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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5 Adekunle Gold Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Simi
Adekunle Gold and Simi are one of the most popular and most beloved couples in Nigeria. Both people are also some of the biggest musicians in the country. When you have a relationship with two musicians, it is inevitable that work would be shared between both people. The creativity of one would bleed into the other and vice versa, and in the case of Adekunle and Simi, that is exactly what has happened.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why I Decided To Shave My Head and Stay on Low Cut - Nancy Isime
If asked to compile a list of top actresses and personalities currently killing it in Nigeria, the list would be incomplete without the ever-smiling, ever-bubbly Nancy Isime. Nancy Isime has carved quite a niche for herself, starting out as a television personality and host, and making her transition into the Nigerian movie and television industry.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
5 Times Ayra Starr's Clothes Caused Trouble (Photos)
One of my favorite musicians today is the young and dangerous, Ayra Starr. Not only do I enjoy her music which includes hits such as Away, Beggie Beggie, and of course Bloody Samaritan. I also love her persona and personality. The girl no send anybody and she even expresses this on the opening song of her 2021 album 19 & Dangerous, "Cast" where she sings "If I cast then I cast, anything wey wan sup go sup."
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
What I Say To People Who Believe I'm Only Successful Because of My Father - Temi Otedola
Not too long ago musician Davido was in the news for saying that Nigerians find it hard to accept people without a grass to grace story. Coming from a wealthy background especially being the child of a prominent person comes with its own unique set of challenges. One person that can attest to this first-hand is the daughter of mega-rich business man Femi Otedola, Temi Otedola.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Some Problems That Come With Being a Light Skin Actress - Juliet Ibrahim
Colorism is a conversation that we've been having for some time now in the entertainment industry. Some people believe that darker skin actors and models are not as favored as their lighter skinned counterparts. In fact, this is the prevalent school of thought on the issue.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How 25 Yr Old Man Tried to Raise Money for His Wedding By Kidnapping Girlfriend
This is one of the most insane stories you'll read today. To what extent would you go to marry a person who's pressuring you to marry? Would you go this far? How desperate is too desperate when it comes to love and romance? These are the questions today's story raises and I cannot wait to get into telling you the story. It's quite the story. So without further ado, let's jump right in.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
5 Actors Who Are Married to More Than One Wife (Photos)
Polygamy is the topic of discussion right now. Nollywood actor Yul Edochie shocked the world with the announcement of his son born to him from another woman who he's now declared as his second wife (more on that later). His announcement has led into different discussions and arguments about polygamy - is it right? Wrong?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Oxlade Responds to Interviewer Who Asked Why He Paints His Nails
Menicures - it is a new word I learnt today and it is apparently the term for the current trend we're seeing of more and more men painting their nails and going for manicures. One such person who has been painting his nails now for quite some time during the span of his career is singer and songwriter, Oxlade. The singer famously paints his nails black a lot of the time but has also experimented with a lot of different styles.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
How New Fame and Money Has Affected My Life - Asake
Asake is the man of the hour. His song Sungba especially the Sungba (Remix) with Burna Boy released about a month ago is seriously heating up the charts, heating up the radio, and is on so many people's playlists. In addition to Sungba, Asake is also responsible to the incredibly massive hit, Omo Ope which features Olamide.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Unbelievable True Story of How I Ended Up as an Actress - Nse Ikpe-Item
Nse Ikpe-Etim is today recognized nationwide as one of Nigeria's top actresses. She is renowned by many as one of the most talented actresses our of the country and is well-decorated in terms of awards and acclaim. Throughout her extensive career, Nse has starred in a number of blockbuster movies including Reloaded, Mr. and Mrs., The Visit, Fifty, Quam's Money, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
