The #YNaijaCover: Is disqualified BBN housemate, Erica back to good graces?

Former Big Brother housemate, Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim, made her first camera appearance on Monday following her disqualification from the reality show, in which she apologised to her friends, family and fans for her inappropriate actions whilst in the house. In an exclusive interview with the show’s organisers, the 26-year-old actress spoke about her relationship with... Read More

Cover Stories

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September 8, 2020

For Erica’s GoFundMe, there are lessons but you can’t tell people how to spend their money

On the face of it, we all think we can determine how people spend their money. That’s understandable, given that we think we know the difference between good and bad – what is morally, spiritually, culturally correct and what is not. But there’s something we are all missing. We would want to recall how ‘saying... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

Big Brother Naija, Erica

September 7, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Kiddwaya seems worried that Erica may not be able to pay her rent now

The highlight of day 49 in the Big Brother Naija house is no doubt the disqualification of Erica. It was a domino effect, leading to a rather interesting chain of events. From the idea of opening a go-fund-me account by her ostentatious fan base, which by the way amassed much over 3 million Naira in... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Big Brother Naija, Dorothy, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Lucy, Nengi, Neo, Prince, Vee

September 2, 2020

YNaijaBBNUpdate: #EricaIsMe highlights one other issue Nigerian women face

With social media housing the most recognised platforms for people to tell their stories, the everyday struggles of the average person is becoming increasingly glaring. A demographic that has used this platform extensively to maximize the exposure their stories get are women. We could literally understand concepts like feminism, equality, human rights from social media... Read More

Reality TV, Thinking Through

Big Brother Naija, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon

August 28, 2020

Two years since the Andre Blaze Henshaw sexual assault allegation, what has been done?

The fifth season of Big Brother Naija has hurtled towards four eviction batches already, wildly becoming a pop cultural fixation, amassing fandoms and offering reprieve from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. By now, die hards would have noticed a conspicuous change with who presides over the show as the voice of Big Brother. Andre Blaze Henshaw... Read More

Deep Dive

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August 20, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Ozone ship capsizes as Nengi lets Ozo down gently

It’s day 31 of the Big Brother Naija show, and one of the most endorsed ships in the house seems to be in serious jeopardy. Since the show began, the Big Brother Naija community decided that it would be a trip to set up arguably the best looking guy in the house, with the most... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Big Brother Naija, Lucy, Nengi, Neo, praise, Vee, Wahtoni and Lucy, Wathoni

August 12, 2020

Mercy Eke is experiencing the entitlement syndrome common to most fans

It is not strange for celebrities to endorse upcoming celebrities or those in the making. To be honest, a few success stories for many Nigerian celebrities are built on controversies they surround themselves with or the other well-known celebrities that endorse them. Big Brother Naija season 4 winner Mercy Eke is no stranger to these... Read More

Deep Dive

Big Brother Naija, Mercy Eke

August 10, 2020

#BBNaijaLockdown: 4 things Laycon must do to forget about Erica

By Preye Campbell Laycon’s love story in the Lockdown house remains an interesting piece of entertainment. We have seen last week’s action and we have all had our say about him (even music star, Teni ‘prayed for sense’ for Laycon). Away from all that is the fact that Laycon just might have gone in... Read More

Reality TV

BBNaija lockdown, Big Brother Naija, Laycon

August 6, 2020

#BBNaijaLockdown: Nengi and Ozo’s relationship is a formula that could sway votes in their favour

Written by Preye Campbell With Big Brother Naija comes the need for consistency in content delivering. Afterall, that is what drives up the viewership and keeps millions awake at night and social media ablaze during the day. And overtime, we have witnessed just that: content. With this valuable piece of information in mind, housemates... Read More

Reality TV

Big Brother Naija, Ozo and Nengi

July 20, 2020

“BBNaija’s Kaisha Umar is breaking out of the ‘shyness’ associated with Arewa Women”

There are a few shows that lead Nigerians to debate on its moral standing or how it portrays the country as a society that lacks moral uprightness – Big Brother Naija is one of such shows. The Big Brother Naija show kicked off its 5th season on Sunday with a host of fresh faces to... Read More

Deep Dive

Arewa Twitter, Big Brother Naija, Kaisha Umar

July 20, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Meet the Big Brother Naija Season 5 Housemates

Finally, the wait is over, Big Brother Naija Season five is well underway, and with our first look at this year’s contestants, we believe that they will be dishing out the sort of juicy and saucy drama that will have us locked onto our TV screens for the next two months. But before the season... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Aisha, BBN Season 5, Big Brother Naija, Brighto, Dorothy, Ebuka, Eric, Erica, housemates, Kate, Laycon, Lilo, Lucy, Neo, praise, Prince, Teseer, Tochi, Tolaninaj. Nnegi, TrickyTee, Vee, Wathoni

July 17, 2020

Legend, Two SuperStars & FA Cup Football on DStv this Weekend!

While DStv undoubtedly remains the home for all the entertainment you need, the line-up of shows on DStv this weekend appears unprecedented. The fun starts with the Africa Magic Turn Up Friday with Pepsi on Friday night where you get to ‘gbese’ as usual and turn your home to a bespoke nightclub. This Friday, July... Read More

Partners

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June 24, 2020

Reactions as BBNaija star, Cee-C is reportedly involved in a car accident

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora popularly known as Cee-C was earlier reported to have been involved in a car crash, having experienced a brake failure. Although the news remains sketchy, a number of reports have surfaced that other people were involved in the accident. Ceece Bbnaija car failed brake at New Haven Enugu,... Read More

Deep Dive

Big Brother Naija, CeeC, Cynthia Nwadora, enugu

June 23, 2020

Here’s everything leading to the #ForgiveUsTacha trend on Twitter

If there’s an award for celebrities with the biggest and most loyal fan base in Nigeria, Tacha’s Titans would probably be sitting at the top of the nomination list. From the moment of her appearance in the Big Brother Naija house to her disqualification from the house, Tacha has won the hearts of her fans... Read More

Deep Dive

Big Brother Naija, Pepper Dem, Tacha, titans

June 9, 2020

‘Ella call me’ – How three words from Tacha started a whole trend

The Big Brother Naija Reunion is one of the most talked-about shows on TV right now, in Nigeria and across Africa, and there are a few people who are keeping the interest and drama heightened and many fans are living for this moment. While many fans are always looking out for what the contestants would... Read More

Deep Dive

#AlphaTacha, Big Brother Naija, Tacha

May 29, 2020

‘BBNaija Reunion’ may just be about Tacha with #TachaReuniteAfrica

Popular reality TV star, Tacha is undoubtedly one of the housemates from the Big Brother Naija reality TV show with a heavy fan base. Tacha’s Titans are also very loyal to her and have made it a point of duty to talk about her and defend her on every cause. For most, Tacha, trending on... Read More

Deep Dive

Big Brother Naija, Tacha

May 12, 2020

Through the lens of stan behaviour; the phenomenon of Tacha

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Anita Natacha Akide simply known as Tacha is trending again today, under a new pretext, yes. But the phenomenon itself is far from new. It has in fact since become an accepted norm in Nigeria’s Twitterverse – a day without at least one Tacha trend is one that must earn... Read More

Blogs

Anita Natacha Akide, Big Brother Naija, Dr. Daniel Faltesek, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Tacha, titans

April 8, 2020

Mercy and Ike’s new reality show may generate concerns but it signals growth of our entertainment industry

On the 26th of April, a new reality show is set to premiere on African Magic. This show which would star 2019 Big Brother Naija winner Mercy Eke and ex-housemate Steve Ikechukwu Onyema, comes off the heels of the love show Ultimate Love, which was wrapped earlier than expected, in accordance to one of the... Read More

Deep Dive, Editor's Pick

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March 4, 2020

#UltimateLoveNG: Aunty saves JayKech; leaving 7 other housemates up for eviction

Following the eviction of MiCherry on Sunday, and the nomination that followed suit, it’s safe to assume that the Ultimate Love reality show has kicked into full gear. Being a show with the original intent of helping its ‘Love Guests’ find love, while providing viewers the televised process and moments associated with the early stages... Read More

The Media Blog, Ultimate Love

Big Brother Naija, Bolar, Chivia, DoubleChris, Jaykech, Jelo, Jeriton, MiCherry, ObiEbi, Roksie, Ultimate love, Ultimate Love Updates

October 9, 2019

Khafi is proof there is more than one way to play the Big Brother game

Two weeks to the end of Big Brother Nigeria, Khafi Kareem was announced as the new co-host of the 2019 The Future Awards Africa. As the premiere platform for recognizing the work of young Nigerians in different fields, and a networking gold mine for government officials and young trailblazers, the host of TFAA are in... Read More

The Media Blog

#NigeriasNewTribe, #PepperDem, #TFAA2019, 2019 The Future Awards Africa, Big Brother Naija, Khafi Kareem

September 27, 2019

Big Brother disqualifies Tacha from reality show over violence

Barely ten days to the end of the popular reality show, Big Brother Naija 4, 23-year-old Housemate, Tacha has been disqualified from further participation following an altercation between her fellow housemate, Mercy earlier in the day. The disagreement between both parties started when Seyi, who is Head Of House, called everyone to the lounge to... Read More

The Media Blog

#PepperDem, BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, Tacha

September 17, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Is ‘Kasanova’ the best romantic comedy since ‘Isoken’?

Frankly, I’m yet to see Oluseyi Asurf’s Kasanova, which is out in cinemas. And although the film’s marketing was quite anaemic, it has trickled in some positive, glowing reviews nonetheless. One of them is Daniel Okechukwu’s review for Culture Custodian – it’s a pretty insightful take that plumps the complexity of the film, which stars... Read More

September 16, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Beyoncé is releasing a behind-the-scenes documentary on ”The Lion King: The Gift”

The release of Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King, and Beyoncé curating a soundtrack for the project, were two big cultural events this year has witnessed. And although the singer recently lost in all her categories in the Emmys, she’s still making black-centered art which we love her. Now, she has collaborated with U.S.... Read More

September 11, 2019

#BBNaija 2019: Tacha, Seyi, Khafi and Mike are all strong, competitive housemates but who will be evicted this Sunday?

Sunday’s looming eviction on Big Brother Naija brings tensions, parading a strong quartet of housemates in Tacha, Seyi, Khafi and Mike. Omashola, a strong housemate in his own right, was up for eviction too but he swapped himself out for Seyi with his veto power. In a way, this is Big Brother Naija hitting reset,... Read More

The Media Blog

Big Brother Naija, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Khafi, Mike, Seyi, Tacha

September 9, 2019

#BBNaija 2019: Here are the 3 times sexual harassment was perpetuated by male housemates

Big Brother Naija has always been an interesting snapshot of how gender plays out in the society – the reinforcement of gender roles and sexism, where a male housemate considers himself “superior” to a woman, and the everyday sexual harassment that women have had to deal from men with since forever. All of it, of... Read More

September 2, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Respecting Bobrisky’s pronouns will cost you absolutely nothing

Following reports of the police shutting down the venue for Bobrisky’s birthday on Saturday, social media had a melt down processing and reacting to the news. Amid conversations on the need for LGBTQ equality and how Bob has literally committed no crime, there was a noisy pocket of internet users generating tired, bland jokes about... Read More

August 23, 2019

#BBNaija 2019: The curious case of Khadoni and why Gedoni’s eviction will be the best thing for Khafi

In 2009, pop singer Ciara released Never Ever, a self-referential R&B song about her past relationships where the love she received was nowhere near the love the gave. She says in an interview, ”I fought so long to try and keep it up — keep it afloat and to keep it together, and you got... Read More

The Media Blog

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August 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of August

Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate Khafi Kareem is on today’s Cover – a UK tabloid The Sun published a rather sensational, nauseatingly sex story about her sex life in the BBNaija house. Kareem is a serving police Metropolitan police officer in the UK and according to The Sun, a spokesperson of the Met said Kareem... Read More

Cover Stories

BBNaija 2019, Big Brother Naija, Burna boy, Chibundu Onuzo, Khafi Kareem

August 6, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 6th of August

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: Funke Akindele’s directorial debut ”Your Excellency” is a political comedy driven by social media #BBNaija 2019: A ranking of your favourite housemates for the week. Guess who is at number 1?

Cover Stories

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August 6, 2019

#BBNaija 2019: A ranking of your favourite housemates for the week. Guess who is at number 1?

With Jeff evicted on Sunday night and hence thinning the number of housemates in the house, this season of Big Brother Naija geared towards another not-so-surprising twist yesterday – no housemate was put for eviction this week and so everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. That said, in this piece, we rank your favourite housemates... Read More

The #YNaijaCover: Is disqualified BBN housemate, Erica back to good graces?

For Erica’s GoFundMe, there are lessons but you can’t tell people how to spend their money

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Kiddwaya seems worried that Erica may not be able to pay her rent now

YNaijaBBNUpdate: #EricaIsMe highlights one other issue Nigerian women face

Two years since the Andre Blaze Henshaw sexual assault allegation, what has been done?

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Ozone ship capsizes as Nengi lets Ozo down gently

Mercy Eke is experiencing the entitlement syndrome common to most fans

#BBNaijaLockdown: 4 things Laycon must do to forget about Erica

#BBNaijaLockdown: Nengi and Ozo’s relationship is a formula that could sway votes in their favour

“BBNaija’s Kaisha Umar is breaking out of the ‘shyness’ associated with Arewa Women”

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Meet the Big Brother Naija Season 5 Housemates

Legend, Two SuperStars & FA Cup Football on DStv this Weekend!

Reactions as BBNaija star, Cee-C is reportedly involved in a car accident

Here’s everything leading to the #ForgiveUsTacha trend on Twitter

‘Ella call me’ – How three words from Tacha started a whole trend

‘BBNaija Reunion’ may just be about Tacha with #TachaReuniteAfrica

Through the lens of stan behaviour; the phenomenon of Tacha

Mercy and Ike’s new reality show may generate concerns but it signals growth of our entertainment industry

#UltimateLoveNG: Aunty saves JayKech; leaving 7 other housemates up for eviction

Khafi is proof there is more than one way to play the Big Brother game

Big Brother disqualifies Tacha from reality show over violence

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Is ‘Kasanova’ the best romantic comedy since ‘Isoken’?

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Beyoncé is releasing a behind-the-scenes documentary on ”The Lion King: The Gift”

#BBNaija 2019: Tacha, Seyi, Khafi and Mike are all strong, competitive housemates but who will be evicted this Sunday?

#BBNaija 2019: Here are the 3 times sexual harassment was perpetuated by male housemates

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Respecting Bobrisky’s pronouns will cost you absolutely nothing

#BBNaija 2019: The curious case of Khadoni and why Gedoni’s eviction will be the best thing for Khafi

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of August

The YNaija Cover – the 6th of August

#BBNaija 2019: A ranking of your favourite housemates for the week. Guess who is at number 1?

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