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 I Hate What Film Promotion Has Turned Into - Omoni Oboli
Nigerian movie producer Omoni Oboli is currently making the rounds promoting her latest movie The Uprising: Wives on Strike and during her latest stop on Your View, Omoni Oboli was asked her honest thoughts about the state of film promotion these days, and how she feels about it.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I've Not Picked Basketmouth's Call Since He Divorced - Bovi
The rate of divorces in the entertainment industry is very high these days. It seems like almost every few couple of months, we hear news about celebrity couples divorcing, and one divorce story that really surprised the nation was comedian Basketmouth's divorce from his wife. Now, in a new standup special, Basketmouth's friend and fellow comedian Bovi touched on the issue during his set and jokingly explained why he has been avoiding Basketmouth's calls since Basketmouth announced his divorce. Here's what Bovi had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Things I Need in a Boyfriend – Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is enjoying a lot of fame and fortune right now. At just the age of 22 years old, Ayra Starr has become a global name and phenomenon and has dominated the music scene in ways that even she didn't think possible. But, one thing Ayra hadn't done before getting famous was date. And now, dating as an already established musician, that journey looks a lot more different for her than it does for other people her age. During a new interview with Rolling Stones, fellow musician Coco Jones asked Ayra Starr about how dating is for her now. In response, Ayra Starr got honest, and also opened up about 3 things she looks for in a partner. Here's what Ayra Starr had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Falz Speaks about VeryDarkMan Situation, Addresses Him Direct! (VIDEO)
Rapper Falz found himself the subject of online controversy after media personality Very Dark Man made videos alleging that he and his dad after being paid money assisted Bobrisky in trying to avert justice. It was a very defamatory claim and one that naturally, got the nation talking. Since then, Falz has only spoken via court documents to Very Dark Man, but hasn't really addressed the situation verbally. Until now.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why What Rhuthee Said About Me and My Sister Hurt So Much - Wanni
In one of the season highlights of this year's edition of Big Brother Naija, there was a wild scuffle between housemates Wanni x Handi, and Rhuthee. During the squabble, Rhuthee made a lot of damning allegations against Wanni x Handi accusing them of sleeping with each other (incest) and sleeping around for money (prostitution). Here's the video of that moment:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I Did That Made Other Actresses Scared of Me on 'Oloture' Set - Omoni Oboli
Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has played a lot of characters in her extensive movie career, and one of her most memorable characters till date is the character of Alero, the wicked woman she played in the Netflix movie and series Oloture. Now, during a new interview with Nollywire, Omoni Oboli is opening up about that movie and explaining why fellow actors on set were actually scared of her during the filming of that production. It is a very interesting story, and here's what Omoni had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel About Kachi Telling Me Not to Split Money With Wife or Use It for Music - Kellyrae
Nigerian musician and winner of this year's edition of Big Brother Naija, Kellyrae, is finally responding to the online advice given to him by Ultimate Love Star, Kachi Ucheagwu, to not use his money to do music. In the video Kachi made, he adviced Kellyrae to invest his money into real estate and not share the money 50/50 with Kassia. Here's the video Kachi made:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why My Son, Made, Is Japaing NOWHERE! - Femi Kuti
Nigerian musician Femi Kuti who is the son of Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti, and a tour de force of his own and current manager of The Shrine in Lagos, is talking about why his son, Made Kuti, who is a British citizen still lives in Nigeria. By extension, he also explains why he has no intention of japaing out of Nigeria himself, despite some people advising him to. Here is what Femi Kuti had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Actor Kenneth Okonkwo BLOWS HOT on National TV About Nigeria (VIDEO)
Nigerian actor Kenneth Okonko was recently a guest on a panel discussion on Arise News about the state of Nigeria today, and during his share, the renowned Nollywood actor expressed his complete frustration at the annoying state of the nation, and the constant problems facing Nigerians from constantly crashing national grids to the insane price of fuel. Kenneth had a lot to get off his chest, and hears what he had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Truth about Why I Didn't Like Mo Bimpe When We First Met - Lateef Adedimeji
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and actress Mo Bimpe are today one of the most celebrated and beloved celebrity couples in the nation. But what may surprise many people to know is that Lateef Adedimeji actually did not like Mo Bimpe at all after the first time they met. In fact, in a new interview with The Nation, Lateef narrates the story of when he first met Mo Bimpe, and the impression he got of her that day that was very negative. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Funny Advice Eucharia Anunobi Gave Women at Bridal Shower (VIDEO)
Nollywood actress and preacher Eucharia Anunobi is giving advice to women in marriages, explaining tips they can use to keep the marriage spicy and stay mysterious even in marriage. Eucharia posted just a little snippet of the talk she gave at a bridal shower, an event during which she shared some of her knowledge and wisdom on what women need to be doing in marriage to keep their husband, and to avoid them having wandering eyes. Here is what Eucharia Anunobi had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
