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Chidi Okereke

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Chidi Okereke’s Biography

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Chidi Okereke is a writer and Digital Entrepreneur. He is a fellow of the Cornell Alliance for Science Global Leadership program, and an alumni of the Future Awards Africa Prize for New Media

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Chidi Okereke: Dear ASUU and federal government, let this be the last time

Chidi Okereke: Dear ASUU and federal government, let this be the last time

The year is 2030, and the headline of every daily newspaper in the country is "ASUU to embark on another stri…

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The Headies: An analysis of every Next Rated winner till date - YabaLeftOnline

The Headies: An analysis of every Next Rated winner till date - YabaLeftOnline

Originally called the Hip Hop World Awards, The Headies is easily the most influential and popular music awar…

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Kings and Queens of YouTube in Nigeria - YabaLeftOnline

Kings and Queens of YouTube in Nigeria - YabaLeftOnline

Korty, a popular YouTuber in Nigeria recently claimed that nobody paved the way for her to become the influen…

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The Fada Abraham of our Generation: Meet the mothers of Nick Cannon's 10 children - YabaLeftOnlin...

The Fada Abraham of our Generation: Meet the mothers of Nick Cannon's 10 children - YabaLeftOnlin...

The year is 2097, and 6 out of every 10 persons in the United States of America have been confirmed to be des…

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All the times Abacha has sent us Money from Heaven - YabaLeftOnline

All the times Abacha has sent us Money from Heaven - YabaLeftOnline

Unless you want to deceive yourself, the truth is that Nigeria is broke. While one can say that we are blesse…

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The Atikulate, the BATified, and the Obidient: An analysis of the 2023 Presidential Candidates

The Atikulate, the BATified, and the Obidient: An analysis of the 2023 Presidential Candidates

The electioneering season is in full swing and there are genuine reasons to be excited. Chief among these is …

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You’re not destined for greatness, and that’s okay

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By Chidi Okereke Verified
| Medium
There was a time I was sure I’d be great. Not just good, not just successful, actually great. A household name. A force to reckon with. Someone whose life would be studied, whose words would be quoted, whose story would echo beyond time. I thought I was going to change the world. I thought my life had a special purpose, and I would have failed woefully if I didn’t fulfill that destiny. Looking back now, I see that almost everything I did was geared towards that destiny.
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Soneye: Shaping The Legacy Of A National Energy Power House By Chidi Okereke

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By Chidi Okereke Verified
| Newsextra
It is often said that the reward for hard work is more work. What is not added to this universally acknowledged truism is that with more work underpinned by a commitment to excellence, comes recognition for the individual so committed. This is the story of Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
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Kamal Adisa on Motion Graphics, Cultural Inspiration, and Art

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By Chidi Okereke Verified
| YNaija Verified
Kamal Adisa on Motion Graphics, Cultural Inspiration, and Artistic Expression: A Unique Journey in the Design World Art is not sports where you are trying to be faster or stronger than someone else, Art is unique to each person In motion graphics design, Kamal Adisa is a name that stands out. Born in Nigeria and now based in Brooklyn, New York, Kamal has made a name for himself in the industry, working with some of the most considerable talents in the world.
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How is social media changing news?

Social Media has democratized and decentralized news. Everybody is a journalist and every device/platform is a media outlet

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To be a journalist is to be the conscience of the community. The one who says it as it is, and lets others pick a side.

Why did you become a journalist?

I wanted to tell the stories that no one else would tell