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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Toke Makinwa Addresses Allegations of Sleeping With Men for Money
Nigerian actress, OAP, influencer and self-acclaimed baby girl for life Toke Makinwa is one woman who people either really or really don't like. Toke has spent her entire career promoting the "baby girl lifestyle" which constitutes exotic trips, high fashion, and affluence. Because of how lavish her life is, many people attribute her success to men and claim that she got to where she is today because she sleeps with rich men.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Confessions
AY Explains More About His Beef With Basketmouth
If you go around town and ask people names of comedians that they know, most probably both AY and Basketmouth names will come up. Both men are some of the most popular and most prolific comedians in the game, but for some reason, both men also seem to be having some issues with each other.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
“No Go Spoil Am for Us” - Ramsey Nouah Reacts to Those Who Advised Him to Stop Remaking Classic Films
If you grew up watching classic Nollywood movies, hands up! You can't see but my two hands are raised highly in the air. Movies like One Dollar, Karishika, Nneka The Pretty Serpent, Living in Bondage, Aki na Ukwa, they are just a few of some of the classic movies from back in the day. If you've been keeping abreast with current Nollywood, then you'll know that newer versions of a number of these classic Nollywood movies have already been remade.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Temi Otedola Reveals Just How Much Fashion Influencing Pays Her
Nigerian actress and influencer, Temi Otedola, is very famous for more than just her last name at this point. She has been a fashion influencer for many years and has recently just taking a deep dive into acting starring in two movies already including Citation and The Man for the Job.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Taaooma Responds to Person Who Called Her Senseless and Said Her Marriage Will Fail
Popular Nigerian skit-maker and comedienne Taaooma is one of the most well-known online content creators and one of the few women who are really thriving in that space that is very male dominated. The funny lady also got married last year to film director, Abdulazeez Greene. Still, despite all the good things happening in her life, there are always those negative people that come with negative energy and bad things to say about her.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
What I Have To Say to People Who Hated Namaste Wahala - Ini Dima-Okojie
In 2021, Netflix released the Nollywood/Bollywood movie Namaste Wahala starring Ini Dima-Okojie, Richard Mofe-Damijo, and a host of other actors from both Nigeria and India. The movie was very polarizing. Some people liked it, and a number of other people absolutely hated it. The movie was clowned so many times, and as a result of that, actors from the movie like Ini Dima-Okojie were also clowned for their role in the movie.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
11 Fun Facts You Won't Believe About Netflix's Blood Sisters
Blood Sisters is the latest Nollywood release on Netflix that is taking the nation and the world by storm. The EbonyLife produced series stars the likes of Kate Henshaw, Nancy Isime, Uche Jombo, and more. Personally, I watched the show and I really enjoyed it. Me being me, I decided to go one step further and get some behind the scenes tea about the production of the show. I have come back to you with 11 fun facts.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
15 Best and Worst Looks From Ini Edo @ 40 Party (Photos)
Nigerian actress and huge celebrity Ini Edo has become a household name. The actress this year in addition to celebrating her 40th birthday also celebrated 20 years in the industry. Ini is a joggernaut in the industry and deservedly so.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
Toyin Lawani and Mariam Adeyemi Drag Caroline Hutchings in New Interview
Whew! First of all, if you're not already watching The Real Housewives of Lagos, you should really get on it because from the sound of the ladies during this new interview, things are only about to get hotter.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Who’s the Better Toaster, Bovi or Pere? You Decide
Who's The Better Toaster, Bovi or Pere? You be the judge of it. Bovi, Pere, and Sharon Ooja will be starring in a new movie called The Perfect Arrangement which will be coming out next week in cinema. In the movie, Pere and Bovi play brothers who are both vying for the beautiful Sharon's heart. So, in a new game, both men were put to the test to see who is the better toaster.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Stopped Getting Movie Roles - Nse Ikpe-Etim
If you're a fan of Nse Ikpe-Item or a fan of Nollywood in general, then you will remember that long period of time when it seemed like Nse Ikpe-Etim was no longer acting. Do you remember? She went from a very popular, very beloved actress who was in multiple projects to being completely M.I.A for a while in the movie industry.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
