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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How My Marriage Changed My Relationship With My Friends - Blessing Nze
It is not news to anybody that marriage is one of the most transformative steps a person takes in their lifetime. A marriage can either elevate a person's life or completely crash it. By extension, it can also change a person's relationship with those around them who knew them before they were married. This is what newly wedded Nollywood actress Blessing Nze is realizing.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Don't Care That My Song Didn't Blow - Whitemoney
Whitemoney's life has changed. There's no denying that. After winning the 2021 edition of the Big Brother Naija show, things completely took off for him. He has been in a number of high-end commercials, he has become an influencer and brand ambassador. Whitemoney is also now a household name. The one place where he hasn't yet seen success really is in his music which was not very well received by the public.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why I Use Voice Changing App When Making Calls On My Phone - Tacha
Big Brother Naija housemate turned influencer and political activist, Tacha, is by far one of the most influential voices today. Since leaving the show, Tacha has gone through an almost total re-brand and is today positioning herself as a voice for the youth and using her platform to spread awareness about voter registration.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Confessions
Why I Remixed Kuchi Kuchi After 12 Years - J'odie
Nigerian singer J'odie is most popular for recording the hit 2010 single, Kuchi Kuchi. Upon its release, Kuchi Kuchi was one of the biggest songs in the country that whole year. It was such a good song and many people all over the nation, from expecting mothers to casual listeners, fell in love with the song. Now, J'odie is back with a remix to the song. A version called Kuchi Kuchi - Special Version.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Always Shouting in My Movies - Sola Sobowale
Nigerian actress Sola Sobowale is one of the most popular, most beloved, and most talented actresses in Nigeria today. Sola has been in a number of memorable productions including The Wedding Party, King of Boys, and King of Boys: The Return of the King.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Disappeared After 'Facebook Love' - Essence Finally Speaks Out
One of my favorite songs from the early 2010s is still all these years later, Facebook Love by Jaywon and Essence. Do you remember the song? ♫When are you coming online, coming online, coming online ♫ , that song. In my family, we blasted that song and is still a must-play anytime we're jamming throwback songs.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Real Reason Why It's Women That Are Running Nollywood - Deyemi Okanlawon
Hollywood and Nollywood are fighting two completely different battles when it comes to representation of women on screen, and representation of women in the industry. In Hollywood, it is the women who are fighting for equality in the industry. It turns out that in Nollywood today, it is the men who are fighting for equality.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
What I Did to Help Neglected Second and Third Contestants From Nigerian Idol - D’Banj
For most television programs, especially reality competition shows, the amount of time when the participants of the show have the most eyeballs on them is when the show is still showing on the air. After the show concludes, many of them get forgotten as the audience moves on to other things. The person who gets the longest amount of attention after the show concludes is almost always the winner.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Stealing of Jokes Is So Much In This Industry - Funnybone
Plagiarism (meaning "stealing someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as your own") is one of the most annoying and prevalent problems that the entertainment industry faces today. While one industry (the music industry) has been able to do quite a good job of regulating plagiarism, the rest of the entertainment industry is still largely unregulated. In comedy for example, people can just take jokes they like from comedians, recite it as their own and post online or use at events. It is stealing, it is plagiarism, and it is wrong.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Politicians Children Who Love to Show Off Their Wealth (Photos)
It is no news that politicians all over the world are some of the richest people in any country around the world. By extension, this means that the children of these politicians also get to enjoy very lavish and luxurious lifestyles. A lot of politicians' children stay off the grid and keep their heads down, but for some, they love to show off their expensive and lavish lifestyle.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Sad Reason I Vowed To Never Ever Be Late Again - Kate Henshaw
If there is one thing to know about Kate Henshaw and the Nigerian movie industry, it is that Kate Henshaw is never late. Even if production runs late or other cast or crew members arrive late, one person who you can always expect to be on time is none other than our very own Aunty Kate.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
