Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
💡 The Six Figure Series (A Vocal Exclusive) for writers, readers, and fans of Vocal.
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Why What Rhuthee Said About Me and My Sister Hurt So Much - Wanni
In one of the season highlights of this year's edition of Big Brother Naija, there was a wild scuffle between housemates Wanni x Handi, and Rhuthee. During the squabble, Rhuthee made a lot of damning allegations against Wanni x Handi accusing them of sleeping with each other (incest) and sleeping around for money (prostitution). Here's the video of that moment:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I Did That Made Other Actresses Scared of Me on 'Oloture' Set - Omoni Oboli
Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has played a lot of characters in her extensive movie career, and one of her most memorable characters till date is the character of Alero, the wicked woman she played in the Netflix movie and series Oloture. Now, during a new interview with Nollywire, Omoni Oboli is opening up about that movie and explaining why fellow actors on set were actually scared of her during the filming of that production. It is a very interesting story, and here's what Omoni had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel About Kachi Telling Me Not to Split Money With Wife or Use It for Music - Kellyrae
Nigerian musician and winner of this year's edition of Big Brother Naija, Kellyrae, is finally responding to the online advice given to him by Ultimate Love Star, Kachi Ucheagwu, to not use his money to do music. In the video Kachi made, he adviced Kellyrae to invest his money into real estate and not share the money 50/50 with Kassia. Here's the video Kachi made:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why My Son, Made, Is Japaing NOWHERE! - Femi Kuti
Nigerian musician Femi Kuti who is the son of Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti, and a tour de force of his own and current manager of The Shrine in Lagos, is talking about why his son, Made Kuti, who is a British citizen still lives in Nigeria. By extension, he also explains why he has no intention of japaing out of Nigeria himself, despite some people advising him to. Here is what Femi Kuti had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Actor Kenneth Okonkwo BLOWS HOT on National TV About Nigeria (VIDEO)
Nigerian actor Kenneth Okonko was recently a guest on a panel discussion on Arise News about the state of Nigeria today, and during his share, the renowned Nollywood actor expressed his complete frustration at the annoying state of the nation, and the constant problems facing Nigerians from constantly crashing national grids to the insane price of fuel. Kenneth had a lot to get off his chest, and hears what he had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Truth about Why I Didn't Like Mo Bimpe When We First Met - Lateef Adedimeji
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and actress Mo Bimpe are today one of the most celebrated and beloved celebrity couples in the nation. But what may surprise many people to know is that Lateef Adedimeji actually did not like Mo Bimpe at all after the first time they met. In fact, in a new interview with The Nation, Lateef narrates the story of when he first met Mo Bimpe, and the impression he got of her that day that was very negative. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Funny Advice Eucharia Anunobi Gave Women at Bridal Shower (VIDEO)
Nollywood actress and preacher Eucharia Anunobi is giving advice to women in marriages, explaining tips they can use to keep the marriage spicy and stay mysterious even in marriage. Eucharia posted just a little snippet of the talk she gave at a bridal shower, an event during which she shared some of her knowledge and wisdom on what women need to be doing in marriage to keep their husband, and to avoid them having wandering eyes. Here is what Eucharia Anunobi had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I'm Receiving Angry Emails Over My Latest Movie - Lateef Adedimeji
Renowned Nollywood actor and now producer, Lateef Adedimeji, put a lot of sweat, energy, and time into the creation of his latest movie, Lisabi, and the effort paid off because the movie was bought and acquired by Netflix. However, after the film's release on the popular and global site, people noticed that the movie was only available to those here in Africa, and not to those outside. Lisabi didn't have a wide (global) release, which is not what Lateef Adedimeji was expecting, and certainly not what the fans were expecting. And as you can imagine, now that has led to a lot of angry and confused emails from Lateef to Netflix, and from fans to Lateef. Here's what Lateef Adedimeji told The Nation about the whole thing during a new interview.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
7 Things to Watch Out For, the Way Things Are Going in Our Country Today - Chiwetalu Agu
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu is one of the most beloved and well respected actors in the industry today. Now, he is blowing up on social media because of a video he made where he detailed 7 things we must watch out for, with the way things are going in the country today. The video is of course in light of recent hardships that face citizens of Nigeria: from rising price of goods to the weakening position of the naira against foreign currencies. Because of these happenings, Chiwetalu Agu has created this list, and here are the 7 things he says we must watch out for.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Experience With Randy Director - Omoni Oboli Shares for First Time
Nollywood actor and director, Omoni Oboli, is one of the most powerful women in the industry today. But before Omoni got to the level that she is today, she also faced her own share of challenges coming up in the entertaintment industry. Now, during an interview on Glasshouse With AY, Omoni Oboli opens up about her experience with a randy director and the reality of so many young women in the entertainment industry and beyond. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Life After Breaking World Record - Hilda Baci Gets Very Honest
Popular Nigerian chef and world record breaker Hilda Baci is getting honest about how life has been since the Cook-A-Thon that launched her into national consciousness and led to her breaking a Guinness World Record. Since then, life has happened and during a new interview on CreativiTEA, the star chef tells us all about the changes. Here's what Hilda had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Avoid Lying Down During Video Calls With My Kids – Bovi
Nigerian comedian Bovi is one of the most talented and most popular comedians in the nation. In addition to wearing that hat and the hat of filmmaker and producer of many productions, he is also a father to three children and is during a new interview with TVC, revealing why he doesn't allow his children see him lying down or not wearing shirt during video calls. Here is what Bovi had to say, and the reason he explained for doing this.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
