Jide Okonjo
Bio
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.
Stories (2406)
Filter by community
"Why Did You Go and Change Your Sound After ‘Godwin’ Was Already a Hit?" - Korede Bello Responds
There is the classic saying - "if it's not broken, why fix it?". Some musicians like P-Square and Chike have openly talked about how they too stick behind the message of this saying and don't feel any pressure to alter their music or sound because the people who like that sound want more of that sound from them. But then there are a different set of artistes who try to experiment with different sounds and do different kind of songs. There is no right approach as time has shown us. Some people who stick to only one sound fade out, and others who also jump around sounds also fade. But still the question begs asking - if you've made a song that people like and have honed in on a sound that people enjoy listening to. Why go and change it?
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Being a Stripper Before Has Now Made It Hard For Me - BBNaija's Chichi
The 4th runner up from this year's season of Big Brother Naija, season BBNaija: Level Up is Chinenyenwa Desire Okoebor popularly known as Chichi. When asked to describe her work, Chichi describes what she does as being a "stripper by night and a chef by day". But being a stripper, as interesting and sexy as it sounds, also comes with a couple of added things that some people don't often talk about. Yes, there are some people like with any profession who go into stripping, come out, and remain unchanged even sighting the experience as completely positive. This does happen. But in Chichi's case, while she has a lot of positive things to say about her time as a stripper, she's also opening up about some of the negative impacts it has had on her as a person.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How It Feels To Have Mr. Ibu as a Father - Jasmine Okafor Reveals
To many Nigerians all over the world, Mr. Ibu is one of the funniest Nigerian comics we had growing up. That character was (and is still) so iconic. He brought so many laughs to so many people, and for many, they always fantasized about what it would be like if such a funny man actually raised them and was their father.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Times Tacha's Outfits Went TOO FAR (Photos)
Nigerian reality TV star turned actress and influencer, Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha is still till today one of the most famous names to come out of the Big Brother Naija franchise. Over the years, Tacha has been able to build a very strong following of Titans for herself due in part to her personality, but also because of her "don't care" attitude which also comes out a lot in her fashion choices.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why My Doctor Told Me to Do Liposuction Since I Want to Become a Mum - Ashmusy
Nigerian influencer, skitmaker, model, and actress Ashmusy is one of the most talked about and most controversial celebrities right now because of the things she says on social media, and also because of her openness around cosmetic surgery and the work she's done. Now, during a new interview with The Vanguard, Ashmusy opened up more about the cosmetic surgery she did and why exactly she did it. Here's what Ashmusy said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I No Longer Care About Getting My Flowers From This Industry - Kcee
Nigerian musician Kcee is one artiste who has been in this music game for a very long time. The singer's rise to fame began really in 2002 after he won the Star Quest talent show. Since then, he has gone on to make hit records in his career including Limpopo, Pull Over, Cultural Praise, Mummy Moo, and more. Still, despite the amount of time Kcee has dedicated into his musical career, it still feels as though he hasn't been given his flowers for his contributions to the music industry.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What My Son Does That Always Fills My Heart - Wizkid Opens Up About Fatherhood
Nigerian singer Wizkid is back with a brand new album called "More Love, Less Ego". It is the singer's fifth studio album, and now during a new interview with Apple Music, the very successful artiste opens up about why he chose to call the album "More Love, Less Ego", success, and being a performer. Here is what Wizkid had to say.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Solitude Made Me Realize That My Mum and My Dad Were Useless - Bolanle Ninalowo
Nigerian actor Bolanle Ninalowo is one of the better known actors in Nigeria today. During a sit down interview with Chude, Bolanle opened up about his massive struggle when he first came into Nigeria. He talks about how it affected his marriage, his mental health, and what solitude revealed to him about even his parents. Here's what Bolanle Ninalowo said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Nigerian Singers Who Have Been Shamed for their Skin (Photos)
Skin shaming is the awful action or practice of humiliating someone by making mockery or critical comments about their skin. It has been rampant over the years and happens at varying degrees. It could be shaming someone for having pimples on their skin, for their skin being 'too dark' or 'too light' or any insulting statement made about another person's skin. Most people at some point or another have been victims of skin shaming, but not many people get it to the extent that people in the spotlight do. Today, we'll be counting down 5 Nigerian celebrities who have been victims of skin shaming. Let's go!
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
What Having a Viral Hit Like 'Peru' Taught Me - Fireboy DML
Not many musicians in their lifetime get to experience the level of fame and success that 'Peru' brought to Nigerian singer Fireboy DML. Almost as if overnight, that singular song changed Fireboy's life and now, after months of the song being out and having its moment, Fireboy is finally getting some time to look back at that time of his life and reflect on what he learnt from it. Fireboy during his interview with HypeBeast also talked about how his life has changed since releasing his album, what he does outside of music, and his advice for his younger self. Here's what Fireboy DML said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Resigning from Fake Life After Seeing N2 Million Hair Bill - Lilian Afegbai
Lilian Afegbai is a Nollywood actress and media personality and now, in a new rant just uploaded to her social media, Lilly Afe talks about why she is resigning from baddie lifestyle after her hair vendor sent her bill. It's a funny story and I've written the whole thing down for you below if you don't feel like watching the video. If you do want to watch the video, you can watch it at the bottom of this post. Here is what Lilian Afegbai said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
How I Dealt With My Jealousy of Ozo After He Won Innoson Car - Neo
Nigerian reality TV star and actor Neo Akpofure is talking abut friendship during a new conversation he had with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Rubbin Minds. During the segment, Neo opened up about being friends with people who have different ideologies than him, dealing with friendships on social media, and navigating jealousy in friendships. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
