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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13 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 40 This Year
A number of Nigerian celebrities are clocking 40 this year. It is such a major milestone! Today we'll be counting down 13 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 40 This Year. Are you ready to see who they are? Then let's go!
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Khosi, Not Yemi, Is the Real Player in That House - Jenni O
Right now on Big Brother Titans, we are watching housemate Yemi Cregx trying to juggle having relations with housemate Khosi and housemate Blue Aiva. The whole triangle has definitely been one of the more entertaining parts of the Big Brother season this year and everybody has their thoughts on the whole saga.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
5 Times Nancy Isime's Clothes Brought Her Insults (Photos)
Nigerian actress and media personality, Nancy Isime, is one of the most beloved celebrities in Nigeria because of her bubbling personality and likeable persona. Of course as a celebrity, she also has to go out for events as well as keep up with a social media presence, which means she has to wear different clothes and experiment with fashion and style. Like everybody, sometimes these outfits are praised, and sometimes the outfits bring insults. Today we'll be counting down 5 Times Nancy Isime's Clothes Brought Her Insults. Are you ready to see what they are? Then let's go!
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Feel 'A Sunday Affair' Is My Best Role So Far - Dakore Akande
Ebonylife Studios is back with their latest offering in their partnership with international streaming giant, Netflix. Their latest production, A Sunday Affair, is a movie that has apparently been in the work for about 10 years now in Mo Abudu's mind. Finally, it is on our screens.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Always Wear Beret - Mercy Chinwo
When you talk about gospel music in Nigeria today, there is no way you will talk about it without mentioning Mercy Chinwo. Mercy Chinwo in a relatively short amount of time has risen up the ranks and become one of the most successful gospel Nigerian singers. Now, if you know anything about Mercy Chinwo, then you also know that you can hardly spot Mercy Chinwo without a beret on her head.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Ini Edo Speaks About Body Enhancements, Cosmetic Surgery
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Ini Edo is one of the most recognizable and most famous women out of Nollywood today. For a long time, there have been speculations about Ini Edo going under the knife to get cosmetic enhancements.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Started Doing Comedy Videos Just to Meet Davido - Nasboi
Nigerian skitmaker, comedian, and now musician Nasboi who is popularly known for his viral skits and his very spot-on impression of singer Davido, is now entering the music industry himself with the release of his latest single titled "Lover Boy".
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel About People Not Supporting My Music Till Now - Whitemoney
Nigerian reality TV star, chef, and musician Whitemoney recently sat down with TVC's eSplash and opened up once again about his music career that is still not going exactly as the singer thought. During the show, he was asked how he feels about all the negative feedback he gets about his music, and how he still finds a way to keep going in the face of so much backlash. Here is what Whitemoney said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
“How Much Were You Paid for Far From Home?” - Mike Afolarin Responds
Mike Afolarin is best known today for playing the role of Ishaya in the hit Netflix TV show, Far From Home. However, just because that was the production that shot him into the limelight does not mean that it was his first project. Mike Afolarin has actually been at this for a long time now and has starred in a number of other Nollywood productions like Soole, and The Wait.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Men That Have More to Give Should Be the Ones to Pass On Their Genes - Maliya Michael
Hmmm, these times that we are living in, e be like say podcast go be the thing wey go finally scatter Nigeria. Everybody now has podcast, and recently, another podcast has come to join the already existing pile of podcasts. This one is called the Rants, Bants, and Confessions podcast and it is hosted by comedian and Instagram influencer Caramel Plugg along with two other girls, influencers Maliya Michael and Lydia.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Bayanni Finally Talks Success of Hit Song "Ta Ta Ta"
Nigerian singer and the latest unveiled MAVIN member, Bayannni, is enjoying success right now as his song "Ta Ta Ta" from his debut EP has become a bonafide hit. For many new artistes, finding their first hit can be very nerve-wracking as people don't want to feel like they are disappointing the people who took a chance on them. Especially in a team like MAVIN that already has a big reputation, and a number of talented singers, there must be some pressure to deliver when it's your turn. Thankfully, Bayanni has delivered and he now has a hit. During a conversation with Grungecake, Bayanni also opened up about how he got to meet Don Jazzy, how he got signed to Mavin Records, told us about how he made the hit song "Ta Ta Ta" and talked a little bit about his EP. Here is what Bayanni had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What First Attracted Me to Wife, Linda Ejiofor - Ibrahim Suleiman
In celebration of Valentine's Day today, Pulse Nigeria sat down with one of Nigeria's favorite celebrity couples: Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor Suleiman to discuss about love and ask them some questions about their love life. During their interview, Ibrahim Suleiman revealed the first thing that attracted him to his now wife Linda Ejiofor, and why her coming into his life really healed him after a very dark relationship with an ex. Here is what Ibrahim Suleiman revealed.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans