Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
🇳🇬 Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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7 Throwback Pictures of Nigerian Celebrities Together (2025)
1. Davido and D’Prince Born David Adedeji Adeleke, Davido is one of Nigeria’s biggest music exports. Bursting onto the scene in 2011 with "Dami Duro," he has gone on to become a global sensation, winning awards and topping charts worldwide. Meanwhile, D’Prince is a musician who has made a name for himself under Mavin Records with hits like "Take Banana" and "Omo Oba." As the younger brother of Don Jazzy, he played a key role in the Afrobeats movement of the 2010s. Here’s a throwback photo of a young Davido and D’Prince before Davido's career skyrocketed.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Why I Advised Popular Comedian to Not Come Back to Nigeria - Bovi
Nigerian comedian Bovi is opening up during a new interview on the Uncultured Podcast With Venita about why he advised a popular social media comedian and skit maker to not return to Nigeria. Here's what Bovi had to say.
By Jide Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
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 Okonjo12 months 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 Okonjo12 months 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 Okonjo12 months 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 Okonjo12 months 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 Okonjo12 months 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 Okonjo12 months 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 Okonjo12 months ago in Humans
