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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Why I Was Secretly Happy Tyla Won Grammy Over Ayra Starr, Asake - Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is one of the biggest musicians out of Africa, and one of the biggest female acts. As one of the top women in the industry, Tiwa has seen and experienced a lot, and during a new interview with BET, she opens up about being pitted against younger female artistes, the challenges female artistes face, and how she really felt about Tyla winning Grammy over her Nigerian peers. Here's what Tiwa Savage said.
By Jide Okonjoa day ago in Humans
Chioma Chukwuka Talks Aging and Its Difficulties
Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka is one of the most celebrated, popular, and renowned actresses in Nigeria. She has starred in over 300 movies, and is a household name in the nation. Now, as Chioma Chukwuka is getting older, she is advicing people on feeding, health, and aging. During a new interview with Inspiration FM, Chioma Chukwuka opened up about how aging has affected her dieting, and the advice she gives to people on how to continue to stay healthy even as they continue to get older. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo2 days ago in Humans
7 BBNaija Housemates With Famous Parents (Photos)
Big Brother Naija is the biggest reality show in Nigeria, and one of the fastest platforms through which to get an audience. People going on the show are in the search of fame, but what we as viewers may not know is that for some of them, their parents are already quite popular. Today, we'll be counting down 7 Big Brother Naija housemates who also have famous parents. Here they are.
By Jide Okonjo3 days ago in Humans
10 Trending Reactions to New National Anthem (Photos)
In case you don't know what's going on in Nigeria, president Bola Tinubu according to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has signed into an Act of Parliament, the newly passed National Anthem 2024 titled "Nigeria We Hail Thee." The revelation was made today, Wednesday, and announced during a joint session of the National Assembly marking the Silver Jubilee Of Nigeriaβs 4th Republic. It was sung for the first time as well during the occasion, and here's the video of that.
By Jide Okonjo4 days ago in Humans
How I Still Japaed to America After Being Rejected for Visa - Helen Paul
Nigerian comedian and actress, Helen Paul, is opening up in a new conversation with Daddy Freeze about her japa journey. Helen Paul relocated five years ago to America, and is now revealing how the whole thing came about after she was rejected for an American visa. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo5 days ago in Humans
Why People Are Not Getting Married Anymore - Chioma Ikokwu
There has been a lot of conversation about marriage and where the institution is headed as the generations come along. Statistically, we are seeing a rise in people, especially younger, expressing no desire to get married and the question for many people about this is why?
By Jide Okonjo6 days ago in Humans
Tiwa Savage Talks 'Water and Garri' Ending, Love Scenes with Boyfriend on Set, and More
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage's movie Water and Garri has been by far one of the most negatively criticized and most polarizing movies of the year. Despite commercial success, people have a lot of thoughts about the movie including the way it ends. In a new interview with BET, Tiwa spoke about the ending, the love scenes, and if she'll be doing future films. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo7 days ago in Humans
Why Fighting for Nigerians Can Be Discouraging - Kehinde Bankole BLOWS HOT
Nollywood actress Kehinde Bankole just recently won an AMVCA award for Best Lead Actress, and she's now on screens again in the movie Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti where she plays the character of the titular character who was a real-life activist and mother of Afrobeats legend, Fela Kuti.
By Jide Okonjo8 days ago in Humans
Why I Disappeared from Nollywood But Returning Now - Bukky Wright
Nollywood actress Bukky Wright is one of the most celebrated actresses out of the country. Sadly, she made a departure from Nollywood for a long time, but is now back. In a new interview with The Nigerian Tribune, Bukky finally explains why she left, and why she's now returned to the scene. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo9 days ago in Humans
Tems Opens Up about Sickness, Surgery, and Six Months of Recovery
Nigerian singer Tems is speaking in a new interview with the New York Times about a lot of things, amongst them being how her journey into music happened, and more personally, about an illness, surgery, and recovery that she had to endure and undergo in 2021 which she hasn't really talked about. Here are the key things Tems revealed in her brand new interview.
By Jide Okonjo10 days ago in Humans
Hardest Part of Being Over 40 and Raising My Son - Banky W
Nigerian musician, actor, and businessman Banky W is also a proud father of a young son he has with equally famous wife, Adesua Etomi. During a new interview with Hawa Magaji, he opens up about fatherhood and speaks about the hardest part of being a father, especially being so busy and over 40. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjo11 days ago in Humans