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#BigBrotherNaija: Meet the 20 housemates for #BBNaija Season 5

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July 20, 2020

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Big Brother Naija Season 5 kicks off today, Meet the 20 housemates.

OZO

Consultant and entrepreneur Ozoemena “Ozo” Chukwu (27), is from Imo State. One of his greatest achievements is working with a UEFA Federation in Europe. It is no surprise then that when he is not busy consulting or managing his urban clothing line, you’ll find him analysing sports and watching documentaries and TV shows.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown?
Learning to stay without loud music.

What are your words to live by?
No boundaries with an ounce of hope.

What is your biggest achievement?
Working for a UEFA Federation. It was a job I took great pride in and enjoyed doing.

Vee

Victoria “Vee” Adeyele (23) is a musician based in Lagos, Nigeria. Vee, as she is affectionately known, was born and raised in London and moved to Lagos almost a year ago to begin her music career where she has already made great strides.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown?
Definitely sleeping for hours on end.

What are your words to live by?
Live every day like it is your last.

What is your biggest achievement?
Performing at the Palmwine Music Festival last year.

Prince

Nelson Enwerem Prince (24) is an entrepreneur from Abia. A jack-of-all-trades whose portfolio includes modelling, fashion designing and interior decoration.

He enjoys active sports and reading about ancient religions and African history. He’s a graduate of pure physics from the University of Calabar and is currently living in Lagos.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown?
Trading forex.

What are your words to live by?
A good name is better than riches.

What’s your biggest achievement?
Winning Mr. Nigeria and competing in the Mr. World competition. It earned me great respect in my village and honour amongst the elders.

LILO

Boluwatife “Lilo” Aderogba (23) is a dietitian from Lagos, Nigeria. Lilo, as she prefers to be known, is also an entrepreneur and describes herself as “a product of God’s grace”.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown?
I learnt how to sew.

What are your words to live by?
Trust in God.

What is your biggest achievement?
Starting my own brand.

Trikytee

Timmy Sinclair is a 35-year-old creative artist and Lagos resident who hails from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Tricky Tee as he is also known considers himself a storyteller who uses the mediums of film, and music to express himself.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown?

I now do push ups every day thanks to lockdown.

What are your words to live by?
Nobody is promised tomorrow, make the best use of the present and live life to the fullest

What’s your biggest achievement?

Biggest achievement was winning the best director at the NYSC cultural and sports festival in Abuja 2013 for the best stage drama.

Lucy

Lucy Essien is a 30-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos. Though she is a self-proclaimed simple girl and assures everyone that she is far from average. She believes in fairy tales, and hopefully, Biggie’s House will deliver just that for her.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Making parfait, having tea three times a day, and being without my phone.

What are your words to live by? Life is for the living. We only live every day. Be a decent human being, you never know.

What’s your biggest achievement? My grill business, getting into Big Brother Naija, graduating with a 2.1 and not falling pregnant after all these years.

Kiddwaya

Terseer Kiddwaya (27) is self-employed and comes from Benue State. Being a Big Brother Naija season 5 Housemate has Kiddwaya anticipating a better and crazier 2020.

He describes himself as confident, good looking, ambitious, a daredevil who is highly motivated. It is no surprise then that “bringing back the fun into the House” is what he won’t compromise on this season.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I can go a long time without no phone or TV.

What are your words to live by? You never know when your time is up, so you might as well go for it.

What is your biggest achievement? Getting into health and fitness has been my biggest achievement. I used to be quite chubby, so I transformed my body and I have been consistent ever since.

Dorathy

Dorathy Bachor is a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos. She believes she is the only one who should make you smile. Her sassiness will definitely prove to be an asset in Biggie’s house.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I can sleep for more than four hours. I also discovered the ability to adjust to a new environment quickly.

What are your words to live by? Never let anyone see that they get to you.

What’s your biggest achievement? SHOPFORME – the biggest procurement company in Nigeria … Amen.

Wathoni

Florence Wathoni Anyansi is a 29-year-old fashion entrepreneur This multi-talented single mother juggles a fashion business and a parenting blog. She is also bilingual and speaks and writes in Swahili fluently.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I started eating chocolates more than usual, praying with the rosary three to five times (no jokes), and a lot of thinking.

What are your words to live by?
You are unstoppable; you have not come this far to stop now.

What is your biggest achievement?
Providing for my son, being chosen to work in Julius Berger amongst graduates (I was an undergraduate then), giving birth naturally to a 4.3kg baby.

Praise

Praise Nelson is a 28-year-old dancer from Enugu. Not new to fame or competing, he was a winner at the K-Pop World Festival, South Korea 2015 and won third place at a national Dance Competition in 2010.

He is also a fitness and personal trainer and a certified Latin ballroom expert.

What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Making more time to read.

What are your words to live by? Never stop striving for the best life can offer, it can only get better.

What’s your biggest achievement? Winning Korean Pop World Festival Changwon in 2015.

Brighto

Ezekiel Bright “Brighto” Osemudiame is a 29-year-old sailor from Edo State. Brighto, as he is fondly called, is the youngest of six kids. He holds a degree in Marine Engineering from Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, Egypt with several other professional certifications. He also had a stint in the aviation sector. He considers himself an avid entertainment lover and a people’s person.

Erica

Ngozi “Erica” Nlewedim (26) is an actress and commercial model from London, England. Erica is the name she goes by and she returned to Lagos after studying screen acting at the Met Film School in London.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I started reading motivational books and watching real estate sales videos on YouTube.

Laycon

Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe is a 26-year-old singer and rapper from Lagos. He’s a graduate of philosophy from the University of Lagos who started his musical journey at an early age and has now emerged as one of Nigeria’s most promising new school acts. He describes himself as being versatile and able to coin words together to soothe scenarios and moods.

Ka3na

Kate “Ka3na” Jones (26) is an entrepreneur from Rivers, Nigeria. She describes herself as a strong woman who wants more from life. Her dream is to be famous and own the biggest luxury fashion brand in the world. She also believes she will make the perfect Housemate because she is ready to do all it takes to compete and win Big Brother Naija season 5.

Neo

Emuobonuvie “Neo” Akpofure (26), popularly referred to as Neo, is a ride-hailing app driver and a Delta State native. Although he describes himself as fun, tolerant, loving and smart, he won’t hesitate to be Indaboski Bahose when it comes to issues concerning bullying and inequality.

Kaisha

Aisha Umaru is a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Sokoto state. This adventurous young woman considers herself a great team player who gets along with people. She relies on a healthy diet and is God-fearing.

Tochi

Tochukwu Okechukwu Tochi is a 28-year-old rapper and real estate agent from Imo state. He lives and breathes entertainment. He confesses to being clumsy on some days.

Nengi

Rebecca “Nengi” Hampson (22) is an entrepreneur from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. She is a former model and MBGN Top 5 contestant who loves learning new things, having fun, travelling, taking on new adventures, and being true to herself. Nengi, as she prefers to be called, studied communications at the University of Port Harcourt and is a proud Capricorn. She proclaims: “If you want the job done right, give it to a Capricorn. I give 110% of my energy and enthusiasm into everything I do.”

Eric

Eric Akhigbe (24) is a final year student at the University of Lagos and hails from Edo State. The bodybuilder is a confident hunk who takes pride in his 1.95m height. He describes himself as a fun, competitive sports and fitness enthusiast who enjoys winning. In addition, Eric also describes himself as a shy person who takes his time to unveil his wild side.

Tolanibaj

Tolani Shobajo is a 27-year-old media personality from Lagos state. Tolani is an energetic gingered babe. People always call her the life of the party. When she’s not entertaining, she’s dancing and cooking.

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BBNaija Day 55: Drama, Romance, and Doubts Ahead of Wager Night

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September 19, 2025

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A wager win hangs in the balance, but relationship beef might just be the plot twist no one saw coming. 👀🔥 #BBNaija

Tension is rising in Big Brother’s house as the Day 55 wager presentation looms. With some housemates scrambling with last-minute plans and others caught up in drama, fans are wondering if the house is truly ready to impress Big Brother tonight.

Flying Solo, Not So Simple

This week’s theme, Flying Solo, is testing the housemates’ individual strength after weeks of collective wins and losses. Though each housemate is paired, they must deliver presentations that highlight Nigeria’s cultural heritage—from food, language, and dance to tourist attractions and history.

The wager will be judged as a collective effort, meaning success or failure rests on the entire house. But cracks are already showing.

Koyin, Isabella, and Dede’s Triangle

Last night’s pool party and Jason Jae’s games spilled into today’s rehearsals. Koyin and Isabella reconciled after weeks of tension, even sharing a bed. But the reunion didn’t sit well with Koyin’s bestie, Dede, who exchanged heated words with him twice today—once during workouts and again after rehearsals. Fans are now asking: why is Dede picking fights right before the big task?

The Kiss That Shook the House

Elsewhere, Kola and Dede stunned viewers when they shared the first official kiss of the season under the covers. The moment quickly went viral though it ended with Dede blurting her now-famous “dammit,” sparking speculation that she regretted it instantly.

Rehearsal Chaos

Rehearsals have been far from smooth. Imisi, Kola, and Zita clashed when Zita insisted practice wasn’t about perfection, a remark that seemed to rattle Kola. Meanwhile, Isabella, Zita, and Sultana were only just drafting scripts while others had already begun practicing.

The lack of coordination is fueling doubts about whether the house can deliver a polished performance.

All or Nothing Tonight

With everything on the line, the house must find a way to rise above personal drama, shaky rehearsals, and late preparations. If they succeed, it will be a vibrant showcase of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. If not, the Flying Solo theme might expose more cracks than confidence.

One thing is certain: fans are in for drama, culture, and high stakes tonight.

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BBNaija Day 54: Housemates Recover From a Night of Freaky Fun With a Slow Morning

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September 18, 2025

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BBNaija Day 54 housemates recover after freaky fun night

It was all fun and games in Biggie’s house last night as the housemates let loose in a wild session of spicy charades that kept everyone laughing into the early hours. But after so much energy, Day 54 began at a much slower pace.

The night’s highlight was a daring twist on charades where the housemates had to guess sexual positions through live demonstrations. The boys gave their best efforts, with Kola stealing the spotlight and eventually clinching victory for the guys with his bold antics.

Not to be outdone, the ladies brought their A-game. Zita wowed the house when she pulled off a daring split on Kaybobo, but it was Joanna who claimed the crown with an outrageous stunt that left the house in stitches.

By morning, the house was unusually quiet. Most of the housemates stayed in bed until 11 a.m., recovering from the fun-filled night. Once up, they eased back into routine. Joanna and Mensan served their punishments by crawling across the house, while Isabella got busy scrubbing the toilets after being tagged the “house snail of the week.”

The party vibes may have slowed them down, but the energy in the house remains high as the BBNaija S10 journey continues.

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Cardi B Announces Arena Tour and Pregnancy with Stefon Diggs

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September 17, 2025

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Cardi B reveals her Little Miss Drama Tour and pregnancy with Stefon Diggs, as she prepares to release Am I the Drama? and project $46M tour revenue.

Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus, has revealed two major life updates: her first-ever headlining arena tour and the news that she is expecting her fourth child.

The Grammy-winning rapper announced that The Little Miss Drama Tour will kick off in February 2026, spanning more than 30 cities across North America. The tour supports her highly anticipated album Am I the Drama?, set for release on September 19.

In an interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings (September 17), Cardi confirmed she is pregnant with her first child with boyfriend Stefon Diggs, wide receiver for the Houston Texans. She said the baby is due before the tour begins and expressed confidence in balancing motherhood and her demanding career.

The news follows her recent divorce from rapper Offset, with whom she shares three children. Despite the personal transitions, Cardi’s upcoming tour is already generating significant momentum, with presale ticket sales projected to surpass $46 million.

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Rema Faces Backlash Over Alleged Police Harassment of Contractor Amaka Obasi

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September 16, 2025

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Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is facing backlash on social media following allegations that he used the Nigeria Police Force to harass and detain a contractor, Amaka Obasi, over a payment dispute.

The claims were made on X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as Derrick (@software_artist), who alleged that Rema had engaged Amaka for multiple renovation projects, including work on his mother’s house in Benin, his personal residence, and later commissioned her to build a music studio and improve a water system.

According to Derrick, the disagreement began after Amaka requested payment for services rendered. He alleged that Rema tricked her into attending a meeting, after which she was arrested by operatives of the Force CID at Alagbon, Lagos, and forced to pay over ₦1 million as bail over the weekend.

“Rema is using the Nigeria Police Force to harass and detain Amaka Obasi all because she asked for payment on the project he commissioned her to do,” Derrick claimed in a widely shared post.

The allegations have sparked widespread criticism online, with many users demanding accountability from the police and urging Rema to respond to the claims.

As of press time, neither Rema nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement regarding the matter.

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BBNaija S10: Denari, Tracy Evicted as Ebuka Steals Show with Obasanjo-Inspired Agbada

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September 15, 2025

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The drama and glamour of Big Brother Naija Season 10 intensified on Sunday night with a double eviction, a bold fashion statement from host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and fresh conversations around housemates’ intimacy in the show.

Denari and Tracy Evicted

Housemates Denari and Tracy became the latest contestants to leave the house during the live eviction show in Lagos.

Denari was the first to be evicted. On stage, Ebuka teased him about missing fellow housemate Doris, hinting it might have influenced his early exit. Denari, however, said he was looking forward to life after the show, revealing plans to pursue careers in acting, music, and entertainment hosting—even joking that he could replace Ebuka as BBNaija host, a remark that drew laughter from fans.

Tracy soon followed as the second eviction of the night. Reflecting on her time in the house, she admitted she had grown tired of the experience, describing her stay as full of “ups and downs.” Though she confessed she had no immediate post-eviction plans, Tracy said she was open to embracing any opportunities that come her way.

Ebuka also highlighted her close bond with fellow housemate Zita, praising their “sismance” as one of the positive dynamics of the season.

Ebuka Stuns in Obasanjo-Inspired Agbada

Beyond the evictions, host Ebuka once again stole the spotlight with his fashion-forward tribute to Nigerian history.

He arrived in an Obasanjo-inspired agbada, a creative recreation of the attire worn by former Head of State Olusegun Obasanjo during his 1977 White House visit with U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

Sharing the look on his X handle, Ebuka wrote:
“Recreated by @deco_d29, inspired by the viral photo of Nigeria’s longest serving head of state, President Olusegun Obasanjo at the White House with former US President, Jimmy Carter in 1977.”

The richly embroidered agbada, paired with a regal cap and walking staff, drew admiration online and cemented Ebuka’s reputation as a style icon of the BBNaija franchise.

Ex-Housemate Weighs In on Intimacy in the House

Meanwhile, former housemate Adekunle Olapade stirred conversation off-stage after commenting on the rising intimacy in Season 10, tagged “10/10.”

With videos of relationships between Koyin and Isabella as well as Jason Jae and Sultana making rounds, Adekunle explained in an interview with Pulse that nudity within the house plays a role in fueling attraction.

“All the housemates see each other naked,” he said. “You cannot be in a house with somebody you see without clothes almost every day and not feel attracted to them. It won’t work.”

Adekunle, who competed in the Level Up season (2022) and the All Stars edition, added that critics of housemates’ intimacy were being “hypocritical,” insisting there was nothing wrong with consenting adults forming relationships in the house.

The Season Heats Up

With Denari and Tracy gone, Season 10 of Big Brother Naija is tightening up as new alliances, romances, and rivalries take center stage. From Ebuka’s fashion moments to shifting dynamics in the house, viewers remain glued to their screens as the race for the grand prize continues.

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