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 Bitter Experience As A Female Boxer - Omowunmi Dada Opens Up
Nollywood actress Omowunmi Dada is a very versatile actress. And although these days, she's more popularly known for playing sweeter, more innocent roles, Omowunmi in the course of her career has actually played a diverse number of roles including playing the role of a female boxer in the movie Moremi.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I See No Problem With Priscilla Being Engaged at 23 - Iyabo Ojo
Nigerian actress, business woman, and influencer Priscilla Ojo surprised the world when she announced that she is not only in love, but also engaged to her current boyfriend and fiance Juma Jux. The revelation caused a lot of mixed feelings as on the one hand, people celebrated Priscilla for finding love, especially in a season where people are struggling to find it. But on the other hand, some people were also worried about the announcement because of Priscilla's rather young age of 23.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Truth about N1 Billion From Cinema, How Much We REALLY Take Home - AY
The talk about Netflix leaving Nigeria has been the talk of the week, and earlier today, I shared with you the clarification that movie producer, Kunle Afolayan who kinda started this whole discourse, made about the statements he made.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Kunle Afolayan Clears the Air: Netflix Isn't Leaving Nigeria, Here's the Truth!
Popular Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan was speaking at the Zuma International Film Festival where the deduction from what was said was that streaming giant Netflix was leaving Nigeria. As you can imagine, this knd of talk caused panic and a lot of opinions went flying from one end of the nation to the other. But now, in a new interview with Channels Television, Kunle Afolayan is clarifying his words, and clearing the air on what he said especially after Netflix came out to say they are going nowhere. Here's what Kunle Afolayan is saying now.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How It Felt Acting With My Real-Life Mother In New Film - Real Warri Pikin
Nollywood actor, comedian, and producer Ayo Makun popularly known as AY is hard at work promoting his new movie which will begin showing in cinemas later this month titled The Waiter. In the movie which has a star studded cast, popular Nigerian comedian and actress Real Warri Pikin is also a cast member, and what is more interesting? She will be acting alongside her real life mother in the movie.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel Welcoming My First Child at 44 - Nikki Laoye
Gospel singer Nikki Laoye is in a season of celebration, as she announces that she is expecting her first baby at 44 years old. Nikki Laoye who is a wife and mother to 4 adopted children from her husband, has been showcasing life with her family of 5 for many years now, and for a lot of fans and onlookers, they didn't know that Nikki was still trying for or expecting a baby of her own. So this news comes as a surprise to many who are just as excited for Nikki Laoye, as finally, a desire she always wanted for herself is about to come to pass.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Angela Okorie's Open Letter to Zubby Michael On Bitterness, Offenses, and Forgiveness
Angela Okorie is singing a new song today after her long running feud and beef with fellow Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael. Recall that over time, Angela Okorie has slammed Zubby Michael on multiple occassions. There wsas the time when she lambasted Zubby for publicizing his donation to the family of late Junior Pope after the actor's passing during which time she said:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Chioma and I Were Able to Get Past My Mistakes - Davido
Nigerian singer Davido and his wife, Chioma, have gone through a lot in the public eye. We have watched them go through very high highs and witnessed them also go through very low lows. And amidst all of that, especially during the time when unfavorable news stories kept coming out about Davido, a number of people online even advised Chioma to leave. But she didn't, and the couple have waxed on strong, finally tying the knot in front of our eyes earlier this year.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Sharon Ooja Fires Back at Fan Who Criticized Her Appearance in New Post (Photos)
Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja got into a little online argument with a fan after the fan told her to take off the lenses she was wearing in a new video she posted. Here's everything you missed and everything that happened.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Davido and Others React After Eldee Shows Off New Multimillion Naira Car (Photos)
Nigerian rapper turned real estate investor in the United States of America, Eldee the Don, is in a season of celebration as he has taken to social media to share his latest acquisition with the world. In his latest social media post, Eldee announced to the world that he has acquired a brand new Tesla Cybertruck and showed off different options of wraps he was thinking about to cover the truck with.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Nollywood Actors Turned Medical Practitioners in America (Photos)
Being a Nollywood star is a dream for a number of people. But then, there are some who achieve this dream, but then also have other dreams for themselves. For today's list, we will be counting down 3 Nollywood stars who left their acting careers to pursue a career in medicine overseas. Here they are.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What Omawumi and Waje Said That Made Burna Boy Chase Them Out of Studio - Timaya
Nigerian singer Burna Boy is known for his chart topping songs, and his dedicated fanbase. But on the other side of it, he is also known for being quite "cocky" and coming off as "rude" to a number of people, especially because of some of the braggadocios things he says online, and some of his antics that have gone viral on the internet from his shows, and such.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
