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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One Decision Last Year That Changed My Life - Davido
Nigerian superstar singer, Davido, is opening up during a new interview with NandoLeaks about one decision he made in 2023 that changed his whole life. Davido made the revelation when talking about his hit song "Unavailable" and how the song's famous dance came to be because of the suggestion of one enthusiastic dancer. Here's what Davido had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Ruger Laughs at Odumodublvck, Explains How He Would Avoid Making Same Mistake (VIDEO)
Not too long ago, Odumodublvck was the object of internet draggings and ridicule after he bragged publicly that he would be on Wizkid's album Morayo, only for the album tracklist to come out and he was nowhere to be found.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Omotola Opens Up About Health Emergency (Photos)
Beloved Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is thankful today for her life, and opening up about the health emergency that she faced, and the deliverance after. In a new social media post, Omotola opens up about how she was rushed into emergency room and had to undergo urgent operation to remove her gall bladder. It's a lot! Here's exactly what Omotola had to say and the pictures she posted.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why It's Very Difficult for Men and Women Not to Cheat - Mr. Macaroni
Nollywood actor and content creator, Mr. Macaroni, very popularly known for playing the very randy character of Daddy Wa, a promiscuous married woman who is always chasing after girls, is opening up during a new interview with Diary of a Naija Girl about why it is so hard for people in relationships and marriages not to cheat. Here is what the actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
"Omo!" - Reactions as Price of Land in 'Jenifa Gardens' Revealed (Photos)
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is entering into a new path career wise and today, she has announced her latest venture. The multi hyphenate talent who has made her stamp in entertainment, and also ventured into politics, is now setting her sights on something new: real estate.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Funke Akindele Stopped Picking My Calls after One Phone Call We Had - Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian and movie maker is talking in a new interview on Arise TV about collaboration and how it was collaborating not only with the people he worked with on his new movie, A Ghetto Love Story, but also how it was collaborating with other filmmakers during the promotion of the movie. During the share, Basketmouth got candid and opened up about how Funke Akindele stopped picking his calls after one call they had, and how others like Mo Abudu really came through for him. Here's what Basketmouth had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Women Should Be Allowed to Marry 3 Husbands - Okey Bakassi
Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi is opening up during a new interview with The Honest Bunch about why he believes in polygamy, and why he thinks women too should be allowed to marry multiple men if they want to. Here is what the comedian had to say, and the reasons he gave for believing so.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Japa Isn’t Always the Answer - Helen Paul
Nigerian comedian Helen Paul has herself japa-ed and is now based majorly in the United States of America. However, during a new interview with The Sun, Helen still has some words of advice for people seeking to japa, and explains why japaing isn't always the answer, as well as opening up about some differences she has experienced between living in Nigeria and now living in America. Here is what Helen Paul had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What Bimbo Akintola Did for Me That I'll Never Forget - Chimezie Imo
Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo who is most popularly known for his role in the award winning Breath of Life movie is opening up during a new roundtable conversation, about veteran actress Bimbo Akintola, and how a simple act that she did really affected him and is something that he still appreciates till this day. The revelation came when actors in the industry were talking about how they break the ice with their co-stars and build chemistry especially when meeting people for the first time, and then, that's when Chimezie shared his story. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
5 Reasons My Own Marriage Is Going 14 Years When Others Are Divorcing - Kcee
Right now, it is not news that the entertainment industry is bereft with news of divorce after divorce. In fact, these days, the news of a new celebrity divorce is almost expected on any given day. But, despite all the divorces happening everywhere, singer Kcee has been able to keep his own marriage in tact for 14 years, and is about going to 15.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I'm Ashamed to Say What They Paid Me for 'Super Story' Song - Essence
Many people may know singer Essence most popularly for her song "Facebook Love" with Jaywon, but what a lot of people don't know is that Essence is also the voice of one of Nigeria's most popualr soundtrack songs, "This is Super Story." During a new interview with Chude, Essence opens up about the lasting impact of that song, and expresses how she wasn't paid anything to brag about for the song. Here's what Essence had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
As I Reach for N5 Billion in Box Office Records, Here’s My Only Request - Funke Akindele
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has solidified herself i the Nigerian movie industry as the box office queen with a slew of back to back hits, including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, and last year's effort A Tribe Called Judah which ended up being the first Nollywood movie to make over N1 billion in cinemas.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
