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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What I Say to People Who Insist Shanty Town Is 'All Nonsense, No Lesson' - Ini Edo
Nigerian Netflix series, Shanty Town, days later is still the talk of the town and with each day that goes by, more and more people get to binge through the show and have their own thoughts and opinions about the program. One very big critique that the show has been having since its premiere is that people have been accusing the show of being way too raunchy and full of nudity and shocking elements just for the sake of being shocking.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
7 Nigerian/American Celebrities That Surprisingly Look Alike
Look-alikes are something that I never get tired of. The reality that there are two people who look very similar and may not even know each other is something that I find extremely interesting. That is, right now, maybe somewhere in Mali, there is some person that looks almost exactly like me. That's a really fun thought when you think about it.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Reacted When I Found Out I Was Going to Be Acting Ashawo Role - Mercy Eke
The talk of the town is still very much Shanty Town, the latest Nollywood series that hit Netflix and has been the buzz of the moment. During a new sit down interview with Nollywire, actors Chidi Mokeme, Ali Nuhu, and Mercy Eke gave more insight into their characters and how they felt playing the roles. Here is what each actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
3 Popular Celebrities You Didn't Know Were on Big Brother
The Big Brother franchise is one that has been allowing people through its doors for over two decades now and since its entrance into Africa and then Nigeria, it has seen a number of people go in and out of those doors. Some of the housemates go on to become household names and have a fanbase and career that thrives and lasts for many years. And then there are other housemates who after the show fade into obscurity.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Experience That Made Me Hate Men for a Long Time - Actress Sandra Okunzuwa
The challenge that sometimes happens when one is an actor is that sometimes, one has to take on roles that relate too closely to what one has already gone through in personal life. If the thing is a very dark thing, sometimes it can make time on set a lot harder.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How Incurable Disease Forced Me to Stop Acting for Years - Chidi Mokeme
Nollywood actor Chidi Mokeme is the man of the moment after a dazzling, career making performance on the latest Netflix hit series, "Shanty Town". Chidi Mokeme's role as Scar is definitely bringing on a renaissance for the actor, and with all of this new buzz around him, the big question on many people's mind is: where has Chidi Mokeme been?
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
7 Throwback Pictures of Your Favorite Big Brother Titans
BBTitans, short for Big Brother Titans, is the new craze of the town. After the success of Big Brother Naija, the new outing of the franchise is Big Brother Titans - a show that sees contestants from both Nigeria and South Africa competing for the grand prize of $100,000.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Made Sure I Did My Own Fight in 'Shanty Town' - Ini Edo
The latest Netflix hit that has been the talk of the nation for the last 72 hours is the Ini Edo co-produced hit thriller series, Shanty Town. The action packed, very adult show contains very graphic scenes of violence, sex, action, and more.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How They Almost Expelled Me Because of Love Scene With Jim Iyke - Lilian Afegbai
Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai is having a renaissance in the Nigerian entertainment industry these days. The actress since starting her Akanchawa Baddie life style has been garnering a lot more fans, myself included, and now she has taken her very funny and honest personality to Taymesan's podcast "Tea With Tay" where she opened up about her first movie which almost got her expelled from Benson Idahosa University. It's a very interesting story, here is what Lilian Afegbai said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I'm Supporting Asiwaju Tinubu With My Full Chest - Bimbo Akintola
The 2023 elections are coming up in February of this year. Like many people, I am personally pitching my tent firmly under Peter Obi because I think he is without a doubt the best candidate for the position right now where Nigeria is. Just like me, it seems other people these days are also willing to be open about who they're voting for, and their reason why.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How My Ex Drugged and Robbed Me in Zanzibar - Ms DSF
Dorcas Shola-Fapson popularly known as Ms DSF is the latest guest on #WithChude and the actress opened up about one incident that happened between her and her ex, Skiibii, who she still till today doesn't mention by name. It is a very wild story so without further ado, I'll just let you read it for yourself.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Didn't Have Children With My Ex-Husband - Toke Makinwa
Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa is now 38 years old and talking about how these days, there is more pressure than there's ever been from people, for her to have a child. She even talks about how even her friends say that she should have just had a child during her marriage so that at least that one could have been ticked off by now.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans