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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Why Building Mansion in Village Is Waste of Money - Man in Viral Video Sparks Debate
There is currently an ongoing debate happening on social media as regards the tradition of building big mansions in the village. It is something that happens a lot, and that a lot of people desire to do. But now, a Nigerian doctor based in Canada named Dr. Zo who also built his own house in the village five years ago, is now speaking about why he believes it's rubbish and a waste of money, of course to the agreement and disagreement of so many. Here's what Dr. Zo had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Nollywood Must GO BACK to Drawing Board - Segun Arinze
Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Arinze is the star of the latest Prime Video release Katangari Goes to Town which is currently streaming. In promotion of the movie, Segun is doing a promotional run, and on his stop at Arise News, Segun Arinze passionately spoke about why he believes it's time for Nollywood to return to the drawing board, especially since Netflix and Prime Video went back to their own drawing boards in looking at how they want to operate their business in the Nigerian market. Segun had a lot to say, here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Chloe Bailey Finally Opens up About Burna Boy and Time Spent in Nigeria
Last month, people were very surprised and lips were talking when American singer Chloe Bailey touched down in Lagos, Nigeria. At first, people thought she had a concert and were very curious to know what she was doing in town. But then, it was later revealed that she was in town spending time with Nigerian singer, Burna Boy.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
'I Suffered, Like Real Talk' - Eso Dike Reveals Untold Struggles Behind Acting Career
The path to success most people will tell you is usually a long and harrowing journey. And trying to break into a field as competitive as the entertainment industry, you can already imagine it will come with a lot of struggles and sacrifices.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
'I Don’t Know What to Do Again' - Omoni Oboli Opens up about Piracy Pains, Looks Back at 2024
Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli is looking back at her 2024, revealing what she has in store for 2025, and speaking about the painful effects piracy has had on not just her, but on Nollywood as an industry. Here's what Omoni had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I've Experienced Doing Makeup for First Ladies - Banke Meshida Lawal
Nigerian make-up artist and founder of BMPro Makeup Group, a make-up and cosmetology firm in Nigeria, Banke Meshida Lawal is opening up about her experience doing make-up for first ladies such as Patience Jonathan; as well as giving advice to others like her who want to go into the path of make-up as a profession. Here's what Banke had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Musician Isoko Fela Marrying 3 Wives in One Day Explains Plan to Satisfy All Three
Uzere-born musician Arube Otor, popularly known as Isoko Fela, is causing a lot of conversation and has been ever since the flier of his upcoming wedding where he plans to wed three women at once started going viral. Now, duringan interviewwith The Punch, Isoko Fela opens up about why he is making the decision to marry three wives, as well as speaking on how he plans to satisfy all three women. Here's what he said.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Was Almost Fired From 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' - Frank Edoho
Host of popular TV show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Frank Edoho is opening up about how and why he was almost fired from the show due to allegations of being domestic violence in his marriage, during an interview with Chude. Here is what Frank Edoho had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Cinema Boss Reveals Why ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ Appears to Be Getting Special Treatment
Femi Branch and a number of other Nollywood practitioners have cried out about what they believe to be the unjust treatment of certain movies in cinemas in favor of other movies.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Stan Nze Reveals Scary Incident That Happened On-Set of ‘Suspicion’
The Prime Video supernatural thriler Suspicion which stars Stan Nze and a host of other popular cast members is a very action packed movie. And for something to be action packed on screen, that means that actors and stunt people on set need to get physical to bring the action to life. Sometimes, that can also mean putting people's bodies through dangerous scenarios.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
How and Why D'Banj Told Me to Start Carrying Walking Stick - Don Jazzy
One of Don Jazzy's most signature accessories over the years is his walking stick. Over the years, Don Jazzy has sported a number of walking sticks, and now in a new revelation, he opens up about why exactly he started carrying the walking stick, and opens up about how D'Banj heavily inspired that decision. Here's what Don Jazzy had to say.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why Many Are Tapping Into Sharon Ooja's Reply to Lilly Afe's Wish for Marriage
2024 was definitely a peppery year for the single people of social media. Left and right, people were posting news of engagements, marriages, and birth announcements. And for so many who have been wishing for this for themselves, the posts were overwhelming and sometimes got people emotional and thinking about their lives.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
