Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
š³š¬ Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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Iyanya Gets Real About Reality Show Singers
With the rise of reality competition shows like Big Brother Naija, Gulder Ultimate Search, Ultimate Love, The Voice, Project Fame, Nigerian Idol, etc, it is easier now more than ever for a person to get an audience. These platforms have served as launchpads for the careers of many musicians including recent acts like Big Brother's Laycon, Nigerian Idol contestant like Kingdom, and The Voice Nigeria contestants like Naomi Mac.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Older Artistes Are Like Old Trees - Sarz on the Beat
If you're an ardent listener of Nigerian music, then you have probably heard the tagline "Sarz on the Beat" on at least a couple of your favorite songs. Sarz whose real name is Osabuohien Osaretin is one of Nigeria's most popular and influential music producers. Sarz has worked with so many of Nigeria's greatest artistes including Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, Niniola, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why Iām Not Ready to Date a Nigerian Girl - Kayvee
A lot has been said, a lot has been sung about, a lot has been written about Nigerian women. What have we not already heard about Nigerian girls? Which name have they not been called? It seems though that Nigerian girls are a group that people can never ever stop talking about and today the person talking is ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Kayvee.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Interview
9 Female Celebrities Reveal Greatest Lesson Life Has Taught Them
Who doesn't like a good piece of life advice? Nuggets of wisdom from other people who have navigated and continue to navigate this world is always welcome. We too, on our journeys in this thing called life, we have picked up a couple of nuggets of wisdom, so have other people.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Viva
Why I Quit Music for Skitmaking - Lasisi Elenu
Nigerian skit maker and comedian, Lasisi Elenu is very well known for his hilarious internet skits, comedy videos, and stand-up comedy. He is also an actor who has starred in a number of movies including The Razz Guy and recently, African Messiah.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Nollywood Stars You Didn't Know Are Beninese
Nigeria is filled with some of the most talented actors, actresses, musicians, athletes, and more but just because we see these celebrities here in town and just because they're popular here in Nigeria, it doesn't mean that everybody you see on television is 100% Nigerian. That is not the case.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why I Was Blacklisted From Nollywood - Adunni Ade
This blacklisting of a thing is really becoming like 5 and 6 in this Nollywood industry. Even though a lot of the stories we're hearing about now happened a while ago, some of them like the one we'll be hearing from Nigerian actress Adunni Ade today, actually happened quite recently.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Eniola Badmus Responds to Interviewer Who Asked How She Lost So Much Weight
Nigerian actress Eniola Badmus is celebrating 20 years of being on stage. On December 9th, she plans on having a book launch in Lagos where she will celebrate this achievement with her friends, fans, and colleagues. Reflecting on her years in the industry, Eniola granted an interview with City People Magazine where she was asked not only about her career, but also about her weight loss that has everybody talking.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Interview
Why I Was Secretly Blacklisted From Nollywood - Joke Silva
Nigerian actress Joke Silva is one of Nigeria's most celebrated, most popular, and most prolific actresses in the industry. She has a career that has spanned over 30 years and she has starred in a slew of Nigerian movies, television shows, and stage plays over the years.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
