Category: Big Brother Naija

  • BBNaija Lockdown: 5 finalists pen peace messages to Nigerians

    BBNaija Lockdown: 5 finalists pen peace messages to Nigerians

    By Gbenga Bada

    The five finalists of the ongoing BBNaija Lockdown, Nengi, Dorathy, Laycon, Vee, and Neo, have taken turns to pen peace messages to Nigerians.

    As the show nears its end, the last five housemates were challenged by popular tea brand, Lipton, to pen a peace message each to Nigerians.

    Without knowledge of the current violence and chaos in some parts of the country, the housemates took turns in expressing the need for Nigerians to embrace peace.

     

    Nengi

    Nengi paid homage to Nigerians who woke up and grind and hustle daily, to make ends meet with a smile on their faces. The 22-year-old ex-beauty queen noted that peace was not just a word, but a lifestyle that started as individuals.

     

    Neo

    In his peace message, Neo urged people to live with love in their hearts, with unity and therefore peace. The 26-year-old Uber driver continued that people the world over are one in body and spirit despite culture, race, and beliefs.

     

    Dorathy

    Self-styled Dorathy relayed how Nigerians were survivors, winners, and go-getters who lived together in peace and harmony in one nation. Dorathy stressed that she was living testimony to how Nigerians continue to live and thrive through hardship, encouraging all who heard her, to live in peace.

     

    Laycon

    Laycon stated that though no Nigerians were born the same, they are all the same. He stated that all Nigerians sing the national anthem with pride, ending with ‘so help me God’ and peace was therefore what all Nigerians should aim to achieve.

     

    Vee

    Vee stated that no matter what people do or say, she believed that peace existed. Her message was loud and clear, there is no place like home. The UK trained musician said she wanted to see a life of peace happen in her lifetime, and was willing to walk the journey with love as a guide.

  • BBNaija 2020: Presenter reveals how winner will emerge

    BBNaija 2020: Presenter reveals how winner will emerge

    Agency Reporter

    Mr. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the presenter of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Reality Show Season Five ‘Lockdown’, says a grand winner, will emerge through the number of votes accrued to a housemate.

    Obi-Uchendu disclosed this on his official twitter page @Ebuka, where he wrote “How your favorite BBNAIJA housemate will ‘fly’ into the top spot on Sunday…But only if you vote”.

    The Big Brother Lockdown Season five which started on July 19, with 20 housemates is gradually coming to an end leaving only five housemates to jostle for the N85 million grand prize.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the BBNaija season five would end on Sunday, Sept. 27.

    The successful housemates that have scaled through to the final are Laycon, Dorathy, Neo, Nengi and Vee.

    Meanwhile, Laycon fans solicit more votes for him as Aderibigbe Abayomi wrote “Don’t take your eyes off the prize.

    READ ALSO: BBNaija enthusiast predicts Laycon as winner of Sunday’s grand finale

    “The ultimate goal is to massively vote Laycon to win the top prize. Please, keep voting Laycon. It ain’t over till the N85m is won. VOTE Laycon”.

    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 finale; and a brand new Oppo mobile smartphone.

    In 2019, the BBNaija winner, Mercy Eke, won N30 million prize money, as well as other mouth-watering gifts.

    (NAN)

  • Vee, Neo, Nengi, Dorathy, and Laycon win N5 million

    Vee, Neo, Nengi, Dorathy, and Laycon win N5 million

    By Gbenga Bada

    Each of the Housemates won N1 million each after a brilliant performance in the Lipton peace task.

    The Housemates participated in the Lipton task on day 66, which amplified peace and allowed them to apply their minds to pen a message to move the nation.

    They also presented their peace messages looking lovely in the arena.

    After taking a few hours to pen their different peace messages, they were welcomed by a glamorous set up in the arena. They sat in a stately manner arrangement to listen to each other.

    After their performances, Biggie called the Housemates into the lounge and announced that he was happy with their performances.

    He announced to the elated housemates that they were all to become influencers for Lipton Ice Tea after walking away with N1, 000,000 each.

  • Laycon emerges Head of House for 24 hours

    Laycon emerges Head of House for 24 hours

    By Gbenga Bada

    Laycon emerged the Head of House on his 66th day in the show.

    Laycon was unanimously appointed as the HoH by the four others.

    Laycon finally got the one position that had eluded him for weeks in the House.

    The 25-year-old had only been able to secure the position of Deputy HoH to Trikytee in the eighth week.

    After completing the WAW task on Tuesday, September 22, the Housemates were immediately asked to deliberate and nominate the HoH for 24 hours.

    In a unanimous decision, they all chose Laycon.

    In his reign, Laycon led the House to complete the peace task backed by Lipton.

    On Monday, September 21, Vee emerged the Head of House for 24 hours after which Laycon took over the mantle of leadership.

    Vee had taken the mantle of leadership from Nengi, who was the Head of House for the ninth week.

  • Dorathy was favourite but I was attracted to Nengi – Ozo

    Dorathy was favourite but I was attracted to Nengi – Ozo

    By Gbenga Bada

    Evicted Ozo has explained his relationship with two of the last five Housemates, Dorathy and Nengi.

    Ozo said while Dorathy was his favourite person in the House, he couldn’t stop being attracted to Nengi.

    The 28-year-old sports business player said: “I always said from day one that Dora was my favourite person and I was more attracted to Nengi and it is what it is.”

    Ozo’s love triangle with the two finalists caused a backlash on social media while he was in the House.

    On Sunday, September 20, Ozo was evicted from the show alongside TrikyTee.

    After spending 63 days in the House, Ozo joins other evicted Housemates like Kiddwaya, Lucy, Wathoni, TolaniBaj, BrightO, Praise, Kaisha, Tochi, Eric, Ka3na and Lilo.

    Ozo holds the bragging right to being the first Lockdown Housemate to emerge the Head of House twice – in the third and sixth weeks.

    On the same table include Erica and Nengi, who also emerged the Head of House twice.

    Erica was disqualified from the game for misconduct while Nengi was the first to secure a place in the finale.

  • Neo unsure of relationship with Vee after show

    Neo unsure of relationship with Vee after show

    Adeniyi Adewoyin

    Neo has said he is not certain if his relationship with Vee would work outside the Big Brother Naija House.

    Neo said he wasted time in expressing his feelings to Vee.

    He said this during a discussion with Dorathy.

    Neo added that he took so much time figuring out his feelings for Vee which has made her have a rethink about them.

    READ ALSO: Neo back with Vee as Ozo reunites with Nengi

    “I made a mistake with Vee and it’s hurting me,” he began.

    “I should have asked her to be my girlfriend earlier.

    “My uncertainty has made her have a rethink about us and I think I’ve lost my chances of being in a relationship with her outside the House.”

  • Laycon worried about social media trolls

    Laycon worried about social media trolls

    Adeniyi Adewoyin

    Laycon is worried about acceptance by the outside world when the Big Brother Naija Lockdown ends on Sunday.

    During a conversation with Nengi, he said he is scared of how people might troll him and those he loves.

    He said he is scared of social media trolls saying hurtful things to him and his loved ones when the show is over.

    READ ALSO: Will Laycon win Big Brother Naija 2020?

    He said: “I’m scared of trolls trying to say hurtful things about me and those I care about when we get out of here on Sunday.”

    Nengi however advised him not to pay attention to anybody. She said she’s used to being trolled.

    “I have developed a thick skin so negative words won’t affect me. I have been trolled before so it is not new to me,” said Nengi.

  • Biggie gives last five a treat

    Biggie gives last five a treat

    By Gbenga Bada

    Biggie threw a spectacular party to host the last five housemates standing in House.

    The party was held on day 65, Monday evening, September 5 inside the garden area.

    Nengi, the first Head of House, handed over the title to Vee, who will lead the last five to the end of the season as she won the title for the first time in the tenth week.

    After the Housemates completed their Monday night task, they proceeded to keep each other company through an evening of banters, reminiscences and laughter.

    The Housemates had earlier received a brief to celebrate their achievement of becoming the top five.

    The task was different from the rest in that the Housemates had to express what they are thankful for being here as well as what they appreciated most about themselves.

    In a dinner style, the housemates were to take two minutes each to express what they were grateful for during the task.

    All the Housemates expressed how shocked and grateful they were to still be in the game, thanking God for their journey so far and congratulating each other.

    Laycon congratulated all the Housemates on their achievements while Dorathy expressed when she came she thought she was just promoting herself, but she got much more out of the experience of being there.

    The Housemates also played the Game of ‘Tag you are it’. They took turns in telling themselves what they loved or appreciated about one another.

    The Housemates opened up, giving each other genuine feedback about their time together.

    Laycon told Vee that he appreciated how she looks out for him.

    Neo told Nengi what a beautiful person she is and how he loved how down to earth she is. Nengi said she admired how intelligent Laycon is and loved how he could contribute to any conversation.

    She also told Dorathy she thought they were quite alike and therefore respected her for the person she is.

    Dorathy told Neo that she loved how he could relate to anyone in the House. Vee told Nengi that she recognised the hustler in her and appreciated that.

    In the third and fourth parts of the task, the housemates put on a show for each other by picking cards from a box and acting what was on the cards.

    Dorathy was a stand-up comedian, Neo was a magician, Nengi gave a twerk performance, Vee had to dance for her dinner and Laycon sang his heart out for the Housemates.

    At the end of this, they ended their dinner with shoutouts to their family and friends.

  • Why Kiddwaya participated in BBNaija, by Dorathy

    Why Kiddwaya participated in BBNaija, by Dorathy

     Adeniyi Adewoyin

    Dorathy has explained evicted Kiddwaya, got into the House to chase his dreams.

    While Vee wondered why Kiddwaya participated in the show being a billionaire son, Dorathy reasoned he only wanted to chase his dream.

    Dorathy said this during a conversation with Vee and Laycon in the garden on Saturday night.

    Vee had questioned why Kiddwaya would think of coming to the shoe because he has more than the grand prize in his account.

    “I’m going to ask Kiddwaya why he was really in this show,”Vee said.

    Dorathy replied: “Just like Davido is an artiste even with his background. Some people just like to chase their own dreams because his father is rich but not famous”.

     

  • I disappointed myself for pissing Ozo off- Nengi

    I disappointed myself for pissing Ozo off- Nengi

    Adeniyi Adewoyin

    Nengi has expressed disappointment in her attitude towards Ozo at the Saturday night party.

    Nengi, who insists on a platonic relationship with Ozo, had told him to let her be and never talk to her again.

    But they started talking when Nengi left her HOH lounge later at night to meet Ozo on his bed where they sorted their differences.

    During a discussion on Sunday, Nengi said she’s disappointed in herself for her actions on Saturday night.

    “I’m so disappointed in myself for pissing you off so much. I told myself last night that after today I’m not fighting with you over anything again,” Nengi said.

    She however clarified why she was upset, stating: “I’m not fighting you over the things you do or because you got angry that I ate your meat, that’s not the reason, the reason is that I just feel like the energy is different”.