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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3 Things I Don't Like About Being Mr. Macaroni
Nigerian skit maker and actor Adebowale Adebayo popularly known as Mr. Macaroni has become a household name for his funny skits, engaging content, activism, and more. As a brand, Mr. Macaroni has garnered a lot of fans and has become quite popular, something that a lot of people also aspire to. But for Debo, being Mr. Macaroni is not all rosy and comes with some down sides. During an interview with Goldmyne TV, Mr. Macaroni opens up about 3 things he doesn't like about his job. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Miz Vick and Basketmouth Respond to Husband Snatching Allegations
A couple of weeks ago, Nigerian comedian Basketmouth and TV host Miz Vick got the internet talking when Basketmouth posted a video of them together in an intimate embracing saying "About to step into the next chapter of my life." As one can imagine, the post got a lot of attention and people took it to mean that the two were confirming a relationship. Of course, the announcement also carried along with it some controversy since Basketmouth just recently also announced his separation from his ex-wife, and as a result of that, people were quick to start claiming that Miz Vick was a husband snatcher. Now, during a new interview with Pulse Nigeria, the pair are talking about the whole thing and opening up about how they reacted to all the negative comments they received after posting the video. Here's what they said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Struggles We Faced While Making 'Lisabi' - Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe
Lisabi, the new Netflix movie produced by Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe is streaming now, but according to the couple, making the movie was not without some major challenges. Speaking on City 105.1FM, Lateef and Mo Bimpe gave us some insight into the challenges they faced in making the movie. Here's what they said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Crucial Question Ibukun Awosika Asked Her Son, Which I Also Asked My Daughter – Waje
Nigerian singer Waje has found a lot of success in the music industry, and has worked hard to create a life for herself, and her daughter who is now all grown up. Many don't know, but Waje is a mother of one daughter who she raised as a single mother. And because of this truth, Waje is opening up in a new interview with Channels Television about how it fueled her hustle, and made it paramount to impart wisdom on her daughter. In one of the interview's highlights, Waje reveals a question that popular Nigerian businesswoman Ibukun Awosika asked her son when he turned 21, a question she also asked her own daughter. Here is what Waje had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why We Recycle Same Set of Actors Over and Over - Niyi Akinmolayan
A number of Nigerian movie watchers are expressing fatigue at the same set of actors that are perpetually being used and recycled in popular productions. People say that they can already tell when a movie is announced who will probably be in the film, and they're getting hungry for new talent on their screen. To talk about this, star Nollywood producer Niyi Akinmolayan sat down with Channels Television, and explained why this is the case; and also expressed why it won't change. Here is what Niyi Akinmolayan had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Honest Advice to Young Musicians - Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian and musician sat down with the AFRIMMA podcast, and after a long discussion about music, just before leaving the show, Basketmouth was asked to give advice to young musicians and creatives trying to make success like him. Here's what Basketmouth had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Started Singing After Hearing of My Mum's Passing - Blessing Nze
Everybody reacts to grief very differently and that truth is very evident in the story that Nollywood actress, Blessing Nze, is sharing about how she reacted immediately after finding out that her mom had passed. Here is what the actress had to say about why she started singing after hearing her mom had passed away.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Reactions as Karen Igho Reveals Homelessness and Divorce
4 years ago, I did a story called What Actually Happened to Karen and Where She Is Now where I disclosed to you what had been happening to her since winning her season of Big Brother Africa in 2011. Shortly after winning, she starred in a number of movies including Blackberry Babes 2 and she also opened up about her battle with cancer in 2013. Then, in 2014, after going to the UK to undergo treatment for cancer, Karen was cancer free, and that same year, revealed that she was engaged.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Reactions as Karen Igho Reveals Homelessness and Divorce
4 years ago, I did a story called What Actually Happened to Karen and Where She Is Now where I disclosed to you what had been happening to her since winning her season of Big Brother Africa in 2011. Shortly after winning, she starred in a number of movies including Blackberry Babes 2 and she also opened up about her battle with cancer in 2013. Then, in 2014, after going to the UK to undergo treatment for cancer, Karen was cancer free, and that same year, revealed that she was engaged.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I VOWED To Never Become Like My Mom - Lolo
Omotunde Adebowale-David popularly known as Lolo1 is speaking about why she vowed to never become like her mother. Lolo made the revelation during an episode of the Say My Piece podcast when she and co-host Ogbolor were discussing the topic of why men are refusing to get married. Lolo in her passionate share gave her take on one of the reasons why, and in explaining, also explained why she personally vowed to never become like her mother. Here's what Lolo had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
