BBNaija All Stars Gulped N5.5bn – MultiChoice

Multichoice Nigeria on Tuesday disclosed that N5.5 billion was invested in the production of the just-concluded “All Stars” edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed this during the cash prize presentation to the winner of the All Stars show, Ilebaye Odiniya, in Lagos. Ilebaye was given a cheque of N120 million and the key to her new SUV from Innosons Motors. Tejumola said that over 2,000 individuals were also employed to execute the show. She said the show generated over 1.53 billion voters across all regions. “This year, we have backed this commitment up with a total investment of NGN5.5 billion, covering the costs of production, construction, fittings, technical, licensing, satellite, and marketing in the production of this season of Big Brother Naija. “And of course, there is the direct impact of over 2000 individuals employed to bring this project to life.  “As Africa’s most loved storyteller, we are proud to be part of creating opportunities for growth for the youth in their quest to build great futures. “This year Biggieverse was opened as Big Brother invited into it your favourite All-Stars 20 game players, four house guests, nine Jury members and 12 Wager Task Judges and the parrot who all together delivered a riveting show that kept us all entertained for 71 days,” she said. Tejumola described the Big Brother All Stars as a season of love rekindled, new friendships, settling scores, comedic moments, fantastic showcase of talent and a battle for dominance. She appreciated the lead sponsor of the show, MoniePoint Microfinance Bank and the associate sponsor, HFM Online Trading, for partnering with MultiChoice to deliver a Biggieverse of pure entertainment. She also appreciated other sponsors of the show. “In this 20th year of Africa Magic’s operations in Nigeria, we thank you for choosing to make magic with us. “Thank you, our loyal viewers, for your love and support that sustains the conversations around all our productions. “Congratulations Baye, the resident GenZ Baddie on conquering in Biggieverse and emerging the winner of the very first Big Brother Naija All-Stars Season. “Our commitment to showcasing the best in sporting, entertainment and telling uniquely authentic indigenous stories remains unwavering,” she said. Earlier, the winner of the All Stars Show, Ilebaye, who expressed excitement over her victory appreciated MultiChoice, her family, fans and fellow ex-housemates. “I want to thank Big Brother, my family, sponsors, host of the show, supporters and people who did not sleep to ensure the success of the show. I promise to make you all proud and make good use of the money,” she said. Also, Mr Chinedu Okpara, Head of Product Marketing at MoniePoint, who described the show as an exciting one expressed joy in partnering with MultiChoice to execute the All Stars show. “The show was an exciting one, lots of drama for us. We are happy to be a part of this. “We have been able to fulfil one of our dreams of empowering dreams and we will continue to look for more opportunity like this,” he said.

Kiddwaya kicked out of ‘BBNaija All Stars’ as 4 fresh contestants join

In a surprising twist on the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ edition, Kiddwaya, a prominent housemate, has been evicted from the competition. Simultaneously, the show welcomed the entry of four new contestants, marking a pivotal moment in the reality series. The announcement of Kiddwaya’s eviction was made by the show’s charismatic host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during the live Sunday eviction episode. It was revealed that both Kiddwaya and Tolanibaj had garnered the least number of votes for the week, leaving their fate hanging in the balance. During the same episode, Saskay, Elozonam, and Vee, who constituted the week’s jury, came together to save Tolanibaj from elimination, leading to Kiddwaya’s departure from the house. Kiddwaya’s eviction was determined by a slim margin, with him receiving 1.95 percent of the votes and Tolanibaj securing 2.03 percent. In his post-eviction remarks, Kiddwaya expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the dynamic house, describing the experience as “crazy.” He acknowledged his intention to forge new friendships and conveyed optimism about his upcoming projects. Kiddwaya assured his fans of upcoming ventures that would keep them engaged and entertained. Following the eviction, the competition took an unexpected turn as Big Brother introduced four fresh contestants into the house. Prince Nelson, Kim Oprah, Lucy, and Omatshola, all of whom were past participants from previous editions, joined the existing housemates. This infusion of new blood is anticipated to bring fresh dynamics and increased excitement to the show. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu had hinted earlier in the eviction episode that the introduction of ex-housemates into the current season was on the horizon. He highlighted that the newly introduced contestants would have the opportunity to partake in various house activities, including the head of house challenge and wager tasks. However, these entrants will not be eligible to compete for the ultimate cash prize, setting a unique and intriguing tone for the coming episodes.

Viewers slam BBNaija ‘All Stars’ eviction style

*Accuse jury of being biased Viewers of the ‘All Stars’ edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show are expressing their discontent with the new jury-based eviction style, stating that it does not accurately reflect viewers’ choices. The dissatisfaction emerged on various social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), prompting viewers to question the decision to deviate from the traditional voting system. In previous editions, housemates were nominated for possible eviction through voting by viewers, after which they visited the Diary Room to nominate a fellow housemate. However, this year’s ‘All Stars’ edition introduced a different approach, involving a jury composed of three former housemates who deliberate to decide which contestant to save or evict. During the first eviction, which included Bisola, Dorathy, and Mike on the jury, Princess was evicted based on the jury’s decision after Seyi received the lowest votes. The second eviction, featuring Laycon, Teddy A, and Diane on the jury, led to Uriel’s eviction, with Seyi again receiving the lowest votes. While some viewers criticized the jury’s involvement in the eviction process, accusing them of bias, others questioned their familiarity with the show based on their decisions. Some individuals expressed frustration, believing that the jury’s choices were overriding the viewers’ votes and impacting the overall fairness of the competition. The social media backlash was marked by hashtags like #letourvotescount, with viewers urging the organizers to reconsider the jury’s role in the eviction process. Critics argued that the current approach does not align with the spirit of an ‘All Stars’ season and suggested reverting to a voting-based system to ensure transparency and fairness. Despite the criticism, the show’s dynamics remain a topic of fervent discussion, with viewers divided over the perceived merits and drawbacks of the new eviction style. As the debate continues, the Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars’ edition presents a unique challenge for the show’s organizers to strike a balance between innovation and maintaining the trust of their dedicated audience.