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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Chioma Akpotha Opens Up about Her Family’s Generational Curse
Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha is starring in the new Nollywood television series, Seven Doors, that tackles the topic of generational curses. During a new interview with Channels Television, Chioma made a surprising revelation about her own line and her own family's personal history, explaining how their old surname 'Omuka' had to be changed because of generational curses. Here's what Chioma Akpotha had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I'm Not Worried About Jenifa at the Box Office - AY
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun popularly known as AY is releasing his movie The Waiter in the same period that box office queen Funke Akindele will be in cinemas with her movie Everybody Loves Jenifa and people are curious if AY is worried. Here's what AY said on BonOnRadio when asked the question on if he's nervous.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Bimbo Ademoye Calls Out Toyin Abraham For Revealing What's Not Her Business (Video)
In case you haven't seen what has been going viral today, then let me catch you up on what is going on. Yesterday, Toyin Abraham did a movie premiere to showcase and promote her latest movie, Alakada: Bad and Boujee. During the star-studden event, a lot of stars and people of the public were present including Toyin Abraham, Ini Edo, Bimbo Ademoye, and others.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Tried to Shoot My Shot With Co-Star and Failed! - Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is opening up about her time spent on the "Forgiveness" music video set with Insecure actor Kendrick Sampson who was her co-star in the music video. Speaking during The Receipts Podcast, Tiwa opened up about her experience with Kendrick, and also shared how she tried in her own way to make a move, which ultimately landed in ela! (disappointment!) Here's what Tiwa Savage had to say about the whole thing.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Have Problem With 'Kannywood' - Jide Kosoko BLOWS HOT
Popular veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko was the latest guest on Channels Television's Sunrise show, and during the show, the multi talented actor was asked about his thoughts on the Northern part of the movie and entertainment industry often referred to as Kannywood. It turns out that Jide Kosoko does not like the idea of Kannywood AT ALL. Upon being asked the question, Jide Kosoko spoke his mind about why he doesn't see a necessity for Kannywood, and explained why he doesn't subscribe to it. Here's what Jide Kosoko had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Wale Adenuga ('Super Story', 'Papa Ajasco') BLASTS Netflix in Blazing Open Letter
Wale Adenuga who is one of Nigeria's most respected names in our local movie industry is a man that did so much for the local entertainment scene. Giving us hit TV shows like Super Story and Papa Ajasco, the impact of Wale Adenuga can never be erased. And now, in a fiery new letter titled "A Critique of Netflix’s Approach in Nigeria", the industry veteran is lambasting Netflix and other international platforms who have come into the industry for their approach towards acquiring movies and TV shows. Here's what Wale Adenuga had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about Housemates From My Season Not Getting As Much Love as Others - Kellyrae
This year's season of Big Brother Naija concluded and left it's mark on the dedicated fans of the show as well as on the nation. But, there was also a very noticeable difference in the reaction and fanfare towards the evicted housemates from this season when compared to housemates from earlier seasons. Unlike other seasons where a number of housemates saw their social media numbers skyrocket into millions, and amassed almost cult-like fans, this season's housemates have not enjoyed the same love to the same degree. Something that winner of the season, Kellyrae, is talking about during a new interview with Channels Television. Here's what he had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Reconciled With Basketmouth and How I Feel about Producers Misusing Funds - AY
Nollywood actor and producer is opening up in a new interview with HipTV about a myriad of things including why he mended his relationship with long-time rival Basketmouth, and also opening up about industry gist. Here's what AY had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Most Embarrassing Thing That Happened to Me During Public English Exam - Hauwa
Funny Nigerian content creator Hauwa Lawal is opening up during a new interview about the most embarrassing moment of her life. She made the confession during an appearance on MTN's Y'ello Couch and in true Hauwa fashion, she gave all the very TMI details on what happened. Here's what Hauwa said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Sometimes Delayed Success Is Actually Blessing - Tiwa Savage Shares Story
Sometimes a delayed start is the best thing that can happen to a person, and sometimes in life, we don't realize this until later in life when looking back. This is what has happened to Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage who now looks back on her life, and is grateful for getting her start later in life, something she once used to feel bad about. Here's what Tiwa Savage had to say about this on The Receipts Podcast.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I've Given Up on Love - Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has had a very public up and down relationship with romance. She was married, and then we all watched it end very dramatically on the internet. She has been a number of relationships that we've seen glimpses of, and heard music about. But now, Tiwa Savage is saying she's no longer looking for love, especially after her last couple of relationships.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Experience With Married Man and Why A Lot of Girls Follow Them - Tacha
Outspoken Nigerian media personality Tacha is the latest guest on Madam Joyce's podcast, and during her time on the show, she opened up about married men, and why some girls go after them. She also opened up about her own experience with a married man who ghosted her and how she found out that he was married. Here's what Tacha had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
