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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7 Nollywood Actresses Who Became Mothers Before The Age of 18 (Photos)
Motherhood is one of those things that a lot of women aspire to but life doesn't always happen in the conventional way that everybody thinks and some women end up being mothers before they legally even become adults by society's standards.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Viva
Why This Teacher’s Stolen N215,000 Story Has Nigerians Scared
When you register your account with your bank and you give them your phone number for OTP authentication, there is a peace of mind that comes with that. It makes us believe that if any transaction was to be happening on our card, then we'll immediately know, not send the OTP and put the thief in the mud.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
5 Nigerian Celebrities Who Were Shot Multiple Times but Survived (Photos)
Getting shot is one of the most common ways people die. It is a horrible thing that everybody wishes against. However, some of our favorite celebrities have actually gotten shot and survived to tell the tale.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Left The Huge Salary and Quit Tinsel - Damilola Adegbite
Nigerian actress Damilola Adegbite is one of the most beautiful and talented actresses to come out of Nollywood. The sensational actress made her big television debut on the mega successful television show, Tinsel, where she played the character of Thelema Duke for about six years before her exit from the show.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
How University Coursemates Tried to Embarrass Me - Richard Mofe-Damijo
The way a person's life completely changes when they become popular is something that is very fascinating to me. It's so interesting to see how everyday people begin to get treated so differently from the rest of us simply because their face is now recognizable. The difference in treatment happens in ways you might not even imagine or might not be initially obvious until you hear celebrity horror stories.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Motivation
Why I Will Live Up to 100 Years - Mr Ibu
Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known to his fans in Nigerians and worldwide as Mr. Ibu is by far one of the most beloved and most iconic actors in Nigeria. From starring in blockbuster movies like Police Recruit to 9 Wives, Mr. Ibu, Mr. Ibu in London, and more, John Okafor has brought laugher into the homes of many people.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
5 Nollywood Stars You Didn't Know Are Cameroonian
Nollywood is filled with some of the most talented actors and actresses. 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
Why My Husband’s Stinginess Made Me Plot Against Him - Ogun Wife
What would ever make you conspire against your own spouse? When two people get married, they promise each other for better or worse, for richer or poorer but what happens when one's spouse makes life worse for them because they don't want to suffer through 'poorer'?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Suing Burna Boy - Q2
When ultra successful Nigerian singer Burna Boy one year ago jumped on the already trending Master KG tune, Jerusalema for a remix, the song became an instant hit. Burna's verse catapulted the song to a new level of success and the song became one of the most successful songs of the year.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
5 Comedians You Didn’t Know Are Under Record Labels
For the most part, while music and comedy are both under the same umbrella of entertainment, the acts from both sides never seem to successfully cross over. It is hard for musicians to be taken seriously as comedians, and for some reason even seemingly harder for comedians to find success in music.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
