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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How I Feel about Successful Nigerian Actors Japaing to Look for Work in America - Mercy Aigbe
One thing that is a trend among a number of Nigerian actors which people have noticed: is that a number of times, actors who are well-renowned here in the country and have made a name here in Nigeria later in their career set their sights on international waters and travel abroad to try to make it, especially in Hollywood. Different actors have done it to varying levels of success, and now during a new interview with Seun Oloketuyi, star Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is talking about how she feels about it, and if she plans at any point to jump on that train and do the same thing. Here is what Mercy Aigbe had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Jenifa’s Back! Funke Akindele Spills on New Film and Bringing ‘Jenifa’ to Life Again
Star Nigerian actress and queen of the box office Funke Akindele is this December back with a new movie in cinemas, and this time, she is returning to play her classic character, Jenifa in the new movie Everybody Loves Jenifa. In a new interview with Bella Naija, the star actress opened up about her return to playing the beloved character of Jenifa and revealed also what fans can expect when the movie opens this December. Here's what Funke Akindele had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why My Marriage Isn’t 50/50 and I’m the One Taking Care of House Right Now - Banky W
Nigerian singer Banky W and his wife, star actress Adesua Etomi welcomed their second baby not too long ago, to the cheer and celebration of their fans and well-wishers worldwide. We also know that Banky W has moved to the USA for now to do his studies. And in a new clip he shared on social media, Banky W opens up about how life has been since he moved to the US, why his own marriage isn't 50/50, and why he's the one handling a lot of the house duties in this season. Here's what Banky W had to say about it all.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why "Big 3" Are Not On My Level - Tiwa Savage Counts Reasons
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage stopped by The Beat 99.9FM for an interview, during which, she was asked about how she feels about being left out of the 'big 3' conversation that usually happens. For those who don't know, in the Nigerian music scene, the 'big 3' are seen as Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy. And many people have always argued that Tiwa should be a part of that list to make it a big 4. Now, this conversation was brought to Tiwa's table, and according to the singer, she doesn't even see it as a big 3, she sees it as a big one, and is now explaining her reasons why.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Called Marriage "Zombie Plan" - Tems Defends Herself
About a year ago, Tems did an interview where she called marriage a "zombie plan" saying: "TEMS: I had a job after I graduated. I had a job. I was trying to be a good girl [laughs]. A good girl is a girl that listens to her parents and gets a job and says okay, I'm trying to make my parents proud by showing them I'm going to get a job, get married, and do the thing. The robot plan. The zombie plan [laughs]. It's a zombie plan and I was on that plan, and then I got signed. The thing is I've been writing music since I was like 11, and I was just like do I want to be here in the next ten years? Is this it? And I was just like nah, I would rather die than remain here."
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why You Shouldn’t Feel Rushed to Succeed in Your 20s - Tiwa Savage Tells Story
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is today, the queen of Afrobeats in Nigeria. She has been in the industry for over a decade, and found her success in her 30s—a rarity, as most women in entertainment usually blow up in their 20s or earlier. This singular fact is something that Tiwa says is very important to her, and to the work she does today. In a new interview with Cool FM, Tiwa opened up about aging and success, and gave advice to people younger than her who are also trying to make it. Here is what Tiwa had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Ngozi Nwosu Spills Industry Secrets, Also Asks Actresses Where Money Is Coming From
Not long ago, Bimbo Akintola exposed Nollywood earnings and asked actresses where their money is coming from. Now, it looks like fellow veteran actress Ngozi Nwosu is also asking those same questions. During a new interview with Seun Oloketuyi, Ngozi Nwosu was asked about Bimbo Akintola's comments regarding actresses, and asked to give her own thoughts on the lavish lifestyle that a lot of actresses show on social media. Ngozi had a lot to say about it, and here's what she said before also advicing new actresses. Here's what Ngozi Nwosu said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Korty SPEAKS OUT After Davido Forbids Her from Posting Video They Made Together
There is some drama currently brewing between popular Nigerian Youtuber Korty EO and music superstar Davido. You see, the singer was supposed to make an appearance on Korty's show called Flow With Korty and their episode was supposed to drop today. But as at the time of this publication, a few moments ago, from when the video was supposed to drop, Korty is now saying that Davido and his team have basically forbidden her from posting the video. Here's what you missed, and everything that is going on at the moment.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How It Feels to Be Grandmother Before Age of 50 - Omoni Oboli
Nigerian filmmaker Omoni Oboli is one of the country's most popular and hard working filmmakers around right now. Also, on a personal front, Omoni Oboli has become a grandmother this year after the birth of her son's first child. Now, during a new interview with The Will Downtown, Omoni is opening up about how it feels being a grandmother before the age of 50, and also talking about if being a female filmmaker has been challenging in any way different from being a male filmmaker. Here's what Omoni Oboli had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I Think About Claims That Others Make Me Popular – Chike
Nigerian musician Chike is the latest guest on the popular Curiosity Made Me Ask show and during the interview, Isbae U asked the singer a number of controversial questions which some people have also echoed in different pockets on the internet, about the release of the song "Egwu" with Mohbad after Mohbad's death, and also about a lot of his hit songs being features with other artistes. Here is what Chike had to say to Isbae U's very interesting questions.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Reasons Why I'm Shocked When People Forget Styl-Plus in Afrobeats - TUNDE
Nigerian musician Tunde, part of the very popular 90s and early 2000s Nigerian group, Styl Plus, is talking about the group's contribution to Afrobeats and why he feels they as a group often get left out during the conversations around Afrobeats. During his new interview with the Afrobeats Podcast, Tunde spoke about feeling overlooked as well as explained the different reasons why the group is so important in Afrobeats history. Here's what Tunde had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
