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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Why I Don't Want to Be Doing Influencer When I'm 30 - Temi Otedola
Nigerian actress, blogger, and influencer Temi Otedola has had quite the interesting career trajectory. Starting off with a fashion blog, the daughter of billionaire Temi Otedola, decided to move her love of fashion and style to Instagram where she now primarily posts and as such has become an influencer. During a new interview with W Magazine, Temi Otedola opened up about the big career decision she took when she realized that did not want to still be influencing when she's in her 30s and 40s. She also talked about her acting journey and opened up about stories she'd like to portray in her career. Without further ado, here is what Temi Otedola said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Handle Directors Who Tell Me to Meet Them In Funny Locations - Linda Osifo
Linda Osifo is one of Nollywood's newer actresses who has done a good job of making a name for herself and whose career trajectory is definitely on the rise. During a new interview with The Cable, Linda opened up about her relationship, the hardships of auditioning, and also talked about "sex for roles" and invitations by producers and directors to meet at strange locations. Here is what Linda said about all these things.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Quit Acting and Went to Work for Ben Bruce in 2019 - Deyemi Okanlawon
Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon is by far one of the most bankable Nollywood stars today. Deyemi has even said in an interview that he is the highest grossing actor in Nollywood and looking at the work he's done, it's easy to see how. Deyemi has starred in blockbusters such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Prophetess, Blood Sisters, Swallow, The Ghost and The Tout Too, and many more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Things My Wife and I Do to Safeguard Our Marriage - Lateef Adedimeji
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji is one of the most popular and most beloved actors working today. He has starred in a number of very successful movies including Ayinla, Breaded Life, Prophetess, Progressive Tailors Club, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Decided to Shave My Head and Pierce My Ear - Tobi Bakre
Nollywood actor and television personality Tobi Bakre has always been known for his signature look and charm. When he decided to shave off his hair and pierce his ear, people had mixed reactions. A lot of people did not like it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Have Problem With Comedians Turning Comedy Shows into Begging Ground - I Go Save
Nigerian comedian I Go Save is one comedian that has been around for many years in the Nigerian comedy space. He also acts and currently stars in the Africa Magic hit show, My Flatmates. Because of his talent and how long he's been in the industry, I Go Save is an interesting person to hear from as pertains what he thinks about the comedy industry, and so during a new interview with Telegraph Nigeria, I Go Save opened up about the genesis of his comedy career, his fashion style, what he thinks about comedy shows being turned into begging grounds and more. Here is what I Go Save said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Real Reason Why I Don't Carry Fela on My Head - Ayra Starr
Fela Kuti is by far one of the most renowned Afrobeats legends of his time and our time. He is hailed essentially as the godfather of Afrobeats. There is no talking about Afrobeats or its history without mention of the name, Fela Kuti.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Things Nobody Knows About Me - Magixx
Nigerian singer Magixx is a new kid on the block and I must say one of the most talented young boys in the Nigerian music game today. Magixx has been responsible for such songs as All Over, Shaye, and of course the hit track Love Don't Cost a Dime.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why We Don’t See More Nigerian Women in Action Films - Kate Henshaw
Do you remember the movie The Set Up? It starred Adesua Etomi, Kehinde Bankole, Dakore Egbuson, Jim Iyke and more. Did you watch it? If you didn't and you want to, it's on Netflix but that's not the point.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why COVID Was a Blessing, Let Me Explain - Waje
For millions of people all over the world, COVID-19 and the COVID-19 pandemic was a horror. So many people lost their jobs, people got displaced, and at the worst of it, a whole lot of people lost their lives and the lives of loved ones.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How Olamide Helped Me When I Started Struggling Last Year - Fireboy DML
Fireboy DML just released his highly anticipated third studio album, Playboy, on August 5th and he's talking a little bit more about the process that led to the album's release. It wasn't always easy and there are things Fireboy says he did on his last albums that he will never do again, as well as some crazy experiences that happened to him during the making of the album.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
5 Nigerian Singers You Didn't Know Are British
The Nigerian music industry is filled with some of the most talented musicians, songwriters and performers. Because the industry is made up of majorly Nigerians, it is easy to assume that everybody within the industry is 100% Nigerian. However, that is in fact not the case.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
