What are Neo’s chances, with Vee as his other half? | #YNaijaBBNFinale Special

Emuobonuvie Neo Akpofure, simply known as Neo, came into the Big Brother Naija show with infectious energy and the sort of street vibes we have become accustomed to seeing. It has been certainly interesting to see that this housemate who we all thought would make a habit of emphasising his knowledge of the ‘streets’ would... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, BBN, Eric, Erica, kaisha, Kiddwaya, Lilo, Nengi, Neo, Vee

September 23, 2020

#YNaijaBBNGist: Erica is painted as insensitive over the revelation of Laycon’s genotype

One of the most intense and heavily debated confrontations that occurred in this season’s Big Brother Naija show was the Erica and Laycon episode. The incident in question left many stunned as it had an immediate and upsetting consequence. For icons, which is the term coined for the fan base of Laycon, it was upsetting... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, Dorothy, Erica, Laycon, sickle cell

September 22, 2020

#YNaijaBBNGist: Ozo is on an even more impressive winning streak since his eviction

Last week, we were treated to one of the most entertaining media tours put together since evictions on the Big Brother Naija reality show commenced during the third week, courtesy of Kiddwaya. This week, however, without even saying much, Ozo has already stolen that spotlight as a couple of media networks have landed an interview... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, africa magic, BBC Pidgin, BBN, beat fm, Ebuka, Kiddwaya, Nengi

September 21, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Ozo is Nigeria’s subject of discussion and we are not surprised

As the season of this year’s Big Brother Naija reality TV show comes to an end, it wouldn’t be far fetched to state that the show this year was a master class in human vulnerability. The line of up of housemates this season truly showed Nigerians what it means to be in tune with one’s... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, BBN, Erica, Laycon, Lucy, Nengi

September 21, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Trickytee and Ozo’s run cut short just inches away from the finale

Last night, the dark horse of this year’s Big Brother Naija housemates: Trickytee and a once fan favourite: Ozo were evicted from the Big Brother Naija house; remaining just 6 days to the finale. Ebuka routinely popped in to check up on the housemates during the Sunday Night Live Eviction, and after a now usual... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, BBN, Ebuka, Nengi, TrickyTee, Wathoni

July 9, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: “Tacha tried intimidating me with her car” – Kim | Reunion Day 23

It’s day 23 of the Big Brother ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show, and the housemates continued with revisiting some unresolved issues. Kim Oprah and Tacha The episode began with a Kim Oprah and Tacha confrontation . Tacha stated that her confidence is perceived as a problem because she is a woman, adding that if it were... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, Esther, Frodd, Kim Oprah, Mercy, Omoshola, Tacha, Venita

July 8, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Tacha apologises for her actions in the house | Reunion Day 22

It’s day 22 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show and more issues were ‘resurrected’ Elozonam and Diane Just when we thought the drama between Elozonam and Diane was over, it turned out that they had more things to get off their chest. Diane’s issue with the whole incident is that Elozonam kept... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Diane, Ebuka, Elozonam, Jaruma, Tacha, Tuoyo, Venita

July 7, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Ike declares he doesn’t like Joe | Reunion Day 21

It’s day 21 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show and it was time to tie up some loose ends. Joe and Ike Ike came right out of the bat and stated his dislike for Joe, stressing that he didn’t like the way Joe kept acting like he knew everything. He added that... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, Elozonam, Frodd, ike, Joe, Mercy, Seyi, Sir Dee, Tacha, Venita

July 2, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Frodd and Esther failed to iron things out | Reunion Day 19

Relationships remained the theme on Day 19 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show. On last night’s episode, fans of the show were able to get a glimpse into what is arguably the most controversial relationship in the house. Frodd and Esther Show host, Ebuka began by playing clips of Frodd and Esther... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, Esther, Frodd, Jackye, Kim Oprah, Omoshola

June 24, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Omashola and Jackey revisit their altercation | Reunion Day 14

Day 14 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion was another episode to revisit old issues. Show host, Ebuka raised the issue of using toxicity and malice to attract brands. For Mercy, she described it as unhealthy, adding that the habit of acting hostile towards one another might help ‘some people’s brand’ but not... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, benz, Ebuka, Jackey, Mercy, Omoshola, Thelma

June 19, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Seyi calls Tacha a ‘Puta’ and fails to apologise | Reunion Day 12

Day 12 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show saw some of the most heated confrontations in the house being addressed. Tacha took centre stage again, as some of her not so pleasant moments in the house were revisited. Ebuka made reference to the Tacha and Diana fight during the main season, and... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Avala, BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, Isilomo, Seyi, Tacha

June 18, 2020

Mercy and Tacha are on our timelines again, but it appears ‘Lambo’ wins this

On the Big Brother Reunion show last night, fans were treated to some insights on one of the most compelling rivalries BBN has ever had. It was Mercy vs Tacha, and this time, in place of the Mercenaries and Titans, both Mercy and Tacha would be the ones doing the claws. Ironically, in a show... Read More

Deep Dive

#UndefeatedMercyEke, BBN, mercenaries, Mercy, Tacha, titans

June 18, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Tacha and Mercy straighten things out | Reunion Day 11

On last night’s episode of the Big Brother ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show, it was a sit down with two of the most controversial and arguably most entertaining housemates of the BBN Pepper Dem season; Tacha and Mercy. It was a heart to heart throughout the show with both ex-housemates giving their overly active fans some... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

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June 16, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: On Day 9, it’s kiss and make up for Ella and Tacha

The Big Brother Naija Reunion show last night was glitz and glam as Ebuka sat down with the beautiful ladies of the BBNaija “Pepper Dem” Edition. It was a ladies edition and to say the room was a sight for sore eyes would be an understatement. Again, since it was an all-ladies edition, regardless of... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

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June 12, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Reunion Day 8 and Kim is dragged for not ‘getting along’ with the girls

It was Day 8 of the Big Brother Naija “Pepper Dem” Reunion and last night on the show, Ebuka hosted some of the housemates who left the ‘original show’ quite early. On this episode, the housemates discussed where they played the game wrong and some of the mistakes that caused them to be evicted sooner... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Avala, BBN, BBN Reunion, Big Brother Naija "Pepper Dem" Reunion, Ebuka, Isilomo, Kim Oprah, Nelson

June 11, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: It’s Day 7 and Mercy engages Omashola in a brawl

“Wetin I go use your shine do, na me be the winner, na una need my clout,” Mercy says to Omashola. Day Seven of the Big Brother ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show and there’s consistency in drama; the likes which rival those that we witnessed while the housemates were in the Big Brother house. Last night... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Avala, BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, Mercy, Omoshola, Seyi

June 10, 2020

#NoComment: Tacha said “nothing,” yet it echoed aloud

If you are a red-blooded Nigerian, you are no doubt familiar with the love we have for Grass to Grace stories. While this is not necessarily a Nigerian thing, we are in the habit of stretching our admiration for this sort of thing to the extreme. We aggressively celebrate people who apparently came from nothing... Read More

Deep Dive

BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, ike, Mercy, Tacha, titans

June 10, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: At long last, Seyi tenders an apology on Day 6

“Be careful with the words you say, they can be forgiven, but they would never be forgotten.” Perhaps someone should have taught ex-Big Brother Naija housemate the above statement, so he employs tact with the use of words when he is livid, regardless of how infuriating the situation may be. You know it’s going to... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Diane. Ebuka, Frood, helma, ike, Mercy, Omoshola, Seyi, Tacha, The Big Brother Naija Reunion show

June 9, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Allegations of betrayal and disappointment rock Day 5

The BBN Reunion show, which sees housemates of the Big Brother reality TV show, from the previous season get together and discuss how they have been, and some of the issues that may have rocked the house while they were contestants, began airing on 1st of June 2020. Since the premiere of the Pepper Dem... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Diane, Ebuka, Ella, Jackye, Joe, kim, Mercy, Sir Dee, Venita

June 4, 2020

Tacha became a worldwide trend and here’s how

Since last week, some of the hottest trending topics on social media and everywhere else have been centered around the sensitive issues that have resulted from the violence and injustice all over the world. From police brutality, to rape, to racial profiling caught on video. These topics have been hot buttons that they even managed... Read More

Deep Dive

BBN, instagram, Tacha, Tacha Power, twitter.

November 1, 2019

Keeping Up with awon #PepperDem: Cindy gets dragged, and Mike goes on tour

I know we all thought we were finally done with the 26 strong cast of the Big Brother Nigeria Season 4 ‘Pepper Dem’, but yeah, we couldn’t have been more wrong. As the most social and digital media savvy cache of housemates to participate in the reality show, this particular group is going to great... Read More

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BBN, Pepper Dem

January 15, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of January

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Falz is allowed to hate transactional sex but it doesn’t change the fact that he is a misogynist BB Naija finally returns to Nigeria for its fourth season with BetNaija as headline sponsor BREAKING: Ibrahim Idris bows out, Buhari decorates Abubakar Adamu... Read More

Cover Stories

#MoralInstruction, Abubakar Adamu, Acting Inspector-General of Police, Armed forces remembrance day, BBN, BetNaija, Big Brother Naija, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, falz, Ibrahim Idris, Muhammadu Buhari, talk, YCover

September 18, 2017

BBN star, Bisola to attend UN General Assembly

Big Brother Naija star, Bisola will be attending the 72nd annual United Nations General Assembly in New York. Recall that one of the prizes after she emerged first runner-up was participating in the General Assembly. She would be going there an ambassador of ONE. Bisola and other BBN housemates had took part in a task, ONE’s Back to... Read More

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May 12, 2017

Domestic violence: BBN star narrates ordeal

by Omoleye Omoruyi Ex-Big Brother Naija 2017 contestant, Cocoice in reacted to actress Mercy Aigbe’s interview, where she narrated her ordeal in the hands of estranged husband, Lanre Gentry, said she has suffered a similar situation. Cocoice said she did not stay for the violence to go brutal and had to run. The rapper gave... Read More

The News Blog

BBN, Big Brother Naija, CoCoIce, Domestic violence, Mercy Aigbe

February 23, 2017

“I lied about being a virgin…My accent was fake”, Gifty says

by Azeez Adeniyi Evicted Big Brother Naija housemate, Gifty Powers has said she lied about being a virgin while on the show. In a recent interview with LIB, Gifty said she has never been married as widely reported. Gifty also said her accent was fake, while stating that it was part of her game plan.... Read More

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BBN, Big Brother Naija, fake accent, Gifty Powers, virgin

What are Neo’s chances, with Vee as his other half? | #YNaijaBBNFinale Special

#YNaijaBBNGist: Erica is painted as insensitive over the revelation of Laycon’s genotype

#YNaijaBBNGist: Ozo is on an even more impressive winning streak since his eviction

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Ozo is Nigeria’s subject of discussion and we are not surprised

#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Trickytee and Ozo’s run cut short just inches away from the finale

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: “Tacha tried intimidating me with her car” – Kim | Reunion Day 23

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Tacha apologises for her actions in the house | Reunion Day 22

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Ike declares he doesn’t like Joe | Reunion Day 21

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Frodd and Esther failed to iron things out | Reunion Day 19

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Omashola and Jackey revisit their altercation | Reunion Day 14

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Seyi calls Tacha a ‘Puta’ and fails to apologise | Reunion Day 12

Mercy and Tacha are on our timelines again, but it appears ‘Lambo’ wins this

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Tacha and Mercy straighten things out | Reunion Day 11

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: On Day 9, it’s kiss and make up for Ella and Tacha

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Reunion Day 8 and Kim is dragged for not ‘getting along’ with the girls

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: It’s Day 7 and Mercy engages Omashola in a brawl

#NoComment: Tacha said “nothing,” yet it echoed aloud

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: At long last, Seyi tenders an apology on Day 6

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Allegations of betrayal and disappointment rock Day 5

Tacha became a worldwide trend and here’s how

Keeping Up with awon #PepperDem: Cindy gets dragged, and Mike goes on tour

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of January

BBN star, Bisola to attend UN General Assembly

Domestic violence: BBN star narrates ordeal

“I lied about being a virgin…My accent was fake”, Gifty says

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