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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Why Japa Isn’t Always the Answer - Helen Paul
Nigerian comedian Helen Paul has herself japa-ed and is now based majorly in the United States of America. However, during a new interview with The Sun, Helen still has some words of advice for people seeking to japa, and explains why japaing isn't always the answer, as well as opening up about some differences she has experienced between living in Nigeria and now living in America. Here is what Helen Paul had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What Bimbo Akintola Did for Me That I'll Never Forget - Chimezie Imo
Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo who is most popularly known for his role in the award winning Breath of Life movie is opening up during a new roundtable conversation, about veteran actress Bimbo Akintola, and how a simple act that she did really affected him and is something that he still appreciates till this day. The revelation came when actors in the industry were talking about how they break the ice with their co-stars and build chemistry especially when meeting people for the first time, and then, that's when Chimezie shared his story. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
5 Reasons My Own Marriage Is Going 14 Years When Others Are Divorcing - Kcee
Right now, it is not news that the entertainment industry is bereft with news of divorce after divorce. In fact, these days, the news of a new celebrity divorce is almost expected on any given day. But, despite all the divorces happening everywhere, singer Kcee has been able to keep his own marriage in tact for 14 years, and is about going to 15.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I'm Ashamed to Say What They Paid Me for 'Super Story' Song - Essence
Many people may know singer Essence most popularly for her song "Facebook Love" with Jaywon, but what a lot of people don't know is that Essence is also the voice of one of Nigeria's most popualr soundtrack songs, "This is Super Story." During a new interview with Chude, Essence opens up about the lasting impact of that song, and expresses how she wasn't paid anything to brag about for the song. Here's what Essence had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
As I Reach for N5 Billion in Box Office Records, Here’s My Only Request - Funke Akindele
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has solidified herself i the Nigerian movie industry as the box office queen with a slew of back to back hits, including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, and last year's effort A Tribe Called Judah which ended up being the first Nollywood movie to make over N1 billion in cinemas.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Biggest Complain About Nigerian Films - Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Basketmouth has a new movie in cinemas and it is called A Ghetto Love Story. It is Basketmouth's entry into cinema and the movie according to him came to him after years and years of complaining whenever he watched Nigerian movies. During a new interview with Channels Television, Basketmouth opened up about why he made the decision to make this movie, and explained what exactly about Nigerian movies made him complain so much. Here's what Basketmouth had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Nollywood Actors Don't Break Into Hollywood - American Producer Reveals
Over the years, we have seen and heard many stories of Nigerian actors travelling overseas to try and make it in the American movie industry. And for as many of these stories as we've heard, we have till today not seen one person who has crossed over mega successfully, in the way that a Priyanka Chopra for example crossed over from India. The question is why?
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Producer Shizzi Exposes Ingrates in Music Industry (VIDEO)
Nigerian music producer Shizzi is opening up during a new interview with Inspiration 92.3FM about the betrayals he has faced in the music industry, and talking about ingrates that have turned on him at moments when he needed them, even though he took them as family. Here's what Shizzi had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Worst Date Experience - Falz
Nigerian rapper Falz is the latest guest on the Madam Joyce podcast and during the show, the rapper opened up about a number of things including his worst date experience, how he has still hasn't found a person he wants to marry, and the biggest worry he has for people who abstain from sex before marriage. Here's what Falz had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I've Started Selling Kilishi - Di'Ja
Everybody is getting a second source of income, even some of the biggest celebrities in the country. Mavin singer and actress, Di'ja, during a new interview with City 105.1FM opens up about her kilishi business, and explains why she made the decision to begin selling kilishi, in addition to music. Here is what Di'ja had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Scary Reason Why I Was Producing Breast Milk When I Wasn't Pregnant - Abimbola Craig
Nollywood actress and producer Abimbola Craig is opening up about how a scary situation of having her breast produce breast milk when she wasn't pregnant, led her to the hospital and one of the scariest health revelations of her life. Here's what Abimbola Craig had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Won't MC Anybody's Wedding Again - Basketmouth
Popular Nigerian comedian, actor, and filmmaker Basketmouth is currently promoting his latest movie A Ghetto Love Story and during a chat with journalists at the movie premiere, the funny man was questioned about why he no longer does the work of MCing at people's weddings. If one recalls, there was once upon a time when Basketmouth used to regularly host and MC at people's weddings, but these days, he doesn't do it anymore and people have been curious about why. Well, now Basketmouth is revealing the reason why, and his answer may surprise you.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
