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 I Meditate Inside Coffins - Charly Boy
My brother surprised me yesterday when he told me "Do you know Charly Boy sleeps inside coffins?" I told him that could not be true so he told me to look it up and lo and behold, there was a picture of Charly Boy lying down inside a coffin.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Confessions
7 Nigerian Celebrities Clocking 30 This Year
The big 3-0. It is a big age. 30 is the age where people tell you officially that 'you're no longer a child anymore' and it's time to grow up and 'settle down'. 30 comes with a lot of expectation and a lot of societal pressure on where your life should be. At 30 the expectation is that one should have a steady high paying job, be either married, engaged, or seriously dating, and be thinking of moving into their own house with their own family.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Beat
How I Was Held in a Cage for 8 Months Without Food or Water - Sokoto Woman Cries Out
Over the year I know I have brought you some disturbing stories happening all over Nigeria, but I think that in all my months of bringing you stories, I haven’t yet brought one that is as disturbing as the one today.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Criminal
5 Celebrity Children Who Are Also Brand Ambassadors
A brand ambassador deal – it is the thing that many musicians, actors, reality show stars, influencers and Youtubers wish to become. A brand ambassador deal is a contract that a person of influence signs with a commercial brand. These deals are usually expensive giving the person signing the contract a good chunk of change to go home with. In return, the person must post about and advertise the brand in order to promote the brand’s exposure and generate sales. It is what A LOT of people on Instagram, Youtube, TV, etc hope for.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Journal
Meet 5 Beauty Queens Representing Africa at This Year's Miss Universe
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant run by the United States based Miss Universe Organization. It is by far one of the most watched beauty pageants in the world with an estimated audience of over 500 million viewers across over 190 territories. This year’s edition, the 69th edition – Miss Universe 2020 will be held on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Viva
Why They Made Me Harsh on 'Nigerian Idol' - Seyi Shay Finally Speaks Out.
Right now, two of Nigeria's biggest music competitions are concurrently going on - The Voice Nigeria and Nigerian Idol. While both have been making a lot of noise and are equally quite popular, one particular show has been trending since the first day it premiered because of one of their judges and that show is Nigerian Idol. The judge in question - Nigerian singer/songwriter Seyi Shay.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
13 Nigerian Foods You Need To Eat In Your Lifetime
Food - one of the greatest gifts ever given to man. More than a necessity for life, it is a luxury. An experience. A good time. There is no feeling quite like the one of putting something very delicious in your mouth especially for the first time and lavishing how much it tastes. It's a feeling like no other.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Feast
"Borrow Pose!" - Funke Akindele Drags Actress Shaffy Bello
They are really having fun on the set of Chief Daddy 2. After the success of the first movie, Chief Daddy which came out in 2018, members of the old cast as well as some new faces have gone back to begin production on the second movie, Chief Daddy 2.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
Why I Quit 'The Johnsons' - Spiff Finally Speaks Out
Africa Magic’s family sitcom, ‘The Johnsons’ is a long running program that has aired on Africa Magic since 2012. The story revolves around the middle class family of The Johnsons as they strive to survive in Lagos and slowly become successful. It further emphasized a strong sarcasm which make the family unique and full of drama. It stars heavy weight actors Charles Inojie as Mr Lucky Johnson, Ada Ameh as Mrs Emu Johnson, Chinedu Ikedezie as Efetobore Johnson, and also a staple of the show, Samuel Ajibola who plays the now iconic character of Spiff.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Geeks
"He Used To Be My Classmate!" - Shock after EFCC Arrests Doctor For Organ Trafficking (Photos).
We are living in perilous times. When I tell you we’re living in dangerous times, I mean it. The number of stories we’ve been hearing these days of kidnappings and killings and pure evil is enough to keep one up at night. I repeat, please, if you are going out, tell somebody where you’re going. Even if it’s not a family member, at least tell a friend. The days we’re inside warrant it.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Criminal
