Jide Okonjo
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This account is dedicated to TWO things:
š³š¬ Nigerian news stories for my dedicated Nigerian readers.
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After 30 Years in Nollywood, Tony Umez Opens Up About Acting, Money, and Why Quality of Actors Has Dropped Today
It is no secret that the Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood has experienced quite a huge shift over the years. Starting off with an industry that wasn't often reckoned with, it has quickly become one of the most sought after industries that many young people want to go into. One actor that has been here since the early days of the movie industry is actor Tony Umez who has been in the industry for about 30 years.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
Why I Changed My Name From 'Martha' to 'Osas' - Osas Ighodaro
Osas Ighodaro is one of the most popular Nigerian actresses working today. The beautiful and talented thespian has starred in blockbuster movies including The Ghost and The Tout Too, Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story, The Man of God, The Bling Lagosians, and more. Earlier this year, she took home the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actress for her role as Amara in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Full List: Kanayo O. Kanayo's 5 Pieces of Advice as He Turned 60
Nigerian actor Kanayo O. Kanayo is one of Nollywood's top actors and a veteran in the business with over 100 movies under his belt. The heavyweight actor recently clocked 60 earlier this year and to celebrate, threw a huge well-deserved and well-attended party for close friends and family.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
How Fatherhood and Money Changed Me - Naira Marley
Popular Nigerian singer Naira Marley is one of the most popular, most controversial, and most talked-about artistes in the industry. During the span of his career, he has been able to amass quite the dedicated audience, his Marlians, and has recently come out with his first studio album.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Families
7 BBNaija Housemates Who Look So Much Like Their Mother
Big Brother Naija is undoubtedly the most watched reality television show out of Nigeria and even probably Africa. The show is huge and housemates on the show go on to become instantly recognizable and immediately famous.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
My Thoughts on Pursuing Love Till I'm 100 - Ini Edo Gets Honest
Nigerian actress Ini Edo is a dynamo actress who has been a powerhouse in the Nigerian movie industry for over two decades now. She's starred in movies like Citation, Weekend Getaway, Chief Daddy, The Man for the Job, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Sharon Ooja Responds to Claims that She Only Gets Roles Because She's a Pretty Girl
Sharon Ooja is one of the most popular newer actresses in Nollywood. Sharon entered into the national consciousness majorly when she starred in NdaniTV's Skinny Girl in Transit. Since then, Sharon has been in a host of movies including Oloture, The Perfect Arrangement, and the upcoming Glamour Girls.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Made Sure Rema Wasn't on 'Overloading' - Don Jazzy
MAVIN Records is unarguably one of the biggest, most popular, and most successful record labels in Nigeria. Don Jazzy is renowned for finding hitmakers, recruiting them, and then turning them into some of the biggest Afrobeats artistes in the world.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
Why Despite Taking More Breaks Than Any Other Actor, Iām Still on Top - Jim Iyke
It is impossible to create a list of top Nollywood actors without including the name, Jim Iyke. Jim Iyke has been in the Nigerian movie industry for a very long time and has starred alongside some of the biggest and most popular actors in the industry. He has also been in some of the biggest Nollywood movies including One Dollar, Bad Comments, Merry Men, The Set Up, and more.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
11 Singers With The Cutest Siblings (Photos).
The Nigerian music industry has some very talented men and women flying the country's flag high across the world. But in addition to their talent, these singers are also very good-looking and it's always fun to see the genetic pool they come from by looking at their siblings to see any resemblance or to just check, "which other person fine inside their family". It's something I know you guys tend to enjoy when I post, so here I am giving you what you want. You're welcome!
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Acted That One Movie Then Left Nollywood - Simi Explains
Nigerian singer Simi is unarguably one of the most popular female singers in the continent. She is very talented and has been responsible for hits such as Duduke, Joromi, Tiff, and more. Apart from singing, Simi has also been on television as a recent judge on Nigerian Idol and has acted in one movie: the Kunle Afolanyan produced Mokalik.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Geeks
What Surprised Me Most About the Music Industry - Tems
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi popularly known to the world as Tems is one woman who has taken the music industry completely by storm. Her rise to fame has not only been super fast, it has also shot to levels that are unbelievable. This year, she became the first Afrobeats artiste to hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The trajectory that Tems' career has taken is simply unheard of and she looks like she has no plans of stopping any time soon.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
