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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Famous Musician That Made Me Abort Pregnancy - Yvonne Nelson Finally Reveals
Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, is opening up about a very serious and personal topic in her new book "I Am Not Yvonne Nelson". In the book she opens up about getting pregnant for a very popular musician, and explains why at the time, she had to go through an abortion to get rid of the pregnancy. Now, years later, she opens up about her feelings towards that decision and names who the father of the child was. Here's what Yvonne Nelson had to say.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
6 Nollywood Celebrities Who Are Also Professional Barbers
In today's world, it's important that everybody, including celebrities, have a second skill they can fall back to in case their primary skill stops being lucrative. Before many stars became famous, they did different jobs to make a living. Today, we'll be counting down 6 celebrities who learned how to cut hair and are now in addition to being celebrities, also professional barbers. You might be surprised to find who's on today's list
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
How "Everybody Wanted To Make Use Of My Body" When I First Entered Nollywood - Bimbo Ademoye
Bimbo Ademoye speaks about personal experience entering the movie industry. She talks about people wanting to make use of her body, how she was able to avoid sleeping with producers for roles, and about how one famous woman became like a mother to her in the industry. Here's everything Bimbo Ademoye had to say
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Real Life Story Behind My Song "If You Ask Me" - Omawumi
In 2011, Omawumi released "If You Ask Me" a song which talks about molestation and abuse by one's own father. Since then, there has been speculation about who the song is about - if it's about Omawumi's own life, or someone else's?
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
6 Nigerian Celebrities Who Used to Be School Teachers
Teaching is a skill and to develop one's ability to become a good teacher, it takes a lot of practice, training, strength, and patience. Traits a person also needs to possess to make it in the entertainment industry. On today's list, we'll be checking out 6 Nigerian celebrities who left their jobs as teachers to pursue a career in entertainment. Without further ado, here they are.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
How I Deal With Fear of Failure from My Past Experiences - Funke Akindele
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has one of the most enviable and illustrious careers in Nollywood. As an actress, and film producer, she has been able to achieve what many other actors and film producers only ever aspire to. Her movies "Battle on Buka Street" and "Omo Ghetto: The Saga" are the highest grossing Nollywood movies of all times, and she is also one of the most followed Nigerian celebrities on social media. Funke Akindele is by all accounts a success in Nollywood.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
What CBN's Decision to "Float the Naira" Really Means
So first of all, here's the gist of what's happening right now with the naira in the country. You know that normally, if you want to get dollars, the bank rate for the longest time has been set at $1/N462. That is, you will spend N462 to get $1 if you go through the bank. On the other hand, if you wanted to get dollars from outside (i.e. the parallel market), then you can be looking to spend a lot more. In fact, prices for dollars in the parallel market rose to as much as $1/N755 this year.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Trader
Davido Responds to People Saying He Talks Too Much These Days
Earlier today, news began to circulate about Davido finally admitting that he has a son in London. The singer made the revelation during an interview on a podcast where he said: "I named both of them [my daughters] after my mum. Hailey, she is the exact replica of my mum; my second daughter, she is just like my mum. Itβs crazy. Itβs like she came in her. I have a son too. His name is Dawson. He lives in London right now."
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Several Nigerian Celebrities React to Hilda Baci Officially Breaking GWR (Photos)
So, it is official! Our very own Hilda Baci is OFFICIALLY the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon (individual). The announcement was made earlier today through the Guiness World Records official social media, and since then, the congratulations have been pouring in.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Big Lesson Uncle Olu Jacobs Taught Me Many Years Ago - Kate Henshaw
Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw is the latest cover star for DTNow Magazine, and during her interview for the magazine, she was asked to give advice to upcoming actors and youngsters. To answer, Kate Henshaw remembered a piece of advice she got from industry veteran Olu Jacobs, and during the interview, she shared the piece of advice, how it helped her, and what her advice now for the young ones are. Here is what Kate Henshaw had to say.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans