By Alao Abiodun

Last Sunday, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba Laycon emerged winner of the BBNaija lockdown edition.

He stepped into the shoes once occupied by four previous winners who have varying degree of relevance.

Here is how previous winners of the show are faring:

Season 1 (2006) – Katung Aduwak

The first-ever season of Big Brother Naija held in 2006.

The show hosted by Michelle Dede and Olisa Adibua saw then 26-year-old Katung Aduwak emerge winner.

He took home the $100,000 prize money.

After the show, he bagged a directorial degree from the Digital Film Academy in New York. He is a filmmaker and producer. He directed and produced “Unwanted guest” and “Heaven’s Hell.”

Aduwak has also directed a number of music videos for Chocolate City, Styl Plus, Gabriel Afolayan and starred in EbonyLife TV’s “Desperate housewives.”

Aduwak, a scriptwriter and production Assistant, went to the Air Force Jos Military School before going to study Political Science at the University of Jos. He is married to Raven Taylor.

Season 2 (2017) – Michael Efe Ejeba

After an 11-year break, the Big Brother Nigeria “See Gobe” edition held in 2017. It saw 22 contestants vying for the N25 million grand prize.

Ex-Housemate Ebuka Obi-Uchendu from season one hosted the show that saw Efe Ejeba emerge the winner.

Following his emergence as winner of the show, he moved from Jos to Lagos to kick-start his music career. The rapper released an EP called “Lagos EP.” He also collaborated with superstar rapper Olamide on the song “Warri.”

The graduate of the Faculty of Economics has released other songs like “Based on logistics” and “I love you.” He continues to pursue his music career to date.

Season 3 (2018) – Miracle Igbokwe

The Big Brother Nigeria 2018 show was tagged “Double Wahala”. About 20 Housemates competed for N25 million cash prize, which Miracle Igbokwe carted home.

He was presented with a brand new Hyundai Tucson SUV, a N25 million cheque, home appliances worth N3 millon and a trip to an exotic location for two totalling N45 million with prizes.

Miracle also won N1 million cash prize from Payporte Arena Games and N200, 000 from the final wager. He also won the Pepsi Refresh Your Mix, which fetched him N1 million and a trip to Dubai for the One Africa Music Fest and a year’s supply of Pepsi and Aquafina.

After winning the show, he left for South Africa to an Aviation school to pursue his dreams. In 2019, Miracle obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.

Season 4 (2019) – Mercy Eke

In 2019, the show was tagged “Pepper Dem.” Unlike previous seasons, it held in Nigera and aired for 99 days.

The viewers watched 26 contestants slug it out for the N60 million grand prize.

Mercy Eke won and became the first female to achieve the feat since the commencement of the reality TV show in 2006.

She carted home N60 million, including N30 million cash, N25 million worth of Innoson Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), a trip to Dubai and other prizes.

The video vixen and entrepreneur on March 14, 2020, received the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Dressed Female. She also bought a house in Lekki, Lagos.

She and her love interest during the show, Ike, have gone on to launch their reality show “Mercy & Ike.”

She also launched her real estate company, Lambo Homes.

Season 5 (2020) – Olamilekan Agbelese

Laycon joined the elite hall of fame in the just-concluded edition.

The 26-year-old carted home N85 million, including N30 million cash, a two-bedroom apartment, a brand-new SUV, a trip to Dubai, among other prizes.

As earlier announced by Multichoice, N30 million was awarded to him as cash prize with the supplementary N55 million covering:

• A two-bedroom apartment courtesy of Revolution Plus
• A top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors
• A trip to Dublin courtesy of Guinness
• Home appliances courtesy of Scanfrost, and a branded Chiller
• A trip to Dubai packaged by Travelbeta
• 1-year supply of Indomie noodles, Munch it, and Colgate toothpaste
• 1-year supply of Pepsi
• A trip to watch the UEFA Champions League finale
• A brand new Oppo Reno 3 smartphone.

All eyes are on him on how he will manage the fame and other prizes won.

By Alao Abiodun

As the Big Brother Naija 2020 reality show tagged ‘Lockdown Edition’ comes to an end on Sunday, social media platforms have been agog with campaigns and posters of the five last standing Housemates who made it to the final week of the show.

The question begging for an answer is, who among the five remaining contestants will walk away with a prize of N85million?

The five Housemates, who stand a chance for the ultimate grand prize are Laycon, Dorathy, Vee, Neo and Nengi.

Since July 19, 20 selected Housemates thrilled its numerous fans in the tussle for the N85m grand prize.

Week in, week out, fans of the reality show have argued about their favourite housemates on social media, especially Twitter and Instagram.

Going down the memory lane, the very first edition was held in 2006 with Housemates like Gideon Okeke and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

It was won by 38-year-old Katung Aduwak who hails from Zonkwa, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Also, Efe Ejeba won the BBNaija Season 2 ‘See Gobe’ edition with Housemates like Bisola, Kemen, TBoss among others in participation.

Miracle emerged winner of the 2018 Season 3 edition tagged ‘Double Wahala’.

In 2019, Mercy Eke aka Lambo became the first female housemate to win the BBNaija season 4 show after a battle long competition with other housemates including Tacha, Mike, Omashola and others.

This season, of all the Housemates, Laycon has indeed set remarkable feats especially with winning tasks, maintaining a calm posture, setting and beating trends on social media.

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‘Laycon’, whose real name is Olamilekan Agbeleshe, is a 26-year-old Lagos-based rapper, who started his musical journey at an early age

Since Laycon’s first day in the lockdown house, Laycon has continued to trend on social media more than any other housemate, especially on Twitter.

Laycon, who was initially written off by many at the early stage, miraculously got everyone’s attention.

He is the first to be verified on Instagram ahead of other housemates.

The dreadlock-styled rapper also became the first housemate in the Big Brother Nigeria lockdown house to have over one million followers on his Instagram page.

Other Housemates with rapidly growing Instagram profiles are Kiddwaya, Erica and Nengi.

Laycon’s huge prospect has attracted many celebrities to root for his winning.

Interestingly, his die-hard fans all over social media platforms have been voting painstakingly to keep him till the final day.

While Laycon seems to have won the hearts of viewers through his stay in the house, his songs have also garnered countless views on YouTube.

His song ‘Fierce,’ featuring Reminisce was on the lips of everyone after it was played in the Big Brother House during the first week.

His songs like ‘Senseless’, ‘Who Is Laycon?’, other freestyles have trended massively on social media and garnered celebrity level engagement.

Laycon’s team of fans, suitably called ‘Icons’, have continued to shower him with their unflinching love and support. Prominent celebrities are also not left out in giving him tremendous support.

One of the undeniable highlights of this Lockdown Edition for Laycon, will perhaps be the love triangle between billionaire son of Terry Waya, Terseer Kidd Waya; and Erica Nlewedim.

On Sunday, the grand finale, the winner of BBNaija season 5 goes home with N85m worth of prize.

The breakdown of the grand prize for BBNaija season five includes N30 million cash prize; a two-bedroom apartment courtesy Revolution Plus; a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to Dublin courtesy Guinness; home appliances courtesy Scanfrost.

Others are a trip to Dubai packaged by Travelbeta; a year’s supply of Indomie noodles, Munch it, and Colgate toothpaste; a year’s supply of Pepsi, a branded chiller, trip to watch the UEFA Champions League final; and a brand new Oppo mobile smartphone.

With the finish line moments away for the “Lockdown” season who will be declared the winner?

Will Laycon win this year’s edition or will there be a shocker during the grand finale?

By Alao Abiodun

Lockdown housemate, Emuobonuvie ‘Neo’ Akpofure, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija house.

He was evicted during the live eviction show on Sunday night.

The 26-year-old Delta State native is a ride-hailing app driver.

By Alao Abiodun 

Lockdown housemate, Victoria “Vee” Adeyele, has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija house.

She was evicted during the final live eviction show on Sunday night.

The 23-year-old Lagos-based was born and raised in London.

By Gbenga Bada

 

BIG Brother Naija Lockdown entered its fifth week on Sunday, August 16 after four weeks and 29 days of frills and thrills.

In the fifth week, 15 housemates got viewers’ talking and rooting for favourite housemates as Kaisha joins the growing list of evicted housemates that include Tochi, Eric, Ka3na, Lilo.

Unlike Tochi’s eviction that got tongues wagging, Kaisha’s eviction seemed expected as fans, viewers and even Kaisha expected the eviction.

Here is a quick recap of the fifth week of the reality TV show that kicked off on Sunday, July 19.

Kiddwaya takes over the house’s leadership

On Monday, August 17, Kiddwaya emerged the winner of the Head of House challenge, hence, collecting the mantle of leadership from his love interest, Erica. To announce his deputy, Kiddwaya was reminded that Erica can’t be chosen because she already held the position of HoH. Kiddwaya was left with one choice and he went for the calculative TolaniBaj. After three weeks of losing out on their wager and winning it in the third week under the leadership of Ozo, Kiddwaya exhibited plans to ensure a wager win in the fifth week under his leadership. To exert his authority, Kiddwaya had lashed out on housemates leaving Lucy and other housemates to revolt. He later ate the humble pie and apologised to the housemates.

Housemates win cash prizes

Some of the 15 housemates left in the BBNaija Lockdown house for the fifth week have continued to win cash prizes between Monday, August 17, and Wednesday, August 19. Five housemates, Laycon, Nengi, Prince, Wathoni, and Praise, won themselves a total of N2 million in the Hawaii challenge. The five housemates shared the sum with each member of the team receiving N400,000 each.

The ‘Ships’

As expected, the fondness among the housemates keeps growing. After the exit of Lilo and Eric from the show, more bonds have been formed. However, the strongest of the Ships remain Neo and Vee’s relationship. The pair proved they were serious with one another when Neo sacrificed all his BBNaira for the week as well as a shirt just to secure a bouquet for Vee on her 24th birthday. Kiddwaya remains smitten with Erica all she has urged him to learn romance from Neo. Prince and Tolanibaj’s ship seems to be heading for the rocks fast as she opens up on how she has been discovering something new all through the week that points to their ship heading for rocks. Also worthy of mention is Bright O and Wathoni’s ship. The two seem to be starting something new as Dorathy seems to have taken a step back to allow the lovebirds to enjoy their time together. On Thursday, August 20, Bright O and were seen under the duvet discussing mutual likeness.

Erica, Wathoni keep growing apart

Erica and Wathoni have not been enjoying the best of time together. The warring housemates have failed woefully in sustaining friendship in the house. While Wathoni maintains that she can’t stand Erica’s gut, the former Head of House says she won’t force any relationship with the Kenyan-Nigerian housemate. While Erica has repeatedly told other housemates that she’s not bothered about Wathoni’s untold affection for Kiddwaya, Wathoni says Erica’s only problem with her is her insecurity over Kiddwaya.

Biggie goes on a secret vacation

In the fifth week, the Head of House, Kiddwaya, was asked to take over the affairs of the house as Biggie embarked on a secret vacation. The instruction came shortly after Kiddwaya emerged the Head of House on Monday, August 17. 27-year-old Kiddwaya and TolaniBaj were saddled with the duties of Biggie, who revealed that he will be going on vacation, hence, his voice will be missing in the house for the next few days. Biggie, however, instructed Kiddwaya to ensure that activities in the house are managed diligently and no housemate must know about Biggie’s secret vacation. To communicate with Kiddwaya, Biggie rings the house and Kiddwaya reports to the Diary room to get instructions on challenges and games.

By Gbenga Bada

Big Brother Naija Lockdown entered its second week on Sunday, July 26 after a fun-filled week. The 20 housemates set viewers’ tongues wagging from the first week and the second week had them taking it to another height.

Here is a quick recap of the second week of the show.

Housemates escaped week one eviction

A week after BBNaija Lockdown kicked off, viewers were kept on the edge of their seats as it was unsure if Biggie will evict any housemate in the first live eviction show. However, the housemates, who waited patiently to know the new twist from Ebuka had their nerves calmed when it was announced that all the housemates were saved till the second Sunday.

Lucy emerges second Head of House

Lucy took over from Nengi as the new Head of the House of the BBNaija 2019 tagged Lockdown on Monday. Lucy emerged as the second Head of the House exactly a week after Nengi won the Head of House challenge at the Arena.

As requested by Biggie, Lucy chose Prince to be her deputy. In her speech, Lucy believes Prince is someone she can work with, hence her decision for choosing him to be her deputy. She further urged all the Housemates to play their part in her Inaugural address.

Housemates reveal secret pain during an uncommon Yoga session

During the week, housemates were engaged in an emotional discourse which brought a lot of the housemates nearly to the point of sobbing. Biggie then decided to get the housemates to reflect on all the issues and stresses that have been affecting them through a Yoga session. After the Yoga was completed tears could be seen on the faces of Praise, Lucy, Prince, and even stone-faced boss lady Ka3na.

The ‘Ships’

BBNaija has become synonymous with relationships and the BBNaija Lockdown is no different.

As Eric and Lilo continue to wax stronger, new relationships seem to be emerging in the house. Kiddwaya has been smitten with Erica and all through the second week, the two were spotted having intimate talks or casual conversations. Neo and Vee are still trying to know themselves better as Ozo and Nengi seem to be heading somewhere despite Nengi saying they are only friends.

Biggie hits housemates hard

For failing to understand a simple task that focused on the organisation without communication, Biggie hit housemates hard. Biggie decreed that since both the grey and black teams had broken the rules of the task, they both failed and there was no winner. Their punishment for the glorious loss was that both teams would have to clean the House on alternating days making sure it is sparkling and spotless when done.