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  • BBNaija season 4 begins with 21 housemates

    The long-anticipated fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show on Sunday, kicked off with 21 housemates.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is the highest number of housemates so far as 2017’s ‘See Gobe’ had 14 housemates and 2018’s ‘Double Wahala’ had 20 housemates.

    The first housemate introduced was Avala, a 30-year-old from Ogun State who said she was in the show for the money.

    She was followed by Khafi, a 29-year-old from Ekiti state who is a police officer in London and Omashola, also 29 from Delta state who is equally in the show for the money.

    Although Avala wants the world to know her, she made it clear that she was not single and ready to mingle while Omashola revealed that he is a talkative.

    28-year-old Frodd from Anambra State was announced next. He described himself as “odd, a bit complicated and a 9-5 guy who is not an entertainer.”

    Meanwhile, 26-year-old Ike is from Imo State who wants to give viewers a show, drama and romance. He is also a model and asked that viewers expect a lot of attitude from him.

    Ella is a giddy 30-year-old from Anambra state. She described herself as single but not available. She promised to light up the house.

    27-year-old Isilomo from Edo state said she is very adventurous, single and ready to receive applications.

    Fitness trainer, psychotherapist and part-time stripper, Tuoyo is 24 years old and bluntly described himself as a flirt while 26-year-old Nelson from Rivers State said he is single and very available.

    Nelson is a masseuse and past Mr Universe Nigeria while 28-year-old Sir Dee, who is a banker from Kogi state, said he is in the house for the money and experience.

    Read Also: BBNaija season 4 premieres on June 30

    Seyi is a 30-year-old from Ogun state known as ‘The Doctor’. The grandson of Obafemi Awolowo is not single but was in the house for the experience.

    Meanwhile, 22-year-old Esther, a lawyer and part-time hustler who was excited, said she was there for the money and fun.

    26-year-old Thelma from Imo State is also in it for the money and experience, promised to spice up the house. Gedoni is a 31-year-old designer from Cross River who is single and ready to go all out in the show.

    Diane is 23 and from Kaduna. She said she is going to be herself and is in the house for the money. She added that she is a terrible dancer but loves dancing.

    Mercy is 26 and from Imo State. She is a video vixen who feels great and accomplished; and hopes the guys in the house will match her expectations.

    23-year-old Tacha hails from Rivers State and cannot wait to show the world herself. She added that loves to make money.

    Jeff is 30 and from Anambra. He wants to have fun and cause trouble with the ladies. 28-year-old Mike is from Manchester and Lagos. He is married and openly declared his love for his wife.

    Mike is a high jumper who will probably go for the Olympics in 2020. Also, Kim Oprah

    The show also featured live performances from Burna Boy, Zlatan and Teni the entertainer who thrilled the crowd with hit songs and eye-catching dance steps.

    NAN reports that this is the first time the show will be shot entirely in Nigeria and winner will take home prizes worth 60 million Naira.

    NAN

  • Winner to get N60m in next BBNaija show

    With the new season of Big Brother Naija making its premiere on June 30, 2019, MultiChoice Nigeria has upped the ante with the announcement of N60 million worth of prizes for the winner.

    The breakdown of the prizes includes: a N30m cash prize; a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to Dubai for two packaged by TravelBeta; a home make-over courtesy Scanfrost; a year’s supply of Pepsi and One Africa Fest VVIP experience; a year’s supply of Indomie noodles & Munch it; and a brand new Oppo mobile smartphone. There’s also a bonus prize of two VIP Tickets to watch a European Football final game LIVE, courtesy BET9ja.

    This season’s grand prize is an increase from the previous edition, which saw Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe walking away with N45m worth of prizes.

    Read Also: BBNaija season 4 premieres June 30

    Speaking on the increased prize money, Chief Executive Officer, MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe said: “Each edition of Big Brother Naija significantly improves on all aspects of the previous season and this year is no different. The winner of season four will walk away from the house with a N30m cash prize and a top of the range SUV amongst many other exciting prizes. The Big Brother Naija winner will also emerge as the most popular and marketable personality on the continent, as the show is known to launch prominent careers in arts, entertainment and other supporting industries.”

    Another major development for this year’s edition of Big Brother Naija is the return of the House to Nigeria. While the location of the house has not been revealed, fans of the show have nonetheless been excited since the announcement was made earlier this year.

    Season 4 of Big Brother Naija returns to DStv and GOtv screens on Sunday, June 30 at 7pm WAT. The 24-hour show will be live on DStv channel 198 and GOtv 29 and available on all DStv packages and GOtv Max and Plus packages.

  • BBNaija season 4 premieres on June 30

    The highly anticipated fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show, will premiere on June 30.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made by DStv on Monday through their Twitter handle @DStvng.

    They wrote, “Okay! We can’t wait no more! #BBNaija2019 storms your screens on June 30th!”

    Although the theme for the upcoming season has not been revealed, Multichoice has been teasing the show with posters that read, “spicy hot”.

    In January, Mr John Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria revealed that the show will take place in Nigeria for the first time since its return.

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    NAN reports that in February, auditions were held in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Warri, Ibadan, Benin and Enugu.

    The first season of the show first aired in 2006. This was followed by ‘See Gobe’ in 2017 which was won by Efe Ejeba. In 2018, Miracle Ikechukwu won ‘Double Wahala’.

    NAN reports that ex-housemate and perennial host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will return to host the show.

  • BBNaija season 4 premieres June 30

    The highly anticipated fourth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show will premiere on June 30.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made by DStv on Monday through their Twitter handle @DStvng.

    They wrote, “Okay! We can’t wait no more! #BBNaija2019 storms your screens on June 30th!”

    Although the theme for the upcoming season has not been revealed, Multichoice has been teasing the show with posters that read, “spicy hot”.

    In January, Mr John Ugbe, the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria revealed that the show will take place in Nigeria for the first time since its return.

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    NAN reports that in February, auditions were held in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Warri, Ibadan, Benin and Enugu.

    The first season of the show first aired in 2006. This was followed by ‘See Gobe’ in 2017 which was won by Efe Ejeba. In 2018, Miracle Ikechukwu won ‘Double Wahala’.

    NAN reports that ex-housemate and perennial host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will return to host the show.

  • BBNaija: Fans impatient as new season delays

    Some fans of the Big Brother Naija (BBNAIJA) reality show have advised showrunners to start the new season or risk losing money from audience votes.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the appeal sprung up across social media after a viral twitter post by @Bidemi_brooke noting that fans were spending money on cars for old housemates might exhaust funds before voting for the new season begins.

    Her tweet was a direct reaction to fans buying a car for Bamike Omawunmi aka BamBam, one of the housemates of the ‘Double Wahala’ 2018 season. This made her the second exhousemate to get a car after Alex Unusual.

    Bidemi_Brooke said, “Hello sir @BBNaija see people are using they money they are supposed to use to vote for the new housemates, to buy cars for the former housemates.

    “The earlier you start this new season, the better for you. Else, you won’t see enough money this year. Just a piece of advise sir,” she said.

    Other fans agreed with her, with some trying to find reasons why the new season has not started despite being two months later than usual.

    @Mandychisom said, “it is the truth, the more they delay, the more people lose interest.”

    Read Also: BBNaija: Fans to vote for one more housemate

    @Officialjoysia said, “the only time they decided to do it in Nigeria, it’s like waiting on rapture.”

    @Dharmih_ wrote, “We are tired of waiting.”

    @Viktoriaisland said, “they have not found the right housemates yet.”

    @Bunni_elle wrote, “I think they are waiting for Game of Thrones to be over because that is taking a lot of social media attention. ”

    NAN reports that the show runners, Multichoice Nigeria had announced in January that the show will return for a fourth season to be held in Nigeria.

    Auditions held on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 across Nigeria with at least 4,000 people showing up per state. In March, a reunion was held for the season 3 housemates and fans were given the chance the vote one intending housemate into season 4.

    NAN

     

  • Top Nollywood Stars Dazzle in Comedy TV Series 3

    Hustle, the popular comedy TV series is set to return to TV screens for a third season beginning from Monday, October 8.

    Set in the city of Lagos, the drama which continues to be a thriller for comedy lovers now returns with some new faces and more interesting hustle adventures.

    The series featured Seun Ajayi as the lead character and veteran Nollywood act, Sola Sobowale.

    It also stars Maurice Sam, Elvis Poko, Deborah Anugwa, John Joshua and for the first time this season, Big Brother Naija Season 3 star, Tobi Bakre.

    “We are delighted to bring season three of Hustle this October. Since it premiered in 2016, it has continued to receive positive reviews for its depiction of the vibrant and never-die spirit of the average Lagosian.

    “It is our mission to keep Africa entertained with the best local content and in this return season of Hustle, fans will be in for more tales of city life as the series promises to be more hilarious,” says the Channel Director, Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu.

    Season three continues with the tale of Dayo, a gullible Lagos hustler who continues to see the best in people, hopeful that his dreams of making it big in Lagos will come true.

    This season will also not leave out the antics of his best friend, Acid and their hilarious neighbours as they continue to plot and discover new ways of becoming rich in Lagos.

    Hustle Season 3 is expected to be premiered on Monday, October 8, 2018 on Africa Magic Urban (DStv Channel 153) weeknights at 6.30pm.

  • Miracle wins 2018 #BBNaija 

    Miracle has won the 2018 edition of the Big Brother Nigeria #BBNaija

    He defeated Cee-c to win the N25 million cash prize.

    Tobi was evicted after Nina and Alex

     

  • Miracle tipped to win #BBNaija show

    The Nation Online readers are tipping Miracle to win this year’s Big Brother Naija, BBNaija’s reality show tonight.

    Miracle is ahead of four other finalists in an online poll on our website www.staging.thenationonlineng.net running since the beginning of the week.

    In the poll, readers were asked the question: Who wins the Big Brother Naija TV Show?

     Out of 1,703 votes as at 6.02 pm, Miracle polled 686 which is 40 percent.

    Tobi is a close runner up with 574 votes (34 percent) and Cee-c 245, (14 percent.)

    Alex so far has 140 votes, (8 percent) and Nina 58, (3 percent).

  • BBNaija: Cee-c gets a strike for going berserk on Tobi

    BBNaija 2018 finalists Cynthia Nwadiora aka Cee-C, on Monday received a warning strike for going berserk on fellow housemate Tobi Bakre.

    This is coming after she verbally attacked Tobi, and challenged him to a fight.

    As punishment, Cee-c received a strike for provocation while Tobi received a word of advice from Big brother.

    The complicated feud between Cee c and Tobi reached an all time low, as an angry Cee c stomped around the BBNaija house firing insults at Tobi, on Wednesday.

    Tobi and Cee c (Ceebi) developed a relationship after Big Brother (Biggie) paired the housemates together.

    However, the estranged housemates have not been on talking terms since the beginning of their complicated feud.

    At the initial stage of their relationship, Cee c constantly accused Tobi and mind games while Tobi apologised to Cee c at every accusation she made.

    The line was drawn earlier in the show when Cee c accused Tobi of sexually assaulting her during one of her anger episodes. This time, Tobi sternlly refuted her allegations, bringing an end to their relationship in the house.

    Earlier today, Cee c began accusing Tobi of gossiping about her.

    The furious Cee-c described Tobi as a ‘useless, miserable fool’.

    Since falling out with Cee c, Tobi moved on and became close friends with Anto and Alex much to the annoyance of Cee c.

    During her rants, she accused Tobi of relating with every female in the house.

    She said, “You are a man and you cannot stand on your own”.

    Cee-c had accused Tobi of gossiping about her with other housemates and decided to challenge him face-to-face, asking him to talk right before her instead of gossiping.

    However, after replaying the video of the fight to housemates, Biggie announced that Cee-c had provoked Tobi with her words.

    He said Tobi controlled himself by ignoring her, although he could have done better.

    Five housemates including Miracle, Tobi, Cee c, Nina and Alex continue to vie for the grand prize of N45 million at the finals scheduled for Sunday.

  • BBNaija: TeddyA, Bambam grace magazine’s cover

    Former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemates, Teddy A and BamBam, have graced the cover of the April edition of House of Maliq Magazine.
    House of Maliq is an online fashion magazine that specialises in conducting exclusive interviews for celebrities.

    This development was announced on the magazine’s Instagram page, @houseofmaliq and it was captioned, “big thanks to God for his priceless grace.

    “Former big brother naija housemates @iamteddya and @bammybestowed covers April Edition 2018 of @houseofmailqmagazine.”

    The duo, fondly called BAMTEDDY, have been doing well since their eviction from the BBNAIJA show.

    They have been granting interviews together to various media organisations, and they were hosted by Sen. Dino Melaye after their consecutive eviction.

    Teddy A recently launched a record producing company which he named Alpha Records while Bambam recently signed her first endorsement deal with Famouspotatoes, a luxury intercontinental restaurant in Abuja.

    Some BAMTEDDY fans took to their Instagram pages and Twitter handles to express their happiness on the new development.

    @enoukere commented, “Even if these two are not dating, they will achieve a lot together as friends or business partners. BAMTEDDY is a brand!

    And @Futhingcobo1 tweeted, “we are so so happy for the progress.May God grant them effortlessly.”

    Other ex-housemates who had appeared on the magazine cover in the past include: Marvis Nkpornwi and Offiong Anthony, popularly called Thin Tall Tony (TTT).