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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Banky W Finally Responds to DJ Obi's Offensive Comment About His Political Ambition
Nigerian singer, actor, and politician, Banky W is a multi-talented man with a lot of ambitions. When earlier this year, Banky W joined the PDP and made known his intentions to run for a position in the house of representatives, a DJ by the name of DJ Obi came for him on social media writing about Banky:
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
After Winning No Award at AMVCA, Deyemi Okanlawon Gives His Thoughts About Awards
Deyemi Okanlawon is proudly, according to him, the highest grossing actor in Nollywood and has been for the past two years. This is not shocking news because the very talented actor has appeared in so many big Nollywood projects over the last couple of years. He starred in Nollywood's highest grossing movie ever, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, he's currently in Netflix's Blood Sisters. He was in Swallow, Prophetess, Day of Destiny, King of Boys: The Return of the King, The Wildflower... to put it simply, Deyemi is a HARD WORKER.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
How Magixx Responded to Man Who Said He'll End Up Being a One-Hit Wonder Like Crayon
One of the major newcomers into the Nigerian music industry today is MAVIN Records' own Magixx. The singer in his short career already has a bona fide hit on his hands with Love Don't Cost a Dime and is also featured on the currently trending hit song Overloading.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Celebrity Tattoos That Are Dividing Nigerians (Photos)
Tattoos are one way that an individual can choose to express themselves and put important or not-so-important memories and images on their body for varying reasons. It is also a very polarizing topic especially here in Nigeria. To many, tattoos are seen as immoral and dirty while others see it as an expression of self.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Blush
Why My Fairytale Marriage to Simi Crashed - Dr. Sid
In 2014, Nigerian singer Dr. Sid tied the knots to his then wife Simi Osomo in a fairytale wedding. The two had a relationship that was celebrated as couple goals and their love was the apple of many people's eyes. Eventually they went on to have two daughters completing the picture-perfect image. Until it crashed. In January of 2020, Simi took to social media to officially announce the end of the marriage.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Enhanced My Body and What I Say to Those Who Judge It - Mercy Eke
Mercy Eke is a contestant and winner of the fourth season of the Big Brother Naija show. The media personality, actress, and video vixen won the grand prize and also the hearts of millions of adoring fans. Mercy was celebrated and loved for being real on the show. Even now, a lot of her fans who love her say that they love her because of her realness. One thing Mercy has been very real and open about is the body enhancements that she has done on her body. She has had work done to her butt and other parts of her body.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Viva
After 30 Years in Nollywood, Tony Umez Opens Up About Acting, Money, and Why Quality of Actors Has Dropped Today
It is no secret that the Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood has experienced quite a huge shift over the years. Starting off with an industry that wasn't often reckoned with, it has quickly become one of the most sought after industries that many young people want to go into. One actor that has been here since the early days of the movie industry is actor Tony Umez who has been in the industry for about 30 years.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why I Changed My Name From 'Martha' to 'Osas' - Osas Ighodaro
Osas Ighodaro is one of the most popular Nigerian actresses working today. The beautiful and talented thespian has starred in blockbuster movies including The Ghost and The Tout Too, Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, The Man of God, The Bling Lagosians, and more. Earlier this year, she took home the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actress for her role as Amara in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Full List: Kanayo O. Kanayo's 5 Pieces of Advice as He Turned 60
Nigerian actor Kanayo O. Kanayo is one of Nollywood's top actors and a veteran in the business with over 100 movies under his belt. The heavyweight actor recently clocked 60 earlier this year and to celebrate, threw a huge well-deserved and well-attended party for close friends and family.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How Fatherhood and Money Changed Me - Naira Marley
Popular Nigerian singer Naira Marley is one of the most popular, most controversial, and most talked-about artistes in the industry. During the span of his career, he has been able to amass quite the dedicated audience, his Marlians, and has recently come out with his first studio album.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Families
7 BBNaija Housemates Who Look So Much Like Their Mother
Big Brother Naija is undoubtedly the most watched reality television show out of Nigeria and even probably Africa. The show is huge and housemates on the show go on to become instantly recognizable and immediately famous.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
