Organizers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), a popular Nigerian reality show, officially announced on Friday that the show is set to return for its ninth season in 2024.
The previous season, themed Big Brother Naija: All Stars, aired from July to October 2023, and carefully featured selected housemates and fan favourites from previous editions of the show.
Ilebaye Odiniya, a 22-year-old model from Kogi State, emerged as the winner, walking away with a cash prize of N120 million. This prize included a car, home appliances, and other rewards from the show’s sponsors.
The show organizers hinted at providing more details about the upcoming season and its premiere date later this month in a short video shared on social media. The video caption intriguingly asked, “Mirror, Mirror, who is Biggie looking for?”
The announcement of BBNaija’s return has drawn comments from lovers and critics of the show. X user @hey.ebukac, wrote, while alluding to the economic challenges of the country, “Ahhh!!! Our sorrows are about to be paused for a while.”
Another, @emeka.mathias.3, suggested that the organizers give disqualified fans favourites from previous seasons another chance to redeem themselves. “He should give the disqualified a chance to redeem themselves.
However, @sense.police pointed out that the current economic downturn in the country might have soiled any possible excitement associated with watching the show.
“Do Nigerians have time for BBNaija this year? he quizzed. “With all the challenges we are facing?”
The 2024 edition promises to deliver a blend of drama, romance, competition and entertainment for lovers of the show.
As we all know BBNaija Season 9 Nigeria’s massive and biggest reality show Big Brother Naija is back with a brand new season and assures it’s viewers it’s going to be filled with untiled 24/7 drama. The reality TV show will follow the lives of new people as they interact, battle and compete with each other to win the grand prize of N120 million. 10 Things Viewers Should Expect From Bbnaija S9 Show This Year
There are going to be some additional changes which is quite different from the previous season and you can’t afford to miss out on all the suspense, drama Gbasabos and fun, trust me it’s going to be interesting.
Speaking on the takeoff of the new season Big Brother Naija, the director in charge of content has made some issues and specific revelations. The organizers of the highly competitive reality TV show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) on Saturday drop hints on the forthcoming season 9 edition of the show.
BBGHUB9JA recalls that the last edition, themed ‘All-Stars’, had many past winners and contestants from various seasons compete for the grand prize of 120 million Naira prize money.
At the end of the keenly contested show, former Level-up housemate, Ilebaye, emerged as the winner of the All-Stars season, while Mercy Eke, winner of Pepper Dem emerged as the first runner-up, followed by CeeC of See Gobe season.
Here’s all you need to know about Big Brother Naija Season 9
◾The Ninjas are back! Yes the notorious Big Brother Ninja’s will be back for this season and we can’t wait to see what antics and gimmick they have under their sleeves.
◾30 Big Brother Naija fans will also win 2 million naira each in the Fave lock promo only for Dstv and Gotv subscribers.
◾Big Brother Naija Season9 will run 24/7 on Dstv Premium, Compact plus, Compact, Confam and yanga packages on Channel 198 while on Gotv Max and Joli packages on Channel29.
◾ For the Big Brother Naija Season 9 the show will witness the return of live studio audience which was stopped in 2019 due to Covid19.
◾ BBN S9 will premiere with dual launch on Saturday 23rd, July 2024 and Sunday 24th, July 2024 by 7pm (GMT+1) on Africa magic channel; Showcase, Urban and Family.
◾ Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Will remain the host of Big Brother Naija S9 show making it is 8th straight season of hosting the show.
◾The show will run for 72 days as housemates will both competing for the grand prize. Which will eventually ends on Sunday, October 3 2024.
◾ This year winner it’s going home N120m worth of prizes. They will get 120 million Naira in cash and some other gifts, Including a Sport Utility Vehicle Car, a house, trips to a specific country and other items from sponsors.
◾ Big Brother Naija fans across Africa and UK will be able to watch the show live 24/7 via the streaming service Showmax.
◾The show will maintain its voting style used last year. Voting will only be on the BBNAIJA website, Voting poll, Mobile site, and on the DSTV and GOTV for active subscribers.
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Very ready waiting for 24/7