Jide Okonjo
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I have ONE account and MANY interests. My page is a creative hodgepodge of:
π³π¬ Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
π₯ Movie and music recommendations, listicles, and critiques
π Op-eds, editorial features, fiction
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7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 50 This Year (2024)
It's a new year, and with a new year comes a new age. This year, a number of people will be clocking FIFTY years old - the golden age. It is a big deal and something everybody wishes to meet and surpass. A number of our favorite Nigerian celebrities will be entering the fifth floor this year. Without further ado, here are 7 Nigerian celebrities who will be clocking 50 this year.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
What I Later Found Out About 47 Yr Old Man Who Liked Me at 24 - Nigerian Lady's Eye-Opening Story
A young Nigerian woman's story is making the rounds right now as it's highlighting signs one must look out for, especially when dating older people when young. In Ife's story, she chronicles the story of a 47 year old man who was interested in her at 24, how their relationship ended, and the revelation she discovered of who he really was after. Here's the full story for your reading pleasure. Enjoy.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities With Twin-Like Lookalikes (2024)
They say everybody has somebody that looks like them somewhere in the world and if today's list is any indication to go by, then that might be true. Here are 7 Nigerian celebrities with twin-like lookalikes. Get ready to be surprised.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
Insult I Received That Pushed Me Out of Law Profession - Lolo1
Nollywood actress, radio presenter, host, and media personality Omotunde Adebowale David popularly known as Lolo 1 and even more popularly known as the name of the character she played on hit show Jenifa's Diary, Adaku, is opening up now about why she left the career path which she studied in university - law.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
What I Say to Those Yabbing My Dancing - Tems
Nigerian singer Tems is well known for her signature voice and infectious music, but last year with the release of her latest music videos, "Me & U" and "Not an Angel", Tems brought out another side of her for us to see - Tems, the dancer.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
Why I Don't See Divorce from JJC as Failure - Funke Akindele
Nigerian actress Funke Akindele made history earlier this year when she broke the record for highest grossing Nollywood movie with over 1 Billion Naira made in the box office. It is an extraordinary feat and something that is the dream of so many. Still, even though Funke has had a lot of triumphs in her life, she has also had her share of failures - for example, two ended marriages. Now, in a new interview with Joyce on Wazobia, Funke is speaking about these "failures" and why she doesn't even see them as such. Here's what Funke said.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
Why I Wish There Was Another Way to Have Money Without This Fame - Broda Shaggi Cries Out
Fame is a very polarizing subject. A lot of people that don't have it seem to want and desire it, while a lot of people who have it wish to do away with it. Nigerian skit maker and funny man, Broda Shaggi, is speaking about his own personal take on the topic during a new interview. He opens up about his own relationship with fame and explains why if it is up to him, he would rather just have money without fame and find another way to have money without the fame. Here is what Broda Shaggi had to say about this.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
3 Reasons Why Making Malaika Was Very Expensive - Toyin Abraham
Nollywood actress and movie producer, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi is opening up about how much she spent in making her latest movie "Malaika" a reality. While Toyin Abraham did not give exact figures spent on the whole production, she gave us insight into different things she had to spend on, and quickly from the things listed, it becomes very evident that Toyin Abraham really spent a lot of money on this movie. She made the revelation during an interview with Youtuber Isbae U and here is what she said about how much she spent making Malaika.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
Who Was Uche Ugo? 5 Things You Didn't Know About the Late Friend to All
RIP. If you have been on social media over the last 48 hours, then you'd have probably seen one of your favorite celebrities post about the death of branding expert, Uche Ugo. While it is still unknown what actually caused Uche's death, he had in recent times been complaining online about the poor condition of the Nigerian healthcare system, as well as praising the good work done by health professionals. Because of this reason, many people are assuming that the cause of his death may have been health-related.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
Why I Spend So Much Money on Surgeries - Bobrisky
Controversial popular Nigerian celebrity Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju known to the world as Bobrisky, and fondly referred to as the Mummy of Lagos is opening up now about why she undergoes as many cosmetic surgeries as she does. It will be recalled that just a few days ago, Bobrisky announced that she had undergone surgery again - this time to have her breasts worked on. She showed off the boobs writing "Have you seen a standing boobs before ? My doctors gave my body proportion. Gosh but itβs painful damn".
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans
What I've Noticed about Why Nollywood Women Earn More Than Men - Eso Dike
There are many conversations had daily about the entertainment industry here in Nigeria, and among those conversations, one that keeps coming up over and over again regularly is the topic of money in the industry - specifically how it differs between the men and the women. It seems women in Nollywood flaunt more money than their male counterparts do, and for this reason, a lot of industry folk have given their thoughts and opinions on why they believe this is the case. Now, Nollywood actor Eso Dike is speaking about why he believes this happens during a new interview with The Cable Lifestyle. Here's what Eso Dike had to say about the matter.
By Jide Okonjo4 months ago in Humans