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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6 Popular Songs You Didn't Know Were Written By Olamide
There are a lot of jobs in the music industry. Some people are singers, some people are songwriters, and some people are both. Most of the time when you hear a song, you immediately think that the person singing it wrote the entire song by themselves. However, this is very rarely the case. Music creation is a very collaborative process and sometimes, even popular artistes who have bustling careers write music for their βcompetitorsβ β fellow popular artistes.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
My Big Problem With Jealousy in This Industry - Priscilla Ojo Speaks Out
Nigerian influencer and actress, Priscilla Ojo is well known for being the daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo as well as being part of The Geng. She is also one of the more popular faces in the Nigerian Gen Z community.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
17 Years Later Tiwa Savage Talks X Factor Rejection, Shares Powerful Advice
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is undoubtedly till today arguably the biggest female Afrobeats star to come out of the nation. Tiwa Savage has been dominating the Nigerian music scene for years now amassing so many hits including "Eminado", "Koroba", "Stamina", and more.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
5 Politicians Children Who Are Rich and Love to Show Off Their Wealth (Photos)
It is no news that politicians all over the world are some of the richest people in any country around the world. By extension, this means that the children of these politicians also get to enjoy very lavish and luxurious lifestyles. A lot of politicians' children stay off the grid and keep their heads down, but for some, they love to show off their expensive and lavish lifestyle.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
What Really Happened to Clem Ohameze (Photos)
Over the last couple of days, there have been all manner of stories coming out about Nollywood actor Clem Ohameze. Pictures have surfaced of the actor in a neck brace, and especially because of this, there have been all sorts of stories written about the actor's health and a lot of conjecture on what is really going on with the beloved actor.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
2 Lessons on How To Make Your Relationship Last - Simi
Nigerian singer Simi is one half of one of the most celebrated couples in Nigeria. She is married to fellow singer, Adekunle Gold, with who she shares a daughter. The two have often been called 'couple goals' by many and now during a new interview with The Beat 99.9FM, Simi is sharing some tips on how to make relationships last. Here is what the singer had to say.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
What I Accidentally Said On TV That Almost Scattered My Marriage - Morayo Afolabi Brown
The primary work of a panelist on a television show where women gather around a table and discuss the hot topics of the week, is to share. You have to share your thoughts, opinions, and sometimes draw from personal experience to express why you feel the way you feel about certain topics. Sometimes however, one can run into the risk of either oversharing, or sharing something and have it be taken the wrong way.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
How Being So Young on 'The Johnsons' Is Affecting Me These Days - Susan Pwajok
Nollywood actress Susan Pwajok is till today still best known for appearing on the hit Africa Magic series, The Johnsons, a show she started acting on at the very young age of just around 11 years old. Susan Pwajok has since left The Johnsons, and continued her acting career starring in other productions like Cover Up, Night Raid, Stopping Chloe, Steel Bling, Keeping Lucy, and MTV's Shuga. She also hosts her own podcast called Surviving Lagos, and has other business ventures.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
How My Father Feels About Me Doing Makeup Content - Enioluwa
Nigerian influencer and content creator Enioluwa is popular for his social media videos and charming personality, but even as beloved as Enioluwa is, he still gets some backlash because he does makeup content, and has traits some consider effeminate. Speaking during a new interview with The Will Downtown, Enioluwa opens up about how his father feels about him doing makeup content, and how he deals with the negativity he gets from people around his content and personality. Here's what Enioluwa had to say.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
How I Feel About the Oversexualization of Nollywood These Days - Ireti Doyle
If there is one thing that we all have heard at some point in our adult life, it is that sex sells. We see it everywhere, and these days, we see it a lot too in our Nollywood movies especially in recent times. During a new interview with The Cable Lifestyle, actress Ireti Doyle was asked about what she thought about the sexualization and objectification of women and sometimes even children in the entertainment industry. Here is what Ireti Doyle had to say.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
Three Massive Changes Coming to Big Brother Season 8
Nigeria's biggest competition reality TV series, Big Brother Naija is returning later this year for their eighth season and well, this time it seems like there is going to be A LOT of changes happening. From there being no auditions to no regular housemates, there are a lot of changes happening with this new season and today's post, we are going to be getting into all of it. Are you ready to see the massive changes coming to Big Brother Naija for season 8? Then let's dive right in because there are a lot of things to get to about this story.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Geeks
Bimbo Ademoye Breaks Down on Live Video
Nigerian actress Bimbo Ademoye is having a rough Saturday morning today. The award winning actress shocked fans when she went on Instagram Live over an hour ago with tears in her eyes. Throughout the live, Bimbo kept crying, wiping her eyes, and sniffing. Her eyes were also visibly red indicating that she had been crying for a while. Well, during the live, Bimbo finally explained what happened and why she has been crying. Here is what the actress revealed.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans