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  • I was attracted by Venita’s ‘intelligence’ – Adekunle

    I was attracted by Venita’s ‘intelligence’ – Adekunle

    Adekunle, a prominent participant among the top six in the recently concluded BBNaija All-Stars season, disclosed the quality that drew him to his former housemate and romantic interest, Venita.

    He shared that he was instantly captivated by Venita when he made a joke and she was the only one who caught it.

    Adekunle elaborated that Venita’s intelligence distinguished her from the rest, as he is inclined towards sharp-minded women.

    He said: “To be honest, I didn’t focus on getting into a relationship, but I know that in my previous season, I didn’t interact with women much. So my plan this time around was to interact with more women.

    Read Also: Venita apologises to Tiv culture over derogatory statement

    “I noticed Venita in the first week. I threw a joke in the air and she was the only one that caught it. I actually like intelligent women. I was like I’m going to pay extra attention to her.

    “And she was very different from the rest of the housemates. So, I saw an opportunity to get to know her. When I was the Head of the House, I was the only one upstairs. And I was like I’m not going to sleep alone this time around. So, I took her up.”

    Bad Boy Deks as his housemates referred to him also admitted that his affair with the mother of two during their stay in the house was enjoyable and taught him a lot about the relationship dynamics.

    He noted: “I think one of the key things of a relationship is essentially being able to take from each other and learn from each other. All in all, even if we had our down moments, I enjoyed the ship.”

  • Venita apologises to Tiv culture over derogatory statement

    Venita apologises to Tiv culture over derogatory statement

    Evicted BBNaija All-Stars housemate, Venita Akpofure has tendered her unreserved apology to the people of Tiv over her derogatory comment about their culture.

    Venita stirred controversy during her time on the reality show when she made a statement about Tiv men giving their wives to visitors for entertainment purposes.

    Following her comment, the apex Tiv socio-cultural organization, Mdzough U Tiv, Lagos state branch, and Dickson Tarkighir, the member representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, threatened legal action against her.

    Read Also: Venita faces N10bn suit threat for alleged defamation

    During a post-eviction interview with media personality Hero Daniels, Venita expressed regret over her “careless” comment, particularly considering that her daughters are Tiv.

    In her words: “The statement I made about Tiv people got twisted a bit. My daughters are actually Tiv. There’s no way I will be trying to make any kind of malicious or slanderous comment towards their people. Actually, in my season we did a whole play around the Tor Tiv coronation which I participated in and was super excited about.

    “So, you know, sometimes you will say something, maybe it is a little bit careless. And I think it got really misconstrued. And for those that are offended by it, I’m regretful about that.”

  • “Venita is the sweetest soul I’ve ever met”, says Adekunle

    “Venita is the sweetest soul I’ve ever met”, says Adekunle

    Big Brother Naija All-Stars contestant, Adekunle Olopade, described his former housemate, Venita Akpofure, who was evicted on Sunday, September 24, as the most emotional and endearing individual he has ever encountered.

    He stated this while dedicating his best special ex-housemate shout-out speech to her during the Lipton Ice Tea task on Tuesday, September 27.

    Adekunle said: “I would say second chances are a blessing; an opportunity to do better and learn from past mistakes. Coming back into Biggie’s house gave me the opportunity to meet someone I would probably say is the most emotional person I’ve ever met. And also maybe, the sweetest soul.

    “This person wears her heart on her sleeve and emotions as well. This might have gotten her in trouble one too many times. And I won’t lie, the first few weeks in Biggie’s house were worrisome for me. I was always scared of how much this person would get into trouble for caring so much. Because I saw firsthand and very closely how the connections she had built with people she cared for hurt her often and probably broke her heart one too many times.

    Read Also: Venita uncertain over relationship with Adekunle

    “But just like the phoenix, this person rises back from every disappointment with a hopeful spirit and even more love and more words of encouragement. What a woman! This person is a mother of two beautiful individuals.”

    The Nation reported that Venita after her eviction on Sunday, expressed fears over the future of her relationship with Adekunle.

    The mother of two said she isn’t sure of the state of their relationship until Adekunle comes out of the House.

  • I do not regard Doyin, says BBNaija’s Venita

    I do not regard Doyin, says BBNaija’s Venita

    Evicted Big Brother Naija All-Stars participant Venita Akpofure has opened up about her stained relationship with Doyin David, an evicted housemate. 

    The Nation reported that Venita, Soma and Angel were evicted on Sunday, September 24. 

    Venita in a post eviction interview with Africa Magic on Tuesday, stated that she doesn’t care about Doyin.

    Venita told the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that she “doesn’t really regard Doyin.

    “Doyin is not a housemate that I have really interacted with and I think I even mentioned that to her. I don’t know anything about her,” she said.

    Read Also: Venita uncertain over relationship with Adekunle

    Speaking on her altercation with Ilebaye, Venita said: “it wasn’t deep. She picked me as one of the BFF, which should actually tell you that it’s not that deep.”

    Speaking further, Venita disclosed plans to launch her own creative consultancy company.

  • Venita uncertain over relationship with Adekunle

    Venita uncertain over relationship with Adekunle

    Evicted Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate Venita has expressed worry and uncertainty over her relationship with co-housemate, Adekunle.

    Venita expressed fears during the live eviction show on Sunday while answering questions from the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

    Ebuka asked what the future holds for her and Adekunle in respect to what they romantically shared in the house.

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    Venita answered: “I don’t know. I think I will kind of wait for him to come out. He knows my heart and how I feel.

    “I don’t like to open up very often, but I’m very afraid. We’ll see how it will go.”

    Speaking about her journey on the show, she stated: “To be honest, I didn’t stay very long the last time I was in the house. I passed where I expected to reach on the show and I’m happy with the new connections I have.”

  • Big Brother Naija All-Stars: Venita opens up about relationship struggles with Adekunle

    Big Brother Naija All-Stars: Venita opens up about relationship struggles with Adekunle

    Romantic tensions have emerged in the relationship between Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemates, Venita and Adekunle, as Venita sought solace in a conversation with fellow housemate Angel about their problems.

    Emotionally tearful Venita recounted an incident that left her feeling hurt and vulnerable.

    The troubles in their relationship became evident during a dinner date funded by Venita using her Moniepoint coins.

    The duo kickstarted their lovey-dovey relationship two weeks into the show but it seems like it might be hitting the rock soon.

    Read Also: How we battled the effect of our dad’s death, by Ejire Aditu

    Following the dinner, Adekunle left Venita at the table and retired inside to sleep, leaving the viewers with a chilly and unromantic impression of their dinner date.

    Venita further confided in Angel about a previous incident when Adekunle playfully mentioned inviting her to his child’s naming ceremony.

    This unexpected comment shattered Venita’s expectations, leading to deep disappointment and heartache.

    Venita, who had been emotionally invested in her relationship with Adekunle, found this remark profoundly upsetting and hurtful.

  • Big Brother Naija All-Stars: Venita expresses desire for Ilebaye’s exit from show

    Big Brother Naija All-Stars: Venita expresses desire for Ilebaye’s exit from show

    Venita, a current housemate on Big Brother Naija All-Stars, has made her wishes clear about fellow contestant Ilebaye, expressing a desire for her to leave the competition and give up the opportunity to win the season’s prize money.

    In a conversation with Mercy, Venita did not mince words when she expressed her strong desire for Ilebaye to exit the competition and forfeit her chance at winning the prize money.

    Read Also: How we battled the effect of our dad’s death, by Ejire Aditu

    Venita’s sentiments were spoken with a sense of dissatisfaction as she discussed the necessity for Biggie and the show’s organizers to remove Ilebaye from the house.

    These statements came on the heels of a series of events and exchanges between Venita and Ilebaye that have unfolded in the house over the past couple of days.

  • Venita takes on Ilebaye over tasks

    Venita takes on Ilebaye over tasks

    Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemates, Venita and Ilebaye got into a heated argument following the sluggishness of the latter during a task.

    The dispute unfolded as the housemates prepared for an upcoming task and Venita took the initiative to confront Illebaye, expressing dissatisfaction with Illebaye’s apparent reluctance to participate in the task.

    The light-skinned firmly stressed the importance of everyone making their contribution, pointing out that several other housemates had already pitched in with their ideas.

    Venita said: “We have minutes before this task, Make a point, Angel has made a point, CeeC has made a point, Mercy has made a point, I have made a point. Contribute something, make a point.”

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    Illebaye defended her position, claiming that she needed to have a meal before actively participating in the task.

    She also accused Venita of provoking her during the exchange, resorting to sarcasm in the process.

    Ilebaye said: “Venita, you will not be the one to make me dumb, Maybe there’s a cotton bud in your ear. You are deaf. I said I am coming; let me eat.

    “If you are trying to look for trouble, Venita, I’m not in your mood. If they sent you from your village to get me, Holy Ghost fire!”

  • Venita faces N10bn suit threat for alleged defamation

    Venita faces N10bn suit threat for alleged defamation

    Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate Venita Akpofure has been faced with a threat of N10billion suit for defamation.

    A member representing Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives Hon. Dickson Tarkighir issued the threat following her statement against the Tiv Nation which was considered defamatory. 

    Venita has been under fire after she asserted in the reality show that “Tiv men give their wives to visitors for entertainment purposes.”

    Read Also: Pere had an open heart surgery in America, says Venita

    Her assertion sparked outrage among the Tiv people, with many calling for legal action against her.

    Consequently, Tarkighir said Venita and the Big Brother Naija brand should be sued for giving her “the mega platform to defame the Tiv tribe.”

    On his Facebook page, he wrote: “#Venita Akpofure- Slam a 10BN defamation suit on her, the Big Brother brand and its promoters, they provided her with the mega platform to defame an entire tribe and are equally liable for not disowning her.”

  • Cross, Venita make peace after uproar over Wager preparation

    Cross, Venita make peace after uproar over Wager preparation

    Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemates Cross and Venita have settled their rifts over the wager preparation.

    They had a discussion about the misunderstanding as they apologised to each other.

    According to Venita, her intentions weren’t an objection to his leadership as the HOH and is open to accepting his apology. 

    Read Also: Pere had an open heart surgery in America, says Venita

    In her words: “I was happy for you to win HOH. It wasn’t intentional towards you. I don’t like that you took it personal “.

    Cross apologised earlier in the day, after a diary session with Big Brother in which some clarity was made as to how trivial the issue was.