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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Why Me and My Boyfriend’s Relationship Will Last Even Though Celebrity Unions Are Crashing - Phyna
Over the last couple of years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of celebrity couples who are calling it quits for one reason or the other. Just even in the last couple of months, we have seen a number of high profile relationships crash, and as can be expected, this kind of thing can be very demoralizing for many people.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why One Should Never Work for Friends or Family - Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Nigerian media personality, television host, lawyer, and presenter Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is one of the most popular and prolific faces and names in Nigeria today. Ebuka juggles a lot of things and has been working in the media space now for 17 years. So, when The Will Downtown got the chance to have an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, they asked him some really good questions such as how he juggles all his work and also what he thinks about working for family and friends. Here is what Ebuka Obi-Uchendu said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
3 Big Brother Housemates You Didn't Know Are Twins (Photos)
Who doesn't love twins? As a people, I think we all love twins and are fascinated when we find out that people have twin siblings. We want to know: is there any resemblance, do you have the whole "twin sense" thing going on? We are very curious about people with twins and it's always very fascinating and interesting when a famous person also has a twin, it picks our curiosity.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Real Life Experience That Taught Me to Stop People Pleasing - Igwe 2Pac
There are some experiences that one goes through in life that leaves them either completely changed or teaches them big lessons. Charles Okocha popularly known as Igwe 2Pac went through a very major one when he was involved in car accident, and now, during a new interview with The Punch, the actor is opening up about the big life lesson on people pleasing that it taught him and on how that accident affected him. Charles Okocha got very honest, here is what he said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
2 Big Differences Between Acting in Nigeria vs Acting in South Africa - Enyinna Nwigwe
In case you have missed seeing Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwigwe on your TV screens, it is because the actor has been hard at work in South Africa filming for the Netflix series 'Kings of Jo'burg' which the season 2 of premiered not too long ago. The TV show stars a number of South African talents and our very own Enyinna Nwigwe.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Wizkid Is Running Away From Nigeria Because of Me - Blackface
Nigerian musician Blackface who is most popular for being part of the very famous, especially in the early 2000s, music group Plantashun Boyz is accusing a number of musical artistes of copyright infringement and theft of his intellectual property.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Funke Akindele Was Chased Out of Market During Tuesday Rally
Politics as they say is a dirty and ruthless game, and since actress Funke Akindele decided to step into the political space, her fans and friends have been concerned about her hoping no evil would befall her. Well, on Tuesday according to new reports, she and her campaign team where attacked while campaigning in Ikosi Fruit Market. Here is what you missed and everything that happened.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
4 Extreme Things Chidi Mokeme Did to Become 'Scar'
The star of 'Shanty Town' Chidi Mokeme sat down with BBC Pidgin to open up a little bit more about the show and what he needed to do to get into the role. Chidi did some very extreme things. Here are 4 extreme things Chidi Mokeme said he did in order to become Scar.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What I Say to People Who Insist Shanty Town Is 'All Nonsense, No Lesson' - Ini Edo
Nigerian Netflix series, Shanty Town, days later is still the talk of the town and with each day that goes by, more and more people get to binge through the show and have their own thoughts and opinions about the program. One very big critique that the show has been having since its premiere is that people have been accusing the show of being way too raunchy and full of nudity and shocking elements just for the sake of being shocking.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
7 Nigerian/American Celebrities That Surprisingly Look Alike
Look-alikes are something that I never get tired of. The reality that there are two people who look very similar and may not even know each other is something that I find extremely interesting. That is, right now, maybe somewhere in Mali, there is some person that looks almost exactly like me. That's a really fun thought when you think about it.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How I Reacted When I Found Out I Was Going to Be Acting Ashawo Role - Mercy Eke
The talk of the town is still very much Shanty Town, the latest Nollywood series that hit Netflix and has been the buzz of the moment. During a new sit down interview with Nollywire, actors Chidi Mokeme, Ali Nuhu, and Mercy Eke gave more insight into their characters and how they felt playing the roles. Here is what each actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
3 Popular Celebrities You Didn't Know Were on Big Brother
The Big Brother franchise is one that has been allowing people through its doors for over two decades now and since its entrance into Africa and then Nigeria, it has seen a number of people go in and out of those doors. Some of the housemates go on to become household names and have a fanbase and career that thrives and lasts for many years. And then there are other housemates who after the show fade into obscurity.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
