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BBNaija, Ebuka Begin Season Seven Audition
Multichoice Nigeria, organisers of BBNaija have commenced online auditions for the seventh season of the biggest reality show in Nigerian television history, which has thrust several Nigerian youths into fame and stardom.
Their announcement reads: “Biggie is calling you back home #BBNaija Season 7 auditions are officially open; are you the next Efe, Miracle, Mercy, Laycon or Whitemoney? This is your time to show Biggie what you’re all about audition here: africamagic.tv/bbaudition Audition now!”
The application process for Big Brother Naija Season 7 started on Monday and is billed to close on May 30, 2022.
In 2019, the Big Brother Naija auditions were held in eight major cities across Nigeria. Lagos, Abuja, Warri, Benin, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Calabar and Enugu. The 2020 and 2021 audition was held online because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s audition is being held online. It is open to interested male and female participants of Nigerian nationality with a valid Nigerian passport who must be 21 years of age by June 1, 2022.
The five easy steps to audition for BBnaija season seven are as follows.
1. Where to apply
Potential contestants are expected to record a two-minute video of themselves stating why they should be considered a Housemate in season seven of Big Brother Naija. Following this, they are to log on to www. Africa magic. Tv/BBAudition to fill out the online registration form and upload their videos.
2. Registration fee
There is no registration fee for online registration. The online audition is free and open. Separate data charges will, however, apply.
3. Do a short video of yourself
You are expected to record a three-minute video of yourself stating why they should pick you to be a Housemate in season 7 of Big Brother Naija. After uploading your video, you need to fill out the online registration form and upload your video below. Interested participants are expected to log on to AfricaMagic.tv/bbaudtion, upload a three-minute video introducing themselves, what is unique about them, their likes and dislikes and why they should be chosen this season.
They are also to speak about their family and friends.
While making your video, you must shoot landscape (horizontal) and not portrait (vertical) style.
4. Required information
As part of the prerequisite conditions for registrations, one must provide basic information about yourself, next of kin and a means of identification, like your National Identification Number and other relevant means of identification that show that you are Nigerian.
5. Final short listing
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.’
