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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My Problem With These New Actors - Ibinabo Fiberesima
Nollywood actor Ibinabo Fiberesima has been missing in action from the Nigerian movie scene for quite some time now, but now she is about to make a triumphant return back into the scene. Ibinabo Fiberesima has been away shooting and working on her debut movie under her production company Queen Bae Studios titled Amanyanabo: The Eagle King. The movie tells the story of an epic drama based on a real character, a King of Okrika, Ibanichuka, Ado the VI, Amanyanabo of Okrika who was one of the great monarchs of Okrika that reigned over an era of prosperity, sterling diplomacy, astute trade relations and security.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Nancy Isime and Ini Edo Get Honest About Peter Okoye’s Acting in Shanty Town
Nigerians and lovers of Nollywood are still talking about the latest released hit Netflix project, Shanty Town, which thrilled, shocked, and entertained viewers around the world. The show has gotten a lot of feedback: some very harsh ones because of the show's explicit nature, and some very positive ones because of stellar performances by actors like Chidi Mokeme and Big Brother winner, Mercy Eke.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Left Music to Pursue Mass Communication - Korede Bello
Nigerian singer Korede Bello burst into the national consciousness in 2014 with the release of the globally successful hit song "Dorobucci". This song and the subsequent releases of other hits like "Godwin", "Romantic", and "Do Like That" made Korede Bello the man of that moment. But then during the peak of his career, Korede Bello decided to do what nobody expected, and return to school to go and pursue a degree in mass communication.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Men Shouldn’t Marry Before Age of 40, Women 30 - Uti
There are a lot of varying beliefs that people hold when it comes to this issue of marriage. Everybody knows that marriage is serious business, everybody knows that marriage is meant to be for life, but then there are other points on which people vary on beliefs - one of such points is on the point of the appropriate age for marriage.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
IK Ogbonna Reveals What His Chest and Arm Tattoos Say and It's The Last Thing You Will Ever Guess
Nigerian actor IK Ogbonna is one man who is not afraid to ink up his skin with tattoos, and over time, IK has gotten some very significantly sized tattoos drawn on major parts of his body. The two biggest and most conspicuous ones are of course the big tattoo on IK's chest and the long tattoo that runs down his arm.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What I Think About Whenever I Cry in My Movies - Bimbo Ademoye
A very big part of any dramatic actor's job is being able to cry on cue. It is not easy, at all. As a regular person, if someone asked you to just start crying, it's not that easy, but for actors, they need to do this and sometimes do it multiple times at a go. So the question then is: how do they do it?
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Nigerian Celebrities With Incurable Ailments (Photos)
Health is one of those things that as human beings, when we have it, it's easy to take for granted. But good health is truly a blessing. There are some people who struggling with incurable illnesses and illnesses that demand that they stay on medication for the rest of their lives. Sometimes, these people are also some of our favorite Nollywood stars. Today, we'll be counting down 5 Nigerian Celebrities With Incurable Illnesses. Are you ready to see who they are? Then let's go!
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why My British Accent Has Been Hindrance, Not Blessing, for Me - Beverly Naya
Nollywood actress Beverly Naya is one of the more popular actresses in Nigeria. The screen diva has appeared in a number of blockbuster Nollywood productions including The Wedding Party, The Wedding Party 2, Chief Daddy, Before 30, Skinny Girl in Transit, and more. One thing that is very notable about Beverly outside of her striking look is also her very strong British accent.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Reactions as Simi Launches Clothing Line, Uses Daughter as Model (Photos)
In 2020, Simi released the career defining nation shattering song "Duduke" and not too long after, released the music video which announced her pregnancy to the world. Not long after, her baby girl Deja was born, and since then people have given Deja the nickname "little Duduke".
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Slid Into Nancy Isime's DMs - Boy Spyce
Mavin singer Boy Spyce is hot on the release of his latest single "Folake" and in promotion of the song, the singer sat down with City 105.1 FM to talk about the song, as well as how he plans to stand out amongst so many men in MAVIN, who he is closest to on the Mavin team, and why he slid into Nancy Isime's DMs. Here is what Boy Spyce said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Toyin Abraham's Strange Spiritual Story About Her Birth
Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi is still currently doing the rounds promoting her latest movie Ijakumo: Born Again Stripper. If there is one thing we've learnt about Toyin Abraham throughout this press run, it's that the actress is very spiritual. In fact, it looks like her spiritualness starts all the way from her birth. During a new interview with This Day Newspaper, Toyin Abraham opened up about the strange spiritual story around her birth, as well as why she keeps her circle so small. Here is what Toyin Abraham said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Amidst Celebrity Divorces, Banky W Celebrates His Own Marriage to Adesua
These days, it almost seems more than ever, we have been hearing news after news of celebrity marriages ending left and right. Couples who have been together for short periods of time, couples who have been together for long periods of time, it seems separation and divorce news just keeps popping out from every corner, left and right.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
