The Pepper Dem gang received their August visitor early as Biggie reveals an additional housemates – Joe and Enkay.
Upon entry, Joe announced that he was in the house for Khaffi, leaving everyone in shock.
Meanwhile, two new housemates were added on Tuesday to the BBNaija house.
Details shortly…
Housemate number FOUR JOE
Nobody is jumping up and down except Khafilat #BBNaija pic.twitter.com/jylvxIkCc3— Getinvolve (@Mummjay1) July 31, 2019
Two new housemates Venita Akpofure and Elozonam Ogbolu were introduced on Tuesday, stirring up excitement among fans of the show.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that at exactly 7pm, the Big Brother Naija doors were open to the newest members of the ‘pepper dem’ gang following a prior announcement by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
The new female housemate, Venita is an actress, model and video vixen who rose to fame by paying ‘Mimi’ in the widely acclaimed ‘AYs crib’ produced by comedian, Ayo Makun.
She played AY’s quirky but uptight love interest in the sit-com and has also appeared in several other movies and music videos.
The male housemate, Elozonam is graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana. He is an actor, voice artist, director and also a producer.
The resident 14 housemates, who thought they were expecting visitors, were visibly shocked at the addition of two more housemates.
While Omashola and Frood tried to show Venita around, the others were more cautious observing the housemates from a distance.
Fans, however, were excited for the new additions seeing as they had followed their careers before the show.
The new housemates raised expectations on what some fans already describe as ‘a boring fourth season’, hoping that Venita and Elozonam will add more live to the show.
@Hawtpursuit tweeted, “These new hms are actually doing the dares. elozonam is actually bringing pepper..the old ones are just dry. Everything they wont do #bbnaija”
@Jessechikwe7 said, “Venita and Elozonam are really giving us the much entertainment we have been looking for. #BBNaija”
@Megxooffical said, “Venita looks like she came with Atarodo and Shombo! Elozonam looks like a grown up korede bello that Diane and Esther will want for lunch and Dinner.”
@Unbeatablediva said, “Really love the way venita introduced herself, yes she’s a mother of 2. She didn’t hide anything. Am beginning to like her already.”
@officialdara said, “Aunty venita is doing as if she has not been watching bbn at home.”
@Nennybeatrice tweeted, “The moment Venita enter big brother house ooooo tension everywhere.”
@Erica said, “#BBNaija Venita and elozonam. Two people I know and love already. Okay, Biggie I see you.”
@Iamonismate said, “The way other female Housemates are looking at Venita Akpofure and feeling intimidated already.”
NAN reports that with seven housemates already evicted, Mike, Tacha, Omashola and Jeff are currently up for possible eviction on Sunday night.
Housemate Mercy Eke smashed Big Brother’s phone following a heated argument with Gedoni Ekpata after the Saturday night party.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some of the housemates were tipsy after the party, including Diane.
Trouble started when Gedoni made a video of drunk Diane and Mercy repeatedly asked him to stop filming as she as tipsy.
Gedoni, however went on to film and dared Mercy to break the phone if she did not want the video which she did.
Following the altercation, Mercy was seen talking to her romantic pair, Ike and expressing her fear of getting evicted because of the fight.
While Ike tried to make her relax, insisting that she would only get a strike, Gedoni told the other housemates that he did not see Mercy as a competition.
Nigerians have since taken to Twitter to share their opinions with some pleading with Big Brother not to give Mercy a strike as she was defending herself.
@ChiadiNelson tweeted, “Biggie right now thinking on who to punish for the smashed Phone!
“Gedoni? Mercy? Diane that got drunk, or should I just free them, cos they making me more money.”
@Kaujudez said, “Ok let me say this, Gedoni recording a drunk girl against her will is dodgy.
“Mercy asks him to delete it, he refuses and she threatens to break the phone. He hands it over to her and it gets smashed. He now goes ahead to be abusing her n forming saint? Dude is bad #BBNaiija”
@Kleanboy15 said, “If the object in question was a knife & it was handed over to her during argument, will she stab herself? Let’s be reasonable please.
“Mercy is one of the housemates I like but she totally lost it. That phone isn’t hers for crying out loud. She doesn’t have any right to smash it.”
@Bobmanuellizzy tweeted, “He shouldn’t have handled her the phone and his reasons for that are wack…. ‘coz she dared me and the phone is not mine ‘.
“And raining insults on her and calling her names is a very shallow thing for a guy who claims and tends to be quite. Gedoni come and be going.”
@Segun_olodun wrote, “Mercy should have controlled her emotions.If she gets disqualified, Gedoni laughs last.”
Meanwhile, housemates were a lot freer during the party with DJ Kaywise at the turntable. This comes after host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu told them to enjoy themselves at the party.
NAN reports that all the housemates are up for eviction and at least one party might go home on Sunday. (NAN)
Big Brother Naija housemate, Mike has lamented Tacha’s attitude telling her that housemates were excited about her eviction.
Mike, speaking as Tacha and Seyi returned to the house after their fake eviction, told Tacha that he never liked her energy while she was in the house.
He said: “Tacha I’m going to keep it hundred with you before you left, I didn’t like your energy and when you left, I felt elated even the house could agree,” Mike said.
Tacha, responding, said she was not surprised, adding that either way she would still remain in the house till ‘99th day’.
Big brother had on Sunday placed Seyi and Tacha on fake evictions.
They were later taken to a secret room where they spent three days together.
In the secret room, they played by rules clearly spelt out on a piece of paper and handed to them by Big Brother.
However, Biggie on Wednesday asked the housemates to prepare a meal and get ready to welcome two celebrity guests.
To their surprise, Tacha and Seyi were the guests.
The BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates once again took part in another round of nominations on Monday night.
As with each nomination process, the housemates get to put up two of their fellow housemates up for possible eviction. With last Sunday’s eviction hammer still fresh in their memories, the housemates have come to understand the rules of the game. They each took turns in the diary room to make their nominations as usual, but it turned out that ‘Biggie’ had other plans.
In what could have been Jeff and Thelma topping the list with six and five nomination nods respectively, Biggie in yet another twist announces that all 16 housemates have been nominated and hence up for possible eviction next week Sunday. The reason for this decision as Biggie later revealed was their punishment for disobeying house rules which he said included: refusal to attend morning workout sessions, whispering and speaking inaudibly amongst other infringements.
Khafi unluckily does not have the option to replace or save herself as her Veto Power, which she won during the Veto Power Holder Game of Chance on Sunday night, was made redundant. She will now join the rest of the nominees who are up for possible eviction on Sunday, July 28.
Adding flavor to the show, Basketmouth, Bovi have been selected as the hosts of exclusive Big Brother Naija recap show, as video streaming service, Showmax, launches in Nigeria.
The launch brings two important firsts – the first time a wide range of popular Nigerian series can be binged from the beginning, and a partnership with Big Brother Naija featuring live streaming of the Sunday night evictions as well as two new BBNaija shows that are exclusive to Showmax. One of the new shows will be hosted by comedians, Basketmouth and Bovi, who will provide hilarious commentary on happenings in the Big Brother Naija house.
The video streaming service features a dedicated slate of Nigerian TV shows and movies, international hit series, Hollywood blockbusters, and a Big Brother Naija partnership with live streaming and exclusive new BBNaija shows.
Speaking about the new service, Niclas Ekdahl, CEO of MultiChoice Group’s Connected Video division, said:
“We’re aiming for the sweet spot that other services may have missed. Taking a generic service and tacking on a few Nollywood movies won’t cut it, so we’re coming in with a strong mix of bang up-to-date Nigerian shows, international hits and favourites from across Africa, and now, as something completely new: on-demand and live Big Brother Naija content.”
All housemates of BBNaija season 4 tagged; Pepper Dem edition are up for possible eviction from the show this week.
During the nomination show on Monday, Biggie announced that all housemates were up for eviction including Seyi and Tacha, who had hid in the secret room unknown to other housemates.
Biggie also declared that Khafi, who won the veto card, could not save any housemates or herself because her veto card was been rendered “redundant”.
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Here is how housemates nominated:
Gedoni- Thelma and Omashola
Frodd- Jeff and Nelson
Mercy- Jackye and Jeff
Omashola- Thelma and Frodd
Thelma – Esther and SirDee
Ike- Jeff and Nelson
Diane- Mike and Jackye
Jackye- Frodd and Thelma
Nelson -Jeff and Khafi
Khafi- Jeff and Thelma
SirDee- Omashola and Thelma
Esther – Jeff and Omashola
Mike- Khafi and Frodd
Jeff- Khafi and Ike
Meanwhile, Tuoyo was evicted from the house on Sunday.
Dufil Prima Foods, makers of Indomie Noodles, has unveiled Don Jazzy, former BBN Housemates Miyonse Amosu and Uriel Oputaas as brand ambassadors for the ongoing edition of the reality TV show.
The Group Public Relations and Events Manager, Tope Ashiwaju, said: “We decided to collaborate with Don Jazzy, Miyonse and Uriel because of their amazing ability to relate with the audience. The Nigerian entertainment industry has remained a major sector for youths to thrive, and Indomie is delighted to showcase Indomie house drama updates and tasks to millions, and in the process, hopefully contribute to the success of many more young Nigerians.”
Confirming the deal, Don Jazzy said: “Osheeee. So I hear say my shadow dey trend for Instagram. Anyway when you are a Don, even your shadow go get Rep. UnaWelDOn for all the correct guesses. Now to the Koko…… Drumrolls pls. As the new Indomie Big Brother Naija Ambassador, I’ll be serving you wellDON Indomie house drama updates &and Indomie tasks for the Big Brother housemates…”
Uriel wrote on her page: “Pleased to announce that I’m the latest BBN Brand Ambassador for Indomie noodles… If I were to be an Indomie Noodles Flavour, how would you like me served? The person with the best response wins a shopping spree and a lovely Meal prepared by me.”
Tuoyo has become the fifth housemate to be evicted from the show while Seyi and Tacha faced fake eviction.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tuoyo’s eviction was announced during the live show on Sunday following Avala, Isilomo, Ella and Kim Oprah who were previously evicted.
The physiotherapist was known on the show for his dance moves, bubbly personality in the house and his off-on relationship with Diane.
While on stage with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tuoyo was shocked that he was nominated by Frodd with whom he had formed a bond in the house.
He revealed that he would continue this fitness and modeling career, capitalising on the fame he had gathered in the show.
Earlier, Ebuka had announced the fake eviction of Seyi Awolowo and Tacha. The housemates, however, were unaware that the evictions were fake.
NAN reports that Seyi was fake evicted by Biggie to teach a ‘lesson’ for refusing to use the Veto power of chance card he won a week before.
On Monday, he was nominated alongside Mike, Tuoyo, Seyi, Tacha and Frood. He, however, refused to save himself with the card which cost him the card.
NAN also reports that Biggie went on to ban him from owning the power of chance card till the show ends.
Tacha was also fake evicted due to constantly commenting that she had followers who will keep her in the house till the last day.
NAN reports that the remaining housemates, who were still shocked from the eviction, continue to battle for the Grand Prize worth 60 million Naira.
NAN
DJ Lambo, housemates Tuoyo, Mercy and Jackye have continued to receive praise for livening up the BBNaija Saturday night party.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party, which was the third for the season, was tagged the most interesting by fans as housemates seemed more fun.
In the last two parties, housemates were described as boring and not in sync with the music while some fans wished the ‘Double Wahala’ housemates were returned for parties.
The tune changed slightly on Saturday when fans praised DJ Lambo’s skills on the turntable as she transitioned from one party song to another, effortlessly.
While the music went on, Mercy and Tuoyo put on a show for viewers with Tuoyo performing a mini strip tease as he danced.
Also, Jackye, who won 1.5 million Naira in the Pepsi Lyrics challenge on Thursday, remarkably stepped up her partying games.
Here are some reactions:
@Gcrom101 tweeted, “DJ Lambo is rockin this party so masterfully.. Chic be dope for days.. Party is on point.. #BBNaija”
@SamuelPresh said, “Who else is also in love with DJ Lambo mixes? Mehn Babe is good.”
@Drazzyking said, “DJ lambo killing us tonight wow am in love already #BBNaija”
@Sukkyt wrote, “Mercy and tuoyo life of the party.”
@Nickyaze tweeted, “Jackye can dance and keep wondering why she is not entertaining us most of them are hiding their real character.”
@Don Jazzy said, “So this birthday thing now. Even the people that put you up for eviction will also come and toast you?#bbnaija”
NAN reports that housemates also used the opportunity to celebrate Tuoyo’s birthday by taking turns to express their wishes and prayers for him.
On Sunday, at least one housemate would be evicted from Mike, Tacha, Frood and Seyi who were nominated by fellow housemates on Monday. (NAN)
Pastor Felix Ajide of King Jesus Praiseland Assembly says that the ongoing Big Brother Naija season (4) show promotes immorality and is not good for the society.
Ajide told News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja that the show was pornographic in nature, adding that it has no moral value and advocated for its ban.
He said that the resources used in promoting the show should be used for the development of the society.
“The show should be banned because there is nothing to learn from the show, we are only watching immorality.
“If the western world is doing it, we do not need it here in Nigeria; we need deliverance in this country,” he added.
On the contrary, a Muslim woman, who pleaded anonymity, said it was not necessary for the show to be banned.
“Why should it be banned, it is optional for you to watch or better still unsubscribe that particular channel, if it is offensive to you.
“Most of the things people are complaining about such as the bathroom section are no more aired.
“It has also created opportunities to showcase our culture as well as give room for people to sell their products and give added value to their products,” she said.
The Muslim Rights Concern has labeled the reality show as ‘immoral, dangerous and bohemian’ and also wondered why the Ministry of Information and Culture is doing nothing over the show.
She however maintained that the show had given room for employment, like the cleaners that keep the place clean and the hair makers among others.
She said that the show was an avenue to improve Nigerian economy such as in data buying.
She also described the show as a means where the house mates showcase what they are made of as well as a means of identifying their potentials.
She therefore advised the organisers of the show to ensure that housemates do not expose their nudity so as not to be seen as a pornographic show.
Also speaking, Chinonye Anokam, a civil servant, described the show as an avenue where Nigerian youth discover their hidden talents and realise their dreams.
Anokam said that the show was entertaining and described it as a place where potentials are harnessed as well as an avenue for promoting unity among Nigerians.
“Outside the social aspect of the show, there are other things to learn from the show such as how to live with people with different upbringing among others.
“You might not know the talent you have but the show presents the avenue where people discover their talents,” she said.
Anokam, therefore, suggested that the organisers of the show should have restrictions in the house in terms of relationship between the opposite sexes.
She, however, suggested that participants should focus on the core objectives of the big brother show.
Mr Mustapha Suleiman, a businessman, said that the show was unethical and supported the called for it ban.
He emphasised that there was nothing moral to learn from the show, adding that some participants on the show are living fake life.
(NAN)