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 Feel Bad for Diddy - Reno Omokri Voices Support for Rapper in Controversial Letter
On a personal level, there are some people who when they post, I have to take a deep breath before reading because they can either talk sense or a whole lot of nonsense. One of those people for me is controversial media personality, Reno Omokri, who touts himself as a 'table shaker' and is known for his often controversial takes on current issues.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Avoid Drinking Water—90-Year-Old Wole Soyinka
Nigerian noel prize winning writer Wole Soyinka is now 90 years old and is opening up in a new interview about some things that are frankly surprising a lot of people. In one of the interview's most shocking moments, Wole Soyinka reveals that he avoids drinking water as much as possible (WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE EVEN CONSIDERING IT). He expressed why he avoids water, and also opened up about how his writing has changed over time, including why he doesn't have a love for talking computers (like Siri) and where he gets his inspiration from. Here is what Wole Soyinka had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How Getting Rich Changed My Love Life - Hilda Baci
Popular Nigerian chef and world record holder, Hilda Baci is opening up about how getting rich and making money for herself has completely changed her love life. She made the revelation in a post on her social media explaining how she once in her life used to think she was in love when in fact, she was just being blinded by brokeness. Now that she runs multiple businesses, Hilda Baci is singing a different tune, and trying to empower other women with her message. Here is what she said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Used to Hate Hearing and Performing 'Essence' - Tems
Nigerian singer Tems is best known for her hit songs like "Essence", "Free Mind", "Try Me", and such. But this year, with the release of her studio album Born in the Wild, she has added on some new songs to her catalogue including hits like "Me & U", "Love Me Jeje", and more.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Adunni Ade Cries Out After Indrive Driver Runs Away With Her Property
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade is boiling hot right now, and for good reason, and the target of her attack is taxi service company, InDrive. The actress is putting the company on blast after one of their drivers who was supposed to deliver a package to her ended the ride and has run away with the delivery. Adunni Ade has apparently messaged them through DMs, but upon failure to respond, she has taken the matter public and is now calling out the company and the driver. Here's what's happening.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
'Aunty Ramota' Turned to 'Tonto Dikeh' - Man Tells Story of How House Girl Jazzed Him
There have been so many stories and so many films made about jazz, especially being used on men by their house girls, but these days especially, many people do not believe those stories. However, one man is talking to Daddy Freeze and swearing that he was a victim of this exact ordeal, explaining how his house girl turned from 'Aunty Romata' to 'Tonto Dikeh' in his eyes after a short trip to the village. Here is what the man had to say to Daddy Freeze.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why My Dad Was Sentenced to Life Imprisonment - Daniel Etim-Effiong
Nollywood actor Daniel Etim-Effiong is opening up about the real life story he is going to be making a movie about, that is about how his father was sentenced to life imprisonment and how his mother died one day on a visit to see his father in prison. It is a very emotional story, with a somewhat happy ending. Here is what Daniel Etim-Effiong said about the whole ordeal.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why My Past Relationships Weren't True Love But This One Is - Mercy Eke
Nigerian media personality, reality star, actress, and business woman Mercy Eke is in love! During a new interview, Mercy reveals that she's been with her current lover for 3 years and opens up about why she feels that this current relationship has shown her what real love is, in a way she feels like the past have not been. Here is what Mercy had to say about why she feels she's found true love now.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
What I Say to People Claiming I Shouldn't Be Therapist Because My Marriage Failed - Blessing CEO
Relationship therapist Blessing CEO is the most popular relationship therapist in the country, but one thing people always use against her is the fact that she is not married. People say that because her marriage failed, she isn't qualified to give advice about marriage. It is one of the biggest critiques about her and now during a new interview with Pulse Nigeria, Blessing CEO is talking about this criticism. Here is what she said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Don't Have Any Song With Sister Teni - Niniola
Nigerian singer Niniola has a new album out called Press Play which becomes Niniola's third full-length album. Curiously for many people, as many songs as the singer has done, and as many songs as her sister Teni too have done, the two women have not been on a song together. It is something people expect should have happened by now, but yet, it hasn't.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
10 Most Talked About Looks From Mo Abudu’s 60th Birthday Bash (Photos)
Nigerian mega producer, director, and media personality Mo Abudu is talking 60 and the whole of Lagos is of course hearing about it because Mo is doing it big! Last night, she threw a lavish 1960s themed birthday party, and as you can expect, all the biggest names in Nollywood came out to support Mo. People were decked in some very fashionable and high glam looks, and from the night, here are just 10 of the most talked about looks of the evening. Here they are.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Styled
Wow Factor That Differentiates Me From Others - Uzor Arukwe
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe is finally enjoying some much needed success after years of grinding in the Nigerian entertainment industry. In recent times, Uzor has starred in blockbuster movies from Sugar Rush to A Tribe Called Judah and has delivered some very memorable performances. Yet, despite how successful the films he's been in have been, many still regard Uzor as underrated. During a new interview with The Will Downtown, Uzor Arukwe opened up about how he feels about hearing he's underrated, and also opened up about the wow factor that differentiates him from other actors. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
