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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Onyeka Onwenu Dead at 72, Details So Far
This is the most heartbreaking story I've written this year and I cannot believe the words I'm about to type. Legendary Nigerian singer, actress, and ICON, Onyeka Onwenu has passed away at the late hours of Tuesday, July 30th. These are the details so far.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Uche Jombo Loses Sister, Makes Heartbreaking Statement
Oh no! This evening brings very sad news from the house of star actress, Uche Jombo. In the evening hours of today, Monday the 29th of July, Uche Jombo revealed on her social media that she has sadly and unexpectedly lost her younger sister.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How Mark Angel Exploited Me and Emmanuella - Denilson Igwe
A one time co-creator alongside very popular Youtuber and content creator, Mark Angel, is opening up about the alleged dubious ways of Mark Angel, and how he exploited those working for him. The creator, Denilson Igwe, expresses in a new interview with the Honest Bunch podcast that he is in fact the one that started Mark Angel Comedy, and also alleges that people who speak ill of Mark Angel meet untimely ends. Here's what Denilson Igwe had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
5 BBNaija 2024 Housemates That Look Like Nigerian Celebrities (Photos)
A new season of Big Brother Naija has begun and this time, the show is in its ninth season called "No Loose Guard". Yesterday was the premiere episode of the show and was the first time that we got to meet all of the housemates that we will be following over the next couple of months. As expected, first looks came with first impressions and there are some housemates that people have immediately started seeing resemblances to with other celebrities. Today, we'll be counting down 5 of these BBNaija 2024 housemates who look like other Nigerian celebrities. Are you ready to see who they are? Then, let's go!
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Once Slapped My Father - Femi Adebayo
Professional acting is one occupation that puts people in very unlikely situations, and sometimes those situations can get very heated, out of hand, and emotional based on the story one is telling and the character that they are embodying. Sometimes too, one can get so deep into a character that they lose themselves and forget their manners, attitude, or worse, their relationship with elders—even their own parents.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
5 Simple Pleasures Nigerians Appreciate More As They Age
There is a lot to appreciate all around you, but in the daily hustle and bustle of life especially in one's youth, one doesn't really take the time to appreciate the simple pleasures. Today, we'll be counting down based on conversations and revelations from Nigerians of varying ages, 5 simple pleasures they've grown to appreciate more as they've aged. Are you ready to see what they are? Then let's go!
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Rate Kiss With Bimbo 6/10 But Gave Sharon Ooja 10/10 - Timini Egbuson
One of the parts of being an actor is that on set, you have to get very comfortable with your fellow actors, especially when acting in intimate productions. Few things are more intimate than kissing, and during a new game segment of the AMC Movie Talk show, Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson was asked to rate the kissing skills of three of his famous co-stars: Sharon Ooja, Efe Irele, and Bimbo Ademoye.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
5 Hard Truths From a 53 Year Old
1. "People who are not treating you well are not going to treat you any better if you work harder" As human beings, we crave validation if we like to admit it or not. It's in our DNA. We want to know that we're doing good, that we're on the right path, that our hard work is paying off. And so, when there is someone in our life who doesn't validate us, who thinks what we're doing 'no make sense', there is a tendency to want to prove that person wrong, to want to 'show them', especially if this is a person who we like or want validation from. But there is no point. A person who is not treating you well today will not treat you better tomorrow because you've started overworking yourself. They may capitalize on it and enjoy the benefits of this new found hard work. But how somebody treats another shows the person's character, and a person with a nasty character will still treat you badly no matter what you do. This is not to say that you shouldn't work harder or do better, especially if the person wanting and pushing you to is a trusted person that wants to see you do better for yourself, or wants you to show up to life better. But if it is a bully or a scorner who doesn't already treat you well, best believe that no matter what you do, that person will look at you with scorn and dismissal regardless of whatever you do. Remember, people who are not treating you well are not going to treat you any better if you work harder.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Motivation
How Fibroids Affected My Marriage - Ini Dima-Okojie
Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie revealed recently that her fibroids are back, but now in a new interview, she is opening up more about how it has affected her marriage, and clearing up misconceptions about how fibroids affect fertility in women. Here's what Ini Dima-Okojie had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why One Can't Eat or Drink in Other Actors Homes Anymore - Ngozi Nwosu
Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu is speaking about why in the past, she and her colleagues could eat and drink together, but now, one is unable to do so. She opened up about this during an interview with Pulse Nigeria, during which time she also talked about the other changes she sees happening in Nollywood, for better and worse. Here is what Ngozi Nwosu had to say
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
What I Told Lady Who Said 'I Don't Watch Nigerian Films' Yet Wanted Picture - Deyemi
Nollywood has gone through many stages and one of the stages the industry went through and still somewhat goes through even now is the stage where people say 'I don't want Nollywood movies'. It was and is annoying sentence and sentiment often shared by people whose notion of Nollywood is still very antiquated and unnecessarily judgmental, but it is a sentiment many people including actors and producers have heard while trying to promote their films.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Truth about My Struggles Since Winning BBNaija - Ilebaye
Last year, the world celebrate Gen Z baddie Ilebaye when she came out as the winner of the eight and All Star season of Big Brother Naija. It was a very big win of the young woman and fans worldwide believed it would propel the winner into mega fame. However, since winning the crown and money, Ilebaye has been surprisingly quiet in the entertainment industry.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
