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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Empress Njamah Responds to Backlash Over Outfit to Surprise Party (Photo)
Popular Nollywood actress Empress Njamah is responding after she was called out for an outfit she wore that has been deemed "ungodly" and teaching girl children a bad lifestyle. Empress wore the outfit while going to celebrate a friend of hers.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How I Feel about People Not Liking My New Style of Dressing - Tems
Nigerian singer Tems has definitely become a lot more adventurous with her fashion. The singer who was known for always 'covering up' has recently been showing more skin and trying new styles that she normally didn't before. These new styles have, as expected, brought with it some people who do not like the new mode of dressing and much preferred the old aesthetic. Speaking in a new interview with Essence Magazine, Tems opens up about why her sense of style has become adventurous, and also addresses those who may not like what she's wearing or have different kinds of expectations for her. Here's what Tems had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
The SIX FIGURE SERIES (A Vocal Exclusive)
I am very VERY excited to announce the launch of the SIX FIGURE SERIES (A Vocal Exclusive). It is a series that has been in the works for MONTHS while Vocal has been getting ready for the launch of exclusive stories on the site.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Journal
What Vocal Sent When I Crossed 25,000 Reads (Photo)
So, this is pretty cool, pretty sweet, and pretty interesting, and you may not know this. But when you cross certain Vocal milestones, the company sends you something. At least, it did for me (not sure if they still do now, so please let me know in the comments if you received the same when you crossed your own milestones).
By Jide OkonjoExclusive • 2 years ago
PRO TIP: How to Actually Get Money from READS
Reads on Vocal are calculated differently than they are on a regular blog. On Vocal, reads are not determined by how many link clicks your post gets but by how many people actually ‘read’ your work according to Vocal’s algorithm.
By Jide OkonjoExclusive • 2 years ago
What Forced Me to Start Exercising Two Years Ago - 73 Year Old Gym Mama
A 73 year old Nigerian woman, Rosalind Umar, has been trending and making waves because of her newfound gym lifestyle where she does various exercises from cardio to strength training. In a new interview with Channels Television, Rosalind opens up about what exactly pushed her to start gyming; and the revelation is actually very interesting and eye opening. Here's what 73 year old Rosalind Umar had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Happy I Grew Up in Enugu Not Lagos - Flavour
Nigerian singer Flavour is one of the most successful and renowned artistes in the country today. Flavour is also proudly Igbo and is unarguably one of, if not the most successful artiste from Eastern Nigeria. During a new interview with the Afrobeats Podcast, Flavour opened up about why he's so happy he grew up in Enugu, and not Lagos. And also spoke about how things differ in both states. Here's what Flavour had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
My 2 Issues With Today's Musicians - Pheelz
Nigerian musician and producer Pheelz is one of the most respected and renowned artistes working in the industry today. As a producer, he has worked with a huge number of local and international acts, and as an artiste, he has also seen a lot of success and toured all over the world. In a new interview with The Guardian, Pheelz speaks about 2 issues he sees with music today, and advices artistes on what he'll like to see leaned into more and improved upon. Here is what Pheelz had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why This Season of Big Brother is So Boring - Nina Ivy
The ninth and current season of Big Brother Naija is underway and one of the show's alumnus is giving her thoughts on the current season. Granting her interview through a Whatsapp chat with Vanguard Newspaper reporter, Potpourri, fourth runner up of Big Brother Naija Season 3, Nina Ivy, revealed her thoughts about the current season expressing that she finds the show boring, and explaining why. Here's what Nina had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Uzor Arukwe Talks Fatal Accident, Why He Turned Down Job With Keystone Bank
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe is opening up about his life and career. During a new interview with This Day, Uzor Arukwe opened up about his degree in economics and how he still sees himself as an economist even though he's an actor. He also opens up about his fatal accident, and why he turned down a job from Keystone Bank even after he'd just about gotten everything he'd need to start work. Here's what Uzor Arukwe had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Bimbo Ademoye Writes Open Letter to Rumored Lover VJ Adams, Timini, and Shaffy Bello
Nollywood actress and movie producer, Bimbo Ademoye, is taking to social media to write an open letter expressing her love and gratitude to some of her industry colleagues, including her longtime rumored lover VJ Adams. Here's what Bimbo Ademoye wrote.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
4 Famous People You Didn't Know Were on Maltina Dance All
Everybody has a story of a life that they've lived before we meet them. For some of our favorite celebrities, their life story involves the popular Nigerian family dance competition, Maltina Dance All. Today, we'll be counting down 4 celebrities of today who have a history with 'Maltina Dance All' because they once participated in it. Here they are.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
