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Big Brother Naija
June 29, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend in both international and local media was filled with drama, award night losses, allegations and surprising announcements from big media names. Here’s everything you missed over the weekend.  Big Brother Naija Host Ebuka Announces Third Child With His Wife  Long time Big Brother Naija Host, Ebuka has shocked fans as he and his... Read More
The Media Blog
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Big Brother Naija 2026: What Producers Are Looking For in the Next Cast Based on Past Seasons 
June 1, 2026

Big Brother Naija 2026: What Producers Are Looking For in the Next Cast Based on Past Seasons 

The 2026 Big Brother Naija auditions are underway, with the show set to premiere on July 26, 2026. With all the excitement around possible casting and the drama from previous contestants, we are wondering what the criteria for next season’s cast will be. One thing has been evident in the casting choices for Big Brother... Read More
Reality TV
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Is Big Brother Naija the Pipeline Into the Nollywood Industry for Reality Stars?
April 20, 2026

Is Big Brother Naija the Pipeline Into the Nollywood Industry for Reality Stars?

Big Brother Naija has helped produce several names in the Nollywood industry. While a few contestants of the reality show were in the industry before their association with it, for many, BBN served as a platform in the industry. Ex-Big Brother Naija stars like Bisola Aiyeola and Venita Akpofure are examples of contestants who had... Read More
The Film Blog
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March 14, 2026

Weekly Highlight: Here’s What Happened Over The Week

The Nigerian media has been filled with both positive and negative news stories over the week, from marital announcements to industry losses to dangerous situations on film sets. There has been news that has shocked and excited us.  Tonto Dikeh Slammed With ₦200m Lawsuit  Former actress and new evangelist Tonto Dikeh has been sued by... Read More
The Media Blog
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March 7, 2026

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

This week has been filled with rumors and speculations in the media, pregnancy announcements and burial and births day celebrations.  Ex-Reality Star BamBam Sheds Husband’s Name Amidst Speculations Of A Separation BamBam, who met her husband Teddy A on the Big Brother reality show, has reportedly removed her husband’s name and is now using her... Read More
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February 28, 2026

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

This week was filled with positive and negative news, from the launch of new books to the death of a beloved actor and the release of a new single. It was an eventful week. Big Brother Naija’s Cross Legally Weds Partner The former Big Brother Naija star, who proposed to his partner around October 2025,... Read More
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February 9, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend 

The Nigerian entertainment space was filled with both positive and negative news this weekend, from an unexpected death, to marriage renewals and a survival from an accident. There has been news from all fronts.  Celebrity Designer Veekee James Announces She’s Having A Girl Designer and influencer Veekee James who took to instagram and YouTube to... Read More
The Media Blog
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From Reality TV to Real Longevity: How Bisola Aiyeola Turned Big Brother Naija Into Industry Power
January 22, 2026

From Reality TV to Real Longevity: How Bisola Aiyeola Turned Big Brother Naija Into Industry Power

Big Brother Naija has become one of Nigeria’s most reliable talent pipelines, producing entertainers who have successfully transitioned from reality television into mainstream relevance. Over the years, alumni like Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, now the long-standing host of the show, and Tobi Bakre, who has built a solid acting career, have proven that the platform can be... Read More
Editor's Pick
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Weekend Recap | BBN 10, Desmond Elliot, Femi Branch, Peller, Natasha Osawaru
March 31, 2025

Weekend Recap | BBN 10, Desmond Elliot, Femi Branch, Peller, Natasha Osawaru

Big Brother Naija announces resumption of physical audition ahead of season 10 MultiChoice Nigeria has confirmed that the tenth season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) will commence soon. In a recent Instagram post, the organizers announced a change in the audition process for this edition. Unlike previous seasons, where auditions were conducted online, contestants for... Read More
The Media Blog
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KellyRae wins BBN
October 7, 2024

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | KellyRae, Ayra, Tems, Asake, BBN, Portable, Davido

KellyRae wins the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ edition KellyRae was crowned the winner of season 9 of the Big Brother Naija TV show, ahead of Wanni, who was the First Runner-Up, making him the first married man to win the reality show. The 2024 Big Brother Naija TV show spanned 71 days, with... Read More
The Media Blog
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Weekend Recap
September 23, 2024

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Adekunle Gold, BBN, Jaruma, Davido

Adekunle Gold Foundation launches scholarship for Africans The Adekunle Gold Foundation has launched a scholarship for all Africans. The Foundation offers a full scholarship for the 2024/2025 Music Business Academy for Africa Programme. The scholarship is created for young artists and showbusiness enthusiasts who wish to learn more about the business aspect of the music... Read More
The Media Blog
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September 2, 2024

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | BBNaija, Mike Edwards, Rema, Chidinma Adetshina

Team Radicals evicted from BBNaija ‘No Loose Guard’ Season Earlier during the week, per tradition, the housemates were asked to nominate two pairs for possible eviction after the HOH games.  The Radicals pair (Fairme and Mitchky) had six nominations, followed by Double Kay(Kassia and Kellyrae) and Aces(Sooj and Topher), who were nominated three times. Wanni... Read More
The Media Blog
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Chidinma Adetshina Expresses Desire to Participate in Big Brother Naija 2025
August 28, 2024

Chidinma Adetshina Expresses Desire to Participate in Big Brother Naija (BBN) 2025

South African-born Nigerian Chidinma Adetshina has expressed her desire to partake in Nigeria’s biggest show, Big Brother Naija (BBN), in its next season, 2025. Chidinma Adetshina, whose name became famous in Nigeria, was a victim of online bullying from South Africans who claimed she did not represent them and could not continue in the South... Read More
The Media Blog
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August 14, 2024

Our Favorite Moments From BBNaija Season 9 and Why Aces Might Take The Crown

As the drama of Big Brother Naija Season 9 unfolds, one team has managed to capture the hearts of many—Aces, the electrifying duo made up of Samuel “Sooj” Osuji and Christopher “Topher J” Bassey. Their journey in the house isn’t just about strategy and gameplays; it’s about a connection that’s both inspiring and deeply relatable.... Read More
The Media Blog
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Burna Boy | Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | NDI NNE, Burna Boy, Asake, Peter Okoye, P-Square, BBN
August 12, 2024

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | NDI NNE, Burna Boy, Asake, Peter Okoye, P-Square, BBN

Big Brother Naija housemates NDI NNE evicted from the show NDI NNE, the duo consisting of aunt and niece, have been eliminated from the Big Brother Naija season 9 reality TV show after snagging the Head of House (HoH) position before leaving the show. The duo, Chinne and Nne, were evicted from the “No Loose... Read More
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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Bobrisky, Big Brother Naija, Paris 2024 Olympics, Asake
August 5, 2024

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Bobrisky, Big Brother Naija, D’Tigress Olympics, Asake

Bobrisky is released from Kirikiri prison  Nigerian socialite and influencer Bobsrisky has officially been released from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, where she was sentenced to spend six months in jail for her offence of naira abuse. Bobrisky was imprisoned in April 2024 when she pleaded guilty to the charges against her in court. After serving... Read More
The Media Blog
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Get Acquainted with Housemates of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) “No Loose Guard”
July 29, 2024

Get Acquainted with Housemates of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) “No Loose Guard”

The Big Brother Naija (BBN) returned for a season 9 on Sunday, July 28, with new faces and an all-new template for the “No Loose Guard” season. Unlike all other previous seasons of the Big Brother Naija, the housemates of this year’s season are paired and related as each pair is related by marriage, friendship,... Read More
The Media Blog
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September 28, 2023

BBNAllStars: Angel Speaks On Her Relationship With Lover, Soma, Prays It Lasts Forever

Evicted BBNaija All-Stars housemate, Angel Smith has expressed her feelings towards her fellow ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Soma, after coming out from the reality show. She revealed this on her X (formerly Twitter) profile. Angel also disclosed that she felt blessed and special. “God, I hope I’m this happy forever,” she wrote. “Like I haven’t... Read More
The Media Blog
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Tems
September 25, 2023

Weekend Recap: In Case You Missed It | BBN, Tems, Ik Ogbonna

A lot has happened since we last briefed you on the things that occurred recently in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Here is the weekend recap, in case you missed these things. Anxiety grips Big Brother Naija fans as the show ends next week The grand finale of this season’s Big Brother Naija All-Star is right... Read More
The Media Blog
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May 30, 2023

Teddy A Confesses to How He Almost Called It Quits Before Proposing to BamBam

Former Big Brother Naija sensation, Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has candidly shared the rocky moments he and his partner, Bamike Olawunmi, aka Bam Bam, endured before taking the leap into marriage. During a recent episode of The Honest Bunch audiovisual podcast, co-hosted by actor Nedu, Teddy A revealed that they had been... Read More
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January 25, 2023

BBNaija’s Nina Ivy allegedly welcomes second child, three months after marriage saga

According to reports, former Big Brother Nigeria housemate Nina Ivy has given birth to her second child and is presently recovering from the complications she had during childbirth. Nina, who has been absent on social media for weeks, welcomed her second child just three months after marrying an African-American, Chris Miller. The pair reportedly started dating... Read More
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December 16, 2022

BBNaija’s Frodd pops the question to his girlfriend

Frodd, a former housemate on the reality TV show Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija), has proposed to his longtime love Chioma. The reality TV personality, whose actual name is Chukwuemeka Okoye, proposed to his girlfriend on Thursday. The couple wore all-white ensembles and stood out against the vibrant backdrop in video footage that has now gone... Read More
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