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BBNaija Season Nine Begins, Sunday
The upcoming season of BBNaija is set up to deliver unparalleled twists and turns.
In a few days, Africa’s biggest reality TV Show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), will premiere its ninth season.
With the theme for this season centred around pairing and creating dynamic duos, the season is set up to deliver unparalleled twists and turns.
The Tide Entertainment reports that before the show premieres, there are five twists, turns and prizes to expect as BBNaija premieres.
Season 9’s theme is centred around duos
It was recently disclosed at the BBNaija media briefing that the criteria for selecting contestants for the season was based on the mindset “better as pairs.”
“What Biggie has asked for this year is for pairs to audition, which is the first time this is happening. This year we asked for people to come with their friends, besties, family members, wives, husbands, and partners, to enter the show together as a pair. That was the selection criteria,” Dr Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head, Content & Channels, West Africa, MultiChoice, said.
The grand prize is N100 million worth of prizes.
Although the season’s theme is yet to be revealed, Dr Tejumola revealed that the prize to be won this season is valued at N100 million which includes a cash prize and an SUV.
Though there are a number of sponsors already on board for the 9th season, it is not yet clear if there would be any additional sponsored prizes given recent controversies.
Head of House challenge will see major twist
Unlike previous seasons, the Head of House challenge will see a major twist with new activities set for primetime. Dr Tejumola said, “Right after the launch show on Sunday, a new activity will start. This season has high stakes. It’s going to move fast, and it will unravel right from Sunday night when we launch the show.”
Immediately after we meet the housemates, the main business starts as the Custodian Challenge will start at 9 pm on Sunday. Now restyled as the HoH Ballot, the process to select the first HoH will hold at 10 am on Monday, July 29, 2024. This will be followed by the Custodian Lock-In then the Immunity Challenge and nominations.
For 71 days, BBNaija housemates are expected to entertain Africa
The twists and turns coming this season are the organisers’ way of upping the game’s innovative format and it promises to deliver fresh dynamics and unforgettable entertainment.
4. Fave Lock-In is making a comeback
Contestants do not only get to win, but fans can also participate with the Fave Lock-In. With the Fave Lock-In, viewers can make their predictions of the pairs they think will win the Immunity Challenge and some lucky fans get rewarded with ¦ 1 million weekly.
The new season of BBNaija will premiere on Sunday, July 28, 2024, across all Africa Magic channels. To vote for their favourite contestants, fans need to download the new MyDStv app before Sunday, July 28, 2024, as the old application will be phased out.
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.’
