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  • Birth of Cegar came from passion for fitness, says Cee-C

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C, who launched her gym wear, Cegar, on Sunday at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, said the design came out of passion for being the CEO of fitness.

    Cee-C who was styled by Tiannah’s Empire said Cegar is officially launched and ready to take orders.

    “We’re dedicated to giving you the very best with a focus on affordability, customer service and uniqueness,” she said.

    Read Also: Cee-C is Sapphire Scents ambassador

    “The birth of Cegar came from the passion of the CEO for fitness. The lack of easy accessibility to quality fitness wears birthed Cegar.

    “For many people like me, exercising not only serves as a means to keep our bodies healthy but also as an outlet to de-stress from life’s struggles and keep our minds healthy. Cegar is a fitness lifestyle brand that I created out of a personal need to promote both physical and mental wellness while making apparel more accessible and stylish. I believe looking good is the first step to feeling good so I have handpicked these pieces (most of which are my personal designs) and I’m hoping you will love them as much as i do .Most importantly I hope that these pieces serve as a reminder of my wish for you; that when in life……. Or if the gym gets tough, you get resilient.”

  • Birth of Cegar came from passion for fitness – Cee-C

    former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as Cee-C, who launched her gym wear, Cegar, on Sunday at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, said the design came out of passion for being the CEO of fitness.

    Cee-C who was styled by Tiannah’s Empire said Cegar is officially launched and ready to take orders.

    “We’re dedicated to giving you the very best with a focus on affordability, customer service and uniqueness,” she said.

    “The birth of Cegar came from the passion of the CEO for fitness. The lack of easy accessibility to quality fitness wears birthed Cegar.

    “For many people like me, exercising not only serves as a means to keep our bodies healthy but also as an outlet to de-stress from life’s struggles and keep our minds healthy. Cegar is a fitness lifestyle brand that I created out of a personal need to promote both physical and mental wellness while making apparel more accessible and stylish. I believe looking good is the first step to feeling good so I have handpicked these pieces (most of which are my personal designs) and I’m hoping you will love them as much as i do .Most importantly I hope that these pieces serve as a reminder of my wish for you; that when in life……. Or if the gym gets tough, you get resilient.”

  • BBNaija: Why our `romantic’ pairings crashed— Ceec, Lolu, Nina

    Tension hung in the air as Anto, Lolu, Cee-C, Tobi and Nina shared reasons why the romantic relationships with their on-screen partners fell apart during the ongoing BBnaija #Doublewahalareload and reunion show on Wednesday night.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during the show, the ex-housemates were paired with the opposite gender as strategic partners which largely grew into romantic relationships.

    However, BamTeddy (BamBam and Teddy A) are the only couple left from the show as CeeBi (Tobi and Cee-C), LoTo (Lolu and Anto) and MiNa (Miracle and Nina) broke off at different points during and after the show.

    Cee-C and Tobi had the most drama in their relationship with their fans also taking the fight to social media. They both told host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that they do not regret any part of it.

    Cee-C said, “A lot of things were centered around Tobi and I; It’s a good thing as the theme was Double Wahala.

    “It was a good thing for the show. There is nothing to regret, even when you lose, you learn from your mistakes,” she said.

    READ ALSO: BBNaija:Tobi didn’t influence my success – Alex Unusual

    For Tobi, he said it was quite an experience that he also learnt from.

    He said, “It was one I learnt from and also enjoyed.”

    They both added that they presently do not talk but will be willing to work with each other whenever the need arises.

    Meanwhile, it was shockingly revealed that Anto was ready to have a relationship with Lolu after the show but he turned her down, despite being the initiator during the show.

    Explaining the reason of his actions to Ebuka, he said, “First of all, I think it takes a lot to have a relationship. It takes a lot more than us just liking each other.

    “We had our differences and after the house, we sorted it out. We are two different people and we are looking for different things going forward,” he said.

    Also, Nina told Ebuka she decided to create a distance between herself and Miracle.

    The fan-favourite couple were expected to build a stronger relationship after the show which fell flat.

    About Miracle, she said, “He is just a goal-getter. He is focused and that’s one thing I love about him. I don’t regret the relationship at all. I actually wanted to see how it will be if I was alone.”

    Commenting on the Nina and Miracle situation, media personality Denrele Edun said, “Miracle struck me as someone who was lost when he got into the house.

    “He looked out for someone who would be unsuspecting of his moves in the house. The moment they were paired, I just knew ‘Okay’.

    “It worked in his favour and also worked in her favour. If they weren’t paired together, things would have turned out differently,” he said.

  • BBNaija to hold reunion for 2018 housemates

    Ahead of the opening of the 2019 edition of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), organizers have announced plans to hold a reunion for its 2018 housemates.

    Multichoice Nigeria made the announcement after it opened the dedicated channel of the reality TV show a few weeks back.

    A short clip, posted on Instagram, from the upcoming reunion, Ifu Ennada is seen in a rage while Alex tries to calm her down and a security aide takes charge.

    Also, the host for three editions, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is seen intervening alongside security personnel.

    Read Also: BBNaija concludes online audition

    The `Double Wahala’ season was one of the editions characterised with so much drama, love, and tactics.

    Double Wahala which means double trouble lived up to its true meaning with the pairing of the housemates.

    Highlights of the double Wahala included Cee-C and Tobi’s on and off relationship; fights between Alex & Cee-c; Anto and Lolu’s casual relationship.

    Also, was the love tangos between TeddyA and Bambam; Miracle and Nina.

    The edition was won by Miracle Igbokwe.

    NAN

     

  • BBNaija: Remembering Tobi Bakre, Cee-C, Uriel’s journey to stardom

    Season 4 of the hugely popular Big Brother Naija reality TV show is due back on our screens this year according to organizers of the show, MultiChoice Nigeria. In just three months since this was revealed, the show – and all that it represents – has generated a lot of excitement and frenzy among viewers who are anticipating the next stars that will emerge from this competition.

    Speaking about stars – no matter what side of the divide you sit on – you will admit that BBNaija is a great talent factory where stars are made. By just becoming one of the housemates on the show, you can be propelled to heights unimagined and unlock doors to many opportunities. With the help of a ‘Big Brother’, ex-housemates achieve a boost in their career trajectories which would have hitherto taken years to achieve.

    For instance, pre BBNaija season 3 Double Wahala, Tobi Bakre wasn’t a household name. It was in fact his older brother Femi Bakre, the founder of Kraks, a comedy brand with over 2 million followers across social media platforms, who had some level of popularity.

    Tobi was a low-key guy who worked in a bank and took up photography as a ‘side hustle’. He was about your average Nigerian youth who had dreams of making it big and making his mark in the creative industry. Those hopes and dreams took a big leap when he went into the BBNaija house. Although he did not win, emerging second runner-up was in no way a small feat. He has since risen to become one of the most liked personalities in the Nigerian social media space recording a spike in followership by 450% since the show ended, as he revealed in an interview with The Guardian. In real life, his new-found fame fetched him some mouth-watering deals with big consumer brands including Unilever, Amstel Malta and Jumia. He has also taken up some acting gigs and is currently the star of one of Africa Magic’s shows, Hustle. Speaking on his time on Big Brother Naija, Tobi says it helped him discover some skills he was oblivious of such as being able to create things with his hands. “It (BBNaija) helped me recognize some of my talents actually not just to myself, but to the ever-growing audience. That kind of sets you on the path already”, he was quoted to have said in an interview.

    When Cynthia Nwadiora aka Cee-C stepped on stage and made her way into the BBNaija Double Wahala house, no one envisaged the firebrand she would be! Cee-C was unarguably the most controversial of the lot and she didn’t care whose ox was gored as she made known her views and opinions on subject matters – and fellow housemates. After 85 eventful days in the house, she came in second place, missing the number one spot by a few votes. Cee-C, a lawyer, worked as an outdoor advertising practitioner and was relatively unknown before going into the BBNaija house. Today, not only does she have 1.4million followers (and counting) on Instagram, she has become a fashion influencer and has worked with brands like Nairabet, Amstel Malta, Huawei Mobile and House of Lunettes. She recently launched her sportswear line, Cegar, which has so far been a major hit among her fanbase. Hate her or love her, you cannot deny her presence in the social media influencer space. She reportedly charges an average of N500,000 to advertise for brands on social media and her followers which she refers to as ‘spartans’ make a good study of celebrity fan love and loyalty. She is forever grateful to the platform BBNaija presented because according to her, “I probably would have never gotten elsewhere!”

    In 2017, Uriel Oputa was an upcoming musician who needed the big platform that Big Brother Naija presented. During her time in the BBNaija See Gobbe house, Uriel was popular for her melodramatic yet entertaining diary sessions. After finishing in 9th position, Uriel bagged several endorsements and hosting gigs for some big brands such as Maggi, PayPorte, Pedini – Bosch Nigeria, Peak Milk etc. She currently has over 800 thousand followers on Instagram, a thriving wig business and is still a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

    Perhaps the most fascinating thing about these ex-housemates is that none took the prize money home. They all dropped out of the competition at different stages and yet are celebrated successes in today’s pop culture. It goes without saying that the BBNaija platform is one that offers a plethora of opportunities.

  • Cee-C is Sapphire Scents ambassador

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate Cee-C has been unveiled as the Ambassador of perfume brand, Sapphire Scents, at an event which held in Lenox mall, Lagos over the weekend.

    Cee-C who got support from her fellow housemate Nina, Payporte CEO Eyo Bassey and Triple MG Boss, Ubi Franklin, posted pictures on her Instagram account.

    “Ceec_officialLive @sapphirescents Unveiling and Shop opening with @officialeyobassey @ubifranklintriplemg @nina_ivy_,” she wrote.

    On Friday, the lawyer had recounted her BBN journey on Instagram and also introduced the hair brand, which she tagged #modernwomacollection.

    “Good afternoon beautiful people and Spartans alike,” she began.

    “The LONG AWAITED 21st is here and as I reflect on the journey it took to get here, nothing but strings of tears flow down my cheeks.

    “9 months ago, I was just a lawyer who got into the Big Brother House in hopes of gaining a platform and finding myself….… Little did I think or know, I will walk out into the loving arms of 900,000 + strangers who have become my family, my prayer warriors – the Great Spartans, who never for once, in my imperfections, gave up on me.

    “Working on this project has not been easy and as it is the human nature, fear gripped me and I thought of giving up so many times.

    “I must tell you a lot of hardwork, sleepless nights and brain storming has been put in to this to give you guys the absolute best…and I trust you will love it .

  • BBNaija winner, Miracle receives SUV, prize money

    Organisers of this year’s Big Brother Naija reality show, have fulfilled their promises, as the winner, Miracle Igbokwe was on Monday handed a brand new KIA Seranto SUV, and cheque of N25 million.

    The event which took place at the Multichoice Nigeria Head Office, Victoria Island, Lagos, had other housemates in attendance.

    They include Angel, Khloe, Dee-One, Anto, Tobi, Cee-C, K.Brule, Nina, Alex, Leo, Khloe, Lolu, and Ahneeka among others.

    Regional Director, M-Net/Africa Magic, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, who thanked the housemates for the drama they brought on the show, disclosed that all former housemates will receive a DSTV explora with one year free subscription.

    Meanwhile, few weeks after emerging winner of the show, Miracle has be endorsed by his home state as education ambassador.

    Excited, the 24-year-old pilot and model announced the feat on Instagram, saying; “Chai!!! HIS Excellency!… My Governor!!…. Rochas Okorocha has busted my Farome!!… So much!!….. “Education Ambassador “Bless sir, I am deeply truly humbled.

  • Cee-C agrees to seek counseling

    Cee-C, the 1st runner-up of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija TV show, has revealed that she would be seeking professional help immediately after her media tour. The former housemate revealed this during a question and answer session with her fans on the payporte official Instagram page.

    When she was asked if she would be going for counselling, she responded; “sure ma’am, it’s been arranged after the media tour.”

    Also responding to the question of what she’s doing to make herself better, she said that she has been learning to listen more, be more open to making friends, and controlling her emotions.

    For 85 days, Cee-C participated as a contestant on the show, battling for the 45 million naira grand prize alongside 19 other housemates.

    The final battle was between her and four other finalists (Alex, Miracle, Tobi and Nina). However, she lost the prize to Miracle, who was announced as the winner by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during the Live Finale show, which held on Sunday, April 22, 2018. One of the most controversial housemates of the season, Cee-C was romantically involved with Tobi, who was also her first strategic partner on the show.

    She was eventually paired with Lolu, and after a clash, the pair earned two strikes each. The strikes were cancelled after Biggie reset the game, following Anto and Khloe’s return to the house.

    Few days to the end of the game, Cee-C earned another strike for provoking Tobi. Following her exit from the house, Cee-C received a cheque of two million naira from her fans.

  • I’m safe, Cee-C assures fans

    Despite the assault she suffered at the airport on arriving the country, contestant at the just concluded BBNaija reality show, Cee-C, has come out to thank her fans for their love and support.

    She also assured her fans that she is okay.

    “Cee-C is safe and she’s good as well. Thank you for your concerns. She can’t wait to talk to everyone,” she said in a brief video which she uploaded on Instagram.

    Expressing her gratitude to her fans, she stated; “Coming out of the house, I didn’t know what to expect, looking at all the love, and the support, it has been so overwhelming. Thank you for having my back from the beginning to the end.

    “I can’t wait to meet you all. You even went as far as donating money for me guys that are really amazing.”

    She also revealed that it been amazing being in the house, despite the struggle to be on top.

    Speaking on her stay in the house, she said: “I had a great time in the house, but I brought wahala into the house, but I think the most challenging was the task; but it also made me to discover new things about myself. Also the workout was the worst part; because I was never the morning type.”

    At the start of the show, Cee-C had said she was brining into the House: a lot of drama, authenticity, which she achieved.

  • #BBNaija: Finalists arrive Nigeria, Cee-C receives N2m from fans

    Big Brother Naija finalists have arrived the country Monday night, with controversial first runner up Cynthia Nwadioha, popularly known as Cee-C, receiving  a dummy cheque of  N2 million from her fans.

    “Team Cee-C”, as her fans called themselves, proved that they are indeed lovers of the ‘drama queen’, and they remain loyal no matter the odds.

    Cee-C had the second highest votes in the Big Brother Naija games but she did not go home with any monetary reward.

    Unlike other finalists, and some housemates, she did not  win any of the sponsored tasks that could have earned her money gifts while she was in the house.

    However, to  make sure that their favourite housemate did not go home empty handed, the fans declared her their ‘BBNaija 2018 Winner’ and rewarded her with a N2 million cheque.

    They dotted Cee-C amid jubilations, took photographs and handed her the sum which was rallied for her by her fans, before she  met with her father.

    The five finalists of the reality show — Miracle, Tobi, Nina, Cee-C and Alex, arrived at the  Murtala Mohammed International Airport amid glitz and glamour, as fans defied the night and came out in large numbers to  wait for them.

    They could barely get themselves away from the crowd, elated to see them.

    However, winner of the show, Miracle, was quickly ‘smuggled’ away in a waiting SUV car from the crowd.

    Big Brother Naija 2018, also known as Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala, was the third season of the Nigerian scripted version of the reality show Big Brother.

    It was launched on Jan. 28, 2018 on DStv channel 198, with 20 housemates from different parts of the country, while ex-housemate, Ebuka Obi-Uchend from season one anchored.

    The third season ended on April 22, 2018, having run for 12 weeks (85 days), as housemate Miracle, a pilot, won the star prize and went away with N45 million.

    NAN