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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Why I Switched to Gospel Music - Waje
Nigerian singer Waje is one musician who has been around now for a very long time. Throughout her career, Waje has been a primarily secular artiste giving us such hits as Coco Baby, Onye, Vibes, In The Air, So Inspired, and many more.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Tiwa Savage Explains Her Perfect Date Idea That Nobody Has Still Taken Her On
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage recently announced her lipstick collaboration with Mac Cosmetics and in promotion of that product, Tiwa Savage did an exclusive interview with Schick Magazine where she answered some burning questions about herself. The questions ranged from who makes her laugh the most to her favorite cocktail, favorite dance move, and her idea of a perfect date, amidst more.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Kunle Remi and Bimbo Ademoye Answer 2 Burning Questions From ‘Anikulapo’
Unless you haven't been on the internet for the last couple of days, then you have most definitely heard about the new Netflix movie that everybody is talking about: Anikulapo. The Kunle Afolayan directed movie starring Kunle Remi and Bimbo Ademoye tells the story of an Aso-ofi maker who has an affair with the king's wife which lands him in trouble, before encountering a mystical bird with the power to give him another chance.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
One Thing I Still Don't Forgive Myself For - Tega
When Tega Dominic entered into the Big Brother house, I don't think even she expected the whirlwind of a journey that it would be for her both inside, and worse, outside the house. After her very public situation with fellow housemate Boma while still being married to her husband, Tega was met with a lot of backlash, and even came on social media to cry and talk about how much of a toll the whole ordeal was taking on her mental health.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
5 Times Davido's Outfits Brought Him Insults (Photos)
Nigerian singer Davido is by far one of the most popular, most successful, most talked about, and most beloved Nigerian artistes of today. During the span of his very long career, Davido has blessed us with hit after hit that have made for huge cultural moments. The bigger his star rose, the more eyeballs were on him, and with more eyeballs comes more scrutiny. In an industry where celebrities are expected to take fashion risks and put themselves out there, it is not every single look that will land with the people. In fact, some of the looks can bring the celebrity insults for wearing the dress, and that is exactly what happened to Davido when he wore these 5 outfits. Here are 5 Times Davido's Clothes Brought Him Insults. Let's check them out.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Really Left Nollywood Many Years Ago - Pat Attah
Nigerian actor Pat Attah was one of the most popular and beloved actors back in the late 90s and early 2000s Nollywood scene. He was a certified lover boy and was known for his charm and talent on screen. However, after years of enjoying fame and success here in Nigeria, Pat Attah made a surprising move by packing up and relocating to Germany out of the blue. He has remained in Germany ever since and built a whole new life there. Now, many years later, during a brand new interview with Vanguard, Pat Attah is explaining why he really left Nigeria and headed for Germany. Here's what the actor said.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Kunle Afolayan Gives More Details About Oscar Rejection, Slams Nollywood Colleagues
Kunle Afolayan's new movie Anikulapo premiered on Netflix and in cinemas last week and it has been the topic of conversation ever since. Sadly, despite Kunle's best efforts, the movie wasn't picked as a contender to be considered for the prestigious international Academy Awards.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
5 Nigerian Musicians Who Look So Much Like Their Mother
Genetics are very interesting, not just to me, but to everybody. We love to see resemblances between parents and their kids, between brothers and sisters. It's so interesting how when some people give birth, they literally give birth to themselves all over again. Sometimes, their children come out looking like spitting images of themselves, or very alike to their parent.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why I Now Regret Some of the Roles I Acted in Nollywood - Mercy Johnson
When one starts out in any new field, they want to be the best at what they do. They want to climb up the ladder and shine in their field more than anybody else in that field has shined before, and so they go above and beyond to stand out.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
Why Out of Everything, It's Wet Lips I Started Using for My Videos - Enioluwa
Nigerian beauty influencer, media personality, and content creator, Enioluwa has done a successful job of creating a niche for himself in the content space. He is one of the very few men in the beauty space and his videos have gone viral many times because of their candidness, relatability, and his signature style of rubbing wet lips (lip gloss) when he does his videos.
By Jide Okonjo2 years ago in Humans
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