Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
💡 The Six Figure Series (A Vocal Exclusive) for writers, readers, and fans of Vocal.
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What Being Ignored By Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy Taught Me - Isbae U
Nigerian interviewer and media personality Isbae U is opening up during a new interview with Lucky Udu about some failures he has encountered during the course of his career. Among the failures, Isbae U opened up about how he has failed to get any of the Big 3 (Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy) for an interview on his show Curiosity Made Me Ask. He also opened up about how these failures have affected him, and advised other young people too with lessons from his own failures. Here's what Isbae U had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Seyi Sodimu on ‘Love Me Jeje’: What Tems Did That Others Didn't
This Sunday, Nigerian singer Tems snagged the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance for her song titled "Love Me Jeje". The hit song by Tems samples the original song performed by artistes Seyi Sodimu and Shaffy Bello, and now during a new discussion with other veteran artistes, Seyi Sodimu is explaining why he has so much love and respect for Tems for the way she handled sampling and using the song.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
AY Responds to AI Video Of Him Kissing May Yul-Edochie (VIDEO)
Nigerian movie producer and comedian Ayo Makun popularly known as AY is responding to the viral video circulating which shows him and actress May Yul-Edochie kissing on airplane. The video which was doctored through the use of AI has been causing quite a stir, and now the actor has something to say to the creators of said video. Here is the video and what AY had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Seyi Shay Reveals Skin Issue She's Been Battling Since Giving Birth (VIDEO)
Nigerian musician Seyi Shay is opening up about one of her biggest insecurities—her skin. The award-winning singer, known for hit songs like "Murda," "Crazy," "Yolo Yolo," and more, is sharing her deeply personal struggle with hormonal acne and pregnancy-related skin changes.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Sincerely Feel about Losing Grammy to Tems - Yemi Alade
Yesterday, the 67th Annual Grammy Awards held and saw a number of our Nigerian superstars in attendance. Artistes like Tems, Asake, Rema, and Yemi Alade were present at the event representing us; and of course, all of them were also nominated for Grammys themselves. At the end of the day though, Nigerian singer Tems clenched the award for Best African Music Performance beating other artistes like Asake, Burna Boy, and Yemi Alade.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
VeryDarkMan Speaks AGAINST Mercy Chinwo, Cites 3 Faults From Her Video
VeryDarkMan is speaking against Mercy Chinwo and the video she made against her record label boss Eezee Tee. In his analysis, VeryDarkMan lists 3 issues he sees in her video. Here's what he said:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
"14 Million Gone Just Like That" - Actress Susan Peters Opens Up about Devastating Loss (VIDEO)
Nollywood actress Susan Peters, who is most popularly known for acting in movies such as Losing Control, Family Gbese, and Celebrity Marriage has taken to social media to reveal that she has fallen victim to an alleged scam. The actress, who has been in the Nigerian film industry for over two decades recently shared a shocking experience that involves a financial transaction that has left her at a significant loss.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
‘It Gets Tiring’ – Timini Egbuson Gets Honest About Dating and Loneliness
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson was a guest on TVC's Your View and during his time on the show, the beloved actor opened up on the topic of dating and loneliness, and confessed that he too does get lonely from time to time. When asked why he isn't then in a relationship if he gets lonely, Timini opened up about the reason why. Here's what the actor had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Annie Was 15, In Love with a Superstar – Nyma Questions Why Family Didn’t Caution Her
The divorce between 2Baba and Annie is still one of the most talked-about discussions happening till now, and today Your View correspondent Nyma has a lot more to say about this topic. During today's episode, Nyma questioned why Annie wasn't talked out of dealing with a star and losing herself completely to him at 15, and even goes so far as to say Annie never had a self to lose to begin with. Nyma had a lot of things to say. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Kellyrae Responds to People Calling Him 'Impotent' (VIDEO)
Big Brother Naija winner Kellyrae is opening up during a new interview with TVC about a number of things including how fans always expect to see him with his wife, the decision to go into the house married, and some of the awful things he's heard about himself including being called impotent. Here's what Kellyrae had to say about it all.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
"Na man you be" - Reactions as Jide Awobona Reveals His 7 Children (Photos)
Nollywood actor Jide Awobona popularly known for his roles in productions like Jenifa's Diary, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Lisabi, and more is making the jaws of fans all over the world drop to the floor as he reveals his family portrait showcasing his wife and SEVEN children.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
