Jide Okonjo
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🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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How I Went From Being a Bus Conductor and Working at Cyber Cafe to Doing Music - Oxlade
Nigerian singer Oxlade is currently enjoying quite the year and quite the career. His song "Ku Lo Sa" has become a surprising hit and he already has a number of hit songs and songwriting credits under his belt. But who really is the man behind the name Oxlade? How did he come to be the superstar he is today? How did a man who used to be a bus conductor and work in cyber cafe end up being one of Nigeria's biggest artistes? This is what Oxlade is now revealing during his new interview with OkayAfrica. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Ayra Starr Opens Up About Dating Life in New Interview
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr just released her latest single "Rush" and the song is doing amazingly well. Personally, I also love the song and it seems that a lot of Nigeria and the world at large does too. In promotion of the song, Ayra Starr stopped at the Beat 99.9FM to talk about it as well as to chat about life, relationships, and her surprise collaboration with Wizkid. It was quite the interesting interview, here are the highlights of what Ayra Starr said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
6 Nollywood Super Dads (Photos)
It is very easy for a man to impregnate a woman, but to actually stick around to do the hard work of parenting a child is worthy of commendation. There are a lot of people, men and women, who are everyday bringing children into this world and basically abandoning these kids to fend for themselves. We hear all these stories of absentee fathers, deadbeat dads, etc. that is just so sad really because these children brought into the world didn't ask to be brought in, and are basically now left to find their own way around the world with little to no guidance. It is truly a tragedy. That is why today, I am dedicating the list for the day to super dads, and taking a look at 5 Nollywood super dads who are setting a good example through pictures for what being a super and supportive parent is. Without further ado, here's the list.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Now Dating a 27 Yr Old Man at 33 - Nkechi Blessing
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing is an open book and a hopeless romantic. The popular and often controversial figure during a recent interview with the women of Your View opened up about her dating life. During the segment, she talked about how she ended up dating one ex-boyfriend because she was trying to get back at another, and also opened up about the 27 year old man she's now dating at 33. Here's what Nkechi Blessing said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Almost Got Shot Because of Joke I Told - Basketmouth
Earlier this year, we all bared witness to the slap that Hollywood actor Will Smith gave to comedian Chris Rock on the Oscars stage because of a joke that the comedian Chris Rock made about Will Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The slap heard around the world opened up the conversation about jokes, comedians, and if jokes from a comedian on stage should be taken personal.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Disappeared for 6 Years - Joseph Benjamin Finally Speaks Out
Nigerian actor, musician, and TV presenter famous for hosting Project Fame, Joseph Benjamin, was by far one of the most biggest and most promising actors in the industry especially in the early 2010s. Joseph's demeanor, looks, and speech pattern made him standout in the industry and he was dominating in his field, appearing in a number of blockbuster movies, and being heavily bankable.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How My Short Height and Dark Color Has Affected Me in This Industry - Omowunmi Dada
Nigerian actress and AMVCA winner Omowunmi Dada is one of the biggest upcoming actresses in the Nigerian movie industry. She has starred in a number of Nollywood productions including Oloture, Diamonds in the Skiyy, Finding Hubby, and more. However, as well as Omowunmi is doing these days, her rise to fame was not without tribulation, and now during a new interview with The Nigerian Tribune, Omowunmi is talking about it. Here is what Omowunmi Dada had to say about how her looks and height have affected her in building her career, about her stance on acting nude, and her advice for new actresses. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Had to Spill Goat Blood in Front of My Father Before Becoming Actress - Mercy Aigbe
Acting and being a movie star is seen as a thing of glamour and prestige today, but that has not always been the case. Even till today, a lot of parents don't want their children going into the movie industry for a number of reasons. Some believe that the industry is corrupt and will make their children to "spoil", some believe that there is no money in the industry. There are a number of different reasons why some people don't want their children going into acting, and for Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, her father was of this same reasoning. Now, during a new conversation with the people at the Edo State International Film Festival, Mercy opened up about her journey into the movie industry, her father's pushback against it, and how she ultimately overcame. Here's what Mercy Aigbe said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
JJC Skillz Opens Up More About Funke Akindele Break Up in New Interview
Nigerian musician, movie producer, and actor JJC Skillz publicly broke up with his wife, Funke Akindele, earlier this year. Since their breakup, both parties seem to have quickly moved on with their respective careers. Funke Akindele is now in politics and running for the office of deputy governor of Lagos State with gubernatorial candidate, Olajide Adediran. JJC Skillz too has now gone ahead with the launch of his new business, an app called Afristar that is supposed to connect creatives like musicians, actors, etc with people who are willing to and interested in hiring them.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Used to Insult People Who Don't Like Burna Boy - BNXN
Nigerian singer BNXN is having an amazing year. Earlier this month, the singer took home the Headies Award for Next Rated Artiste, and he has also been responsible for a number of hit songs including Finesse, Feeling, In My Mind, Kenkele, and more. One thing that BNXN, like a lot of famous people, are not new to and get a lot of is criticism and hate comments. BNXN himself is a victim of hate comments but says that because he, before becoming famous, engaged in the same fan drama, hatred, and criticism he now experiences, he cannot be too upset about it. Here's what exactly BNXN said about the issue.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Changed My Name From 'Oyinkan' to 'Ayra' - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer and MAVIN superstar Ayra Starr has made quite the name for herself. From recording hit songs like Bloody Samaritan, Away, Beggie Beggie, among others, to going on to perform in amazing locations all over the world, the 20 year old star is blazing a path for herself and doing an amazing job of crafting a wonderful career for herself. But, according to Ayra Starr, there was one very big thing that was mightily crucial at the beginning of her career. One thing that could have easily made or break her career if it went wrong. That thing was the decision of her name.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Nkechi Blessing Reveals Plainly How Much Asaba Actors Make
A lot has been said and rumored about when it comes to the dealings within Nollywood and how the entertainment industry, especially the movie and TV industry works in terms of compensation for their actors. A lot of people believe that there isn't a lot of money to be made from acting, and sometimes, these claims are made by people in the industry who are actors, so it is not the kind of claim that is easy to dismiss. Still, as much as people complain, nobody ever really gives concrete numbers in terms of how much they make or how much the industry pays. But now, Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing is pulling the veil behind this and talking about how much Asaba actors, who many people believe are the worst paid actors in the industry, actually make.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
