Jide Okonjo
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How I Balance Romance Scenes with Husband Who is a Jealous Type – Uche Ogbodo
There is a lot that Nigerian actress and screen darling, Uche Ogbodo, has to balance right now. On a personal level, she got married last year to a new husband, Bobby Maris and is dealing with life as a fairly new wife. And then on a professional level, she still has a career as a working actress which she also has to face and give her all. Sometimes, these two roles of personal and professional intersect, and in a new interview with Saturday Sun, Uche Ogbodo is explaining how she manages it.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
"It's T-Paining Everybody..." - Iyabo Ojo Laments Current State of Nigeria
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is like many Nigerians, feeling the pinch of the economic times and lamenting about the severe state of the nation. Iyabo made her comments during an appearance on The Glasshouse podcast where she cried out about the state of the nation, the crumbling value of the naira, and many more. Here is what Iyabo Ojo had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Felt About Being on Gistlover's List - AY
About three weeks ago, social media was set abuzz when controversial Nigerian blogger, Gistlover, posted three batches of names including celebrities, politicians, and other public figures that the blogger alleged to be gay. It was a post that came out of nowhere, and was unsubstantiated by any other proof. Yet, the lists caught on like wildfire and the people on the list became the center of conversation on that day.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
5 Celebrities Reveal Their Part-Nigerian (2024)
There are a lot of Nigerians all over the world, and everyday, we hear about some new person, sometimes famous, who is also either fully Nigerian or partly Nigerian. Today, after the revelation of yet another major celebrity, yet another name joins the list. So, without further ado, we'll be counting down 5 celebrities who've also revealed their part Nigerian. Ready to see them? Here we go!
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Money Convinced Me to Direct Film I Still Don't Understand - Kunle Afolayan
Nigerian movie director Kunle Afolayan is opening up about taking opportunities, and doing projects, even when sometimes you don't really understand what exactly is going on. The celebrated movie director shared the story of how he made a film he still doesn't understand because the money was good at the third edition of Kunle Afolayan Productions (KAP) Film & Television Academy’s Reel Circle. Here is the story Kunle shared, and how much he was paid for the work.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Things I ADMIT I Did Wrong In My Last Marriage - Toke Makinwa
Popular media personality Toke Makinwa is looking back on her marriage with clearer eyes and taking accountability on some of the things she now sees she too did wrong in her now-ended marriage. Making the revelations on a podcast with Madam Joyce, Toke got very honest in speaking about her ex-husband and their previous marriage. Here's what Toke Makinwa had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why There's Nothing Like Marrying For Love - Pete Edochie
Nollywood legend and screen icon, Pete Edochie, is speaking about marriage and relationships during a new interview with media personality Blessing CEO, and during their conversation, Pete Edochie gave some controversial advice about marriage, and the role of love in the institution. Here is what the beloved actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I'm So Happy For Patience Ozokwor - Shaffy Bello
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello is giving flowers to the greats, like Patience Ozokwor, who have come before her, and opening up about why Patience for one, is somebody who she looks up to and is very happy for. Shaffy Bello made the revelation during an interview with The Will Downtown when opening up about Nollywood's evolution through the years. Here's what she had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about Artistes, Like Rema, Not Replying Me Until I Became Popular - Shallipopi
Nigerian musician Shallipopi is opening up during a new interview with Naija FM 102.7 about sliding into the DMs of his favorite celebrities before he became famous, and how he feels when none of them responded, until he started blowing up.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Advice to People Dating in Today's World - Bob-Manuel Udowku
Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu has been happily married for a longn while now, and in a new interview with The Punch, he is giving advice to people still trying to find love, and dating in today's world. Here is what the actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Alex Unusual CRIES OUT Following Painful Video From Federal Government College
There is a video currently going viral that showcases an extreme video of bullying that is unfortunately still rampant in a lot of secondary schools. The video currently going viral is from Federal Government College, Enugu, a school attended also by Big Brother Naija alum, Alex Unusual.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Huge Similarities Between Nigerian and American Elections - Morayo Sparks Debate
Nigerian television correspondent, Morayo, is shaking tables again on today's edition of Your View. During the show where the ladies of the panel discussed their feelings about the United States of America elections where Donald Trump won over Kamala Harris, Morayo used the opportunity to cite some key similarities between the American elections and the Nigerian elections, causing a debate. Here is what Morayo had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
