Mutiat Lawore
Popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is back for its fourth season, as organisers revealed that this year’s edition will hold in Nigeria. Audition dates have been slated for 1st and 2nd February, 2018 in eight locations including Lagos, Abuja, Calabar, Enugu, Warri, Port Harcourt, Benin and Ibadan.
Besides, Nigeria’s number one betting website, Bet9ja, has been announced as headline sponsors of the new season.
Speaking on the return of Big Brother Naija, the Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe said: “This fourth season promises to be even bigger than previous editions and underscores MultiChoice position as the biggest investor and driver of entertainment content on the continent.”
The reality TV show, which follows the format of the international Big Brother franchise is known to bring excitement and entertainment to fans and viewers across the continent as it houses strangers over a period of three months who contest against each other in a battle of wits for the ultimate prize.
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Since its maiden edition in 2006, the Big Brother Naija reality TV show has produced some of the country’s biggest pop culture influencers and celebrities including Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Gideon Okeke, Katung Aduwak, Bisola Aiyeola, Efe Ejeba and Uriel Oputa and most recently Miracle Ikechukwu, Tobi Bakre and Cynthia “Cee-C” Nwadiora.
Speaking at the press conference, Bet9ja’s Chief Executive Officer, Ayo Ojuroye said: “As the leading gaming company in Nigeria, we believe in changing lives.
“This singular attribute coupled with the zeal and passion attributed to the Big Brother Naija platform aligns with Bet9ja’s core values and we are honoured by the opportunity to headline this year’s edition. Bet9ja will continue to support programmes that will connect more young Nigerians to their dreams.”
Specific locations and times for the auditions in February will be announced subsequently.