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 I Started Singing After Hearing of My Mum's Passing - Blessing Nze
Everybody reacts to grief very differently and that truth is very evident in the story that Nollywood actress, Blessing Nze, is sharing about how she reacted immediately after finding out that her mom had passed. Here is what the actress had to say about why she started singing after hearing her mom had passed away.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Reactions as Karen Igho Reveals Homelessness and Divorce
4 years ago, I did a story called What Actually Happened to Karen and Where She Is Now where I disclosed to you what had been happening to her since winning her season of Big Brother Africa in 2011. Shortly after winning, she starred in a number of movies including Blackberry Babes 2 and she also opened up about her battle with cancer in 2013. Then, in 2014, after going to the UK to undergo treatment for cancer, Karen was cancer free, and that same year, revealed that she was engaged.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Reactions as Karen Igho Reveals Homelessness and Divorce
4 years ago, I did a story called What Actually Happened to Karen and Where She Is Now where I disclosed to you what had been happening to her since winning her season of Big Brother Africa in 2011. Shortly after winning, she starred in a number of movies including Blackberry Babes 2 and she also opened up about her battle with cancer in 2013. Then, in 2014, after going to the UK to undergo treatment for cancer, Karen was cancer free, and that same year, revealed that she was engaged.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I VOWED To Never Become Like My Mom - Lolo
Omotunde Adebowale-David popularly known as Lolo1 is speaking about why she vowed to never become like her mother. Lolo made the revelation during an episode of the Say My Piece podcast when she and co-host Ogbolor were discussing the topic of why men are refusing to get married. Lolo in her passionate share gave her take on one of the reasons why, and in explaining, also explained why she personally vowed to never become like her mother. Here's what Lolo had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Mixed Reactions as Saga Puts Mouth in VDM and Bobrisky Drama
Nigerian actor, painter, and reality TV star most popularly known for his appearance on Big Brother Naija, Saga Adeolu, is voicing his opinion about VeryDarkMan and the ongoing court case situations flying everywhere. Saga was asked about the whole ordeal during his appearance on Rubbin' Minds and the comments he made have been met with mixed reactions. Here's what the actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How Being Stubborn Helped Me After Big Brother House - Erica Nlewedim
Nigerian actress, reality TV star, and very popular alum of Big Brother Naija, Erica Nlewedim, is talking during an appearance on Arise Tv about her life after the show, and how being stubborn really helped her from straying down wrong paths and living a life above her means. Here's what she had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How Kunle Proposed to Me - Simi
Nigerian singer Simi is revealing for the first time, the story of how her now husband fellow singer Adekunle Gold proposed to her. Funny enough, Simi has never told this story publicly, but for the first time during an episode of Off The Top revealed the story of how exactly it all went down. Here's what Simi said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
4 Extreme Ways Being ‘Wura’ Affected My Real Life - Scarlet Gomez
The Showmax breakout hit show Wura is coming to an end with its third and final season, and lead actress from the show Scarlet Gomez is letting us in on some things that we as viewers don't know about the show and how it affected her. Here is what Scarlet had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How Camera Man Made Me Cry and Aunty Mo Came to My Help - Funke Akindele
Nollywood actress Funke Akindele is the biggest filmmaker right now in Nigeria, and is such a trailbrazer and boss right now. But, that wasn't always the case. In fact, once upon a time, she was a first time director under the wing of heavyweight woman Mo Abudu, and she had an incident that happened on set that left her crying and doubting herself. In this inspiring story that Funke shared with The Guardian, she opens up about this incident that happened, and the lessons it taught her about leadership and navigating the business world as a woman, especially when working with men that doubt your ability. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
My Biggest Financial Regret That Still Pains Me Till Today - Yemi Alade
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade is opening up about her biggest financial regret, and how it has led her to a court case that has been ongoing for the last three years. The singer made the revelation while on the show Invested and gave financial advice and caution to others so they wouldn't end up in the same position she's in. Here's what Yemi Alade had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Feel Alone - Maraji Explains Why She Doesn't Have Friends in the Industry
Nigerian content creator and skit maker Maraji has been very popular for a while now, and is one of the first female skit makers to have really taken off in the space. Then, and even now, one of the biggest things people noticed about Maraji is that unlike other content creators who liked to meet up to do collaborative content, Maraji seemed to always be alone. She was never really seen at industry events, or influencer hangouts. When skits were done with other content creators, she wasn't present and people in the comments used to ask "where is Maraji?"
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Amidst Bobrisky Saga, Tonto Dikeh and Eucharia Anunobi Share Words About Betrayers
Still on the topic of Bobrisky who is the hottest topic of the day, celebrities Tonto Dikeh and Eucharia Anunobi are dropping words about betrayals following the released recording of Bobrisky admitting to not setting foot in prison, an admission that was made on a phone call with someone who seemed to be a trusted confidant of Bob's. Now, the tape is out, and another person who Bob also exchanged information with is also leaking the content of their private conversations. These acts are being seen as many as acts of betrayal, and so, it seems Tonto Dikeh and Eucharia Anunobi have thoughts about it. Here's what they said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
