Big Brother Naija relaunched with 12 Contestants

That TV series Big Brother Nigeria also known as “Big Brother Naija” by most Nigerians has been launched on Sunday with 12 contestants also known as “housemates”, after 10 years of holding its first edition.

Some Nigerian musicians were invited to perform during the launch and they are the award-winning Yemi Alade, Flavour and ‘K9’.

The host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, who himself was once a housemate introduced the housemates said he remains one of the biggest supporters of the show.

“Ten years ago I was a housemate, today I am one of their biggest supporters,” Obi-Uchendu said.

John Ugbe, the Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria expressed his delight on their choice of the host.

“We are particularly excited to have Ebuka as host of Big Brother Naija. “ This was the platform that unearthed his potentials and propelled him to stardom.

Viewers are expected to see an eviction of a housemate every Sunday on the show.

The winner of the 11-week contest will be awarded 25 million naira cash prize and a brand new Kia Sorento SUV car.

The show will run for 78 days and end on April 9^th2017. 

The 12 housemates who will be entertaining Nigeria

ns are as follows in no particular order:

1. Bally

2. Bisola

3. CoColce

4. Efe

5. Gifty

6. Kemen

7. Marvis

8. Miyonse

9. Soma

10. TBoss

11. ThinTallTony

12. Uriel