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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The Hardest Decision I Had to Make as Mavin CEO - Don Jazzy
Nigerian producer and star CEO, Don Jazzy who is the CEO of Mavin Records, the biggest record label in Nigeria, is opening up in an interview with Cool FM about the hardest decisions he has to make as CEO of the company. Here's what Don Jazzy revealed in response to the question.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
"The Kind of Woman I Would Want" - Asake Gives Description and it's Very Entertaining
Nigerian singer Asake is out with a new album titled Lungu Boy and in an interview with Apple Music, the popular singer reveals that for many years, people have believed that he's incapable of love. So in response to that, he recorded a song on his album called "My Heart" and according to the singer, this song describes his perfect woman. Speaking to Apple Music, Asake said:
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why We're Returning to Music—Bracket and Weird MC
The Nigerian music industry has come a very long way. The distance between where Nigerian music was two decades ago and today is astronamical. Afrobeats has taken over the world. With new acts like Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, and more enjoying opportunities, money, and a level of success that the older generation of singers could only aspire to, is it surprising to learn that even these earlier acts want to enjoy a piece of the cake now? Well, that's what happening with two Nigerian acts that were very popular years ago: Weird MC who is most famously known for her hit single "Ijoya" and Bracket, the singing duo most popularly known for their song "Yori Yori".
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Experience that Exposed Me to Industry’s Harshness Towards Women - Yemi Alade
It is not news today that in the music industry, especially in Nigeria, it is harder for women than it is for men. This is an opinion that has been echoed by both men and women in the music industry, but still everytime a person says it, people roll their eyes and say that it's exaggerated, or there's no evidence to back it. Now, during a new interview with The Beat 99.9FM, singer Yemi Alade is sharing her own experience of unfair treatment in the music industry, simply because she's a woman. Here is what Yemi had to say about her experience.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why We Don't Celebrate Birthdays With Presents in Njoku House - Jason Njoku
Jason Njoku is talking once again about his parenting policies. The father of three, and CEO of IrokoTV has taken to social media to share why he does not celebrate birthdays in his household with presents, especially for his kids. This is not the first time Jason Njoku is sharing his parenting philosophies either as he's also shared his stance around smartphones for his children. Here's what Jason Njoku had to say about his birthday philosophy and his smartphone policy.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why My Pastor Was Against Video for Song I Did With Burna Boy - Waje
In 2013, Waje released her debut studio album W.A.J.E and that album contains till date her most explicit song which is a song she did with singer Burna Boy. Now, in a new interview, Waje is revealing why even though people liked that song, she never really a music video for it because of something her pastor explained to her. Here's what Waje had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why My Pastor Was Against Video for Song I Did With Burna Boy - Waje
In 2013, Waje released her debut studio album W.A.J.E and that album contains till date her most explicit song which is a song she did with singer Burna Boy. Now, in a new interview, Waje is revealing why even though people liked that song, she never really a music video for it because of something her pastor explained to her. Here's what Waje had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why Actors Run from 'Yoruba-Wood' — Bimbo Akintola
Renowned Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has a lot of years of experience under her belt as she has been acting for over a decade now. The beloved and highly talented actress is one person who has starred both in English speaking movies and in Yoruba speaking movies. And now, in a new interview with The Sun, Bimbo is opening up about why actors run from acting in Yoruba movies. Here's what Bimbo Akintola said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Now Practicing Shadow Work - Uti Nwachukwu
What won't we see or learn from reality Tv star, actor, and media personality Uti Nwachukwu. Every year, Uti brings us interesting photoshoots for his birthday, and this year, he is striking again, revealing birthday photos that are very provocative and very interesting, and also revealing why he has started practicing shadow work.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
10 Images of Onyeka Onwenu Going Viral Following Her Passing
Nigeria is still mourning the death of the late actress and singer, Onyeka Onwenu. Referred to as the 'Elegant Stallion', Onyeka Onwenu was a woman who was a trailblazer and an inspiration for so many people, especially, women pursuing a career in entertainment today. Since Onyeka's passing earlier in the week, a number of pictures have been emerging and are going viral for different reasons.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Peter Obi Narrates What Really Happened in Onyeka Onwenu's Final Moments
In the early hours of today, news broke about the death of Nigerian icon Onyeka Onwenu. What we knew at the time was that she died after performing at an event where politician Peter Obi was present. Because of this, people have been waiting to hear from the businessman on his account of what happened to give more clarity on what happened on that fateful evening. And now, Peter Obi is giving his own account of the evening. Here's what Peter Obi said about the final moments of Nigerian icon, Onyeka Onwenu.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
