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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How I Was Advised to Pay for Fellow Housemates' Downfall - Alex Unusual
How far will you go to win N120 million from the Big Brother house? Apparently, to any length, according to some people. Ex Big Brother Naija All Star housemate Alex Unusual is opening up about her time in the Big Brother Naija house, as well as revealing how people advised her to pay for her fellow housemates' downfall before going into the house. Here's what Alex Unusual said.
By Jide Okonjo6 months ago in Humans
Last Message I Sent Mohbad and His Last Reply to Me - Patoranking
Nigerians were thrown into mourning last month when news broke about the death of rapper Mohbad. As time went on and more revelations came out about the things surrounding the nature of his death, the public sympathy and outcry became more and people all over the country and all over the world were calling for Justice for Mohbad. Today, the initial rage and discourse around the rapper's death has mellowed down dramatically, but one person who is still talking about the singer's death is ace musician, Patoranking.
By Jide Okonjo6 months ago in Humans
1 Yr Later Oxlade Reveals What Happened to Him Behind The Scenes After His Tape Leaked
In February of 2022, Nigerian singer Oxlade was hit with scandal when intimate videos he had recorded of himself, and his sex tape were leaked on the internet. At the time, Oxlade said nothing about the scandal except for one statement he made that said "I am conscious that my business is out in the public and I am not the type of person to put my personal business out there. Betrayals are very real and in this same token I want to apologize to the woman in the video, who did not deserve this type of exposure and lastly apologies to my fans and well wishers."
By Jide Okonjo6 months ago in Humans
Why I've Decided to Dress More Decently - Ashmusy
Amarachi Amusi known popularly by fans and many as Ashmusy is opening up about a big decision she has decided to make as pertains her fashion choices and the way she plans to start carrying herself going forward. Ashmusy by trade is a content creator, realtor, and business woman, and in the media, she has been constantly accused of being sponsored and bankrolled by rich men - despite her constant insistence that she works for everything herself.
By Jide Okonjo6 months ago in Humans
8 Female Musicians Who Are Like Sisters in Real Life (Photos)
Who said women don't support women? Today we will be counting down 8 female musicians who share love for each other and are also like sisters to each other in real life. Are you ready to see who they are? Then let's go!
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans
59 and Glowing, Mo Abudu Gives Advice, Reveals Her Beauty Secrets
Nigerian media tycoon Mo Abudu has been in this game for a very long time. From her time doing Moments With Mo to now running a media conglomerate with EbonyLife, Mo Abudu has been a trailblazer, and has done it all while always looking fabulous, put together, and chic.
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans
Why I Wonβt Change My Look and How I Feel When People Judge Me - Hermes Iyele
Big Brother Naija housemate and now actor on the new Africa Magic TV show, The Slum King, Hermes Iyele is opening up to Channels Television about his punkish look which consists of a lot of piercings and colored hair. The actor reveals why he continues to rock this look, and opens up about why he will not change it, and how he feels about the people who judge him harshly for the look. Here is what Hermes had to say.
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans
What Is A Sliding Doors Moment?
I just finished watching Gwyneth Paltrow's 73 Questions interview and during the interview, she was asked "What is one sliding doors moment in your life that you still think about today?" to which she responded to the interviewer "I suppose when I said yes to doing the show Glee".
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans
Olumide Oworu Finally Reveals How Much Was Spent to Make The Black Book
Nollywood blockbuster movie The Black Book is breaking global records. The movie directed by Editi Effiong last month became the biggest African title to stream globally on Netflix. According to Netflix, between September 25th to October 1st, the movie became one of the most watched movies globally on Netflix garnering 11.2 million views and a bewildering 21.3 million hours watched within that time frame alone. It also reportedly ranked number one on Netflix global.
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans
My Biggest Issues With Nollywood - Uzor Arukwe
Nigerian actor Uzor Arukwe is one actor who burst unto the scene and in a short amount of time has been able to rise up the ranks and become one of the most recognizable faces in industry right now. Uzor has starred in a number of blockbuster productions and has enjoyed a very rewarding career, but now, he is speaking out about some of the very real issues that still plague the industry. Here's what Uzor Arukwe said.
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans
My Advice for Young Women Trying to Get Married - Funke Akindele
Nigerian actress Funke Akindele sat down with long-time friend and socialite, Toke Makinwa for a new interview of Toke's podcast "Toke Moments". During her time on the show, Funke opened up about a lot of things and also got very candid on a number of topics. It is not news that Funke Akindele has been divorced from two marriages and during the conversation, this topic of marriage came up.
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans
My Only Regret from BBNaija All Stars - Ilebaye
Big Brother Naija All Stars winner Ilebaye is still on a high after winning the show. During a new interview with The Guardian, she opens up about winning as well as the lessons she's learned from it, if she'll do the show again, and the only regret she has following the show. Here's what Ilebaye had to say.
By Jide Okonjo7 months ago in Humans