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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Simi Speaks on Rumored Beef Between Her and Davido
Over the years, there has been a long standing rumor held by some that Nigerian singer Simi doesn't like Davido. In fact, some people are convinced that Simi hates Davido. Different people have said all sorts of different things including saying things like "Simi can’t hide her hate for Davido, nobody will beat you if you own up publicly that you hate greatness", "She has no reason to like him na, He trolled her with zlantan , Nairamarley and co. Women don't move on like men", "She hates him so much" and more.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Peller Reveals Tiktok Earnings
There is a lot that has been said about TikTok and what the viability of it as a money making platform really is, as some people believe that people on TikTok don't make money at all, while others believe that everybody on TikTok makes a ton of money. Like most things, the truth is somewhere in the middle and now, Nigerian TikTok star Peller is revealing during an interview with Ebuka on Rubbin' Minds the reality of his finances from Tiktok.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Reason Why I Did Nose Surgery, What It Looks Like NOW - Zicsaloma (Photos)
Nigerian content creator and business man Zicsaloma has been the topic of conversation ever since announcing that he was undergoing a rhinoplasty aka plastic surgery on the nose. Earlier today, pictures of a swollen Zicsaloma fresh after the surgery started circulating, and now, the actor is here with new images and a new video to show off his face now after the swollen has reduced slightly. Speaking on the whole thing Zicsaloma said:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Told Stan I Don't Want to Go Through Motherhood Again; What He Said - Blessing Nze
Nollywood actress Blessing Nze is opening up during a new interview with Tope Olowoniyan about her experience with motherhood and revealing how she once decided she didn't want to go through it again; and what her husband Stan Nze said in response to that.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
After Losing 11 Family Members to Enugu Tanker Fire, Victims' Relative Speaks Out
One reads and hears about accidents and tanker fires on the news but is often far away from it actually feel the real-life damage it causes. Yet even though one doesn't feel it, these things ACTUALLY affect people's lives and upend the lives of some like 37 year old Ikechukwu Nwaji who lost 11 family members all in the space of one day because of a devastating tanker fire.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
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 Okonjoabout a year 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 Okonjoabout a year 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 Okonjoabout a year 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 Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
