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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How Losing My Girlfriend to A Woman Affected Me - Uzor Arukwe
For many people, infidelity is the biggest betrayal in a relationship and people dread another person coming to steal their significant other. For men in relationships with women, there are so many thoughts that cross the mind on what would happen if another man tried to steal their girl, but many don't think about what they'd do or how they would react if another woman is the one who tries to steal their girlfriend. What would you do in that situation? Because Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe was in that exact situation, and is opening up now about how he reacted to it, and how it affected him. Here is what Uzor Arukwe had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
The Day Pepper Taught Me a Painful Lesson – Kunle Remi
Nigerian actor and funny guy Kunle Remi is sharing a hilarious but painful experience he had 2 years ago when he went to visit his uncle and ate peppered meat in his uncle's house. What followed was a disaster. Here's what Kunle Remi had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Can't Forget What Happened During 9 Months NYSC Didn't Pay Me - Real Warri Pikin
Nigerian comedian Real Warri Pikin is talking about economic empowerment for women, and why it is so important for every woman to have money for herself. In talking about this on social media, Real Warri Pikin recounts a period in her life when NYSC didn't pay her any salary for nine months straight, and how that affected her. Here is what Real Warri Pikin had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
5 Things I've Learned From Life After 50 Years - Monalisa Chinda
Monalisa Chinda is 50 years old! It is a time of celebration for the gorgeous and talented actress who climbs onto her fifth floor, and in doing so, is looking back and revealing lessons she's learned from the past years, as well as giving advice to those who are still on the path to 50. Here is what Monalisa Chinda said to This Day about turning 50 and the lessons she's learned
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I STILL Don’t Buy This Whole 'Japa' Idea - Nancy Isime
Nigerian actress and media personality Nancy Isime is opening up once again about why she doesn't buy into the whole 'japa' idea, and why she would rather remain here in Nigeria and do occassional trips out of the country and back, even now that she's signed as an ambassador to a 'japa' company. Here is what Nancy had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Ended Up in Psychiatric Hospital - Crayon
Nigerian singer and MAVIN artiste Crayon is opening up on Flow with Korty about how he ended up in the psychiatric hospital after months of depression and substance use after his songs didn't blow. Here's what he had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Prefer Ghanaian Jollof Rice to Our Own - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is the Nissan Amplified artiste of the month, and in step with that, she sat down for a quick game "21 Questions" with BET to answer a couple of this or that questions. During the game, Ayra Starr revealed why she feels breakfast is overrated, why she prefers TV shows to movies, and also surprisingly, why she prefers Ghanaian jollof rice to Nigerian. Here is what the singer had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What Really Happened - Lady Who Was Tied Up in Hotel Speaks Out
Earlier this week, a video went viral showing a woman in a hotel room who had been bound and stripped naked of her clothes after a man she had come to the hotel with left her in that state. Since then, there has been a lot of speculation about what really happened in that room. But now, after the suspect has been apprehended, both the victim (the woman) and the suspect (the man) are sharing what really happened in that fateful hotel room. Here's what they said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Criminal
Why I Feel Bad for Diddy - Reno Omokri Voices Support for Rapper in Controversial Letter
On a personal level, there are some people who when they post, I have to take a deep breath before reading because they can either talk sense or a whole lot of nonsense. One of those people for me is controversial media personality, Reno Omokri, who touts himself as a 'table shaker' and is known for his often controversial takes on current issues.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Avoid Drinking Water—90-Year-Old Wole Soyinka
Nigerian noel prize winning writer Wole Soyinka is now 90 years old and is opening up in a new interview about some things that are frankly surprising a lot of people. In one of the interview's most shocking moments, Wole Soyinka reveals that he avoids drinking water as much as possible (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE EVEN CONSIDERING IT). He expressed why he avoids water, and also opened up about how his writing has changed over time, including why he doesn't have a love for talking computers (like Siri) and where he gets his inspiration from. Here is what Wole Soyinka had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Getting Rich Changed My Love Life - Hilda Baci
Popular Nigerian chef and world record holder, Hilda Baci is opening up about how getting rich and making money for herself has completely changed her love life. She made the revelation in a post on her social media explaining how she once in her life used to think she was in love when in fact, she was just being blinded by brokeness. Now that she runs multiple businesses, Hilda Baci is singing a different tune, and trying to empower other women with her message. Here is what she said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Used to Hate Hearing and Performing 'Essence' - Tems
Nigerian singer Tems is best known for her hit songs like "Essence", "Free Mind", "Try Me", and such. But this year, with the release of her studio album Born in the Wild, she has added on some new songs to her catalogue including hits like "Me & U", "Love Me Jeje", and more.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
