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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Real Reason Why Ayra Starr Looks So Beautiful - Don Jazzy
Nigerian producer, hitmaker, and musician Don Jazzy has been responsible for the success of many artistes over the span of many years. Also, as someone who has been in the entertainment industry for a lot of years, he has seen a lot and has a number of stories to tell about our favorite celebrities.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Scammed My Modeling Agency - Zainab Balogun
You may know Zainab Balogun from one of many things because she has worn so many different hats throughout her career. You might know her as a television presenter, or you may know her as an actress. You may know her as a model and spokesperson or you may know her as an influencer. Any way you know her, Zainab Balogun is a hustler. And in a new interview with the good people over at Inkblot's Meet & Greet, Zainab is recounting how she scammed her modeling agency and ended up getting in into acting through the scam. It's quite the story so without further ado, here's what Zainab Balogun said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Real Reason Why I Actually Got a Tattoo - Adekunle Gold
This year, it seems Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has been on a mission to open up more about himself and his life to his fans. Not too long ago, Adekunle Gold let the world know about his battle with sickle cell. Now, he is opening up a little bit more about his childhood and letting us in on why he decided to get a tattoo at 33. It's quite a story and quite the tattoo. So without further ado, here is Adekunle Gold's new tattoo and his note about why he got it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How Dubai Trip Almost Scattered My Relationship - Stan Nze
When Nollywood actors Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi got married last year, it was one of the most celebrated unions of the year. People were very happy for the couple and their wedding was heavily covered and celebrated as one of the highlight ones of the year.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How My Driver Almost Sold His Lastborn to Me - T-Boss
It is not news to anybody that the economic and financial situation of Nigeria today is not good, AT ALL. Yet, it seems a lot of people are still pumping out children by the day, even people who don't have the means to take care of these kids. It has become a discussion point in many pockets around the nation - should people wait till they have money to have children, or should people just have children when they want and wait for the money to follow?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Real Reason Why I've Still Not Married - Moyo Lawal
Nollywood actress Moyo Lawal is notable for being in such movies as A Time to Heal, Holding Hope, Emem and Angie, Damned Royalty, and more. She is also known for her online presence, her body, and as an influencer. Still, despite everything she has achieved professionally, one question that Moyo Lawal just like a lot of unmarried women gets asked constantly is WHY she's still not married.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How Carolyna Hutchings Fired at Interviewer Who Called Her an Actress
Nollywood actress and reality TV star Carolyna Hutchings surprised the nation when she revealed earlier this year that she would be running for the position of deputy governor of Akwa Ibom state under the African Action Congress.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Are Nothing Like They Seem
Celebrity is a very interesting thing. When we watch our favorite celebrities on our televisions, phones, laptops, etc, we believe we now really know these people despite never meeting them in person one day in our lives.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
7 Red Carpet Looks That Caused Trouble (Photos)
Red carpets are for fashion and sometimes fashion either goes wrong, goes too far, or causes trouble. On the red carpet a lot of celebrities try to make bold fashion statements. Sometimes, it pays off, sometimes it doesn't.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Won't Go Back to Law Even if Someone Paid Me - Falz
Nigerian rapper, actor, and activist Falz popularly known as Falz The Bahd Guy is renowned today for being one of the most popular names in the entertainment industry. However, Falz didn't train as an entertainer. When he was in school, Falz studied law and graduated as a lawyer. By degree, Falz is a lawyer but as we can see today, he doesn't really use his law degree.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why My Mother Said I Shouldn't Do Season 2 of Real Housewives of Lagos - Chioma Ikokwu
Nigerian businesswoman Chioma Ikokwu popularly known as Chioma Goodhair came into major prominence after appearing on the hit reality television show, The Real Housewives of Lagos. While the show definitely gave her a lot of notoriety and a legion of new fans, the ever-stylish entrepreneur is now saying she's not sure she'll return for a second season. In fact, her mother as well doesn't want her to do a second season of that show. Here's why.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
