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BBNaija: Google Reveals Five Most Searched Housemates
Mercy, Tacha, Mike, Ike, and Seyi are the most searched Big Brother Naija 2019 housemates, Google revealed yesterday.
Google describes them as the five top trending Big Brother Naija 2019: Pepper Dem housemates since the commencement of the competition on June 30.
Google’s West Africa Regional Communication and Public Relations Manager, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, who shared the information in a statement, said the report is based on top search performance on Google.
Mr Kola-Ogunlade said while the housemates struggle for the grand prize of N60 million, “fans have been scouring the net to find out more about them”.
‘Ranking’
He also revealed that Mercy is currently the most-searched contestant on Google.
The 26-year-old video vixen and businesswoman who is based in Lagos loves cooking, swimming, travelling, and dancing.
Google said Mercy’s on-screen relationship with fellow contestant, Ike, as well as her fashion sense and good looks, has kept Big Brother Naija fans wanting more and “searching for her online”.
Following closely is Tasha, who hails from Rivers State.
This 23-year-old social media sensation loves to show herself to the world and the Big Brother Naija stage is the ideal platform.
She has grown her popularity on social media through the show and is the second most-searched Big Brother Naija 2019.
Her stern character adds to the excitement of the reality show.
Mike Edwards stunned Big Brother Naija 2019: Pepper Dem fans when it was revealed that he was married.
He is also a CEO and an athlete with a resilient spirit, Founder of the first Black-owned cigar brand in the United Kingdom.
Kola-Ogunlade said Mike has been able to position himself as a guru in the Big Brother Naija house and his accent has made quite an impression on the audience.
Mike is number 3 on the list of most-searched Big Brother Naija 2019: Pepper Dem contestants on Google.
Seyi, popularly referred to as the grandson of Awolowo, has also made his mark in the Big Brother Naija 2019.
From being head-of-house to having a heated argument with Ike at one point, he has a strong personality that has stood out since day one of the show.
The bubbly entrepreneur is also a medical doctor who has stated his commitment to his journey of self-acceptance, his girlfriend and his belief.
The 26-year-old Steve Ikechukwu Onyema, originally from Imo State, is said to be the look-alike of Marvel’s Black Panther actor, Michael B. Jordan.
His relationship with fellow housemate, Mercy, among other activities in the house have made him one of the contestants to watch out for.
He occupies the fifth position on the most searched Big Brother Naija 2019: Pepper Dem housemates list according to Google Search.
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.’