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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Iyabo Ojo Weighs in on Davido Bruhaha, Publicly Cautions Him
Over the last couple of days, the number one story that has been on the lips of many Nigerians is the ongoing saga between Davido and his many baby mothers that are now coming out to point their finger at the singer.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
Ini Edo, Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo, Kate Henshaw, and Chioma Akpotha Reunite to Play Fun Game
It was earlier this week that Nollywood actress Ini Edo during her interview with Chude talked about her 'old Nollywood' colleagues and how much she misses them. Speaking about it, Ini Edo had said:
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
5 Nigerian Celebrities We Lost in June 2023
June comes to an end tomorrow, and while it has been a tough year for so many Nigerians because of economic bruhahas and new policy changes, there are some people who are still suffering from the ultimate loss - the loss of a loved one. As we close out the month, I want to take time out to remember those who sadly passed away in this month of June. Here are 5 Nigerian celebrities we sadly lost this month.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
What I Learnt From Losing Election - Tonto Dikeh
Nigerians were very surprised last year when popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh last year emerged as the deputy governorship candidate for Rivers State under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). She ran alongside governorship candidate Tonte Ibraye, but ultimately, before the elections even happened, both Tonte and Tonto pulled out of the race.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
Stop Eating Pomo, Smoked, and Bush Meat For Now! - Dr. Umakhihe, FMARD, Explains Why
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) is appealing to Nigerians to desist from the consumption of hides (pomo), smoked meat and bush meat due to the outbreak of Anthrax in some neighboring countries. Here's what Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, the permanent secretary of FMARD had to say about this issue.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Feast
25 Nigerian Celebrities You Never Knew Were The Same Age
Age is nothing but a number. That statement has never been truer than in today's article. In our heads most, if not all of us, have an idea of what a certain age looks like or should look like. The images that come to mind when I say ages like 22, 46, and 33 are all wildly different.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
What I Think About Banky/Adesua Matter - Nedu
Over the weekend, the most talked about and most interesting story of the weekend was the story about Banky W cheating on Adesua Etomi with singer Niyola, that was propagated by gossip blog Gistlover. The allegations were not based in any facts, neither did they come with any receipts, but once the allegation was out there, it caught fire, and it became the most talked about subject of the weekend.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
Why I Left Oil & Gas - Actor, Daniel Etim Effiong
For a lot of Nigerian creatives working today, it is no surprise that the work they're doing in the creative field is not what they went to school for. As most Nigerians know, when you go to school, you are highly encouraged to pick courses that are deemed 'practical', like medicine, business, or anything that can get you a good job immediately you come out of school. One such course is engineering, and one of the most sought after industries to work in Nigeria, is the oil & gas industry as it is said to make a lot of money.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
One Thing I Really Miss About Old Nollywood - Ini Edo
Ini Edo is from the very early 2000s era of Nollywood where the industry was still very much in its early days. During a new interview with Chude, Ini Edo looks back at that time in Nollywood, and opens up about why she really misses that 'old' Nollywood, as well as speaks about how her experience working all these years in the industry helped her with making 'Shanty Town'. Here is what Ini Edo had to say.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
How Adesua Is Responding to the Allegations of Banky W Cheating
Yesterday, controversial blog Gistlover made damning accusations against Banky W insinuating that he had been cheating on his wife Adesua and responsible for multiple abortions of a side chic that people speculate to be RnB singer, Niyola. In their post of allegation, Gistlover wrote saying:
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
What I Say to Those Saying I Only Got Married Again for Clout - Real Warri Pikin
Real Warri Pikin and her husband, Ikechukwu Asuoha, after months of anticipating and announcing that they would get married again and do vow renewals in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary ended up holding the event earlier this year on the 10th of June. During and following the event, people had a lot of things to say. Some people said that Real Warri Pikin and her husband only did the marriage for clout, while others said all manner of things. During a new interview with The Punch, Real Warri Pikin opened up about the wedding and what she says to those who say she did it only for clout. Here is what Real Warri Pikin had to say.
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans
Why Uche Jombo Hated Me & How We Ended Up Being Close Friends - Ini Edo
Uche Jombo and Ini Edo are close friends today but what you may not know is that when Uche first met Ini, she already hated her. During a new interview, Ini explains why Uche Jombo hated her and narrates how they ended up becoming friends. Here's what Ini Edo said
By Jide Okonjo10 months ago in Humans