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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Good Night, Midas!
You know how the ancient tale goes. Midas gets a wish, is very excited about it. Touches a rose, that turns to gold. Touches a chair, that's now gold as well. Then he tries to eat a piece of chicken and clink, he’s nearly breaking a tooth on a now-24-karat drumstick. We all know this story, it’s the "be careful what you wish for" cautionary tale.
By Jide Okonjoabout 17 hours ago in Fiction
OUTPUT. OUTPUT. OUTPUT.. Runner-Up in A System That Isn’t Working Challenge.
Another girl I went to high school with just announced she’s starting to "post content" online. Over the past two months, that makes her at least the sixth or seventh person I know personally who, prior to this announcement, had shown zero interest in the arts or content creation. And if I'm being totally honest (feel free to call me a hater), none of them seem to have the personality or raw passion for the content they're creating. But here they are, venturing into the space anyway.
By Jide Okonjo15 days ago in Humans
"Tonight, My Husband Must Find Me!"
"I'm tired of being single, and tonight, my husband must find me!" Kehinde laughed after saying the sentence. So did Lolia, her friend with whom she had decided that this Saturday night, after much hesitation and deliberation—"Who's going to be there?" "Isn't it too expensive for a house party?" "I don't have what to wear!"—they would go for this party. The FOMO Kehinde knew she would feel if she didn't go, especially after Lolia decided she would, led them to both be applying final touches to their makeup as their Uber indicated it was six minutes away.
By Jide Okonjo8 months ago in Fiction
Uche Ogbodo Gets Ready to Undergo BBL Surgery, Explains Why
We live in a society where there is pressure on women, especially mothers and furthermore, those in the public eye, to look a certain way and now Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo is offering a raw and honest glimpse into her personal struggles and revealing why she is making the decision to undergo a BBL surgery.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Why I Left Being Commissioner and Returned to Acting - RMD
For over four decades, Richard Mofe-Damijo — affectionately known as RMD — has remained a towering figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. With a career that spans journalism, acting, filmmaking, and even public service, the icon recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Silverbird Group, marking yet another milestone in his extraordinary journey.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
Why I Don't Miss Marriage and Don't Want to Marry Boyfriend, Paulo - Iyabo Ojo
When it comes to love and relationships, Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Iyabo Ojo has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Known for her charisma, work ethic, and outspokenness, the mother of two has never shied away from challenging societal norms — and her recent comments about marriage are no exception.
By Jide Okonjo11 months ago in Humans
