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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Toke Makinwa Talks Turning 40, Reveals Funny Advice She Got From D'Banj About It
Nigerian media personality and self proclaimed 'baby girl for life' Toke Makinwa is turning 40 this year, and like many people turning 40, the big age is bringing some big nerves. Speaking on her latest episode of Toke Moments, Toke Makinwa opened up about her nerves around turning 40, and also spoke about what D'Banj said to her about it. In the same interview, presenter IK Osakioduwa also gave her some words of encouragement as a person in the same field who is also already in his 40s now. Here's what they both said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why Everybody Is Doing the Same Types of Films Now - Biodun Stephen
If you're a fan or keen observer of the movie industry, then you notice that trends happen a lot where in a certain period, the same types of films (either comedy, gang, etc.) keep getting made over and over again. The question is why. Now, seasoned filmmaker Biodun Stephen is explaining why this is the case, and why it seems like it's the same types of movies that keep getting made over and over again. Here's what Biodun Stephen had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Toyin Lawani Opens Up About Paralysis, Tracheotomy (Photos)
Nigerian designer and proclaimed King of Fashion, Toyin Lawani aka Tiannah is updating us on her recovery and speaking about her continuing sporadic paralysis, as well as where her recovery now is as far as her tracheotomy and more. Here's everything Toyin said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How I Felt Singing With Simi About Collecting Her from Her Husband, Adekunle Gold - Falz
Nigerian singers Simi and Adekunle Gold have an undeniable musical chemistry that has been present for about a decade now and was most prominent on their joint EP together titled "Chemistry". That body of work spanned a number of top hits including "Soldier", "Foreign", "Chemistry", and more. The two really compliment each other so well musically, and now on Simi's new song "Borrow Me Your Baby", they are linking up again.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
TRENDING: Why Femi Otedola Almost Ended His Own Life
The story of Nigerian billionaire Temi Otedola is currently trending with over 1.7 million views on social media because of how he triumphantly bounced back after almost ending his own life. Here's the trending story.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How I React When Clients Want to Pay Me With Naira - Yemi Alade
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade is a renowned musician whose music has crossed over the shores of Nigeria and has gone global so that she is sought over all parts of the world. With the weakening state of the naira these days, Yemi Alade opens up in an interview with Gbemi about how she deals with people who want to book her paying naira, and why such people would be wasting their time. Here is what Yemi Alade had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why Marriage is Sweet - Anita Joseph Lists 10 Reasons
Nollywood actress Anita Joseph and her husband MC Fish are one couple who always like posting together, and who many see as couple goals. These days, they don't paste as much together as they used to in the past. But that doesn't mean they're still not as in love. In fact, in a new interview with The Sun, Anita Joseph opens up about why they haven't been posting so much anymore, and also explained 10 reasons why marriage is sweet and people should look forward to it. Here's what Anita Joseph had to say.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why If We're Friends, I Won't Attend Your Anniversary or Children's Birthday - Jim Iyke
Nollywood actor Jim Iyke is one of the most revered and one of the most famouos actors in the Nigerian movie industry. But for those who want to become good friends with the actor, get ready, because there are some things Jim Iyke is saying you shouldn't expect. In an interview with Teju Babyface, Jim Iyke opened up about his outlook on friendship and things one shouldn't expect from him. Here's what Jim Iyke said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
What I Saw in Orlu L.G.A That Forced Me Into Action - Aproko Doctor
Chinonso Egemba popularly known to us as Aproko Doctor is a medical doctor and content creator well known for his medical advice he posts through his various social media platforms. Now, in an interview with The Will Downtown, Aproko Doctor is opening up about what made him decide to start postin content more seriously, and explained how things he saw in Orlu LGA forced him to take action. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Mr. Macaroni Speaks About Rich Men Contacting Him for His Actresses's Phone Number
Popular actor and skitmaker Mr. Macaroni is well known for having very curvy and voluptuous women in his skits. Because of this, a lot of people believe that these actresses put themselves in this skit in order to "show off their goods" and many people are also convinced that rich and powerful men reach out to Mr. Macaroni to ask for these ladies' numbers. Now, in a new interview with Teju Babyface, Mr. Macaroni is finally speaking about this, and giving his honest thoughts about the whole thing. Here's what Mr. Macaroni said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About Everybody Now Joining Youtube - Ruth Kadiri
Nigerian actress Ruth Kadiri is known to many as the Queen of Youtube. Now, because of the success of the platform, a lot more producers and content creators are now also hopping onto the platform. In a new interview with BBC Pidgin, Ruth Kadiri finally opened up why she joined Youtube and expressed her feelings about all the new people also joining. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
