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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Iyanya Lambasts People Badmouthing His New Album "Once Upon a Cat"
Nigerian singer Iyanya earlier this year released his brand new studio album Once Upon a Cat. Honestly, even when I first saw that title, I was confused and didn't like it, even till now. But unlike me who didn't feel a need to go online and tell Iyanya this, other people did - and Iyanya isn't taking it well.
By Jide Okonjo2 months ago in Humans
Toyin Abraham Blows Hot as People Bash Her Amidst Economic Hardship
Toyin Abraham has had enough! During the election period, actress Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi was one of the loudest supporters of President Bola Tinubu despite a lot of backlash against her. These days, Nigerians are not finding it funny at all as the economy seems to crumble more and more with each passing day. People are angry and frustrated and one person who a lot of people have chosen to pour their anger out on online is actress Toyin Abraham who has seemingly had enough and has today gone on online to pour out her mind about how she feels about the bullying and insults she gets.
By Jide Okonjo2 months ago in Humans
Mourning as Osun Worker Loses Life to Hungry Lion (Full Story)
It was just a few years ago that the media warned us about imminent danger at the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife Zoological Gardens where lions looked to be seriously starved. At that time, it was reported that the animals which used to be fed pigs on a daily basis had stopped getting steady feeding since the Prof. Eyitope Ogunmodede led administration started in June of 2017. The lions were reportedly being fed about three times a week and their food had become severely rationed. At the time, a source said: "The situation at the gardens continues to degenerate by the day; I really pity the attendants in charge of the animals; these animals could become more aggressive and deadly as a result of starvation"
By Jide Okonjo2 months ago in Humans
Reno Omokri Slams Ongoing National Protests, Explains Why
Nigerians are fed up! Right now, things are looking dire in the nation as the cost of living is rising astronomically high and many people are finding it very difficult to simply survive. As a result of this, people are now taking to the streets in protest and Nigerians are crying out bitterly. But one person who thinks the protesting is useless and is giving his reason why is political commentator Reno Omokri.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans
Saga Finally Updates Us on Relationship With Liquorose
Big Brother Naija housemate Saga Adeoluwa is doing really well for himself since leaving the Big Brother house. In a new interview, Saga opens up about hardest things for him since leaving the house, misconceptions about he and his housemates, and his relationship with fellow ex-housemate, Liquorose. Here's what Saga had to say.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans
Regina Askia talks separation, Nigeria, Chidi Mokeme, and more in new interview
Nollywood actress Regina Askia-Williams was a screen goddess for a while during the late 90s to early 2000s before she left the industry over two decades ago. Now, she lives in America as a nurse practitioner working in the medical field, but is talking with This Day, about her lowest points while living in America, as well as why she left Nigeria, what her life looks like now, and how she feels about the current state of Nigeria. Here's what Regina Askia said.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans
How 11 Nigerian Celebrities Celebrated Valentines This Year (2024)
It was February 14th yesterday, which means only one thing: it was VALENTINE'S DAY. A day for lovers. And this year, the lovers were really loving on each other. Valentine's Day is the day for couples to make sweet posts about each other, and treat themselves to beautiful, special treats, etc.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans
Why My Own Wife Unfollowed Me on Social Media, Doesn't Watch My Films - Deyemi
Being an actor or a public figure is the dream of so many people, but at the same time, it is something that a whole lot of other people have no desire for and find difficult to handle. What happens then when a person who is famous gets married to a person who isn't really into that lifestyle? That is what happened with Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon who is now sharing how he navigated becoming a popular actor and dealing with his wife who has a hard time handling this. Here's what Deyemi had to say.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans
Valuable Lessons from Rare Interview With 83 Yr Old Taiwo Ajai-Lycett
Beloved and talented actress Taiwo Ajai-Lycett is 83 years old still going strong, looking amazing, and full of energy. In a new and rare interview with The Sun, Taiwo opens up about how she keeps her energy up, gives advice and thoughts on food, exercise, love, marriage, and more. Here are some of the best pieces of wisdom Taiwo shared.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans
Why Ilebaye Won Over Me on BBNaija All Stars - Mercy Eke Reveals What She Found Out
Nigerian reality television personality and successful media personality and business woman, Mercy Eke is opening up during a new interview about the real reason she later discovered on why she actually didn't win her second go around on wildly popular competition reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. Mercy who won her first stint on the fourth season of the show, returned for the All Stars edition of the show which held last year. Unfortunately for her, she ended placing second, losing the winning crown and title to Gen Z baddie, Ilebaye.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans
5 Emotional Posts By Late Herbert Wigwe That Are Now Resurfacing (Photos)
Nigerians are still in mourning after the tragic loss of our brother Herbert Wigwe, CFR, who was a Nigerian banker and entrepreneur who was most popular for being the CEO of Access Holdings Plc, traded as Access Corporation until the time of his death. Wigwe was also the Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC, from January 2014 till April 2022 and was also in the process of opening Wigwe University, a private university based in Rivers State, supposed to officially commence operations in September of 2024.
By Jide Okonjo3 months ago in Humans