After many weeks of waiting, the popular reality TV show, Big
Brother Naija is back with a new season that promises to be filled with
immense drama and excitement.
Big
Brother Naija 2018 dubbed Double Wahala returns with Ebuka Uchendu as
host, and at the end of 85 days, a winner will emerge with prizes worth
N45 million.
Meet the 20 Big Brother Naija 2018 housemates:
Ahneeka
Growing up as the middle child of five siblings, Ahneeka has developed a
love for unrest: she promised to eliminate “all things dull” by
disturbing everyone in the House whilst having bucket loads of fun.
Ahneeka’s biggest feat is of landing a media job despite her engineering
background. She says her family is freaked out about her participation
yet are fully supportive of her.
Alex
Sandra Asagwa is a social butterfly who loves to dance. This single,
vibrant, young lady is one of three children and she said she will miss
her family the most while in the House. She prides herself on being
unique and daring. Alex believes that she will stand out because she
“won’t hold back” so hold on to your hats folks because it looks like we
are in for a wild ride.
Angel
Angel Awotarigha is a filmmaker and music lover from Bayelsa state who
often gets mistaken for a famous Nigerian personality. He enjoys martial
arts, swimming, playing the guitar and video games. Working with an
American rapper is a highlight of Angel’s career. One of ten children,
Angel lost his mum a year ago and his family is strongly rallied behind
him. Angel describes himself as passionate, and keeping his fiery and
emotional nature under wraps may be a challenge in the House.
Khloe
A horror movie buff, Khloe owns having no hidden talent and is only
looking to bring drama to the house. At the core of herself, Khloe
believes she is often misunderstood and hopes to use her time in the
House for her true self to shine. If Khloe were a world leader, she
would “stop university education” because she’s “real”, she doesn’t
“sugar coat” and says it “the way it is”.
Leo
Leo enjoys playing basketball and is a fervent supporter of Premier
League football clubs. He is still pained that his father didn’t live to
see him graduating from university. With his good looks, intelligence
and secret math skills, Leo believes he can “solve everyone’s problems”.
If he was an animal, the fiercely protective Leo would be a lion “to
defend” his family, his mother, three sisters and brother.
Lolu
Lolu enjoys eating, reading, traveling, playing video as well as board
games. His highest point in life was securing a job at a large
investment banking corporation, although losing his mother made him
reach rock bottom. The University of Ilorin graduate also a secret poet,
dancer and singer. He’s also great with accents. Lolu’s dad is unaware
of his participation in Big Brother but his sister is excited about it.
Anto
Born and raised in the US, Anto came back to Nigeria for the first time
at the age of 20 to work at her dream job in a male-dominated industry.
By her own admission, she has no special talents that she knows of.
Growing up on the Atlantic coast, Anto loves going to the beach, dancing
and cooking. She also takes no prisoners for being scandalous so she
can wear anything.
Bambam
Actress and singer Oluwabamike “Bambam” Olawunmi joins the House
secretly from her family. A native of Ogun state, Bambam confessed that
binge-watching movies, playing badminton and singing were here favourite
pastimes. She attended film school, which was a way to overcome her
parents divorce. BamBam’s spirit-animal is the black panther because it
has “good massage skills”.
Bitto
The youngest of four siblings, Bitto most painful memory was losing his
mum at an early age. He expects his family to be shocked but very
supportive of him. He will miss Sylvia his best friend and girlfriend
the most. If he was an animal, Bitto says he would be a camel for there
is no stroke that can break his back. Bitto’s hobbies include traveling,
taking pictures, music and movies.
Miracle
Newly graduated from the aviation school, Miracle flies into the House
with his pilot license firmly in hand. He feels grateful for everything
in life as he knows how financially difficult it was to get there.
Miracle’s love of dancing and camping is only parallel by his sense of
fashion, especially his skinny jeans. Miracles hates inequality and says
he’s not in the game for the money.
Nina
Nina brings her people skills to the House: she says she loves talking,
interacting with people and singing. Nina knows she’ll be the fans’
favourite because she will be “real and fans will love that”. If she
were an animal, she said she would be a cat with nine lives for all the
challenges she has gone through and overcome.
Princess
Princess Linda Onyejekwe enjoys cooking, designing clothes and partying
on occasion. She recalls having not yet reached the highest point of her
life and aspires for more. A geology graduate, Princess intends to use
her time in the House to tap into her secret acting talents and let her
“Alter Egos” take center stage.
Cee-c
Cee-C enters the House pretty satisfied to have found her purpose in
life. Oozing confidence and authenticity, she said she is “eye candy”
and “mentally attractive” too. Her features are enhanced by her love for
dresses that hug her body at the right spots. The privately educated
Cee-C likes to learn new stuff and is an avid novel reader. She is a
mean cook and is an avid tennis player.
Rico Swavey
Even if he had a million dollars Rico Swavey would be in the House “just
to catch the waves”. He said he exploded of joy when he got his first
big acting gig, and shared that he was a lion at heart, a protector who
likes to stand up for the oppressed. When Rico Swavey is not busy
charming ladies, he enjoys swimming and singing. Rico’s parents and
seven siblings are happy and supportive
Dee-one
From an early age, Dee-One has learned to laugh at everything and has
developed this talent into an art. He also enjoys reading the Bible,
poetry, dancing, rapping and singing. Dee-One confessed he would sorely
miss his phone, but he can trust BBNaija fans to love the humour he
brings into the House. If he was a world leader, Dee-One says he would
change the poverty mentality.
Teddy-A
There are two things that make Teddy jam in this world: recording and
making music in the studio. He also adores spending quality time with
and doting on his four-year old son. A self-described chameleon who can
fit in any society, Teddy joins the House because he wants to ‘blow’ and
‘be popular’. His ever-supporting family and his four brothers have all
rallied behind him.
Ifu Ennada
Work hard play hard Ifu Ennada is a work hard – play hard self-made
woman who remembers the feeling of making her first millions. She cites
her hobbies as drinking Mojitos, partying, karaoke and online shopping.
Ifu Ennada admit she’ll miss her phone as she likes to “reply to people
on social media”.
Tobi
A native from Ogun state, Oluwatobi Bakre is passionate about
photography and football. Tobi’s hobbies range from poetry, dancing,
rapping, singing and drawing. Against all odds, Tobi graduated from the
University of Lagos considering he is an avid clubber who lives on
social media. The youngest of four siblings, Tobi’s most painful
experience was seeing his father cry at his grandmother’s funeral.
Forever supportive, Tobi’s family shares in the BBNaija excitement. He
has always wanted to be in the House if only “for fun”.
K.Brule
When he is not rehearsing in studios, K.Brule can be found playing
football and watching movies. After graduating from music school, he
enrolled at university only to drop out when he learned that his mother
was gravely ill. An only child, K.Brule says he is a fun, loyal and
happy mate. His mother is super excited about BBNaija. If he were a
world leader, he would make energy and education accessible for all.
Vandora
Apart from being a foodie, Vandora likes talking to people, doing make
up and watching TV. She says she was at her lowest when she failed her
second year at university. However that misfortune turned to be what she
describes as her highest point in life when she finally graduated at an
advertising school. Vandora’s family was shocked to find out about her
going into the house but she knows they’ll support h
