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'm Happy I Didn't Win Big Brother - Beverly Osu
Nigerian actress and reality TV star Beverly Osu has been famous for many years now, and the way she really burst into the national consciousness was through her time spent on hit reality series, Big Brother. During her time on the show, the now successful actress didn't win, and in a new interview with Hip TV, Beverly Osu is opening up about why she's happy now that she did not win. She also spoke during the interview about her alleged rift with fellow actress and Big Brother alum Venita Akpofure. Here's what Beverly had to say on the topic of both of these matters.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I've Never Wanted to Be Ramsey Nouah - Kunle Remi
Nollywood has gone through a lot of phases and has seen a bunch of stars arise from different generations. Names like Ramsey Nouah and Richard Mofe-Damijo rose to fame in the early 2000s while names like Deyemi Okanlawon and Kunle Remi found their own fame in a different generation later on. All these stars mentioned are still working actors, and now Kunle Remi is speaking, especially to newbies, about the art of not arriving before one's time citing RMD and Ramsey Nouah as examples and explaining why he never wanted to be them. Here's what Kunle Remi had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
What Is Driving Me Now That I've Already Made Money - Rema
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Rema is at the top of his game and in his time in the music industry, he has made a lot of money and success, far more than many people can dream of making in their lifetimes. But still, the young singer is grinding more than ever and is still at the top of his game operating with a hunger and drive that has not wavered since he first burst onto the scene. Now, in a new interview with Thoughts In A Culli, the "Calm Down" singer is opening up about what exactly is driving him now at this point in his life and career. Here's what Rema had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Ondo Caterer’s Death: Why We Took Our Madam’s Life—P.A Confesses
Gruesome news came earlier this month about the death of an Ondo caterer named Mrs. Debbie Olakunbi Monsurat Adene who was found in a pool of blood five days after celebrating her 54th birthday. At the time of that news report, the story was so shocking and so sad. I mean, who would someone be murdered so brutally just shortly after such a day of celebration. Everybody was in a state of confusion and nobody at the time knew of who could have done this.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Criminal
The Hardest Decision I Had to Make as Mavin CEO - Don Jazzy
Nigerian producer and star CEO, Don Jazzy who is the CEO of Mavin Records, the biggest record label in Nigeria, is opening up in an interview with Cool FM about the hardest decisions he has to make as CEO of the company. Here's what Don Jazzy revealed in response to the question.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
"The Kind of Woman I Would Want" - Asake Gives Description and it's Very Entertaining
Nigerian singer Asake is out with a new album titled Lungu Boy and in an interview with Apple Music, the popular singer reveals that for many years, people have believed that he's incapable of love. So in response to that, he recorded a song on his album called "My Heart" and according to the singer, this song describes his perfect woman. Speaking to Apple Music, Asake said:
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why We're Returning to Music—Bracket and Weird MC
The Nigerian music industry has come a very long way. The distance between where Nigerian music was two decades ago and today is astronamical. Afrobeats has taken over the world. With new acts like Rema, Ayra Starr, Tems, and more enjoying opportunities, money, and a level of success that the older generation of singers could only aspire to, is it surprising to learn that even these earlier acts want to enjoy a piece of the cake now? Well, that's what happening with two Nigerian acts that were very popular years ago: Weird MC who is most famously known for her hit single "Ijoya" and Bracket, the singing duo most popularly known for their song "Yori Yori".
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Experience that Exposed Me to Industry’s Harshness Towards Women - Yemi Alade
It is not news today that in the music industry, especially in Nigeria, it is harder for women than it is for men. This is an opinion that has been echoed by both men and women in the music industry, but still everytime a person says it, people roll their eyes and say that it's exaggerated, or there's no evidence to back it. Now, during a new interview with The Beat 99.9FM, singer Yemi Alade is sharing her own experience of unfair treatment in the music industry, simply because she's a woman. Here is what Yemi had to say about her experience.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why We Don't Celebrate Birthdays With Presents in Njoku House - Jason Njoku
Jason Njoku is talking once again about his parenting policies. The father of three, and CEO of IrokoTV has taken to social media to share why he does not celebrate birthdays in his household with presents, especially for his kids. This is not the first time Jason Njoku is sharing his parenting philosophies either as he's also shared his stance around smartphones for his children. Here's what Jason Njoku had to say about his birthday philosophy and his smartphone policy.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why My Pastor Was Against Video for Song I Did With Burna Boy - Waje
In 2013, Waje released her debut studio album W.A.J.E and that album contains till date her most explicit song which is a song she did with singer Burna Boy. Now, in a new interview, Waje is revealing why even though people liked that song, she never really a music video for it because of something her pastor explained to her. Here's what Waje had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why My Pastor Was Against Video for Song I Did With Burna Boy - Waje
In 2013, Waje released her debut studio album W.A.J.E and that album contains till date her most explicit song which is a song she did with singer Burna Boy. Now, in a new interview, Waje is revealing why even though people liked that song, she never really a music video for it because of something her pastor explained to her. Here's what Waje had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why Actors Run from 'Yoruba-Wood' — Bimbo Akintola
Renowned Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has a lot of years of experience under her belt as she has been acting for over a decade now. The beloved and highly talented actress is one person who has starred both in English speaking movies and in Yoruba speaking movies. And now, in a new interview with The Sun, Bimbo is opening up about why actors run from acting in Yoruba movies. Here's what Bimbo Akintola said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
