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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Ini Edo Speaks About Body Enhancements, Cosmetic Surgery
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Ini Edo is one of the most recognizable and most famous women out of Nollywood today. For a long time, there have been speculations about Ini Edo going under the knife to get cosmetic enhancements.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Started Doing Comedy Videos Just to Meet Davido - Nasboi
Nigerian skitmaker, comedian, and now musician Nasboi who is popularly known for his viral skits and his very spot-on impression of singer Davido, is now entering the music industry himself with the release of his latest single titled "Lover Boy".
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About People Not Supporting My Music Till Now - Whitemoney
Nigerian reality TV star, chef, and musician Whitemoney recently sat down with TVC's eSplash and opened up once again about his music career that is still not going exactly as the singer thought. During the show, he was asked how he feels about all the negative feedback he gets about his music, and how he still finds a way to keep going in the face of so much backlash. Here is what Whitemoney said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
“How Much Were You Paid for Far From Home?” - Mike Afolarin Responds
Mike Afolarin is best known today for playing the role of Ishaya in the hit Netflix TV show, Far From Home. However, just because that was the production that shot him into the limelight does not mean that it was his first project. Mike Afolarin has actually been at this for a long time now and has starred in a number of other Nollywood productions like Soole, and The Wait.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Men That Have More to Give Should Be the Ones to Pass On Their Genes - Maliya Michael
Hmmm, these times that we are living in, e be like say podcast go be the thing wey go finally scatter Nigeria. Everybody now has podcast, and recently, another podcast has come to join the already existing pile of podcasts. This one is called the Rants, Bants, and Confessions podcast and it is hosted by comedian and Instagram influencer Caramel Plugg along with two other girls, influencers Maliya Michael and Lydia.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Bayanni Finally Talks Success of Hit Song "Ta Ta Ta"
Nigerian singer and the latest unveiled MAVIN member, Bayannni, is enjoying success right now as his song "Ta Ta Ta" from his debut EP has become a bonafide hit. For many new artistes, finding their first hit can be very nerve-wracking as people don't want to feel like they are disappointing the people who took a chance on them. Especially in a team like MAVIN that already has a big reputation, and a number of talented singers, there must be some pressure to deliver when it's your turn. Thankfully, Bayanni has delivered and he now has a hit. During a conversation with Grungecake, Bayanni also opened up about how he got to meet Don Jazzy, how he got signed to Mavin Records, told us about how he made the hit song "Ta Ta Ta" and talked a little bit about his EP. Here is what Bayanni had to say.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What First Attracted Me to Wife, Linda Ejiofor - Ibrahim Suleiman
In celebration of Valentine's Day today, Pulse Nigeria sat down with one of Nigeria's favorite celebrity couples: Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor Suleiman to discuss about love and ask them some questions about their love life. During their interview, Ibrahim Suleiman revealed the first thing that attracted him to his now wife Linda Ejiofor, and why her coming into his life really healed him after a very dark relationship with an ex. Here is what Ibrahim Suleiman revealed.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How 7 Nigerian Celebrities Celebrated Valentines This Year
It's February 14th today, which means only one thing: it is VALENTINE'S DAY. A day for lovers. And this year, the lovers are really loving on each other. Valentine's Day is the day for couples to make sweet posts about each other, and treat themselves to beautiful, special treats, etc. It is not only for couples though, as friends, family, and loved ones also show special love to themselves on this day.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Wizkid and Wande Coal Took Loan for Their Music Career - Sony Music MD, Godwin Tom
On the latest episode of Big Conversation, a podcast show where different creatives from different parts of Africa, come together to talk about the entertainment industry and more, the MD of Sony Music Publishing Nigeria, Godwin Tom, opened up about how financing is done in Nigeria and the realities of artiste funding in Nigeria. Here is how the conversation came up and what Godwin Tom said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
The Hardest Thing About Being a Mother - Simi
One thing we love Nigerian singer Simi for is her relentless honesty. Simi talks it like it is, and during a new hangout she did with Youtuber Korty EO, the singer opened up about a number of things. From motherhood to marriage to competition in music. Here is what Simi said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Changes I've Had to Make Because of Annie - 2Baba
Nigerian icon 2Baba has been pretty quiet for a minute now. While he's still actively on the scene, we haven't heard much from the singer in recent times. So the good people over at The Sun newspapers went to catch up with the singer, and during their interview, 2Baba opened up about some of the struggles he's been facing with celebrity, and also opened up about how his marriage to Annie. Here's what 2Baba had to say about both topics.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Times Regina Daniel's Clothes Caused Trouble (Photos)
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels is a Nollywood actress and model who started acting at the very young age of seven. Since then, she has gone on to star in a number of productions including Python Girl, Dumebi in School, Queen Rebeca, Hanging Coffin, The King and The Python, and more. While she is known for her acting, Regina Daniels really burst into national fame and landed on the cultural zeitgist when in 2019, she and much much older businessman, Ned Nwoko, started dating. Their relationship was heavily criticized and the subject of a lot of conversation, but as time has gone on, the two have gone on to not only get married, but also have 2 children.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
