Jide Okonjo
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🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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My Biggest Complain About Nigerian Films - Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has a new movie in cinemas and it is called A Ghetto Love Story. It is Basketmouth's entry into cinema and the movie according to him came to him after years and years of complaining whenever he watched Nigerian movies. During a new interview with Channels Television, Basketmouth opened up about why he made the decision to make this movie, and explained what exactly about Nigerian movies made him complain so much. Here's what Basketmouth had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Nollywood Actors Don't Break Into Hollywood - American Producer Reveals
Over the years, we have seen and heard many stories of Nigerian actors travelling overseas to try and make it in the American movie industry. And for as many of these stories as we've heard, we have till today not seen one person who has crossed over mega successfully, in the way that a Priyanka Chopra for example crossed over from India. The question is why?
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Producer Shizzi Exposes Ingrates in Music Industry (VIDEO)
Nigerian music producer Shizzi is opening up during a new interview with Inspiration 92.3FM about the betrayals he has faced in the music industry, and talking about ingrates that have turned on him at moments when he needed them, even though he took them as family. Here's what Shizzi had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Worst Date Experience - Falz
Nigerian rapper Falz is the latest guest on the Madam Joyce podcast and during the show, the rapper opened up about a number of things including his worst date experience, how he has still hasn't found a person he wants to marry, and the biggest worry he has for people who abstain from sex before marriage. Here's what Falz had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I've Started Selling Kilishi - Di'Ja
Everybody is getting a second source of income, even some of the biggest celebrities in the country. Mavin singer and actress, Di'ja, during a new interview with City 105.1FM opens up about her kilishi business, and explains why she made the decision to begin selling kilishi, in addition to music. Here is what Di'ja had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Scary Reason Why I Was Producing Breast Milk When I Wasn't Pregnant - Abimbola Craig
Nollywood actress and producer Abimbola Craig is opening up about how a scary situation of having her breast produce breast milk when she wasn't pregnant, led her to the hospital and one of the scariest health revelations of her life. Here's what Abimbola Craig had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Won't MC Anybody's Wedding Again - Basketmouth
Popular Nigerian comedian, actor, and filmmaker Basketmouth is currently promoting his latest movie A Ghetto Love Story and during a chat with journalists at the movie premiere, the funny man was questioned about why he no longer does the work of MCing at people's weddings. If one recalls, there was once upon a time when Basketmouth used to regularly host and MC at people's weddings, but these days, he doesn't do it anymore and people have been curious about why. Well, now Basketmouth is revealing the reason why, and his answer may surprise you.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Raising Boys in Today’s Society Is So Challenging – Deyemi Okanlawon
Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, is not only a mega superstar actor, he is also a father of three sons and is in a new interview with Diary of a Niaja Girl, talking about the confusion that comes in trying to raise them, especially with today's world and ever changing dynamics between men and women. Deyemi made the revelation during a conversation about how modern dating has changed, but the rules still seem confusing because it looks like as much as men are supposed to change, they're also being asked not to change too much. Here is what Deyemi had to say about the whole thing.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How It Feels to Be Nigeria's First Superhero - Stan Nze (VIDEO)
Nollywood is growing and doing things at a level now that we haven't in years past. Truly, it is very exciting to witness as a fan, and with a new superhero movie coming out this month on Prime Video, Nollywood is ready to try something new again.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about Wizkid and Davido Beef - Shizzi
Popular Nigerian music Shizzi who has produced some of Nigeria's biggest songs including "Peru", "Skelewu" by Davido, and "Love My Baby" by Wizkid, is talking about the ongoing beef between the latter two musicians, Wizkid and Davido.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
The One Type of Guy I DON'T Want to Date - Saskay
Media personality, reality TV star, video vixen, and actress Saskay is opening up in a new interview with The Punch about the one type of man she is trying to avoid getting romantically involved with. During the interview with Punch, Saskay disclosed the ideal kind of guy she's looking for, and what she is for sure NOT looking for. She also opened up about the right and wrong ways to meet her. And then, also adviced young creatives and upcoming people on how to navigate a life in entertainment, or pursuing any sort of creative endeavour. Here is what Saskay had to say about all these things.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I've Washed My Hands Off Men - Waje
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Waje, is opening up in a new interview with Diary of A Naija Girl about why she is making the decision to wash her hands off men, at least for now. During a candid share, Waje explained why she's come to a point where she needs to take a break from men, and explains what led up to the decision, and the work she thinks she needs to do too to be able to mentally reframe her view on men as it stands right now. Here is what Waje had to say about her decision.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
