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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How Tiwa Savage's Friends Rallied Around Her After Tape Leak
Nigerian superstar singer Tiwa Savage is currently not having the best of times. Not too long ago, the songstress during a radio interview with Angie Martinez revealed that she was being extorted over a sex tape that she made with a man that she's currently 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
Nollywood Actress Accused of Electrocuting and Beating Nanny With Horse Whip
This story is complicated. It is one of those stories that when you start reading it, you'll think one thing but then by the end, if you're anything like me, you'll be confused not knowing whose side to be on. Some people have called the actions of the actress "evil" while others have said that it is the nanny that is "evil".
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
Stan Nze Gets Honest About Life as a Nigerian Celebrity
Watching our favorite movies and TV shows growing up, listening to our favorite artistes, seeing them online or on TV or on newspapers, a lot of people wanted and still want to become celebrities. We feel a connection to our favorite stars and imagine ourselves in their shoes living the glamorous lives that they show off. But their lives aren't always so glamorous. In fact, being a celebrity is a whole new hurdle on its own that not many people are built for or can cope with. There is a lot you have to give up as a celebrity - especially your privacy, and that's just one of the things.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
5 Times Nigerian Celebrities Went TOO FAR on Stage
Who doesn't love a live performance? For many of us, we dream of us singing and shouting the lyrics back at our favorite musicians while they perform all of our favorite songs on the stage. For some lucky people, they even get to be picked out by their favorite celebrity for a one on one or intimate moment on stage. And then sometimes, these intimate moments happen and you go 'WOAH', did that really just happen?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
5 Crazy Expensive Things Davido Has Done (Photos)
There are a number of reasons why we enjoy watching and following celebrities. One of those main reasons is because of their luxurious and very expensive lifestyle. We like to see people go to exotic locations and wear expensive things and just do things that we ourselves cannot currently do. It's alluring.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Hired Thugs to Beat Up My Child’s Teacher - Mr. Oluwaseun
This is one of those kinds of stories I enjoy - stories that spark conversation. Today's story is a story that asks the question, "how far should we go for our children?" and "how far are we willing to go to show our children we love them?" It asks the question - "if you're child comes to you crying about something that happened in school, what is the right way to react or the right action to take?" Today's parent was faced with a scenario like this and handled it in a way that I will let you be the judge of.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
Unbelievable Reason Why Isoko Groom Married Two Different Wives on Same Day
I was reading through The Sun newspapers when I hopped upon this story, read it, and could not believe what I was reading. The more I kept on reading, the more I knew I had to come and show you this story because believe me when I tell you, this is wild! People are really something.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Families
7 Most Stylish Nollywood Actors Over 50 (Photos).
Who said there is an age limit on looking good, feeling good, or rocking shorts? While there is an idea that we as people have of people over 50, the actual 50 and above demographic are completely changing and rewriting the narrative of what that looks like these days. Some of such people are of course our very own celebrities who we've seen entertain us and grow over the years.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Styled
7 Women's Hilarious Answers
Are you ready for some fun? Cuz dare I say - this story is a whole lot of fun. I saw this question on Reddit and immediately knew it was one I wanted to ask you guys because I love hearing your stories and cannot wait to read your crazy responses to this question. But before you get to answering, I want to show you some hilarious and interesting responses I saw on the Reddit thread as well as responses I got back from people I know in my life.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Seyi Shay Reveals New Details About Fight With Tiwa Savage
On June 8th, 2021, the Nigerian internet scape was hit with a very shocking video that showed top musicians Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay having a caustic exchange of words at a Lagos salon. The now infamous video was seen by millions and the conversation of a lot of conversation.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Final Words My Dad Told Me Before He Died - Jaypaul
This just concluded season 6 of the Big Brother Naija show, Big Brother Naija: Shine Ya Eye was a very interesting one filled with drama, fun, and a whole lot of romance. By far one of the most romantic and expressive housemates in the Big Brother house this season was none other than 28 year old lover boy, Jaypaul.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Families
