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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What Kidnappers Do With the Ransoms They Collect - Victim
One Mr. Idowu Ajayi was kidnapped along the Ikole-Ijesu road at 4:30pm on March 14th of this year. He has now been released and is speaking to the public via an interview with The Punch about what he experienced, what the kidnappers wanted from him, and what they do with the ransoms they collect from people. It was quite an interesting conversation and I would love to hear your thoughts about it, so without further ado, let me give you the highlights of the conversation. Then we'll talk.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
Why I Think "Dress The Way You Want to Be Addressed" is Nonsense - Angel Smith
Big Brother Naija contestant Angel Smith from the first minute she stepped into the house and into Nigerian discourse was the topic of many conversations. Her free-spirited nature and mode of dressing made her a very polarizing person. Some people really loved her, and some really hated her.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
Bisola and Jemima Discuss Dirty Trick Many Actors Use to Steal Work from Fellow Actors
I really like today's story because it is an excerpt from a conversation that shows a very common problem that exists across a number of industries. No surprise, it also exists in the Nigerian movie industry.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why I'm Now Selling Oatmeal and Jollof Rice After Winning BBNaija - Whitemoney
Winner of last year's Big Brother Naija Season 6: Shine Ya Eye edition, White Money was without a doubt a fan favorite during the season. White Money was seen as relatable because of his constant time in the kitchen, the hustle spirit in him, his backstory, and his personality.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why a Lot of Older Actors Are Struggling - Ayo Adesanya
So many people want to break into Nollywood. The entertainment industry is one of the most sought after industries in Nigeria and a lot of people dream of making it big in this industry. For a lucky number of people, they made it big and they made it big at a time when the industry was still coming up making them what we now know today as veterans.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Wanted to Compete on The Voice (USA) But Wasn’t Allowed - Waje
Nigerian singer Waje is very popular for her music that includes hit singles like For A Minute, So Inspired, I Wish, Coco Baby, and recently Vibes featuring her The Voice Nigeria co-mentor Falz The Bahd Guy.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 70 This Year
70! 70 years of age is a very big deal. Historically, not many people have lived long enough to hit 70 and so every time a person crosses such a milestone, it is definitely worthy of celebration. This year, some of Nigeria's most prominent figures either have already or are going to be clocking 70 some time during the year. Are you ready to see who these lucky ones ae? Then without further ado, let's go!
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Never Doing Nigerian Idol Again - Seyi Shay
Nigerian superstar singer Seyi Shay caused quite a lot of conversation when she made her judging debut and run on last year's Nigerian Idol competition. After a year as a judge on the popular and prestigious show, Seyi Shay left the judging panel. This year, she and other judge on her season DJ Sose were replaced by singers Simi and D'Banj. The season went on to still be a roaring success but a number of people still missed Seyi Shay and wished she was on the show.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Dealt With Fine Boy Who Tried to Date Me and Bobrisky For Money - Nkechi Blessing
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing and socialite Bobrisky have had their fair share of online combat. One of the reasons I'm discovering today why they used to fight was because men who approached Nkechi also approached Bob and that used to cause problems. I'll let you see what Nkechi herself said about the whole thing so without further ado, here's what Nkechi Blessing said about the fine boys who tried to date her and Bobrisky for money and how she dealt with it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Getting Old in Nigeria Is Not Anything to Pray For - Kanayo O. Kanayo
Not many living actors today can boast a 30 year old career in the entertainment industry, but one man who certainly can and has remained very relevant over the years is Nollywood legend, Kanayo O. Kanayo.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Chika Ike Responds to Interviewer Who Asked Why She Would Start Makeup Company Without Going For Training
If you've been wondering where Nollywood actress Chika Ike has been all this time, she has been working on making, selling and pushing her makeup line, Chika Cosmetics.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
