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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Why I Completely Changed My Sound and Look - Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold has been around! When he broke unto the Nigerian music scene with his hit single Sade, Adekunle Gold did a good job of following up the success of that song with other smash hits such as Orente, Ariwo Ko, and Pick Up. He was hailed at the time as the next King Sunny Ade because he sang heavily in Yoruba, and leaned very much into that highlife type of sound.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Tiwa Savage and Comedian Pencil Joke About Her Tape Leak (Video)
Nigerian superstar singer Tiwa Savage on during a radio interview with Angie Martinez on October 8th revealed that she was being extorted over a sex tape that she made with a man that she was seeing. Tiwa during that interview said that she wasn't going to pay her blackmailer any money and was giving her fans a heads up in case they went ahead to publish the video.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Nollywood Stars You Didn't Know Are Canadian
Nollywood is filled with some of the most talented actors, actresses, writers, directors, and filmmakers. Because Nollywood is the Nigerian movie and television industry, it is easy to assume that everybody within the industry is 100% Nigerian. However, that is in fact not the case.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
4 Celebrities Who Became Parents by Surrogacy (Photos)
Children come in different ways. Some people become parents by birth, some people become parents by adoption, and some people become parents through surrogacy. Through any means, a child is a blessing and it is a blessing that a lot of people seek for.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Families
Nigerians React to Niniola's Controversial New Video (Photos)
Nigerian singer Niniola released an EP not too long ago called Lagos to Jozi. One of the tracks on that EP is a song called I Did It (Bum Bum) which features South African Amapiano artist, Lady Du. For some time now all over social media, Niniola has been promoting the song via Instagram reels, videos, and reposts of other people dancing to the music.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Iyanya Gets Real About Reality Show Singers
With the rise of reality competition shows like Big Brother Naija, Gulder Ultimate Search, Ultimate Love, The Voice, Project Fame, Nigerian Idol, etc, it is easier now more than ever for a person to get an audience. These platforms have served as launchpads for the careers of many musicians including recent acts like Big Brother's Laycon, Nigerian Idol contestant like Kingdom, and The Voice Nigeria contestants like Naomi Mac.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why Older Artistes Are Like Old Trees - Sarz on the Beat
If you're an ardent listener of Nigerian music, then you have probably heard the tagline "Sarz on the Beat" on at least a couple of your favorite songs. Sarz whose real name is Osabuohien Osaretin is one of Nigeria's most popular and influential music producers. Sarz has worked with so many of Nigeria's greatest artistes including Wizkid, Naeto C, Banky W, Skales, Shank, Reminisce, Goldie, eLDee, Wande Coal, YQ, Niniola, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why I’m Not Ready to Date a Nigerian Girl - Kayvee
A lot has been said, a lot has been sung about, a lot has been written about Nigerian women. What have we not already heard about Nigerian girls? Which name have they not been called? It seems though that Nigerian girls are a group that people can never ever stop talking about and today the person talking is ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Kayvee.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Interview
9 Female Celebrities Reveal Greatest Lesson Life Has Taught Them
Who doesn't like a good piece of life advice? Nuggets of wisdom from other people who have navigated and continue to navigate this world is always welcome. We too, on our journeys in this thing called life, we have picked up a couple of nuggets of wisdom, so have other people.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Viva
Why I Quit Music for Skitmaking - Lasisi Elenu
Nigerian skit maker and comedian, Lasisi Elenu is very well known for his hilarious internet skits, comedy videos, and stand-up comedy. He is also an actor who has starred in a number of movies including The Razz Guy and recently, African Messiah.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Nollywood Stars You Didn't Know Are Beninese
Nigeria is filled with some of the most talented actors, actresses, musicians, athletes, and more but just because we see these celebrities here in town and just because they're popular here in Nigeria, it doesn't mean that everybody you see on television is 100% Nigerian. That is not the case.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
