Jide Okonjo
Bio
I have ONE account and MANY interests. My page is a creative hodgepodge of:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
🎥 Movie and music recommendations, listicles, and critiques
📀 Op-eds, editorial features, fiction
Achievements (1)
Stories (1846/0)
How Yes, My Friend's Father Owns Big Brother Naija - Kiddwaya
Big Brother Naija housemate and son of Nigerian businessman Terry Waya, Kiddwaya is speaking about his short time on the Big Brother All Stars tv show. During a new interview with Zikoko, the braggadocios housemate opened up about why he decided to come back to the show, if he had any strategy going in, and how he feels about being evicted so early. During the course of his talking, Kidd also opened up about how his friend's father owns Big Brother Naija and how that affected his decision to return to the house. Here's what Kiddwaya had to say.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
My Biggest Concern These Days - Tems
Nigerian singer Tems is currently in a very important point in her career. All eyes are on the songstress who has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame with only 2 EPs out. It has been almost 2 years since Tems released her last body of work, If Orange Was a Place, and all eyes are on the songstress who is currently hard at work on her debut studio album.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
3 Reasons I Want to Stay Married to Simi FOREVER - Adekunle Gold
Adekunle Gold is gushing about his wife, Simi, in a new interview. Recently, Adekunle Gold sat down with Turntable Charts and during the interview the topic of Simi came up and Adekunle Gold gave three reasons why, just even from a music standpoint, he plans to stay married to Simi for life. Here's what Adekunle Gold had to say.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities You Didn't Know Are Related
There are a lot of celebrities in the Nigerian entertainment industry, but sometimes, unbeknownst to many, a number of these celebrities actually share relation that often comes as a surprise to people. Today, we'll be counting down 7 celebrities you probably didn't know have celebrity relatives. Are you ready to see who they are? Then let's go!
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
How I Feel When People Say I'm Only Successful Because of Mom - Priscilla Ojo
Nigerian influencer, content creator, and media personality Priscilla Ojo is doing a good job of making a name and brand for herself. She is one of the most recognizable Gen Z celebrities in the country today, and has been doing a remarkable job of creating buzz and bankability around herself, regardless of her last name.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
4 Years of My Life I Deeply Regret - Simi
Nigerian singer Simi is living the dream of so many upcoming and aspiring musicians today. She has been able to record and release a number of smash hit singles and enjoy a career that has blessed her with fans from all over the world. But before Simi got to this point of fame, she too was once a hungry aspiring musician, and like many singers, there are decisions she made during that time of hunger that she still regrets till this day.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
SAD! RMD Suffers Severe Accident on Movie Set (VIDEO)
Beloved Nigerian actor Richard Mofe-Damijo is opening up about the severe accident he suffered while shooting his upcoming project, The Black Book. Taking to social media, RMD shared the story of what happened as well as video of his condition after. Here's everything, including the video, RMD posted.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
Why Libianca's "People" Song Really Got Me - Kizz Daniel
Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel is one of the biggest musical exports out of Africa right now. The singer has just released his latest body of work, Maverick, and in promotion of that album, Kizz Daniel spoke to outlet Okay Africa. During his interview, Kizz Daniel spoke about the most important thing in making song, and spoke about singer Libianca's song "People" and why it got him on such a personal level. Here is what Kizz Daniel had to say.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
What I Say to Those Calling Me 'International Garri Seller' - Yemi Alade
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade is one artiste who has made it her job and mission to promote everything Nigerian and African through her music. From her first breakout hit "Johnny" which had its music video set in a village, to her naming her second album and coining herself 'Mama Africa', Yemi Alade has been unwavering in her push to promote and celebrate Africa and Nigerian culture through her music, style, and live performances. Although this dedication to culture is admired by some, there are many people who bash the singer for this saying that she has pigeonholed herself and has become an "international garri seller" because of the kind of music and aesthetic she presents.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans
How I Felt About Chef Dammy Trying to Break My World Record - Hilda Baci
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci set the nation on fire earlier this year when she broke the record for the longest cooking marathon in June. Very shortly after she broke her record, another chef, Chef Damilola Adeparusi popularly known as Chef Dammy attempted to break Hilda Baci's record to mixed reactions from Nigerians.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Humans