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 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 Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Why I Stopped Singing - Sean Tizzle Finally Speaks Out
Nigerian singer Sean Tizzle most popular for his songs like "Sho Lee" and "Perfect Gentleman" has not been in our face in recent times as he used to be in the past. Now, the singer is coming back with new music, and during a new interview with The Guardian, Sean Tizzle opened up about why he actually took a step back from the music industry and left for some time. Here is what the singer had to say.
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Juliana Olayode Apologizes to Funke Akindele After Many Years, Funke Responds
Nigerian actress Juliana Olayode most popular for playing the role of Toyo Baby on Jenifa's Diary got her big break on the hit show created by and starring star actress, Funke Akindele. Over time, the relationship between Funke and Juliana went sour for reasons unknown to us, and just like that the character of Toyo Baby left the show, Jenifa's Diary.
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
7 Celebrity Children Turning 5 This Year (Photos)
It feels just like yesterday that the news of these babies' arrival hit us, and now these little munchkins are turning 5 years old! Today, we'll be counting down 5 Nigerian celebrities whose children are surprisingly already turning 5 years old this year. Without further ado, let's jump right in!
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Why My Father, Fela, Should Have Never Had Children - Yeni Kuti
Nigerian singer and musician, Fela Kuti, is a legend and is often referred to by many as the Father of Afrobeats. But while the singer may be known to us, the world as the father of Afrobeats, his biological children to whom he was an actual father never even called him 'daddy'.
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Why Being Signed to Billionaire Didn't Help Me - Spyro
In case you did not know for some reason, the music industry in any part of the world is very hard to break into. Here in Nigeria, it is the same thing. Trying to find people who believe in your talent and also have the structure, means, and expertise to take your music career to great heights is not easy. Sometimes, people think "oh if I can just find somebody with money, my entire career will pop off", but that is also not always the case. Just having a rich person behind you is not always enough if that person has no expertise, time, or experience working in the industry, and that is something that Nigerian singer, Spyro, is now opening up.
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Real Reason Why Men Do Better Than Women in Food Business - Hilda Baci Cries Out
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci recently broke the world record for longest cooking time by an individual, and is by far the most talked about chef right now in the nation. During a new interview with The Will Downtown, Hilda Baci was asked about her thoughts on the recent statistics that show that there are more male restaurateurs in the world, and more successful male celebrity chefs than female. Here is what the celebrity chef had to say.
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Why Osita Iheme and I Were Not Allowed into Canada - Alibaba
Fans of Osita Iheme and comedian Alibaba in Canada had their hearts broken on the 21st of May when both men were expected to play a show in Ontario on that date. Both men were supposed to make an appearance during a comedy show called "My Hearing Season 4" put together by Mc Morris, a Canadian based comedian and host.
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Nedu's Inappropriate Comment About Tiwa Savage That Has People Upset
Before I even jump into today's story, I just have to ask: am I the only one that is tired of hearing Nedu speak nowadays? This his Honest Bunch podcast, me I don tire oh. Every other day is some new headline coming, or some new thing that he has said, and almost all the times when he talks, it's about women: either he's bashing some women, or talking about being sexual with some women. Like, can Nedu just go back to being funny?
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
Reactions as Nedu Makes Inappropriate Comment About Tiwa Savage's Privates
Before I even jump into today's story, I just have to ask: am I the only one that is tired of hearing Nedu speak nowadays? This his Honest Bunch podcast, me I don tire oh. Every other day is some new headline coming, or some new thing that he has said, and almost all the times when he talks, it's about women: either he's bashing some women, or talking about being sexual with some women. Like, can Nedu just go back to being funny?
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans