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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How I Feel When People Say I'm Not Reigning Again - Korede Bello
Nigerian singer Korede Bello was the talk of the town between 2014 and 2016 especially with a slew of hits on his hand including "Godwin", "Romantic", "Do Like That", and MAVIN hits like "Dorobucci", "Adaobi", and more. He was the rave of that moment, and people were dying over Korede Bello. Then times moved on, and he kinda left the scene for a bit, and other artistes came along, and culture moved, and as these things go, it now became that he was no longer the man of the hour as he used to be when he first broke out. This things happen. Everybody at one point is the buzzing new artiste, and then later down the line, they are now veterans, it happens. But how does it feel whenever Korede Bello hears people say that?
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
βWas Pay Too Small as Producer Reason You Became Artiste?β - Pheelz Responds
Nigerian music producer and musician, Pheelz has for the longest time been known as one of Nigeria's biggest producers who has made music for some of the biggest musical names out of Nigeria including Wizkid, Olamide, Davido, and more. In recent time, Pheelz has also gotten into releasing his own music and scored a very massive hit last year with his song "Finesse".
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What Iβm Still Looking For in a Man Before I Marry - Chidiebere Aneke
Nigeria has a number of celebrities who are twins but there are not many that are more, or as, popular as the Aneke twins. Chidiebere Aneke is one half of the very popular duo and during a new extensive interview with The Punch, Chidiebere opened up about a number of things from working with her sister as a fellow actress to challenges faced in the industry, love, marriage, and more. Here are some of the highlights of what Chidiebere Aneke had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why 'Sability' Lyrics Are So Unserious - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer Ayra Starr is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars out of Africa right now. With "Rush" still making waves across the wave, "Bloody Samaritan" getting new life with a Kelly Rowland remix, and now her latest single "Sability" bursting through the airwaves, Ayra Starr is not slowing down and is continously dropping back to back bangers.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Spyro Explains Why He Refused to Go to Babalawo Even Though βEverybody Dey Do Am'
Nigerian musician most popular for his song that has now gone viral, "Who's Your Guy", Oluwasanmi Ogundipe popularly known as Spyro is a fast rising Afrobeats artiste who has been enjoying success especially in the last year because of "Who's Your Guy" and other songs like "Billing". Recently in fact, Spyro revealed that singer Tiwa Savage is going to be jumping on a remix of "Who's Your Guy", a remix which is set to drop very soon. But the way to the top has not been easy for Spyro, just as is the case for so many upcoming artistes. In the face of such desperation and hunger, sometimes people suggest that one does things that they would normally not want to do, and that is exactly the case of what happened to Spyro.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Almost Ran When I Heard 'Shanty Town' Budget - Ini Edo
Nigerian Netflix series, Shanty Town, even just from looking at the trailer is definitely no child's play when it comes to quality and the level of production that the television show achieved. The show looks very very expensive. From explosions to fighting scenes to a myriad of locations, huge cast and crew, makeup, effects...Shanty Town definitely cost quite a pretty penny to make. But now, during an interview with Hip TV, Nollywood actress and producer of 'Shanty Town' Ini Edo is explaining to us just how much the show cost to make and why she almost ran away when she saw the budget of the TV series. Here is what Ini Edo had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
12 Celebrities You Didn't Know Support Bola Tinubu
Bola Tinubu has been announced today as the winner of the 2023 General Elections and Nigeria's current incumbent president. Throughout this time, public support for Tinubu has been met with a lot of backlash and disdain, but even despite that, a number of Nigerian celebrities have still come out to support the politician with their full chest. Here are 12 Nigerian celebrities you didn't know support Bola Tinubu.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I Prayed Before Entering Nollywood - Anita Joseph
Curvy Nollywood actress and influencer Anita Joseph is well known for her talent, her funny personality, and of course her very famous figure. Now, during a new interview with The Sun, Anita Joseph explains what she actually prayed before going into Nollywood, as well as the advice she can give to newer actors. Here's what Anita Joseph said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
AY Cries Out about Election Rigging
Nigerian actor, comedian, and filmmaker Ayo Makun popularly known as AY sat down with Hip TV to talk about election rigging in Nigeria, and his thoughts about the state of the nation. He had a lot to say. Here is what AY said to say about all the election rigging.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Felt Doing Halftime Show With Burna Boy and Tems - Rema
Nigerian musician Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema is enjoying a lot of success right now in the music industry around the world. After having a smash hit with the song "Calm Down" which went on to get an international boost when American singer Selena Gomez jumped on the remix, he has also now recently also headlined the just concluded 2023 NBA All-Star Halftime Show. He wasn't alone on that stage though, other huge Afrobeats acts Burna Boy and Tems also performed during the halftime show. Rema used the opportunity to sing his already existing hit "Calm Down" while also promoting his new single "Holiday".
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Jemima Osunde, Tacha, More React to Dino Melaye's INEC Outburst
Drama ensued earlier today at the International Conference Centre in Abuja when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) resumed the collation of the February 25 presidential election results for the second day. It all happened when one of the members of the 8th National Assembly, from Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye got up to protest the results of Ekiti State which were announced earlier on Sunday.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Felt About Chidi Mokeme Grabbing My Butt in 'Shanty Town' - Mercy Eke
Big Brother winner Mercy Eke made her major acting debut when she starred in the hit Netflix series, Shanty Town. Mercy played the character of Jackie, a prosititute trying to get her freedom, and which such a character comes some very raunchy and provocative scenes. During a new interview, Mercy Eke opened up about why she took on the role of Jackie as well as how she felt shooting those raunchy scenes. Here is what Mercy Eke said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans