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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Reverse Migration: Why I Returned to Nigeria - Dr. Oni
Nigerian born doctor Dr. Julius Oni is a man who went on to a lot of success in the medical profession over in the United States of America, but has now come back to Nigeria - a move that is surprising in a time when a lot of Nigerians dream to 'japa' from the country.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Needed Therapy After My Last Role – Deyemi Gets Real
Acting is not easy! This is a reality that so many people forget and so many need to realize. Putting one's self in physical and mental states of distress over and over again for the sake of a job is not normal, and actors who do this really put themselves on the line and can enter into serious trouble if they don't get coping mechanisms in place to help them transition in and out of emotions for roles.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Being Clarion Chukwura's Son Wasn't Always Easy - Clarence Peters
Nigerian filmmaker and movie director Clarence Peters is a very renowned and popular name in his field, but what some people still don't know about the talented creative is that he is also the son of popular musician Shina Peters and talented actress Clarion Chukwura. Now, during a new interview with Channels Television, Clarence Peters is explaining the sometimes downside of being the son of such popular parents, and opening up about his relationship with his famous parents. Here's what Clarence Peters had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Wigwe Family Drama Explained: Will Being Contested, Grandfather vs Children
There is fire in the mountain in the Wigwe household according to new reports by the Daily Independent. Now, in the aftermath of the untimely death that came for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Managing Director of Access Holdings, there is a legal battle unfolding over the execution of his will. Dr. Wigwe who was a prominent figure in the Nigerian banking sector passed away in a helicopter crash in the United States on February 9, 2024 and his untimely death which not only left the nation mourning and in disarray, has now also triggered family disputes over his very substantial estate. Here's everything you missed.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Bimbo Akintola EXPOSES Nollywood Earnings, Asks Actresses Where their Money Is Coming From
Star Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola is speaking about the heavily talked about topic of celebrity earnings vs the lifestyles they portray on social media. This is a discourse that has been happening for years now, and during a new interview, Bimbo Akintola also raised her own questions about the lifestyle after exposing the realities of what major names like IrokoTV and Africa Magic pay for their movies. Here's everything Bimbo Akintola said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Lessons I Learnt This Year (2024) - Sharon Ooja Nwoke
If you follow Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja, then you know she's always dropping gems, lessons, and words. This year, the actress has had quite a year and is now revealing few lessons she's learned as she's gotten older. Here is what Sharon Ooja had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
13 Celebrities React to Adesua's Second Baby Announcement
It is good news in the house of the Wellingtons as Nollywood star actress Adesua Etomi and her singer husband Banky W have announced the birth of their second child through Adesua's social media. Taking to her social media, Adesua Etomi uploaded pictures of her flaunting her baby bump while writing in the caption:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about "Ozumba Mbadiwe" Song - Ocee (Mbadiwe Twins)
When this year's season of Big Brother started and we were introduced to the Mbadiwe twins, the first thing that came to many people's minds immediately upon hearing their name was the Reekado Banks' song "Ozumba Mbadiwe". That song is wildly popular, and as people who bear the name, many people have been curious how the Mbadiwe Twins feel about that song.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why We're Turning Papa Ajasco to Gen Z - Wale Adenuga
Papa Ajasco is one of the longest running television programs in Nigeria and from the production house of Wale Adenuga Productions. The show has seen so many of Nigeria's biggest names walk through its doors from Patience Ozokwor to Jide Kosoko, and now the show is back again with a new twist: Papa Ajasco is now Gen Z 😂
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
1 Thing Male Artists Can Learn from My Girls Ayra Starr and Tiwa Savage – Don Jazzy
Nigerian producer and Mavin CEO is talking in a new interview about songwriting credits, artistry, and more, and revealing one lesson the male artistes can learn from powerhouse female musicians Ayra Starr and Tiwa Savage. Here is what Don Jazzy had to say about why he doesn't care about taking songwriting credits, and what people need to learn from Ayra and Tiwa.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
2 Years Later, Oxlade Finally Talks With Girl About His Leaked Tape
In 2022, Nigerian singer Oxlade had his world turned upside down when explicit videos of him were leaked online. The videos became a talking point across the country with some people calling him 'spider man' because of some of the positions he was in the video.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
2 Things I Hated about This Season of Big Brother - Ebuka
Now that this year's season of Big Brother Naija is over, people are getting candid about their thoughts on the show overall. And who better to hear from than the Big Brother host himself, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
