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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Why My Husband’s Stinginess Made Me Plot Against Him - Ogun Wife
What would ever make you conspire against your own spouse? When two people get married, they promise each other for better or worse, for richer or poorer but what happens when one's spouse makes life worse for them because they don't want to suffer through 'poorer'?
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I'm Suing Burna Boy - Q2
When ultra successful Nigerian singer Burna Boy one year ago jumped on the already trending Master KG tune, Jerusalema for a remix, the song became an instant hit. Burna's verse catapulted the song to a new level of success and the song became one of the most successful songs of the year.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
5 Comedians You Didn’t Know Are Under Record Labels
For the most part, while music and comedy are both under the same umbrella of entertainment, the acts from both sides never seem to successfully cross over. It is hard for musicians to be taken seriously as comedians, and for some reason even seemingly harder for comedians to find success in music.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Beat
3 Things I Endured Being Older & Unmarried - 64 Yr Old Bride Explains
For many of us while growing up in this world as we know it, we are taught that there is a 'life cycle', a correct progression on how life is supposed to go. You're born, you go to school, you get a good job, and eventually you get married and start a life of your own, preferably in your 20s or at the latest in your 30s.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Simi Responds to Interviewer Who Asked Why She Hates Men
Nigerian singer Simi is one artiste who tries to use her music to pass a message. Simi is a proud feminist and has dedicated a lot of her career to standing up for, fighting for, and defending women and women's rights. She has also been very vocal about her experience as not only a female artiste but also a woman in this world, and with her new single, Woman, she does it yet again.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
10,000,000 Reads Later, Here Are My Thoughts on Everything VOCAL. Top Story - October 2021.
I just crossed 10 Million Reads!!! Oh my god, I knew it was coming but actually seeing the number today, I actually burst into tears because my gosh. When I decided to really return to Vocal and take it seriously, it was such a gamble, I didn't know what to expect. In fact, my greatest hope was to get at least 1,000 consistent readers who liked what I wrote. Now, here we are at 10,000,000. I honestly still cannot believe it.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Journal
Why Soldier Entered My House, Burned It Down, Then Burnt My Wife - Sunday Okebata
This story is horrific. Can you imagine waking up in the night to see a soldier not only inside your house but pointing a gun at you asking a question you don't know the answer to? Well, that's the story of the victim in today's story.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
7 Celebrity Best Friends That Look Like Sisters (Photos)
Who says female celebrities can't be best friends? Many people believe that 2 women in power, especially in the same industry, cannot be friends because they'll always find themselves competing with each other. In fact, this sentiment is felt by even people inside the entertainment industry. Tonto Dikeh in an interview famously said she can't be friends with any actresses because according to her:
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
