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BBNaija 2018: Nigerians Kick Against Recall Of Two Evicted Housemates
Organisers of the Big Brother 2018 reality show last Sunday announced that two evicted housemates would be voted back to the house. Big Brother host, Ebuka announced that two of the evicted 11 housemates including Anto who was evicted last Sunday would be returning to the show.
Ebuka was quoted as saying that “there is a major change in this week’s voting. Big Brother has accorded two evicted housemates the opportunity to return to the show and play for the money. So, instead of voting for eviction, you will rather be voting for recall of the two housemates”.
This has generated controversy online as Nigerians have condemned the new change, thereby calling on Big Brother to rescind his decision. Most of them expressed disappointment as they expected the organisers to bring fake housemates not evicted ones.
Among the viewers of the reality show who reacted to the development are two Nigerian celebrities, Marvin record producer, Don Jazzy and Winner of Big Brother Africa, Uti Nwachukwu. Don Jazzy on his twitter page wrote “Dear Big Brother, I don’t think this a fair move, then again Na you get house make I dey go, Big Brother, if you want to bring two people back I vote for Ebuka and Uti or Beverly Osu self”.
Also winner of the Big Brother Africa (BBA) All Stars edition, Uti Nwachukwu wrote, “We need drama, Yes, Khloe and Ifu Ennada for the return and I am definitely voting the intelligent and talented Ifu Ennada back”.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’