Jide Okonjo
Bio
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
Achievements (1)
Stories (1845/0)
Adesua Etomi and Jade Osiberu Talk Rise of Action Films in Nollywood
In recent times there has been a significant increase in the number of action and crime movies that have come out of the Nigerian movie industry. Movies like Brotherhood, Shanty Town, and the recently released Gangs of Lagos have brought in a new audience and created a new path for creators in this genre to thrive. For the longest time, comedies and romantic films dominated the market. So the question now is what has led to this new onslaught of action and thriller movies, and will they be here to stay?
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
5 Male Singers Who Performed in Women's Clothing
When a performer is billed to hit the stage, fans are always curious to see what the performer will wear, or what they may do in the show that is exciting or eye grabbing. Today, Omah Lay is in the news for wearing a women's bra on stage, and so I thought it would make for a fun list to compile other times when other Nigerian male singers also wore clothing deemed for women on stage. Without further ado, here are 5 times Nigerian male singers wore women's clothes on stage.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
The Same Day I Met Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido - Victony
Nigerian musicians Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy are often referred to in the Nigerian music industry as the "Big Three". This name for them has been coined because these three men are three of the biggest artistes out of the country today. Meeting with even just one of these people can be a game changer for any upcoming artiste's career, but then can you imagine meeting all three, and in the same day no less? That is what happened to Nigerian singer Victony.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why You Should Not Become Popular O! - 9ice Explains
Nigerian musician 9ice is one artiste who has been popular for many many years now. 9ice blew up most especially with his hit song Gongo Aso and a host of other hit singles including Street Credibility, Kinda Life, Respect is Reciprocal, and more. Today, 9ice has become an established name and brand.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Mercy Chinwo: When I Knew It Would Be Gospel Music for Me and Nothing Else
Nigerian singer Mercy Chinwo is by far one of the most popular, prolific, and celebrated gospel singers out of the country. Mercy has had a lot of hit songs to her name, and has been an inspiration to so many around not just Nigeria, but also the world. During a new interview with Allure Vanguard, the singer opens up about how she got into music, why she doesn't think she would have excelled in secular music, and the experience that made her decide it must be gospel music and nothing else. Here is what Mercy Chinwo had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why My Father Kept Sending Police to Arrest Me - Davido
For many parents, especially back in the day, a career in entertainment was not met with the warm embrace that many children of today are receiving. Back then, leaving school in any way to focus on a career in entertainment brought with it a lot of repercussions, and one performer who experienced that at a very extreme level but then went on to become one of the biggest stars out of Africa, is Nigerian musician Davido.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How It Was Shooting 'Gangs of Lagos' - Tobi Bakre
Nigerian actor and ex Big Brother Naija housemate, Tobi Bakre, has come a long way since leaving Big Brother's house. Tobi Bakre is now a bonafide actor and action star, starring in blockbuster movies like Brotherhood and the now out, Gangs of Lagos, a movie that has been highly anticipated for a while now.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Almost Died After Getting Poisoned By Someone Popular - Phyna
Big Brother Naija winner Phyna has been having quite a tough time since she left the Big Brother house. The hype woman and media personality battled for her life and survived after being poisoned over a long period of time by someone she trusted who is well-known. Phyna made the revelation when she appeared on the latest episode of Toke Moments. Here is what the media personality had to say about her poisoning.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How It Was Shooting 'Gangs of Lagos' - Adesua Etomi
Nigerian actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington is starring in the latest Nollywood Prime Video release, Gangs of Lagos, a movie that people have been buzzing about for like the last 2 years now. The movie is now finally out, and in promotion of the film, Adesua decided to stop over at TVC to talk about her experience making the movie. Adesua revealed that she was 5 months post-partum when she made the movie and opened up about why she took the role, why she's excited about it, and how she was able to breastfeed while making the film. Here is what Adesua Etomi-Wellington said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Rema Finally Talks About Rumored Beef With Davido
One thing about being in the entertainment industry as a celebrity, you can expect people to start up beef, rumors, or see fights happen even sometimes when there is no actual bad blood with you and another performer. Over the years, there have been several articles written about an ongoing beef between Nigerian singers and Davido. At one time, the rumor was that Davido slapped Rema, then just last year when Rema wished Davido a happy birthday saying "Love you OG", people thought the message was disrespectful saying that Rema isn't Davido's mate and so the message could have been better.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Was Shocked at How Tiwa Savage Treated Me When I Met Her - Amaarae
There is a popular saying that goes "Never meet your idols" and this saying is so popular because for many people, when they eventually end up meeting people who they idolize, they are often disappointed by the result. This was not the case when singer Amaarae met with iconic Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
FASHION: Toyin Lawani Tells Stories Behind Her Most Famous Creations
Top Nigerian fashion designer Toyin Lawani has been responsible for making some of the most talked about outfits in the Nigerian entertainment space. Toyin Lawani of Tiannah Empire has made so many outfits, and during a new interview with Channels Television, took us through her thought process behind some of her most popular outfits. Here is what Toyin Lawani had to say about her now iconic dresses, and outstanding work.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Styled