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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Skales Opens up about Being Broken; Why He No Longer Believes in Love
Nigerian singer Skales has been sharing a lot of his personal problems on social media recently. On a number of occasions, he has shared his struggles with depressive thoughts, struggles with love, and more troubles. Now, during a new interview with The Beat 99.9FM, he is sharing even more. Here is what Skales had to say during the interview.
By Jide Okonjoabout 16 hours ago in Humans
Shan George Finally Explains HOW She Actually Got Scammed of N3.6m
Earlier this month, actress Shan George was crying online about how she got scammed of N3.6 million. Despite her call for help, she never actually explained how the scammers got access to her funds or how they scammed her. Until now. During a new interview with Arise TV, Shan George finally explains how exactly the perpetrators got access to her account. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo3 days ago in Humans
13 Must See Looks From 'Water & Garri' Movie Premiere (Photos)
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage's new movie Water & Garri is now playing on Prime Video. Last night, the stars were out to celebrate Tiwa's big premiere and of course, as is their usual fashion, they stepped out in grand style. There were many looks from many people, but here are 13 must see outfits.
By Jide Okonjo4 days ago in Styled
Ladipoe Fires Back at Wizkid's Rude Comment Against Him and Boss, Don Jazzy
Nigerian rapper Ladipoe was in the middle of drama not too long ago after he made a tweet saying "Nigerian rappers that survived 'hip hop is dead' watching Afrobeat artists go through their own".
By Jide Okonjo5 days ago in Humans
How Tiwa Savage's Pregnancy Affected Me - Simi
Nigerian singer Simi is talking about her recent collaboration partner Tiwa Savage in a new interview with American OAP Angela Yee. During their talk, Simi talked about being pitted against Tiwa and other female artistes, and also opened up about how Tiwa's navigation through the industry with her pregnancy and motherhood affected and inspired her. Here's what Simi said.
By Jide Okonjo6 days ago in Humans
Why I Don't Want Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid Beef to End - Nasboi
Popular Nigerian skitmaker and musician, Nasboi, is speaking during a new interview about the reason why he wouldn't want a Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy collaboration to happen, and why he selfishly doesn't want their beef to end. Here's what he had to say.
By Jide Okonjo7 days ago in Humans
Shade Okoya Discusses 25 Years of Marriage to Billionaire Despite 38 Year Age Difference
Shade Okoya and billionaire industrialist Razaq Okoya wedded when she was reportedly 21, and he was 59. Now, they're celebrating 25 years of marriage and talking about their over two decades of love in a new interview with This Day Style. Here's what Shade had to say about their huge age-gap relationship, and lessons she's learned from being married to him.
By Jide Okonjo8 days ago in Humans
13 Years Later, Stephanie Linus Shares Miraculous Story of How She Met Her Husband
Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke married her husband, Linus Idahosa thirteen years ago on the 21st of April, 2011 in a private ceremony reportedly in Paris, France. Since then, the couple have been blessed with two children and have remained relatively out of the public eye.
By Jide Okonjo10 days ago in Humans
Toke Makinwa Opens up About Regrets, Shares Powerful Advice For People Under 30
Love or hate her, Nigerian media personality Toke Makinwa has seen a lot, tried a lot, and experienced a lot. In a new Twitter Q & A following the launch of her new perfume line, Toke Makinwa talked about a number of things including business, grief, surgery, and more. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo10 days ago in Humans
βTa Ta Taβ Singer Bayanni Speaks on His Viral Explicit Videos
Nigerian singer Bayanni surprised a lot of people online when he started posting more explicit leaning videos of himself. Musically, the 'Ta Ta Ta' singer has never shied away from suggestive lyrics, but now, he seems to be bringing that into his visuals and social media as well. There have been two videos particularly that caused quite a buzz. The first was this video that showed Bayanni sitting down, and then a woman walks in behind him.
By Jide Okonjo11 days ago in Humans
How I Was Adviced to Be More Like Adesua, Where It Landed Me - Etinosa Cries Out
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia is giving some very good advice about advices and comparison, especially in the beginning of one's career, and why one must be careful to listen to their own voice instead of too many people's advice. She made the revelation during an appearance on Arise TV as she told the story of how she was told to be more like actress Adesua Etomi and be more 'serious' instead of doing 'razz, Benin' accents. Here's what she said about how that advice affected her, the journey she went on, and the lesson she ultimately learned. Here's what she said.
By Jide Okonjo12 days ago in Humans
Mr. Macaroni Blows HOT At Nigerians in New Rant
Nigerian skitmaker, actor, and media personality is speaking his mind and blowing hot at the state of the nation, and at Nigerians during an appearance on Wazobia FM. Here's what he was asked, and what he said in his rant.
By Jide Okonjo13 days ago in Humans