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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One Thing I Still Don't Forgive Myself For - Tega
When Tega Dominic entered into the Big Brother house, I don't think even she expected the whirlwind of a journey that it would be for her both inside, and worse, outside the house. After her very public situation with fellow housemate Boma while still being married to her husband, Tega was met with a lot of backlash, and even came on social media to cry and talk about how much of a toll the whole ordeal was taking on her mental health.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Times Davido's Outfits Brought Him Insults (Photos)
Nigerian singer Davido is by far one of the most popular, most successful, most talked about, and most beloved Nigerian artistes of today. During the span of his very long career, Davido has blessed us with hit after hit that have made for huge cultural moments. The bigger his star rose, the more eyeballs were on him, and with more eyeballs comes more scrutiny. In an industry where celebrities are expected to take fashion risks and put themselves out there, it is not every single look that will land with the people. In fact, some of the looks can bring the celebrity insults for wearing the dress, and that is exactly what happened to Davido when he wore these 5 outfits. Here are 5 Times Davido's Clothes Brought Him Insults. Let's check them out.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Really Left Nollywood Many Years Ago - Pat Attah
Nigerian actor Pat Attah was one of the most popular and beloved actors back in the late 90s and early 2000s Nollywood scene. He was a certified lover boy and was known for his charm and talent on screen. However, after years of enjoying fame and success here in Nigeria, Pat Attah made a surprising move by packing up and relocating to Germany out of the blue. He has remained in Germany ever since and built a whole new life there. Now, many years later, during a brand new interview with Vanguard, Pat Attah is explaining why he really left Nigeria and headed for Germany. Here's what the actor said.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Kunle Afolayan Gives More Details About Oscar Rejection, Slams Nollywood Colleagues
Kunle Afolayan's new movie Anikulapo premiered on Netflix and in cinemas last week and it has been the topic of conversation ever since. Sadly, despite Kunle's best efforts, the movie wasn't picked as a contender to be considered for the prestigious international Academy Awards.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
5 Nigerian Musicians Who Look So Much Like Their Mother
Genetics are very interesting, not just to me, but to everybody. We love to see resemblances between parents and their kids, between brothers and sisters. It's so interesting how when some people give birth, they literally give birth to themselves all over again. Sometimes, their children come out looking like spitting images of themselves, or very alike to their parent.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I Now Regret Some of the Roles I Acted in Nollywood - Mercy Johnson
When one starts out in any new field, they want to be the best at what they do. They want to climb up the ladder and shine in their field more than anybody else in that field has shined before, and so they go above and beyond to stand out.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why Out of Everything, It's Wet Lips I Started Using for My Videos - Enioluwa
Nigerian beauty influencer, media personality, and content creator, Enioluwa has done a successful job of creating a niche for himself in the content space. He is one of the very few men in the beauty space and his videos have gone viral many times because of their candidness, relatability, and his signature style of rubbing wet lips (lip gloss) when he does his videos.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Changing My Name to Onyekwere Until After Election - Basketmouth
Nigerian comedian, rapper, actor, and filmmaker Basketmouth is sending out a public service announcement to the world now that the election season is currently ongoing. As a comedian, Basketmouth has become popular for his very funny jokes, skits, TV shows, and more. Now, because of this election season and how a lot of politicians have been going up and down saying all manner of things, he has something to say about his name and the change that he wants to now implement. Here is what Basketmouth said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why My Mother Shouted When She Found Out How Expensive My Car Is - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr finally just unveiled quite the purchase that she made. In case you do not know, since Ayra Starr got signed to MAVIN and started making her hits, she has had one thing on her mind: get herself a brand new car. During an interview earlier this year which was posted on her Youtube page, she talked about how she had every intention of buying a car very soon. She said during the interview when asked about the first expensive thing she bought with her own money:
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How It Makes Me Feel That People Enjoy My Voice More Than My Acting - Lord Frank
Nigerian actor Lord Frank is an actor who has been in a number of Nollywood productions. He has been in blockbuster movies like Being Mrs. Elliot, Road to Yesterday, Wives on Strike, Banana Island Ghost, King of Boys, and more. Although, Lord Frank is recognized for his acting, he is much better known for his very distinctive voice. Sometimes, even just by looking at his picture, you quickly remember his voice. His voice is his biggest selling point hands down, and Lord Frank himself knows that.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
