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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"Men, Choose a New Trend for 2025..." – Biodun Stephen’s Rant That's Going Viral (VIDEO)
Nollywood producer and actress Biodun Stephen is currently going viral on social media following a very hilarious video she posted where she urges men to pick a new trend or body part in women to like, seeing that she is tired of constantly tired of seeing breast and yansh all over her timeline, as it seems breast and yansh does not want to go out of fashion. Here's what Biodun Stephen had to say, and the funny video that is going viral.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Idia Aisien Finally Reveals WHAT HAPPENED the Day She Almost Passed Away
Nollywood actress Idia Aisien earlier in the year shared on her social media pages that she had survived a very harrowing accident that almost took her life, but Idia never shared what exactly happened to her. We knew that she was hospitalized, and that she is recovering. But for months, Idia didn't say what exactly happened to her, until now.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How and Why Don Jazzy Gave Me 10,000 Dollars in Cash - OdumoduBlvck
Popular Nigerian rapper OdumoduBlvck is opening up in a new interview with The Beat 97.9FM about his love and respect for MAVIN CEO Don Jazzy, and also speaking about how Don Jazzy gifted him a huge amount of money when they met. Revealing that Don Jazzy gave him $10,000, the interviewer like all of us was surprised about this, and asked "for what?" Here's what OdumoduBlvck had to say in response.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Aproko Doctor Opens Up About His Brain Tumor, Surgery (Photos)
Popular Nigerian doctor and medical content creator Dr. Chinonso Egemba popularly known as Aproko Doctor is opening up more about his brain tumor and the surgery he underwent for it. Here's what the beloved doctor had to say about it, and the pictures and videos of his time in the hospital.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Unlike Others, I Don’t Use Several Months to Promote My Films - Femi Adebayo
Right now, queen of the box office Funke Akindele is once again shattering records with the release of her latest movie Everybody Loves Jenifa. It is a testament to her work, especially seeing that Funke has been hard at work promoting the movie for many months now ahead of it's release that happened just last week.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Chioma Akpotha Opens Up about Her Family’s Generational Curse
Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha is starring in the new Nollywood television series, Seven Doors, that tackles the topic of generational curses. During a new interview with Channels Television, Chioma made a surprising revelation about her own line and her own family's personal history, explaining how their old surname 'Omuka' had to be changed because of generational curses. Here's what Chioma Akpotha had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I'm Not Worried About Jenifa at the Box Office - AY
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker Ayo Makun popularly known as AY is releasing his movie The Waiter in the same period that box office queen Funke Akindele will be in cinemas with her movie Everybody Loves Jenifa and people are curious if AY is worried. Here's what AY said on BonOnRadio when asked the question on if he's nervous.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Bimbo Ademoye Calls Out Toyin Abraham For Revealing What's Not Her Business (Video)
In case you haven't seen what has been going viral today, then let me catch you up on what is going on. Yesterday, Toyin Abraham did a movie premiere to showcase and promote her latest movie, Alakada: Bad and Boujee. During the star-studden event, a lot of stars and people of the public were present including Toyin Abraham, Ini Edo, Bimbo Ademoye, and others.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Tried to Shoot My Shot With Co-Star and Failed! - Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is opening up about her time spent on the "Forgiveness" music video set with Insecure actor Kendrick Sampson who was her co-star in the music video. Speaking during The Receipts Podcast, Tiwa opened up about her experience with Kendrick, and also shared how she tried in her own way to make a move, which ultimately landed in ela! (disappointment!) Here's what Tiwa Savage had to say about the whole thing.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Have Problem With 'Kannywood' - Jide Kosoko BLOWS HOT
Popular veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko was the latest guest on Channels Television's Sunrise show, and during the show, the multi talented actor was asked about his thoughts on the Northern part of the movie and entertainment industry often referred to as Kannywood. It turns out that Jide Kosoko does not like the idea of Kannywood AT ALL. Upon being asked the question, Jide Kosoko spoke his mind about why he doesn't see a necessity for Kannywood, and explained why he doesn't subscribe to it. Here's what Jide Kosoko had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Wale Adenuga ('Super Story', 'Papa Ajasco') BLASTS Netflix in Blazing Open Letter
Wale Adenuga who is one of Nigeria's most respected names in our local movie industry is a man that did so much for the local entertainment scene. Giving us hit TV shows like Super Story and Papa Ajasco, the impact of Wale Adenuga can never be erased. And now, in a fiery new letter titled "A Critique of Netflix’s Approach in Nigeria", the industry veteran is lambasting Netflix and other international platforms who have come into the industry for their approach towards acquiring movies and TV shows. Here's what Wale Adenuga had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How I Feel about Housemates From My Season Not Getting As Much Love as Others - Kellyrae
This year's season of Big Brother Naija concluded and left it's mark on the dedicated fans of the show as well as on the nation. But, there was also a very noticeable difference in the reaction and fanfare towards the evicted housemates from this season when compared to housemates from earlier seasons. Unlike other seasons where a number of housemates saw their social media numbers skyrocket into millions, and amassed almost cult-like fans, this season's housemates have not enjoyed the same love to the same degree. Something that winner of the season, Kellyrae, is talking about during a new interview with Channels Television. Here's what he had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
