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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Adesua Etomi Pens Beautiful Love Letter to Banky W on His 42nd Birthday, Banky Responds
Nigerian musician Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W is celebrating his birthday today. Mr. W is turning 42 years old today, and to celebrate the big day and the milestone birthday, his wife, actress Adesua Etomi-Wellington posted a video of the couple together, along with a very beautiful love letter she wrote for Banky W. It is such a sweet post. Here is what Adesua wrote to Banky for his birthday.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
The Real Formula Wizkid Used to Blow and How Iβm Applying It - Brymo
Brymo is an unconventional artiste. Despite the musician not having any major commercial hit since songs like "Oleku" and "Ara" came out ten years ago, the musician has still found a way to stay relevant in the music industry and continues to have a devoted fanbase and steady income from music. During a new interview with The Cable Lifestyle, Brymo shed some more light about why he doesn't really go on tour, and why he chooses to continually pump out music citing acts like Wizkid and Olamide as his source of reference. Here is what Brymo had to say during the interview.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Don't Enjoy Kissing in My Movies - Nancy Isime
Nigerian actress and media personality, Nancy Isime, is by far one of the most beloved and sought after actresses working in the industry today. She has been in a number of different productions and has played a host of different characters. Naturally, that means that there are characters she has had to play who have needed to engage in kissing or sex scenes on screen. During an interview with Dadaboy, Nancy Isime opened up about filming those kissing and sex scenes, and explained why even if it looks good on screen, she never actually enjoys it on set. Here is what Nancy Isime said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What 3 Years of Marriage Has Taught Me - Anita Joseph
Nigerian actress, musician, and media personality Anita Joseph got married to her husband MC Fish in February of 2020. Last month, the couple celebrated 3 years of marriage. During a new interview with The Punch, Anita Joseph opens up about what marriage has taught her so far, the secret to her connection with her husband, and the advice she has for young or intending couples. Here's what Anita Joseph said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Diana Eneje Speaks About Her Relationship With Rema
If the name Diana Eneje isn't familiar to you, then maybe her face is. Diana Eneje was one of the young people who were in Rema's "Dumebi" video. In fact, she was the love interest in that video, and for many years since that video, people have always speculated that she and Rema were romantically linked.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Where Me and Basketmouth's Beef Really Started - AY Finally Spills it All
The beef between comedians AY and Basketmouth is definitely one the biggest and most popular beef in the comedy industry here in Nigeria. It has gone on for so long and both acts are so successful, that for many, the beef seems so puzzling. Like where did it come from, and why?
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Rare Pictures of 10 Nollywood Stars During Pregnancy (Photos)
We are still in the week of Mother's Day and in celebration of today being Throwback Thursday, I also thought that it would be a good idea to do a little throwback in celebration of the joy, blessing, and sacrifice that is pregnancy. Women go through a lot during pregnancy, physically, emotionally, mentally, and so in honor of this week's mother's day celebration, we will be taking a look at 10 rare pictures of Nollywood stars during pregnancy. Are you ready to see these? Then let's go!
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Actors Are Not Getting Well Paid - Ini Edo
Nollywood actress and producer, Ini Edo, has spent 23 years in the Nigerian entertainment industry. That is a really long time which means a lot of experience, and a lot of first-hand experience on how things have changed within the industry over the years. During Ini Edo's interview with Hip TV, she opened up about how she feels having spent 23 years in this industry, what she believes keeps her relevant, and finally how actors' pay has been affected over the years. Here is what Ini Edo had to say about it all.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 60 This Year (2023)
At 60, you've hit the major milestones. You've hit 30, done the big celebration, moved on with life after that. You've hit 40 when they say life begins and you've also splashed out and celebrated that. Then you hit 50 and it was like WHAT?! You called every single person you know to come with all their children and possibly grandchildren to celebrate the mega-milestone that was 50. And now you are 60. Sixty years old. It is a monumental blessing, and a fit not many people get to see. That's why today we're counting down 7 Nigerian Celebrities who have been so fortunate and hopefully as the months roll by for some of these, will be so fortunate to celebrate turning 60 this 2023. It is a milestone achievement and here's a glass to all our people who have spent 6 whole decades in this world.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Recreated Davidoβs βDami Duroβ Video - Crayon
11 years ago, Nigerian superstar Davido released the video of his massive hit single, "Dami Duro". The song went on to become a national and international hit and has become for so many people who grew up around that time a video that elicits a lot of nostalgic emotion. Below is the original "Dami Duro" video:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Feed My Baby Indomie, Spaghetti Bolognese - Seyi Shay
Nigerian singer Seyi Shay is opening up more about motherhood and her baby, and during the first episode of her podcast, No Holds Barred, Seyi Shay opened up about her daughter's strange dietary interests which range everywhere from phone chargers to Spaghetti Bolognese. Here is what Seyi Shay had to say about her daughter's eating habits.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans