Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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Niniola and Teni Finally Speak About Their Father's Untimely Death
In October of last year, during a launch event for her second studio album Colors and Sounds, during an interview with VJ Adams, singer Niniola opened up about the story behind one of her singles from the album titled Addicted.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Families
After Doctors Said He Won't Live Past 2 Years, Check Out Recent Photos of Jodie's Son All Grown Up
Five years ago, Nigerian singer Jodie was in the labor room having her son Chinua and she thought she was going to die. In an interview with Linda Ikeji TV, Jodie revealed that on the day of his birth she had to do an emergency Caesarean Section and after the baby was removed from her, she thought she was going to die. They had given her an anesthetic and before she went down, the last thing she asked was “Is Chinua fine? Is my baby going to be fine” to which her husband at the time said, yes, he was.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Families
13 Nigerian Celebrities Who've Spoken About Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is one of the worst things anybody can go through in a relationship or marriage. Having anybody hit you even once is horrible, but to be hit repeatedly in your own home is a horrible thing that I wish upon nobody.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Humans
Why I Fled From University - Dakore Finally Speaks Out
Despite how hard schooling is in Nigeria with all the strikes and general bruhaha, it is still a thing of societal shame to be called a school dropout. It is no secret that people still see a university degree as a major achievement and something that sets one apart from a person without a university degree, but sometimes, getting this degree isn’t always possible for people.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Humans
Why I Meditate Inside Coffins - Charly Boy
My brother surprised me yesterday when he told me "Do you know Charly Boy sleeps inside coffins?" I told him that could not be true so he told me to look it up and lo and behold, there was a picture of Charly Boy lying down inside a coffin.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Confessions
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 30 This Year
The big 3-0. It is a big age. 30 is the age where people tell you officially that 'you're no longer a child anymore' and it's time to grow up and 'settle down'. 30 comes with a lot of expectation and a lot of societal pressure on where your life should be. At 30 the expectation is that one should have a steady high paying job, be either married, engaged, or seriously dating, and be thinking of moving into their own house with their own family.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Beat
How I Was Held in a Cage for 8 Months Without Food or Water - Sokoto Woman Cries Out
Over the year I know I have brought you some disturbing stories happening all over Nigeria, but I think that in all my months of bringing you stories, I haven’t yet brought one that is as disturbing as the one today.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Criminal
5 Celebrity Children Who Are Also Brand Ambassadors
A brand ambassador deal – it is the thing that many musicians, actors, reality show stars, influencers and Youtubers wish to become. A brand ambassador deal is a contract that a person of influence signs with a commercial brand. These deals are usually expensive giving the person signing the contract a good chunk of change to go home with. In return, the person must post about and advertise the brand in order to promote the brand’s exposure and generate sales. It is what A LOT of people on Instagram, Youtube, TV, etc hope for.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Journal
Meet 5 Beauty Queens Representing Africa at This Year's Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant run by the United States based Miss Universe Organization. It is by far one of the most watched beauty pageants in the world with an estimated audience of over 500 million viewers across over 190 territories. This year’s edition, the 69th edition – Miss Universe 2020 will be held on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Viva
Why They Made Me Harsh on 'Nigerian Idol' - Seyi Shay Finally Speaks Out.
Right now, two of Nigeria's biggest music competitions are concurrently going on - The Voice Nigeria and Nigerian Idol. While both have been making a lot of noise and are equally quite popular, one particular show has been trending since the first day it premiered because of one of their judges and that show is Nigerian Idol. The judge in question - Nigerian singer/songwriter Seyi Shay.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
