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 I Had to Do to Act These Scenes With Kate Henshaw - Genoveva Umeh
Netflix's original series Blood Sisters definitely caught the attention of Nollywood watchers all over the world when it dropped. It is an amazing show with a stellar cast of top name actors including Kate Henshaw, Uche Jombo, Ini Dima-Okojie, Deyemi Okanlawon, Nancy Isime, and more. The new kid on the block was the actress who portrayed Timeyin, the daughter of Kate Henshaw's character in the show. Her name is Genoveva Umeh.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How My 2 Yr Old Daughter Ended Up on My Album – Simi
Nigerian singer Simi is one of the most popular and talented singers out there right now. Her 2020 song Duduke shoot to the top of the charts nationally and rocked the world internationally. That baby she sang to and that appeared in her belly 2 years ago is now a young girl who is featured on her mother's fourth studio album, To Be Honest (TBH).
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Glamour Girls Cast Explain Why They Chose to Star in Widely Hated Film
Netflix released their latest Nollywood blockbuster, Glamour Girls, on June 24th and so far, it has been one of the worst reviewed movies of the year. At the time of this writing, the movie has 3.7/10 on IMDb.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why I Stopped Posting Pictures With Omoni, Chioma, and Uche - Ufuoma McDermott
Before and upon the release of Nollywood blockbuster movie, Wives on Strike, the movie's female leads Omoni Oboli, Chioma Akpotha, Uche Jombo, and Ufuoma McDermott flaunted a unique friendship that was the envy of many.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Bisola, Dorathy, and Mercy Clash Over Why Mercy Won BBNaija Season 4
Season 4 of Big Brother Naija was a very dramatic season that ultimately ended with contestant Mercy Eke taking the crown and beating out runner-up Mike Edwards. Till today, Mercy remains the only woman to have won Big Brother Naija.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How Advice Given to Me By a Mad Man Helped Me in Anambra State - Peter Obi
Peter Obi is a Nigerian businessman and politician who is currently campaigning to become the next president of Nigeria during the 2023 presidential election. Peter Obi served three separate times between 2006 and 2014 as the governor of Anambra State.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Insist I’m the Most Famous Person Out of Nollywood - Pete Edochie
Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated, talented, and famous actors out of the continent. After starring in huge commercial and critical successes like Things Fall Apart, Egg of Life, Billionaire's Club, Lionheart, and more, it is no denying that the man has set himself apart and is worthy of the accolades and flowers he receives.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How I Almost Got Scammed by Man Claiming to Be Uti Nwachukwu - Erica
Nigerian actress, model, influencer, and reality TV star Erica Nlewedim is one of the most famous women in Nigeria and in the continent today. After her stint on Big Brother Naija season 5 (Lockdown season) where she was disqualified, she became a household name and has continued on to a film and socialite career that not many ex-housemates from the show are opportune to have.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
3 Things I Wasn’t Enjoying in My Marriage That I’m Enjoying Now - Kaffy
Arguably the most popular dancer in Nigeria, Kaffy, surprised the world when she announced that her marriage to ex-husband Joseph Ameh was no more. She cited a number of reasons for the marriage's crash including infidelity. She said that she did not sleep with her husband and remained celibate for three years before her divorce.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
What Really Happened Between Me and Tunde Ednut - Boy Spyce
MAVIN superstar and talented new kid on the block, Boy Spyce, is making waves for himself. His infectious sound is resonating with listeners all over the world and slowly but surely, he's growing himself a dedicated fanbase of listeners.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Interview
