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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Why Men Shouldn't Pay For Women's Transport Fare - Mummy Wa Actress
Nigerian actress Kemi Ikuseedun most popularly known for playing the character of Mummy Wa, the wife of famous internet sensation, Daddy Wa played by the very funny Mr Macaroni is opening up about her thoughts on men paying for women's transportation fares, how many lovers she can have at once, and what life holds in the cards for her after her time playing Mummy Wa is done. The actress made all these revelations during a new interview with The Punch. Here is what the actress, Mummy Wa had to say about all these things.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
How Being a Fine Girl Helped Me in Nollywood - Angela Okorie
Nigerian actress Angela Okorie during her latest interview with This Day didn't just open up only about how much she gets paid to perform her music at events, she also opened up about how she got her start in the Nigerian movie industry. Angela Okorie spoke about how being a fine girl got her her start in the industry, and also opened up about the challenges that she has faced. Here is what Angela Okorie had to say.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Angela Okorie Reveals STARTLING Amount of Money She Collects to Perform Her Music At Events
Popular Nigerian actress Angela Okorie spends more time these days singing and performing at shows, than she does in front of the camera. Some people didn't understand why before but when you find out the monetary reason why now, maybe it will become more clear. During a new interview with This Day, Angela Okorie opened up about her music career, and revealed how much money she collects to play her songs at events. Here is what Angela Okorie said.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 50 This Year (2023)
50! It's seen as the "halfway point" in a person's life. The golden year. 50 is a very big deal and there is good reason why. A lot of people don't make it to 50. The fact that a person can even live that long and be in health is something worthy of celebration. This year, a number of our favorite celebrities are going to be clocking 50 and I'm sure it's going to be quite the momentous occasion for each of them. Without further ado, here are 7 Nigerian Celebrities Who Will Be Clocking 50 This Year.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Photos From What Happened to Wofai Fada's Restaurant, Just Afang
Nigerian comedian, skit maker, media correspondent and business woman Wofai Fada is well known for having a restaurant called "Just Afang and Yogiegee" which she launched in 2018. When she launched the business, a very excited Wofai reflected on her journey to launch saying:
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Yvonne Jegede Speaks About Alleged Secret Wedding To Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels Responds
Recently, Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede found herself as the topic of discussion by one blogger named Ij Ada Igbo who made a video accusing the movie star of getting married to billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko. The blogger alleged that Yvonne Jegede and Ned Nwoko had been going on secret vacations together, and were all loved up. They alleged that Yvonne Jegede because of her relationship with Ned Nwoko started posting videos and pictures of herself online "looking beautiful" and even got her yansh done because of him. They even alleged that Yvonne Jegede took to social media and deleted many pictures of herself, and even the videos and pictures with her son, because she is trying to rebrand and look beautiful becuse of her marriage to Ned Nwoko. These were all the allegations that the blogger in this video was making.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Pere, Seyi Law, and Noble Igwe Exchange Words Online Over Tribalistic Differences
Tribalism is still alive and well in Nigeria, and during a recent exchange between celebrities Pere Egbi, Seyi Law, and Noble Igwe, it has reared its head again. The whole saga happened online after Pere tweeted about the hatred he has noticed that Igbos in Nigeria get. This led to a response from Seyi Law, which then led to a response from Noble Igwe, and well, here is how it all went down.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Why Wizkid Is Not Easy to Work With - DJ Tunez Explains
Nigerian DJ, DJ Tunez, is one of the very successful disc jockeys out of Nigeria. He has worked with some of Nigeria's biggest hitmakers and has been responsible for a number of hit songs including "Iskaba", "Pami", "Get Up" and more. One major Afrobeats singer that has collaborated heavily with DJ Tunez and given him a lot of features and music is none other than one of Nigeria's biggest musical acts, Wizkid.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
10 Nigerian Celebrities React to Removal of Fuel Subsidy
In case you don't know what is happening right now in Nigeria, the new president of the country, President Bola Tinubu announced on Monday during his inauguaral address that the government will be putting an end to fuel subsidy. According to the president, the current 2023 budget only has provision for the fuel subsidy till June, and he said that the funds meant for subsidies will instead be diverted to creation of public infrastructure, health care, education and jobs.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Why I've Stopped Liking Women With Big Butts - Ike Onyema
It is well known and has been well documented in music, films, shows, and more that a lot of men like big butts on women. We see it in music videos, skits, national discourse, it is everywhere. But now, reality TV star and ex Big Brother Naija housemate Ike Onyema is explaining why he does not like big butts anymore.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
How I'm Handling Pressure to Keep Making Hit Songs Like 'Rush' - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is one of the biggest raves of the moment. The 20 year old singer over the last couple of years has been responsible for churning out hit singles including "Bloody Samaritan", "Rush", "Sability" and more. Ayra Starr herself has even boasted in her music that she "doesn't miss" and always delivers on tracks. That is a very high pedestal to be on, and with the track record she has and the slew of hits she has been churning out one by one, the question now is: does she feel pressure? How does she cope with everybody now expecting her to keep coming out with hit songs, and does she fear failure? During new interviews with NME and Glamour Magazine, Ayra Starr opened up about feeling pressure. Here's what Ayra Starr said.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Why I Really Left Nollywood 3 Years Ago - Ifu Ennada Speaks Out
Nigerian media personality, ex Big Brother Naija housemate, and fashion provocateur, Ifu Ennada is now the founder and CEO of her own skincare company called, BeautIFUSkin. Upon launching the business, a number of people were surprised about it because they wondered why Ifu Ennada would start a skincare company? Also, Ifu Ennada used to be more of an actress and has acted in a number of Nollywood movies over the years. However, she then suddenly stopped acting about three years ago.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans