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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'We’re Setting Boys Up to Fail': Bob-Manuel Udokwu BLOWS HOT, Sparks Debate
Nollywood actor Bob-Manuel Udowku is blowing hot about the burdens being taken up by men, how boys are being raised in comparison to girls, and citing a number of things he believes needs to be changed. The conversation is one that sparks debate regularly because people still wonder if gendered groups are discriminatory or not, and it's clear Bob-Manuel Udokwu has his feelings on it. Here's what the veteran actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Motherhood Has Affected My Acting Career - Uche Jombo
Nollywood actress Uche Jombo is opening up in a new interview with The Will Downtown about her acting career, the biggest differences she's seen since joining Nollywood and now, and how motherhood has affected her acting career. Here are some highlights of what Uche had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Deyemi, TBoss, and More React to Girl Dumped Over Controversial Dress (Photo)
So, the internet has been having a field day surrounding a discussion about this woman who was supposed to go on a date with a gentleman, but later got dumped because of the outfit she wanted to wear for their date. In the exchange that has since gone viral, the woman sent the picture below showcasing what she wanted to wear to the date. Here is the picture of the outfit she sent:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Regular Job Can No Longer Sustain Me - Bambam
Reality TV star most popular for being in Nigeria's biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, Bambam is opening up during an interview with The Punch about a number of things including whe she went on the show, and more controversially, why she can't do regular jobs. The actress and mother spoke candidly about her thoughts, but the things she said have caused some mixed reactions, especially from people who do this type of work she says she can't do, on an everyday basis. Here is what Bambam had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I've Always Felt Wizkid Doesn't Like Me - Skales
Once upon a time, Nigerian singers Wizkid and Skales belonged to the same record label, EME, and now years later, Skales is talking about why he always felt that his now superstar colleague never liked him. Speaking on Listen With Osi, Skales gave 2 instances of stories where he felt it was clear that Wizkid didn't like him and well, the stories do paint that kind of picture. Here is what Skales had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
One Decision Last Year That Changed My Life - Davido
Nigerian superstar singer, Davido, is opening up during a new interview with NandoLeaks about one decision he made in 2023 that changed his whole life. Davido made the revelation when talking about his hit song "Unavailable" and how the song's famous dance came to be because of the suggestion of one enthusiastic dancer. Here's what Davido had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Ruger Laughs at Odumodublvck, Explains How He Would Avoid Making Same Mistake (VIDEO)
Not too long ago, Odumodublvck was the object of internet draggings and ridicule after he bragged publicly that he would be on Wizkid's album Morayo, only for the album tracklist to come out and he was nowhere to be found.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Omotola Opens Up About Health Emergency (Photos)
Beloved Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is thankful today for her life, and opening up about the health emergency that she faced, and the deliverance after. In a new social media post, Omotola opens up about how she was rushed into emergency room and had to undergo urgent operation to remove her gall bladder. It's a lot! Here's exactly what Omotola had to say and the pictures she posted.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why It's Very Difficult for Men and Women Not to Cheat - Mr. Macaroni
Nollywood actor and content creator, Mr. Macaroni, very popularly known for playing the very randy character of Daddy Wa, a promiscuous married woman who is always chasing after girls, is opening up during a new interview with Diary of a Naija Girl about why it is so hard for people in relationships and marriages not to cheat. Here is what the actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
"Omo!" - Reactions as Price of Land in 'Jenifa Gardens' Revealed (Photos)
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is entering into a new path career wise and today, she has announced her latest venture. The multi hyphenate talent who has made her stamp in entertainment, and also ventured into politics, is now setting her sights on something new: real estate.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Funke Akindele Stopped Picking My Calls after One Phone Call We Had - Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian and movie maker is talking in a new interview on Arise TV about collaboration and how it was collaborating not only with the people he worked with on his new movie, A Ghetto Love Story, but also how it was collaborating with other filmmakers during the promotion of the movie. During the share, Basketmouth got candid and opened up about how Funke Akindele stopped picking his calls after one call they had, and how others like Mo Abudu really came through for him. Here's what Basketmouth had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Women Should Be Allowed to Marry 3 Husbands - Okey Bakassi
Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi is opening up during a new interview with The Honest Bunch about why he believes in polygamy, and why he thinks women too should be allowed to marry multiple men if they want to. Here is what the comedian had to say, and the reasons he gave for believing so.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
