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 Having No Child at 31 Feels Both Good and Bad at The Same Time - Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known to the world as Burna Boy is a chart topping, commercially and critically successful Nigerian artiste. He is famous for releasing hits like Ye, Anybody, On the Low, Bank on It, and more. Right now, he is promoting his new album Love, Damini which houses his latest smash single Last Last.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities Just Clocking 22 This Year
21 is the age where worldwide a person is considered an adult. By 22, you're now well embedded into the adulting life and can no longer be considered a kid no matter how young you look. There are a number of Nigerian celebrities who have been so popular for what feels like a long time now, but will only just this year be clocking 22.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About People Comparing Me to Portable - Terry G
Nigerian singer Terry G is the original "musical mad man". When Terry G burst unto the scene many years ago, he was famous for his wild antics, wild look, and infectiously wild music. Terry G was called the akpako master for a reason.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why My Music Has Indian Influences Even Though I Never Listened to Such Songs - Rema
Nigerian singer Rema is known for his very distinct style of Afrobeats music. Since he started releasing music, people picked up on the fact that Rema's style is very different and often seems to incorporate Arabic, Indian, and Asian stylings into the sound.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How You Tell a Babe She Has Body Odour - Nedu Explains
Nobody likes body odor. This is a universal fact. It is one of the biggest deterrents for many people when it comes to talking to or associating with somebody else. What then happens when you as a person find someone you're interested in, but they have body odor. What do you in a situation like that?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How NTA Stole and Used My Song For 8 Years Without Paying Me One Kobo - Onyeka Onwenu
Nigerian artistes and Afrobeats music is really having its time in the sun right now. Today's artistes like Wizkid, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Tems, Fireboy, etc are eating big from the profits of their music. But things haven't always been like this. The reason they can enjoy the benefits they do today is because of the tremendous sacrifices of the artistes of old.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Stopped Wearing Western Clothes to Perform - Davido
Nigerian singer Davido is one of the biggest artistes today. He is notable not just for his music but also for his slogan "We Rise By Lifting Others". Recently, he had a collaboration and formed a friendship with controversial American rapper DaBaby, and has also been notably on his recent tour, been wearing nothing but African designers for his performances and appearances.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Felt About Nigerians Being Angry With Peru Remix - Fireboy Dml
Fireboy DML is currently making waves around the world. Prior to Peru, Fireboy had already been steadily on the incline, but after the release of his song Peru, things took a whole new turn for the 26 year old singer. Since the release of the song, Fireboy has gotten a remix of the song Peru with international superstar Ed Sheeran. He has also worked with American artiste Madonna on the remix to her song Frozen.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why This Teddy Bear is So Important to Me - Rema
If you are a fan of Rema in any way, that is if you are a fan of his music or you are a fan of his art, then you must have most definitely come across teddy bears. Teddy bears are very prevalent in Rema's craft. It is in his artworks, he has performed live with teddy bears, the teddy bear thing is very much a part of Rema's branding. The question is why?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Feel About Nigerians Comparing Me to Whitemoney - Efe
Michael Ejeba, popularly known as Efe Money was the winner of the 2017 edition of the Big Brother Naija show. It was the official return of the Big Brother Naija franchise after 11 years, and it is still hailed today by many as one of the best seasons of the show.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I See No Problem Wearing Female Clothes to be Funny - Zicsaloma
Zicsaloma is one of the most famous and most recognizable internet skit makers and content creators today. His remixes of popular songs and his funny characters and mannerisms have set him apart and made him quite a fan favorite among many Nigerians. Some of Zicsaloma's most popular characters happen to be female characters including Sister Ekwi, Mama Amazing Grace, Mama Desperate, Angelica, and Bridget.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
17 Nigerian Celebrities React to the Death of Ada Ameh
You cannot even begin to imagine the surprise I got when I saw the news earlier today that Nollywood actress and icon Ada Ameh had died. It wasn't too long ago that I was watching and shared with you her interview with TVC where she talked about how hard it was to bury multiple relatives and her own daughter. Now, Ada herself is dead. I'm still speechless, and so are so many people all around the world.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
