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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How Fibroids Affected My Marriage - Ini Dima-Okojie
Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie revealed recently that her fibroids are back, but now in a new interview, she is opening up more about how it has affected her marriage, and clearing up misconceptions about how fibroids affect fertility in women. Here's what Ini Dima-Okojie had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why One Can't Eat or Drink in Other Actors Homes Anymore - Ngozi Nwosu
Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu is speaking about why in the past, she and her colleagues could eat and drink together, but now, one is unable to do so. She opened up about this during an interview with Pulse Nigeria, during which time she also talked about the other changes she sees happening in Nollywood, for better and worse. Here is what Ngozi Nwosu had to say
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
What I Told Lady Who Said 'I Don't Watch Nigerian Films' Yet Wanted Picture - Deyemi
Nollywood has gone through many stages and one of the stages the industry went through and still somewhat goes through even now is the stage where people say 'I don't want Nollywood movies'. It was and is annoying sentence and sentiment often shared by people whose notion of Nollywood is still very antiquated and unnecessarily judgmental, but it is a sentiment many people including actors and producers have heard while trying to promote their films.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Truth about My Struggles Since Winning BBNaija - Ilebaye
Last year, the world celebrate Gen Z baddie Ilebaye when she came out as the winner of the eight and All Star season of Big Brother Naija. It was a very big win of the young woman and fans worldwide believed it would propel the winner into mega fame. However, since winning the crown and money, Ilebaye has been surprisingly quiet in the entertainment industry.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why It's So Difficult Being Woman Comedian In Nigeria - Real Warri Pikin
Nigerian comedian Real Warri Pikin is one of the only mainstream female standup comedians right now in the nation, and by far one of the most successful. In a new interview with Channels Television, Real Warri Pikin opens up about why there are so few female standup comedians, and why it is such a difficult industry for women to get into. Here's what Real Warri Pikin had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why Don Moen Told Me It's Not Good to Say "Lift Up Your Hands" In Gospel Music - Frank Edwards
Nigerian Gospel singer Frank Edwards is opening up in a new interview about the mentorship he has received from popular American gospel singer Don Moen, and speaking on how Don Moen's mentorship has changed his life, and taught him lessons he never knew about including why it's not right to say "lift your hands up" in gospel music. Here's what Frank Edwards explained.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
What I Saw Oyinbo Doing in Market That Let Me Know Nigeria Don Hard - Nkechi Blessing
Nigerian actress and content creator Nkechi Blessing Sunday is talking about the experience she had today at the market, and using it as an opportunity to cry out about the state of the nation. Nkechi Blessing used stories of her own self and an oyinbo woman she saw in the market to express how badly the economic state of the nation is right now. Here is what the actress had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Mixed Reactions As Simi Responds to Lashings Over What She Said During Podcast
Nigerian singer Simi is finally responding to the lashings she's been receiving ever since she went on the Zero Conditions podcast and made statements saying she doesn't listen to other people's music. During the interview, Simi said: "I don't know anybody. I don't listen to a lot of music. I don't know anybody. The reason I know my husband's song is because I'm married to him."
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Sharon Ooja Reacts After Yet Another Woman Bashes Her Marriage
Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja's wedding has been the topic of conversation ever since the day that it happened and her husband's face was revealed. There have been so many things said, accusations made, and thought pieces written and recorded about Sharon Ooja's marriage, and now, another woman is putting her voice in the conversation.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Don't Like Use of Fine Faces in Youtube Movies - Kanayo O. Kanayo
Beloved Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo is talking about the rising growth of Nollywood movies and productions on Youtube, and giving his own thoughts on the things he likes and doesn't like about it during a new interview with The Cable Lifestyle. Here's what Kanayo O. Kanayo said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Joke Silva Gives New Update on Olu Jacobs' Health
Beloved veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs recently celebrated his 82nd birthday, and now his wife, actress Joke Silva, is giving us some updates on how Uncle Olu is. She clarifies a number of things including why he looks so skinny, and provides more clarity on the state of his mind and physical strength. Here's what Joke Silva had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Reason Why My Colleagues Keep Passing Away - Patience Ozokwo Cries Out
Nigerian actor John Okafor most popularly known as Mr. Ibu is no more, and was recently buried during a ceremony that was well attended by a lot of popular names and faces in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Amongst the guests present at the event was Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G who was a dear colleague of the deceased. A very heartbreaking moment during the burial was when Patience walked up to Mr. Ibu's corpse and broke down in tears. Now, she is speaking about why she broke down so badly, and cries out about the reason why so many of her colleagues keep dying, and what people should do to take care of themselves. Here is what Patience Ozokwo said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
