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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Stories (1857/0)
Why My Brother, Linc Edochie, Quit Nollywood - Yul Edochie
Nigerian actor Yul Edochie is the most famous child of Nollywood icon and veteran, Pete Edochie, but he is not the only actor in the family. In fact, Yul's elder brother, Linc Edochie, started acting before Yul did but now no longer does it. During this new interview with The New Telegraph, Yul Edochie opens up about why his brother stopped acting, if he plans to stop acting too, and what life was like growing up with his father and having the Edochie name. Here is what Yul Edochie had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about Not Having Any Big Hit Since 2021 - Joeboy
Nigerian singer Joeboy blew up massively in 2021 when his song "Sip (Alcohol)" became a worldwide phenomenon. The song trended everywhere thanks to social media challenges, radio plays, organic circulation, etc. "Sip" was a monster hit! But then, since that song in 2021, Joeboy has not released another song that has gotten to that same level of success, although he is now gearing up for the release of his second studio album.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
IK Ogbonna Finally Explains His Love for Light Skinned Women
Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna is best known for appearing in blockbuster productions such as "Unroyal", "Lagos Real Fake Life", "Hire a Man", and more. He is also well known for his time in the tabloids and the numerous stories that have been written about him. From his very public divorce to the rumors and speculations made about him, there is a lot that has been said about IK Ogbonna, and during a new interview with The Punch, IK decided to share light on some of them. Here is what IK Ogbonna had to say about his love of light skinned women, marrying again, fame, and more.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Experience With Married Men in Lagos - Veeiye Speaks Out
Nigerian musician, TV host, actress and media personality Veeiye who is most popular for her stint on the Big Brother Naija franchise sat down with media personality, Stephanie Coker, on her 'Me, Her & Everything Else' podcast to talk about a number of things. During the conversation, the topic of Veeiye being single and dating came up, and Veeiye opened up about her own experiences with married men trying to get with her in Lagos. It is not something that is uncommon, especially these days, and Veeiye opened up about her own experience with it as well as personal scenarios of what happened with her. Here's what Veeiye had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
According to the Guardian, Here Are the 5 Worst Afrobeats Remixes of Recent Times
We all know that remixes can either make or break a song. Sometimes, when an artiste remixes their song, it goes from being obscure or having minimal plays to being an overnight success as is most evident in recent times with the song, "Love Don't Cost a Dime" whose remix with Ayra Starr shot the song into international success. Then there are sometimes when a song gets a remix, and all everybody can ask is: why?
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Beat
Yemi Cregx Talks Love Triangle Between He, Khosi and Blue Aiva
One of the major storylines of the ongoing Big Brother Titans season before last week was the love triangle between housemates Yemi Cregx, Khosi, and Blue Aiva. It was a well documented fiasco that saw housemate Yemi playing both Khosi and Blue Aiva at the same time. As you can imagine, this situation caused a lot of conversation online and kept the show buzzing. So it was a big surprise when eliminations came and Yemi was announced as the evicted housemate.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
White Money Opens Up About Woman Heβs Been Talking To Since Leaving Big Brother House
Nigerian musician, media personality, and winner of Big Brother Naija season 6, White Money is opening up more about being single, the dating scene, and woman he has been talking to since 2 months after leaving the Big Brother house in a new interview with MTV for their "Dating Code" show. During the segment, White Money was very honest opening up about how it is to be single, advantages of being in a relationship, and many more. Here is what the singer had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Marriage is Overrated - Chidi Mokeme
Shanty Town co-stars Ini Edo and Chidi Mokeme got together to do a joint interview for Media Room Hub, and during their conversation, the topic of being a 'complete' woman, and if marriage validates people came up. Here is what both Chidi Mokeme and Ini Edo had to say about the subjects, and also why Chidi Mokeme believes marriage is over rated. Here is what he had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I Say to Girlfriends Who Start Asking Me βWhat Are We? What Are We Doing?β - Timaya
Nigerian musician Timaya is till today one of Nigeria's most eligible bachelors. The musician who has been responsible for such hits as Dem Mama, Sweet Us, Cold Outside, I Can't Kill My Self, and more is still very much a single man and it looks like he has no intentions of changing that relationship status any time soon.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Was Able to Buy My N75 Million Home - Mercy Eke
Big Brother Naija winner, business woman, and media personality Mercy Eke is opening up about how she was able to acquire her whooping N75 million house in a new interview with Victoria Crest. During her interview, Mercy opens up about the help she received as well as how she was able to manage paying such a large amount of money. Here is what Mercy Eke said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I So Much Love Nigeria - Russian Lady Who Now Drives Keke
A Russian lady who goes by the name 'Oyibo in Africa' on social media like Tiktok is now opening up about how she ended up driving keke for work here in Nigeria, and why she really loves the country. During a new interview with the woman whose real name is Kate, she opened up about how she ended up in Nigeria, what she loves about the country, and why she has been here ever since she stepped foot into the country. Here is what Kate said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans