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'm Receiving Angry Emails Over My Latest Movie - Lateef Adedimeji
Renowned Nollywood actor and now producer, Lateef Adedimeji, put a lot of sweat, energy, and time into the creation of his latest movie, Lisabi, and the effort paid off because the movie was bought and acquired by Netflix. However, after the film's release on the popular and global site, people noticed that the movie was only available to those here in Africa, and not to those outside. Lisabi didn't have a wide (global) release, which is not what Lateef Adedimeji was expecting, and certainly not what the fans were expecting. And as you can imagine, now that has led to a lot of angry and confused emails from Lateef to Netflix, and from fans to Lateef. Here's what Lateef Adedimeji told The Nation about the whole thing during a new interview.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
7 Things to Watch Out For, the Way Things Are Going in Our Country Today - Chiwetalu Agu
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu is one of the most beloved and well respected actors in the industry today. Now, he is blowing up on social media because of a video he made where he detailed 7 things we must watch out for, with the way things are going in the country today. The video is of course in light of recent hardships that face citizens of Nigeria: from rising price of goods to the weakening position of the naira against foreign currencies. Because of these happenings, Chiwetalu Agu has created this list, and here are the 7 things he says we must watch out for.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Experience With Randy Director - Omoni Oboli Shares for First Time
Nollywood actor and director, Omoni Oboli, is one of the most powerful women in the industry today. But before Omoni got to the level that she is today, she also faced her own share of challenges coming up in the entertaintment industry. Now, during an interview on Glasshouse With AY, Omoni Oboli opens up about her experience with a randy director and the reality of so many young women in the entertainment industry and beyond. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Life After Breaking World Record - Hilda Baci Gets Very Honest
Popular Nigerian chef and world record breaker Hilda Baci is getting honest about how life has been since the Cook-A-Thon that launched her into national consciousness and led to her breaking a Guinness World Record. Since then, life has happened and during a new interview on CreativiTEA, the star chef tells us all about the changes. Here's what Hilda had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Avoid Lying Down During Video Calls With My Kids – Bovi
Nigerian comedian Bovi is one of the most talented and most popular comedians in the nation. In addition to wearing that hat and the hat of filmmaker and producer of many productions, he is also a father to three children and is during a new interview with TVC, revealing why he doesn't allow his children see him lying down or not wearing shirt during video calls. Here is what Bovi had to say, and the reason he explained for doing this.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Reverse Migration: Why I Returned to Nigeria - Dr. Oni
Nigerian born doctor Dr. Julius Oni is a man who went on to a lot of success in the medical profession over in the United States of America, but has now come back to Nigeria - a move that is surprising in a time when a lot of Nigerians dream to 'japa' from the country.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Needed Therapy After My Last Role – Deyemi Gets Real
Acting is not easy! This is a reality that so many people forget and so many need to realize. Putting one's self in physical and mental states of distress over and over again for the sake of a job is not normal, and actors who do this really put themselves on the line and can enter into serious trouble if they don't get coping mechanisms in place to help them transition in and out of emotions for roles.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Being Clarion Chukwura's Son Wasn't Always Easy - Clarence Peters
Nigerian filmmaker and movie director Clarence Peters is a very renowned and popular name in his field, but what some people still don't know about the talented creative is that he is also the son of popular musician Shina Peters and talented actress Clarion Chukwura. Now, during a new interview with Channels Television, Clarence Peters is explaining the sometimes downside of being the son of such popular parents, and opening up about his relationship with his famous parents. Here's what Clarence Peters had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Wigwe Family Drama Explained: Will Being Contested, Grandfather vs Children
There is fire in the mountain in the Wigwe household according to new reports by the Daily Independent. Now, in the aftermath of the untimely death that came for Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the former Group Managing Director of Access Holdings, there is a legal battle unfolding over the execution of his will. Dr. Wigwe who was a prominent figure in the Nigerian banking sector passed away in a helicopter crash in the United States on February 9, 2024 and his untimely death which not only left the nation mourning and in disarray, has now also triggered family disputes over his very substantial estate. Here's everything you missed.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Bimbo Akintola EXPOSES Nollywood Earnings, Asks Actresses Where their Money Is Coming From
Star Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola is speaking about the heavily talked about topic of celebrity earnings vs the lifestyles they portray on social media. This is a discourse that has been happening for years now, and during a new interview, Bimbo Akintola also raised her own questions about the lifestyle after exposing the realities of what major names like IrokoTV and Africa Magic pay for their movies. Here's everything Bimbo Akintola said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Lessons I Learnt This Year (2024) - Sharon Ooja Nwoke
If you follow Nollywood actress, Sharon Ooja, then you know she's always dropping gems, lessons, and words. This year, the actress has had quite a year and is now revealing few lessons she's learned as she's gotten older. Here is what Sharon Ooja had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
13 Celebrities React to Adesua's Second Baby Announcement
It is good news in the house of the Wellingtons as Nollywood star actress Adesua Etomi and her singer husband Banky W have announced the birth of their second child through Adesua's social media. Taking to her social media, Adesua Etomi uploaded pictures of her flaunting her baby bump while writing in the caption:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
