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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Our Struggle With Childlessness for Seven Years - Norbert and Gloria Young Open Up
Nollywood power couple Norbert Young and Gloria Young were the latest guests on Love Notes With Tope Olowoniyan and during the conversation on the show, the couple talked about their seven years of childlessness, and explained how each individual inside the relationship felt that challenge.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
What I Endured In 10 Year Relationship With Man That Didn't Still Marry Me - Ayo Adesanya
Long time Nollywood actresses Ayo Adesanya is the latest guest on With Chude and during her time on the show, Ayo opens up about the extreme physical and emotional abuse she underwent during a 10 year relationship she was in with a man that brought her so much heart ache. Speaking about her time in that relationship, Ayo Adesanya spoke honestly saying:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
My Marriage Cost Me My Business - Funke Akindele Makes Surprising Revelation
Nollywood box office queen at a recent event spoke about the power of intentionality and during her speech, spoke about her journey in the industry and how distractions, like even her marriage, almost cost her her business. Speaking, Funke Akindele said:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
6 Things You Must Know Before Entering Inside Marriage - Linda and Ibrahim Suleiman
Nollywood power couple Ibrahim Suleiman and Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman were the latest guests on the Bae or No Bae show and during their appearance on the show, the couple listed out 6 things everyone must know before entering into marriage. They said:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Secret Struggle I've Been Battling for Years - Timini Egbuson Reveals
The Nigerian movie industry is still relatively young especially when compared to other movie industries that have been around for a lot younger. And for a young and growing industry, Nollywood has actually done quite well for itself and is continuing to get better each day. Of course for this to happen, it calls for sacrifices and dedication from those involved.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Nkechi Blessing Blows Hot, Reveals What People Are Private Messaging Her
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday is sounding the alarm on what has been happening to her for the past few months especially on Whatsapp and cautioning people to stop it. According to the actress, somebody shared her phone number and since then, she has been receiving all sorts of unsolicited messages and media.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Ini Edo Cries Out After Losing Yet Another Loved One In Space of Weeks
It was just a little over a week ago, on Valentine's Day, that star Nollywood actress Ini Edo took to social media to make a post about grief and the hard time she's going through dealing with grief, saying:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Desire What Tems Did for Seyi Sodimu and How I Plan to Get It - D’Banj
Nigerian singer Tems won a Grammy earlier this year for Best African Music Performance for her song "Love Me Jeje", a song that is based on the original song "Love Me Jeje" by Seyi Sodimu. It is a meeting of an old meeting a new, and Nigerian singer D'Banj saw that collaboration and wants such for himself.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Moment Ruggedman, 51, Was Grilled on Live TV About Being Single and Childless (VIDEO)
Nigerian rapper Ruggedman who is now 51 years old was a guest on TVC's Your View Pidgin show and during his appearance on the show, Ruggedman was asked about why he is still single, why he still hasn't found anybody, if he is difficult to be with, and if he has children. Here's what was said, and a video of the moment when it happened.
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Juliana Olayode Blows Hot At People Thirsting Over Pastor Nathaniel Bassey (VIDEO)
Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode is blowing hot at people thirsting over Pastor Nathaniel Bassey and asking wives in comments if their husbands are married. In a new Instagram video which Juliana Olayode captioned:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
Full Clash Between Carolyna Hutchings and Ehi Ogbebor
Part ONE This whole beef between actress Carolyna Hutchings and businesswoman Ehi Ogbebor started from the show Real Housewives of Lagos. On the latest episode of the show where Ehi made an appearance, Carolyna Hutchings spoke about the business woman and why she doesn't like her saying:
By Jide Okonjoabout a year ago in Humans
