Jide Okonjo
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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
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How Netflix is Scamming Nigeria - Jude Chukwuka
Netflix's entrance into Nigeria has been a very welcome development for a lot of people in the Nigerian entertainment industry, but not everybody is as happy. Nollywood actor Jude Chukwuka who is most popular for starring in productions like Oluture, and The Wedding Party is speaking out about how he feels Netflix is scamming Nigerians. Here's what the actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
Tacha Talks More About BBNaija All Stars in New Interview
Media personality and ex Big Brother housemate is opening up more about the only reason she would go on the Big Brother All Stars show. During a new interview with Caramel Plugg, Tacha opened up more about the only reason she will go on the show, and here is what she said.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
Why Erica, Tacha, Tobi and Bisola Didn't Come Back for BBNaija All Stars - JJ Omojuwa
23rd of July 2023 marked the beginning of the first all-star season of Big Brother Naija. Once the "All Stars" season was announced, a lot of people were very curious to see which housemates would come back to the house seeing that for so many of the housemates who left the show in the past, they always made it a point to distance themselves from the show saying that the show was 'toxic' and bad for their mental health.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
Simi Talks Motherhood, Going on Tour With Alicia Keys
It has been one hell of a year for singer Simi so far. The award-winning singer just wrapped up filming for Nigerian Idol, a show on which she served as one of three judges. During that time, she also put out her first single of the year called "Stranger" and then announced that she will also be supporting Alicia Keys on her 'Keys to the Summer Tour'.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
Reality of Being Nollywood Actress Over 40 - Ireti Doyle
There is a narrative that we hear a lot from so many industry people both in Nigeria and internationally. It is this narrative of ageism, that once a person is over a certain age - over 40 or over 50, that the industry starts sidelining them and their careers begin to dwindle. It was a conversation that happened this year again at the Oscars.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
What I Plan to Do Differently Than Past Winners - Victory Gbakara
On Sunday, we all celebrated Victory Gbakara when he took home the title of winner at the just concluded Nigerian Idol season 8 finale. Now, Victory Gbakara is letting us in on his experience during the show. During a new interview with The Punch, Victory Gbakara talked about his experience on the show, as well as what he plans to do differently from past winners of the show. Here's what Victory Gbakara had to say.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
Why I Took Offense to Man Calling Me 'Skit Maker' At Event - Taaooma
At a recent press conference event for the Prime Video comedy reality show, Last One Laughing, Nigerian content creator Taaooma seemed to take offense when somebody at the conference called her a 'skit maker' to which she quickly corrected the person. Now during a new interview, Taaooma opens up about why she seemed to take offence to being called skit maker, and why she felt the need to correct the person who said it. Here is what Taaooma had to say.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
Why I Think 'Ku Lo Sa' Deserved More - Oxlade
Nigerian singer Oxlade has been very busy flying around the world performing shows and putting out new music, but now, he's back in Nigeria and he's letting us in on what he has really missed about the country, what the first thing he did when he got back was, and about why he thinks "Ku Lo Sa" despite its success is still underrated.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
What I Say to People Who Criticize Me for Dressing Like Woman for Skits - Jay On Air
Nigerian skitmaker and radio personality, Jay On Air, is one of the funniest and most popular content creators in the country today. However, just like many skitmakers, Jay sometimes cross-dresses in some of his skits which some people have criticized skitmakers for doing.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
Big Mistake I Once Made on National Television - Ebuka
Nigerian media personality, interviewer, and tv presenter Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is one of the most sought after personalities in the country when it comes to interviewing and hosting gigs. Though now Ebuka has risen through the ranks to become one of the tops in the business, it was not without some bumps in the road and colossal failures in the beginning of his career.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans
What I Told Nicki Minaj On Phone - Ayra Starr
Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr has in such a short amount of time quickly risen up the ranks and has become one of the most successsful Afrobeats artistes working right now. Ayra Starr has MULTIPLE big hits to her name, and the singer, now 21, doesn't look to be slowing down any time soon.
By Jide Okonjo9 months ago in Humans