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  • What Your Favourite Big Brother Naija Housemate Says About Your Spending Habits

    If you didn’t know by now, your fave in Biggie’s house says a lot about you. The type of person you are, the type of lover you are, and most importantly, the way you spend your money.  

    Here’s what your fave says about your spending habits:

    Mercy Eke

    Just like Mercy, you enjoy the finer things of life, you tend to spend more on trips, great food, and wonderful experiences.

    Cross

    The only things you spend your money on are food (no fish though), clubs,  and a lot of liquor. In fact, you should probably open a liquor business. It’s okay if you don’t want to do it alone, Moniepoint will help you.

    Soma

    You like to spend on your partner. People don’t look at you to see how much money you have, they look at your ‘darling’, and that’s fine by you.

    TolaniBaj

    You spend like you have an endless supply of money. Anything you want, you get, whether it’s a skill acquisition course, or teeth that glow in the dark. 

    White Money

    The “money” in your fave’s name doesn’t concern you at all. As a matter of fact, that’s the only money you like to show off. The bulk of your earnings goes into a savings account or the business account you opened with Moniepoint.

    Angel

    We can’t lie, your money is long, but you would rather spend it on your family members than yourself. Which explains why you want a partner with money as long as yours. You spend on the people you love, they spend on you. Balance.

    Ike

    You may or may not have money, no one really knows, but we do know that you like to spend other people’s money.

    Kiddwaya

    You have money, and you like it when everyone knows that you have money. So, you spend it on designer clothes, gold furniture, glasses that can double aswindshields, and that apartment you keep in Dubai.

    Frodd

    You’re a silent spender. You make and spend your money silently, nobody has to know your business. If you could, you’d bypass the whole banking system and dig a hole in the middle of your bedroom, but the gold plated tiles won’t let you, so you’ve settled with opening a Moniepoint business account instead.

  • BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) organisers just announced an All-Stars season set to start on Sunday, July 23, 2023. While this may be new to Gen Zs, millennials have been there, done that.

    An All-Stars Big Brother Africa season went down 13 years ago, and it was pure chaotic TV that had viewers in a chokehold, with our own Uti Nwachuwku winning the season. Out of nostalgia, we took a deep dive to see what some of the ex-housemates from that season are up to these days.

    Lerato Sengadi

    BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    Lerato made her debut on the Big Brother franchise in 2007, during the second season of Big Brother Africa. Three years later, she joined other participants to take another shot at the reality show in the All Stars season of 2010. These days, she’s a PR specialist and influencer marketer who’s worked with top South African media brands.

    Code Sangala

    BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    Another BBA 2 alumni, Code left his city in Malawi with the hopes of winning the All-Stars edition’s grand prize of $200,000. The radio DJ and advertising executive is still active in the media space and has even kicked off a career in music.

    Tatiana Durao

    BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    Think of Mercy Eke, Erica and Tacha, and you’ll have a clear idea of who Tatiana was in the 2010 season. The actress and model shook the All-Stars house with pure drama, and she’s still making waves as a media personality in Angola.

    Uti Nwachukwu

    BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    With little or no introduction needed, our very own guy, Uti Nwachuwkwu didn’t just represent Nigeria in the BBA All-Stars season, he also brought the prize home. But this bro hasn’t stopped working, whether he’s acting, modelling or jumping on hosting gigs.

    Kaone Ramontshonyana

    BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    13 years after walking out of Big Brother’s house as a radio producer and presenter, Kaone has had an interesting run in construction and social work, but it doesn’t look like he’s still a media guy.

    Munya 

    BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    Two years after his debut in BBA season 3 (2008), Munya made another run for the money in the All-Stars season of 2010. These days, he’s heavily involved in the Zimbabwean movie industry, and we love it for him. He also bagged a master’s degree a few months ago.

    Paloma Manda

    Paloma had a back-to-back run when she went from the BBA 4 (2009) house to the All-Stars house the next year. She’s hardly in the media today but has her own mining business in Zambia.

    Mwisho Mwampamba

    Mwisho joined the cast of the BBA All-Stars season in 2010, three years after his first appearance in Biggie’s house. 13 years later, he’s established himself as a farming consultant, environmental activist and fitness instructor in Tanzania.

    Yacob Yehdego

    Like Paloma, Yacob was in the fourth and fifth seasons of the BBA show. However, not much is available online about him. A Google search returns a string of articles published during his 2010 run in the house. A search on Twitter returns a similar result and no account in his name pops up on Instagram.  

    Samuel Bampoe

    Samuel represented Ghana in the first edition of the BBA show in 2003. He made his way into Biggie’s house again in 2010. Nowadays, Samuel holds his own as a PR guru and communication specialist in Ghana.

    Shiela Patricia Kwamboka

    Shiela returned for the All-Stars season of 2010 after representing Kenya in BBA season 3. At the time, she was a writer, director and actor, and she stayed on this path 13 years later. Sheila is currently one of the leading women on radio in Nairobi.

    Jennifer Mussanhane

    BBA All-Stars 2005: Where Are the Housemates Now?

    Jennifer met her husband, Quinn, on the fourth season of the show before returning for the All-Stars season the following year. She’s kept a low profile since she left the house, but pictures on her husband’s IG page suggest she’s on a mission to explore the world.

    Meryl Shikwambane

    Meryl and Mwisho made history when they got engaged on live TV during their time in the All-Stars season. Meryl’s last post on her official IG was shared in July 2016. And while they continued their relationship outside the house at first, there’s no mention of Meryl on Mwisho’s active IG page today.

  • Life After Big Brother: Is Out of Screen, Out of Mind?

    There’s nothing Nigerians love more than playing spectator to the drama in other people’s lives. Outside of our fake hatred for semo, the one other thing that unites us as a people is amebo, and that’s why we love Big Brother

    With each new season of the show, we find previous housemates striving to remain relevant in the face of their successors. But what happens when a housemate leaves the show and either chooses to disappear or simply fails to hold our attention as an audience? Well, it has happened before, and these are what some of our former Big Brother faves who disappeared have been up to lately. 

    Igho Karen 

    Image Source: BellaNaija

    Karen was the real bad bitch. Funny, audacious, and five seconds away from showing you craze. She walked so that housemates like CeeC, Tasha and Phyna could run. 

    After emerging as the first female winner of the Big Brother Africa show in 2011, she made a few appearances on some Nollywood shows, popped up in Blackberry Babes Reloaded and hosted a radio programme on Naija FM. She also had a brief stint with music. While Karen may have left our minds, she’s maintained her presence on social media and recently appeared in an episode of And Just Like That, a sequel to Sex and The City

    Katung Aduwak

    Image Source: Twitter @KATUNG_ADUWAK

    Katung was a contestant on the first season of Big Brother Nigeria in 2006. While Ebuka has become a celebrity sweetheart and fashion icon now, he lost to Katung Aduwak in BBN 1 back in the day. After winning the $100k prize, Katung went to a film school, taking a more behind-the-scenes approach to the spotlight. Since then, he’s directed a few short films, and become an artist and public speaker. His most recent project is a masterclass on becoming a reality star. 

    Michael Efe

    Image Source: The Guardian Nigerian News

    Michael Efe, known as Efemoney, went into the Big Brother house looking to blow. His strategy was his musical talent, poverty sob stories about drinking garri without sugar every day and his life in Warri. These were enough for Nigerians to vote for him as their winner of the See Gobe season of Big Brother Naija.

    Efemoney went straight from the Big Brother house to the studio, but Nigerians were quick to turn their attention from him once they realised his songs didn’t slap like that. That hasn’t stopped Efemoney because he’s still in the music business, and recently released an EP, Stubborn Boy

    Miracle Igbokwe Ikechuckwu

    Image Source: Twitter @FlyBoyMiracle

    Even though Miracle won Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala in 2018, it was pretty evident the pilot and model had no desire to remain in the entertainment business. After the show, he went back to aviation school and graduated a year later. Since then, he’s focused on being a pilot and scarcely updates his social media posts. Miracle really won and said, “Aired, dfkm” to the Nigerian entertainment scene. 

    Ezekiel Bright Osemudiamen

    Image Source: DBN Stories Africa

    Brighto may not have made it to the top five, but his impact during the Lockdown season of BBN was felt. The audience couldn’t choose which version of Brighto they liked more: The one that made semo at midnight like a thief or the Chiwetalu Agu-inspired one that kept pitting housemates against each other. Since he left the house in 2020, he’s started a car dealership business, Lord B Autos, and occasionally features in comedy skits on Instagram. 

    Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba

    Image Source: DOCTORGABBY.COM

    Laycon didn’t just win BBNaija season 5, he won the hearts of Nigerians with his grass-to-grace story and display of intelligence. Like Efemoney, this artist was in the house to build his brand and amass recognition, which he succeeded in doing because his fans were streaming his songs while he was still in the house. 

    Three years later, it seems his fame from the show is dwindling because even though he’s still very much in the music industry, there’s hardly any buzz around his music. The most recent mention of him is the MA he’s since received from Portsmouth University. 


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  • 6 Relationship Lessons We’ve Learnt From BBN “Level Up” So Far

    We asked for drama and Big brother said, “Hold my beer.” With two houses, fake housemates and the general chaos of this season, it’s hard to imagine the show is just barely four weeks old. From love trapeziums, friendship spats and individual conflicts, there are some important lessons to learn.

    Every disappointment is a blessing

    Sometimes you have to let go of something to get something better. Remember how distraught Groovy was when Beauty got disqualified? He was literally moping around the house. But look at him now — the most sought-after and honestly, we love it for him.

    If you see what you want, go for it 

    Even though the feeling may not be reciprocated, at least, you tried. I mean, look at Doyin — or maybe if Amaka had simply told Groovy how she felt about him, he would have been with her instead of Phyna. 

    Love fiercely and fearlessly

    With the amount of breakfasts flying around, we understand why you’d be scared to wear your heart on your sleeve. Sure, people may call you a simp. But if we’ve learnt anything from the “Shella” ship is that, if you love someone you have to be intentional. Tell them and show them. 

    You should totally find out QUIZ: Plan a Date and We’ll Reveal Your BBN Soulmate 

    Men will stain your white 

    Know this and know peace. Don’t lose sight of your goal because of a few hours of pillow talk and under-the-duvet moments. Because the same man you’ll get in trouble for, will not only replace you, he’ll do it a week after your ‘split’ and with your friend. We’re sure Beauty is boiling watching Groovy all loved up with Phyna. Smh. 

    Love is wicked

    Somebody will like you but you’ll say you don’t like them, you like somebody else, but that person will not like you because they’re chasing someone who doesn’t rate them. And that’s how, just like that, breakfast has touched everybody. 

    Pro tip: Na mumu dey love. Always stay guiding.

    Set boundaries and know where to draw the line

    Never accommodate something you’re not okay with even if it’s done by someone you care about. For Khalid, having sex on live television might have been okay, but he chose to draw the line at drinking alcohol. And who are we to judge?

    In case you missed last week: BBNaija7 Week 3: Everything You Need to Know 

  • QUIZ: Only Attentive BBN Fans Can Unscramble 13/15 Of These Fan Base Names

    You will need both attentiveness and a special love for BBN to ace this quiz. Oh, and speed too.

    P.S. This quiz contains fan bases from different seasons.

    Good luck!

    A winner

    Another winner

    “Port-Harcort First Daugter”

    Lover girl

    Brezz is what…

    Bad bish

    Wildcard

    Star girl

    Sasuke

    Tochi 2.0

    Resident underdresser

    Beauty pageant winner

    Beauty pageant winner’s simp

    Lord of the rings

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  • QUIZ: Are You Really An Angel Fan If You Score Less Than 8/10 In This Quiz?

    Take this quiz to confirm that you are truly an Archangel.

  • QUIZ: Which Big Brother Naija 2021 Housemate Best Describes You?

    When next you need to answer the question: ” Tell me about yourself”, just mention the Big Brother Naija housemate that aptly describes you.

    Take this quiz to find out who it is.

    Vote for your favourite housemate!

    Are you a Big Brother Naija fan? You can now vote to keep your favourite housemate on the show. Simply download MyDStv APP or MyGOtv APP, upgrade your package and get started. The higher your upgrade, the more voting power you have!

  • QUIZ: Only True BBN Fans Will Score 15/21 On This A-Z Housemates Quiz

    As you should know, Big Brother Naija season 6 is starting tomorrow. So, before we forget about past housemates and focus on the new ones, here’s a BBN quiz you should take:

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  • Big Brother Should Bring in Some of These House Guests Next

    This All-Stars season, some of Biggies’s House guests are bringing in the drama and giving us fights and triangles we never saw coming, but it’s still not enough. It’s only right that Big Brother brings in even more House guests to really give us a show.

    Vee

    Photo credit: Veeiye on X.com

    We’ve been asking for Vee from the first day we saw Neo and TolaniBaj together in the house. TolaniBaj might be gone now, but then, there’s Venita. We need to see if they’ll bring their outside beef into Biggie’s house and burn it down.

    Leo

    Photo credit: Dailytrust

    Given his history with both Cee-C and Alex, we’re begging Big Brother on our knees to drag him into his house. Alex and Cee-C might have reconciled, but would their drama from the first week pick up with a mutual ex in the house?

    Miracle

    This guy is the silent disruptor that Biggie’s house needs. He will clinch all the tasks, arena money and still manage to win the show despite not being an official competitor.

    Saga 

    Photo credit: punchng

    Even though Somgel and Adenita are currently sailing smoothly on Biggie’s waters, we’re convinced Saga will give us a more worthwhile ship with Ilebaye. The man is clearly a hopeless romantic. 

    Nengi

    After making a grown man behave like he was seeing a fine woman for the first time in life in her season, only Nengi can cause altercations in Biggie’s house without even stepping inside. Imagine her there.

    Arin

    Photo credit: koko.ng

    Seyi and Ike might’ve left the house, but other men in the house seem ready to take their place, which is why we need Arin to stage a return. If the housemates think Angel is bad, they should wait for Arin to come in and hear them slander her gender. They would face many problems.

    Eric

    Photo credit: 36ng

    The Housemates are already hiding food and fighting about who’s eating what. Biggie needs to bring in the noodle-eating champion and watch as he eats himself and the other housemates out of house and home.

    Miyonse

    Photo credit: Naijaaparents

    We see how Whitemoney fights everyone who enters his sacred kitchen. But what will he do once Miyonse enters and starts making his noodles puff-puff for the house?

    Khloe

    The grace to get back inside Biggie’s house after eviction may elude Khloe this time, but that doesn’t matter. We just want to see her with Venita. Methinks, they’ll make an explosive combination.

    While we beg Big Brother to give us these particular house guests, you can tune into GOtv channel 29 or download the #MyGOtvApp to stay connected to the show and your faves 24/7. Don’t forget to vote to keep your faves in the house.