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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Adunni Ade Cries Out After Indrive Driver Runs Away With Her Property
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade is boiling hot right now, and for good reason, and the target of her attack is taxi service company, InDrive. The actress is putting the company on blast after one of their drivers who was supposed to deliver a package to her ended the ride and has run away with the delivery. Adunni Ade has apparently messaged them through DMs, but upon failure to respond, she has taken the matter public and is now calling out the company and the driver. Here's what's happening.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
'Aunty Ramota' Turned to 'Tonto Dikeh' - Man Tells Story of How House Girl Jazzed Him
There have been so many stories and so many films made about jazz, especially being used on men by their house girls, but these days especially, many people do not believe those stories. However, one man is talking to Daddy Freeze and swearing that he was a victim of this exact ordeal, explaining how his house girl turned from 'Aunty Romata' to 'Tonto Dikeh' in his eyes after a short trip to the village. Here is what the man had to say to Daddy Freeze.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why My Dad Was Sentenced to Life Imprisonment - Daniel Etim-Effiong
Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong is opening up about the real life story he is going to be making a movie about, that is about how his father was sentenced to life imprisonment and how his mother died one day on a visit to see his father in prison. It is a very emotional story, with a somewhat happy ending. Here is what Daniel Etim-Effiong said about the whole ordeal.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why My Past Relationships Weren't True Love But This One Is - Mercy Eke
Nigerian media personality, reality star, actress, and business woman Mercy Eke is in love! During a new interview, Mercy reveals that she's been with her current lover for 3 years and opens up about why she feels that this current relationship has shown her what real love is, in a way she feels like the past have not been. Here is what Mercy had to say about why she feels she's found true love now.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I Say to People Claiming I Shouldn't Be Therapist Because My Marriage Failed - Blessing CEO
Relationship therapist Blessing CEO is the most popular relationship therapist in the country, but one thing people always use against her is the fact that she is not married. People say that because her marriage failed, she isn't qualified to give advice about marriage. It is one of the biggest critiques about her and now during a new interview with Pulse Nigeria, Blessing CEO is talking about this criticism. Here is what she said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Don't Have Any Song With Sister Teni - Niniola
Nigerian singer Niniola has a new album out called Press Play which becomes Niniola's third full-length album. Curiously for many people, as many songs as the singer has done, and as many songs as her sister Teni too have done, the two women have not been on a song together. It is something people expect should have happened by now, but yet, it hasn't.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
10 Most Talked About Looks From Mo Abudu’s 60th Birthday Bash (Photos)
Nigerian mega producer, director, and media personality Mo Abudu is talking 60 and the whole of Lagos is of course hearing about it because Mo is doing it big! Last night, she threw a lavish 1960s themed birthday party, and as you can expect, all the biggest names in Nollywood came out to support Mo. People were decked in some very fashionable and high glam looks, and from the night, here are just 10 of the most talked about looks of the evening. Here they are.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Styled
Wow Factor That Differentiates Me From Others - Uzor Arukwe
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe is finally enjoying some much needed success after years of grinding in the Nigerian entertainment industry. In recent times, Uzor has starred in blockbuster movies from Sugar Rush to A Tribe Called Judah and has delivered some very memorable performances. Yet, despite how successful the films he's been in have been, many still regard Uzor as underrated. During a new interview with The Will Downtown, Uzor Arukwe opened up about how he feels about hearing he's underrated, and also opened up about the wow factor that differentiates him from other actors. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
10 Nigerians Share How Current Hardship Is Affecting Them
Vanguard did a powerful walkthrough of the nation asking people from different states about how they're seeing the state of affairs and how it's affecting them. Honestly, the stories are HEART WRENCHING. If you're an emotional personal like myself, I employ you to brace yourself, because some stories here are very sad, but, it is important to know what's really going on. Without further ado, here are just a few (10) of the stories from the people they talked to.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Hardest Part about Acting That's Different from Music - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is the sensational hit maker behind hit songs like "Last Heartbreak Song", "Woman Commando", "Birds Sing of Money", and a slew of other songs. As a musician, Ayra Starr has made a very big name for herself, and has found international success and acclaim gracing the covers of magazines and charts all over the world. But like most creatives, Ayra Starr is also multi-faceted and has her eyes set on conquering other dreams as well outside of music.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Left Music - Dakore Gets Honest
Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande is a household name today for her skills as an actress. For years, Dakore has been gracing our screens through a myriad of roles and as a result, has become a household name for that craft. But what a lot of people don't know is that Dakore actually started off as a musician. In fact, if you've never heard a Dakore song or seen a music video of hers, this is one of her works called "Don't Make Me".
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Don't Write My Songs - REMA
Nigerian musician Rema is one of the most successful artistes out of the continent today with a slew of hit records under his belt including "Calm Down", "Bounce", and his latest smash "Hehehe". Now in a new interview with The Breakfast Club, Rema is revealing that he doesn't actually write his songs, and instead explains how the songs come to be. He also tells the story of what inspired his latest smash, 'Hehehe'. Here is what Rema had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
