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Check Out BBNaija Stars Making Waves In Nollywood
Over the years, reality TV shows have proven to be launch pads for singers, actors, comedians and other categories of entertainers. One of such reality shows is Big Brother Naija which has provided platform for many to shine in Nollywood.
Below are some former contestants of the reality TV show currently proving their mettle in the make believe world.
Bisola Aiyeola: Vivacious Bisola was the first runner up in BB Naija “See Gobbe” edition of 2007. Though her acting career had kicked off before BBNaija, she gained more prominence after appearing in the reality TV show and went on to star in movies.
Aiyeola was been featured in movies such as Sugar Rush, Gold Statue and Pay Day among others. In 2018, she won the African magic viewers choice trail blazers award.
Gideon Okeke: Gideon Okeke came into lime light as a house mate in the first edition of BBNaija in 2006. After the show, he has gone on to passionately pursue an acting career. One of his most popular roles is as Phillip Ade- Williams in the TV series ‘Tinsel’.
He has also appeared in movies such as ‘Gidi Blues’ Heaven’s Hell and when love happens. The actor was nominated for AMVCA for his role in the acclaimed film 90 days.
Teddy A: When Tope Adenibuyan also known as Teddy A went into the Big Brother house in 2018, he was already a budding singer looking for a platform to showcase his talent. However, since he left the reality show, Teddy A who is married to another former BB Naija contestant, Bam Bam has appeared in some Nollywood movies including the Gift, No Budget, Unsane and a television series Funke Akindele’s Jenifa’s Diary.
Tobi Bakare: In 2018, Bakare resigned from his job to participate in the third edition of BBNaija. He emerged as a finalist in the show and has since been featuring in a few movies.
The Ex-TV reality star has appeared in Nollywood flicks such as Sugar Rush, Fixus, Mokalik Phases, Hustele and TV Series, Jenifa’s Diary.
Venita Akpofure: Venita had been featured in a few movies before participating in BB Naija in 2019. However, the Pepper Deem edition of the reality TV show was what really put the spot- light on her.
Akpofure was starred in movies such as Kambili, The Whole 30 Years, Unmarried, While You Slept and Losing Control.
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.’