals Crazy Incident That Happened on Movie Set
Creating a movie, TV show, or anything that goes on air is a lot of work. While consuming content is so easy and entertaining, creating it is a lot more difficult, time-consuming, and sometimes dangerous. A lot happens on a movie set. From arguments between cast and crew to unexpected accidents to production issues, a lot happens to give you the work that you finally get to enjoy.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Journal
7 Nigerian Actresses Who Work in Food Business (Photos)
We are in the world of side hustles. Everybody these days seems to have multiple streams of income, different things they're doing to make money. Some people go into fashion, some people go into real estate, today we'll be talking about people who went into food.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Khloe Talks About Trying to Take Her Life After Infamous Picture Leaked
Busayo Abiri popularly known to us as Khloe or more popularly Kokobykhloe was a contestant on Big Brother Naija season 3. On the show, Khloe got disqualified, returned, and then got evicted. She was one of the most-talked about housemates on the show and even after she left the show, she has been the topic of so many headlines. These days, the biggest reason why Khloe is often in the news is because of her new body.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Confessions
Akande's Last Revenge
Akande knew he never wanted children. He knew the price of school fees and knew it was the same as renting a flat in Lagos. At 28, he was more interested in working to save up enough money to put into a good fixed deposit account that would give him high returns than he was in finding a wife or having children. Then he met Baridosia.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Fiction
