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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3 Things I Endured Being Older & Unmarried - 64 Yr Old Bride Explains
For many of us while growing up in this world as we know it, we are taught that there is a 'life cycle', a correct progression on how life is supposed to go. You're born, you go to school, you get a good job, and eventually you get married and start a life of your own, preferably in your 20s or at the latest in your 30s.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Simi Responds to Interviewer Who Asked Why She Hates Men
Nigerian singer Simi is one artiste who tries to use her music to pass a message. Simi is a proud feminist and has dedicated a lot of her career to standing up for, fighting for, and defending women and women's rights. She has also been very vocal about her experience as not only a female artiste but also a woman in this world, and with her new single, Woman, she does it yet again.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
10,000,000 Reads Later, Here Are My Thoughts on Everything VOCAL. Top Story - October 2021.
I just crossed 10 Million Reads!!! Oh my god, I knew it was coming but actually seeing the number today, I actually burst into tears because my gosh. When I decided to really return to Vocal and take it seriously, it was such a gamble, I didn't know what to expect. In fact, my greatest hope was to get at least 1,000 consistent readers who liked what I wrote. Now, here we are at 10,000,000. I honestly still cannot believe it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Journal
Why Soldier Entered My House, Burned It Down, Then Burnt My Wife - Sunday Okebata
This story is horrific. Can you imagine waking up in the night to see a soldier not only inside your house but pointing a gun at you asking a question you don't know the answer to? Well, that's the story of the victim in today's story.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
7 Celebrity Best Friends That Look Like Sisters (Photos)
Who says female celebrities can't be best friends? Many people believe that 2 women in power, especially in the same industry, cannot be friends because they'll always find themselves competing with each other. In fact, this sentiment is felt by even people inside the entertainment industry. Tonto Dikeh in an interview famously said she can't be friends with any actresses because according to her:
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why It’s Easy for We Comedians to Buy Cars and Houses These Days - Akpororo
There are a number of three major jobs in the entertainment industry: musicians, actors, and comedians. Comedians are some of the most beloved and most followed celebrities in the country because everybody loves to laugh and everybody likes a person who can make them laugh.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
How We Make Money From Your Empty Bank Accounts - Phone Thief Confesses
I was reading Saturday's Sun newspaper when I came across this story. It made my jaw drop. Nigerians are very clever people but sometimes, that cleverness is put into very bad things and this is one of those times.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in 01
7 Times Nigerian Celebrities Fell on Stage (Video)
It is the job of musicians to put on a good, lively, and energetic performance that will get the crowd moving, dancing, and having a good time. For this to happen, it means the musician has to go all out on stage with the energy, dancing, and movement. That is a lot of adrenaline, and sometimes the adrenaline is too much that it sends the artiste tumbling.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why I Quit 'The Johnsons' - Blessing Finally Speaks Out
Africa Magic’s family sitcom, ‘The Johnsons’ is a long running program that has aired on Africa Magic since 2012. The story revolves around the middle class family of The Johnsons as they strive to survive in Lagos and slowly become successful. It further emphasized a strong sarcasm which make the family unique and full of drama. It stars heavy weight actors Charles Inojie as Mr Lucky Johnson, Ada Ameh as Mrs Emu Johnson, Chinedu Ikedezie as Efetobore Johnson, and also a staple of the show, Susan Pwajok who plays the very popular character of Blessing.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
