Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, popularly called BBNaija came alive Sunday July 19, 2020 with
20 housemates jostling for the prize of N85m. We present a brief about the housemates and what they are into.
Ozo
Consultant and entrepreneur Ozoemena
“Ozo” Chukwu (27), is from Imo State.
One of his greatest achievements is
working with a UEFA Federation in
Europe. It is no surprise then that when
he is not busy consulting or managing
his urban clothing line, you’ll find
him analysing sports and watching
documentaries and TV shows.
What new habit or skill did you
acquire during lockdown? Learning to
stay without loud music. What are your
words to live by? No boundaries with
an ounce of hope. What is your biggest
achievement? Working for a UEFA
Federation. It was a job I took great pride
in and enjoyed doing.
Vee
Victoria “Vee” Adeyele (23) is a
musician based in Lagos, Nigeria. Vee,
as she is affectionately known, was
born and raised in London and moved
to Lagos almost a year ago to begin
her music career where she has already
made great strides. What new habit or
skill did you acquire during lockdown?
Definitely sleeping for hours on end.
What are your words to live by? Live
every day like it is your last. What is your
biggest achievement? Performing at the
Palmwine Music Festival last year.
Prince
Nelson Enwerem Prince (24) is an
entrepreneur from Abia. A jack-of all-trades whose portfolio includes
modelling, fashion designing and interior decoration. He enjoys active sports and reading about ancient religions and African history. He’s a graduate of pure physics from the University of Calabar and is currently living in Lagos.
What new habit or skill did you acquire
during lockdown? Trading forex. What
are your words to live by? A good name
is better than riches. What’s your biggest
achievement? Winning Mr. Nigeria and
competing in the Mr. World competition.
It earned me great respect in my village
and honour amongst the elders.
Lilo
Boluwatife “Lilo” Aderogba (23) is
a dietitian from Lagos, Nigeria. Lilo,
as she prefers to be known, is also an
entrepreneur and describes herself as “a
product of God’s grace”. What new habit
or skill did you acquire during lockdown?
I learnt how to sew. What are your words
to live by? Trust in God. What is your
biggest achievement? Starting my own
brand.
Trikytee
Timmy Sinclair is a 35-year-old creative
artist and Lagos resident who hails from
Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Tricky Tee as he is
also known considers himself a storyteller who uses the mediums of film, and music to express himself.
What new habit or skill did you acquire
during lockdown? Well I now do push ups every day while in lockdown.
What are your words to live by?
Wathoni
Florence Wathoni Anyansi is a
29-year-old fashion entrepreneur This
multi-talented single mother juggles a
fashion business and a parenting blog.
She is also bilingual and speaks and
writes in Swahili fluently.
What new habit or skill did you acquire
during lockdown? I started eating
chocolates more than usual, praying with
the rosary three to five times (no jokes),
and a lot of thinking. What are your
words to live by? You are unstoppable;
you have not come this far to stop now.
What is your biggest achievement?
Providing for my son, being chosen to
work in Julius Berger amongst graduates
(I was an undergraduate then), giving
birth naturally to a 4.3kg baby.
Tochi
Tochukwu Okechukwu Tochi is a
28-year-old rapper and real estate agent
from Imo state. He lives and breathes
entertainment. He confesses to being
clumsy on some days. What new habit or
skill did you acquire during lockdown?
Making envelopes with just paper.
What are your words to live by? Work
hard, play harder. What’s your biggest
achievement? Being independent and
getting an education.
Ka3na
Kate “Ka3na” Jones (26) is an
entrepreneur from Rivers, Nigeria. She
describes herself as a strong woman
who wants more from life. Her dream
is to be famous and own the biggest
luxury fashion brand in the world. She
also believes she will make the perfect
Housemate because she is ready to do all
it takes to compete and win Big Brother
Naija season 5. What new habit or skill
did you acquire during lockdown? The
new habit I learned was sleeping naked
and reading the bible. What are your
words to live by? Do everything for
the life you want and live every day for
the life you love. What is your biggest
achievement? My several properties and
my daughter.
Eric
Eric Akhigbe (24) is a final year student
at the University of Lagos and hails from
Edo State. The bodybuilder is a confident
hunk who takes pride in his 1.95m height.He describes himself as a fun,
competitive sports and fitness
enthusiast who enjoys winning.
In addition, Eric also describes
himself as a shy person who
takes his time to unveil his wild
side. What new habit or skill did
you acquire during lockdown?
Listening to my thoughts more
carefully and analysing them
deeply. What are your words
to live by? Thank God for Life
– #TGFL. What is your biggest
achievement? Helping over
100 people achieve their fitness
goals.
Nobody is promised tomorrow, make the
best use of the present and live life to the
fullest. What’s your biggest achievement?
Biggest achievement was winning the best director at the NYSC cultural and sports festival in Abuja 2013 for the best stage drama.
Lucy
Lucy Essien is a 30-year-old
entrepreneur from Lagos. Though she is
a self-proclaimed simple girl and assures
everyone that she is far from average.
She believes in fairy tales, and hopefully,
Biggie’s House will deliver just that
for her. What new habit or skill did you
acquire during lockdown? Making parfait, having tea three times a day, and being without my phone. What are your words to live by? Life is for the living. We only live every day. Be a decent human being, you never know. What’s your biggest achievement? My grill business, getting into Big Brother Naija, graduating with a 2.1 and not falling pregnant after all these years.
Kiddwaya
Terseer Kiddwaya (27) is self-employed
and comes from Benue State. Being a Big
Brother Naija season 5 Housemate has
Kiddwaya anticipating a better and crazier 2020. He describes himself as confident, good looking, ambitious, a daredevil who is highly motivated. It is no surprise then that “bringing back the fun into the House” is what he won’t compromise on this season. What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I can go a long time without no phone or TV. What are your words to live by? You never know when your time is up, so you might as well go for it. What is your biggest achievement? Getting into health and fitness has been my biggest achievement. I used to be quite chubby, so I transformed my body and I have been consistent ever since.
Dorathy
Dorathy Bachor is a 24-year-old
entrepreneur from Lagos. She believes
she is the only one who should make
you smile. Her sassiness will definitely
prove to be an asset in Biggie’s house.
What new habit or skill did you acquire
during lockdown? I can sleep for more
than four hours. I also discovered the
ability to adjust to a new environment
quickly. What are your words to live
by? Never let anyone see that they get to
you. What’s your biggest achievement?
SHOPFORME – the biggest procurement
company in Nigeria … Amen.
Praise
Praise Nelson is a 28-year-old
dancer from Enugu. Not new to fame
or competing, he was a winner at the
K-Pop World Festival, South Korea 2015
and won third place at a national Dance
Competition in 2010. He is also a fitness
and personal trainer and a certified Latin ballroom expert.
What new habit or skill did you acquire
during lockdown? Making more time to
read. What are your words to live by?
Never stop striving for the best life can
offer, it can only get better. What’s your
biggest achievement? Winning Korean
Pop World Festival Changwon in 2015.
Erica
Ngozi “Erica” Nlewedim (26) is an actress and commercial model from London, England. Erica is the name she goes by
and she returned to Lagos after
studying screen acting at the Met Film School in London.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown?
I started reading motivational books and watching real estate sales videos on YouTube. What are the words you live by? At the end of your life be satisfied
because you have achieved all
your goals, touched so many lives, and loved greatly. What is your greatest achievement? Graduating from film school in London, producing my
first short film with a team in
Birmingham, and being in the movie, Hire a Woman.
Brighto
Ezekiel Bright “Brighto” Osemudiame is a 29-year-old sailor from Edo State. Brighto, as he is fondly called, is the
youngest of six kids. He holds
a degree in Marine Engineering
from Arab Academy for Science
Technology and Maritime
Transport in Alexandria, Egypt
with several other professional
certifications. He also had a
stint in the aviation sector.
He considers himself an avid
entertainment lover and a
people’s person.
What new habit or skill did
you acquire during lockdown?
I learnt to pray more and the ability to tell what time it is without looking at a watch. What are your words to live by?
Life is too short, try as much as possible to make yourself happy and also make everyone around you happy. What’s
your biggest achievement?
gained a scholarship to study
abroad; I also got my third
engineer license including other
professional certificates.
Kaisha
Kaisha Umaru is a 25-yearold entrepreneur from Sokoto state. This adventurous young woman considers herself a great team player who gets along with people. She relies on a
healthy diet and is God-fearing.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown?
Talking to myself. I didn’t know
I could do that. It was weird but
effective.
What are your words to live
by?
Never give up. You never know what might happen. Keep trying and keep pushing.
What’s your biggest achievement?
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