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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How I Got My Strange Stage Name - Brain Jotter
One thing about Nigerian comedians is that a number of them have very interesting and funny names. From the likes of Basket Mouth to Romeo Without Juliet, there is no shortage of very funny names in the Nigerian entertainment industry. One such peculiar name is the name of popular Nigerian content creator Brain Jotter.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Painkillers Led to My Kidney Disease - Ufuoma Shares Cautionary Tale
Nigerian actress Ufuoma McDermott is opening up about her battle with chronic kidney disease, and in talking about her disease, reveals how regular painkiller use can quickly turn into drug abuse. She opens up in an interview with Chude about how painkillers here and there for headaches and migraines, have led her now to a battle with serious kidney disease. Here's what Ufuoma had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about People Only Knowing Me for One Song - Qing Madi
Nigerian singer Qing Madi is one of the most promising young singers coming up in the music industry today, and she has had a number of hit songs already under her name including "Ole" and "American Love". Now, in a new interview with News Ccntral TV, Qing Madi is opening up about how she feels when some people only pay attention to those old songs, and not newer songs when she releases them; and she also opens up about how it feels when seem people don't know her or recognize her. She answered both questions with so much class. Here's what Qing Madi said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Sad Truth about Why I Started Wearing Sunglasses Everywhere - Taymesan
Many people think that once you get to the top, once you find fame and fortune, that everything will be smooth-sailing and joy from there. But that's not always the case, and it for sure was not the case for media personality Taymesan who is a new interview with Pulse Nigeria, opening up about how he fell into depression and even started having very dark thoughts after he became famous. Here's what Taymesan said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Feel Like I’m 60 Yrs Old at Just 31 – Davido
Nigerian singer Davido is one of the biggest artistes in the world right now, and certainly one of the most successful artistes out of Nigeria, and out of Africa. He has been working non-stop for about 14 years now, and in a new interview with Kiss Fresh FM, speaks about how it makes him feel like he's 60 years old, even though he's just 31. Here is what Davido had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Didn't Join Don Jazzy's Label Even Though He Wanted Me To - Falz
In 2021, Don Jazzy revealed that he wanted to sign Falz The Bahd Guy. Now, three years later, Falz in a new interview talks about if he regrets not signing to Don Jazzy's label, and also opens up about why it didn't happen in his own words. Here is what Falz had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel Being Called Bad Influence on Wives Because I Left Yul - May Yul-Edochie
Nigerian influencer, media personality, and actress May Yul-Edochie is talking during a new interview on Glass House about how she handles the negative sides of fame and social media, and also speaking about how she feels when she's called a negative influence on women and wives, simply because she's had a divorce. Here is what May Yul-Edochie had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about Successful Nigerian Actors Japaing to Look for Work in America - Mercy Aigbe
One thing that is a trend among a number of Nigerian actors which people have noticed: is that a number of times, actors who are well-renowned here in the country and have made a name here in Nigeria later in their career set their sights on international waters and travel abroad to try to make it, especially in Hollywood. Different actors have done it to varying levels of success, and now during a new interview with Seun Oloketuyi, star Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is talking about how she feels about it, and if she plans at any point to jump on that train and do the same thing. Here is what Mercy Aigbe had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Jenifa’s Back! Funke Akindele Spills on New Film and Bringing ‘Jenifa’ to Life Again
Star Nigerian actress and queen of the box office Funke Akindele is this December back with a new movie in cinemas, and this time, she is returning to play her classic character, Jenifa in the new movie Everybody Loves Jenifa. In a new interview with Bella Naija, the star actress opened up about her return to playing the beloved character of Jenifa and revealed also what fans can expect when the movie opens this December. Here's what Funke Akindele had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why My Marriage Isn’t 50/50 and I’m the One Taking Care of House Right Now - Banky W
Nigerian singer Banky W and his wife, star actress Adesua Etomi welcomed their second baby not too long ago, to the cheer and celebration of their fans and well-wishers worldwide. We also know that Banky W has moved to the USA for now to do his studies. And in a new clip he shared on social media, Banky W opens up about how life has been since he moved to the US, why his own marriage isn't 50/50, and why he's the one handling a lot of the house duties in this season. Here's what Banky W had to say about it all.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why "Big 3" Are Not On My Level - Tiwa Savage Counts Reasons
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage stopped by The Beat 99.9FM for an interview, during which, she was asked about how she feels about being left out of the 'big 3' conversation that usually happens. For those who don't know, in the Nigerian music scene, the 'big 3' are seen as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. And many people have always argued that Tiwa should be a part of that list to make it a big 4. Now, this conversation was brought to Tiwa's table, and according to the singer, she doesn't even see it as a big 3, she sees it as a big one, and is now explaining her reasons why.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
