10 Interesting Throwback Photos of Nigerian Celebrities

In our metro article today, we

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1. Debo Adebayo (Mr Macaroni)

Conclusion

Top 10 Unibadan Graduates Hitting Waves in the Entertainment Industry

 

It would not come as a surprise that there are lots of celebrities in the Entertainment Industry who graduated from the prestigious University of Ibadan. Many renowned Alumni are already hitting the waves in the industry,while some are just kick-starting their careers, there are also some who could barely get their bearings in the Entertainment world. In this article,we would be looking at the top ten (10) graduates from Unibadan making waves already in the showbiz world, it could be in the movie industry, music,comedy shows, on- air personnel (OAP) , social media sensations , writers etc.

1. Dr Sid

This musician is a popular household name in Nigeria. Though, it could be said that there was a time he was really enjoying the bliss of the limelight,when he was at the peak of his career. But now he seems to be on a low-key vibe, we barely hear about him. Originally named Sidney Esiri, he graduated from Unibadan,where he studied Dental Surgery and obtained his MBBS. Little wonder his stage name seems to be carrying the medical title, 'Dr'.

2. Lepacious Bose

Starting her career from the University, Lepacious Bose graduated from the University of Ibadan with a degree in Theater Arts.

3. Saheed Osupa

Originally named, Akorede Babatunde Okunola, the 52years old popular Fuji musician graduated from the University of Ibadan where he bagged a bachelor's degree in Political Science.

4. Gabriel Afolayan

Born into the popular Afolayan's family,is generally known for his passionate roles in movies. He graduated from the University of Ibadan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts.

5. Muyiwa Ademola

He is a popular Nollywood actor in the Yoruba genre. He bagged a Bachelor of Education degree in Adult Education from the University of Ibadan.

6. Professor Wole Soyinka

He is a notable man in Nigeria,known for winning the first Nobel prize in Literature in Africa. He also happens to be a product of the great University of Ibadan.

7. Chinua Achebe

He was a renowned poet,novelist, a professor of Literature. He has written man beautiful piece of work. He got a scholarship into University of Ibadan to study medicine but he later changed his course to English literature.

 

8. Bimbo Odukoya

Late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya was a pastor and a television evangelist. She was married to the founder of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya.

9. Femi Adebayo

Popularly known as 'Jelili' from one of his hilarious movies. Femi is a producer,a director ,an ambassador for some Nigerian brands, a lawyer and more . Although he bagged his first degree from University of Ilorin, he later proceeded to the University of Ibadan for his Master's degree in law.

10. Afeez Oyetoro

Widely known as 'Saka' . He is known for his comic roles in movies.He obtained his first degree in Theater  from Obafemi Awolowo University and his Master's degree in the University of Ibadan. He is currently on a doctorate degree at the University of Ibadan.

Biography of Sola Sobowale

Born on the 26th of December, 1965, Sola Sobowale, popularly known as Toyin Tomato is a greatly talented Nigerian film actress, screenwriter, director and producer. 

 

Sola Sobowale was born to Joseph and Esther Olagookun in Ondo State, Southern Nigeria. Both her parents worked as teachers. Joseph was a retired Principal while her mother Esther Olagokun, a former headmistress.

The actress was raised in Ondo State. She had her Primary and Secondary School in the same region.

She later attended the University of Ibadan where she studied Music, forced by her love and passion for acting, she switched to study theatre arts and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts.

Sola Sobowale appearance in the industry was through the help of her Brother-in-law Tunji Oyelana. He doubled as an actor, singer and lecturer at the University of Ibadan. Before her acting career, her parents wanted her to be a teacher like them. However, she disagreed. Tunji Oyelana convinced Sobola’s parents that acting is a noble profession. Later, the creative Sola Sobowale made a debut in her career as an actress. She joined the Awada Kerikeri Group. There, are movies where evidence that she has been working on her acting series. Her break came in 2001 during the Premiere of the popular Nigerian TV drama series Super Story: Oh father, Oh Daughter. Since she starred in many movies and has made marvellous performances.

 

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Sola Sobowale is happily married to her heartthrob, Oludotun Sobowale, who is the former corporate executive director of Eko Hospital, and the marriage is blessed with 5 children.

The couple has 5 children, others claim that she has 4 children. Nevertheless, she has a set of twins. The twins were involved in the scriptwriting of the movie Nectar.

What are the names of Sobowale’s children?

Her first son, oyeyemi Olugboyega is an Engineer. Taiwo Sobowale is a twin and pursues a career in acting. Kehinde Sobowale is the second half of the twins. She is an accountant.Olamide Sobowale is one of Sola Sobowale’s daughter. She is a Makeup Artist, Youtuber, and Blogger.Sola Sobowale left the film and TV industry to be with her family. She and her family currently reside in the UK.

Sola SObowale is active on social media. You can directly connect with Sola Sobowale via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

Full List of Popular Celebrity Musicians From Ondo State

 In this article today, we share a list of celebrity musicians

 

 

Full List of Popular Celebrity Actors From Ondo State

 

Biography of Ella Jonas Farlinger

 

Ella Jonas Farlinger is a popular celebrity Canadian actor who was born to Leonard Farlinger, a Canadian film director and producer, and Jennifer Jonas, a film producer. Born in Canada on March 26th, 2001, Ella Jonas rose to prominence by playing the role of Jane Morgan in the comedy and fantasy television series titled, "My Babysitter’s a Vampire". She also starred as Prissy Andrews in the Netflix drama TV series, Anne with an E. In 2010, she made her acting debut in the television film My Babysitter’s a Vampire.

The famous TV Actress, Ella Jonas Farlinger was also cast in the 2016 series Lost & Found Music Studios as Eva. According to Astrologers, Ella Jonas Farlinger’s zodiac birth sign is Aries and she's about 5 feet 5 inches.

Also, according to records, Ella Jonas Farlinger is possibily single and has not been previously engaged. As of December 2021, Ella Jonas Farlinger’s is not dating anyone.


Ella is one of the richest TV Actress & listed on most popular TV Actress. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ella Jonas Farlinger net worth is approximately $1.5 Million.

Ella Jonas Farlinger: Facts & Trivia

Ella Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous celebrity born in Canada. Ella Jonas Farlinger celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.


She was born to Leonard Farlinger and Jennifer Jonas. She is from the Little Italy area of Toronto. She attended King Edward Junior and Senior Public School and then the Etobicoke School of the Arts.

Since the launch of her career, Ella Jonas Farlinger has appeared in a good number of movies. These movies include:

1. My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010)
2. I'm Yours (2011)
3. My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011-2012)
4. Cracked (2013) - 1 episode
5. Rookie Blue (2014) - 1 episode
6. What We Have (2014)
7. Emily (2014)
8. Saving Hope (2015) - 1 episode
9. Lost & Found Music Studios (2015-2016)
10. Anne with an E (2017-2019)
11. Kristal Clear (2018)
12. Tokens (2019)
13. Falling (2020)
14. A Dog Cried Wolf (2020)
    

Ella Jonas Farlinger is active on social media. You can connect with Ella via her official handles on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Tiktok. 

 

Full List of AMVCA 2022 Award Winners

The grand finale of AMVCA 2022 (Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards) eighth edition which was held at the Eko Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos has ended in glamour and style. The award show kicked off on Sunday, May 8 with series of event consisting of fashion runaway show, content creators brunch, young film makers day, culture and food festival day.

The grand finale was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and South Africa’ Bonang Matheba. AMVCA is a yearly gathering of industry professionals and lovers of African movies and television. 

 

In this 8th Edition, Nigerian actress, Osas Ighodaro won the Best Dressed Female at the event, while Best Dressed Male was Denola Grey, each going home with a cash price of N500,000. Also, Pascal Aka and Raquel from the movie ‘Gold Coast Lounge’ won the Best Soundtrack category walking away with one million Naira.

Nigerian actress, producer, Teniola Aladese won the Trailblazer award, going home with a cash price of One Million Naira, and also an extra gift of $2,000 dollars from the Hollywood star, Tasha Smith.


Here is a full list of winners of the 8th Edition:

1. Best Overall film - Amina – Izu Ojukwu & Okey Ogunjiofor 

 

2. Best Actress In a Drama - Osas Ighodaro – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story

 

3. Best Actor in a Drama - Stan Nze – Rattlesnake : The Ahanna Story 

 

4. Best Actress in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) - Funke Akindele-Bello – Omo Ghetto the Saga

5. Best Actor in a Comedy (Movie/TV Series) - Broda Shaggi – Dwindle

6. Best Supporting Actress (Movie/TV Series) - Omowummi Dada – Country Hard

7. Best Supporting Actor (Movie/TV Series) - Odunlade Adekola – Jankariwo

8. AMVCA Trailblazer Award - Teniola Aladese

9. Best Director  - Ramsey Nouah – Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story

10. Best Art Director (Movie/TV series) - Tunji Afolayan – Amina

11. Best Picture Editor - Tunde Apalowo – For Maria Ebun Pataki

12. Best Sound Editor (Movie/TV series) - Jim Lively and James Nelson – Amina

13. Best Lighting Designer (Movie/TV Series) - Mathew Yusuf for Rattlesnake- The Ahanna Story

14. Best Writer (Movie/TV Series) - Manie Oiseomaye, Donald Tombia and Biodun Stephen – Introducing The Kujus

15. Best Cinematographer - Muhammed Atta Ahmed – Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story

16. Best Makeup - Balogun Abiodun – Omo Ghetto The Saga

17. Best Costume Designer - Millicent T. Jack – Amina

18. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Swahili) - Freddy Feruzi – Obambo 

19. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa) - Rogers Ofime for Voiceless

20. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Yoruba)  - David Akande, Demola Yusuf and Edgard Leroy – Alasie

21. Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Igbo) - Uche Nnanna Maduka – ‘Nne-Ka

22. Best Television Series (Drama/ Comedy) - Rogers Ofime -The Mystic River

23. Best Documentary - Saitabao Kaiyare, Mumo Liku, Elena Schilling, Daniella Fritz and Ann Katrina Boberg – If Objects Could Speak

24. Best Short Film Or Online Video - Taiwo Ogunnimo – I Am The Prostitute Mama Described

25. Best Online Social Content Creator - Oga Sabinus – Mr Funny

26. Best Movie (Southern Africa)  - Hairareb- Dantagos Jimmy-Melani

27. Best Movie (East Africa) - The Girl In The Yellow Jumper- Morocco Omar

28. Best Movie (West Africa) - Collision Course – Bolanle Austen-Peters and Joseph Umoibom

29. Best Soundtrack (Movie/TV Series) - Gold Coast Lounge – Pascal Aka and Raquel 

30. Best Africa Magic Original Comedy Series - The Johnsons 

31. Best Africa Magic Original Drama Series - The Rishantes’ – Dimbo Atiya

32. Industry Merit Award – Taiwo Ajayo-Lycett 

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Gospel is too Precious to be meddled with the Secular World - Bayo Adegbite

 

NNI: Can we meet you?

Guest: I am Adegbite Adebayo Samuel. I'm a 26years old graduate of Political science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. I was born into a family of five although, my father is late, as far back as 1997. I'm a Music minister with a passion to preach Jesus all around the world with the sounds of Heaven. I hail from Oyo state

NNI: "But my father is late, as far back as 1997..." With this, how was growing up been for you?

Guest: Well, It was tough, really tough, especially for my mother who suddenly found herself a single parent. It was like the silver spoon was taken away, but nonetheless, she did everything in her power by the grace of God to give myself and my siblings quality education, good morals and taught us to love the Lord. A lot of credit goes to God through her.

NNI: Inspiring! Your mum is indeed a strong woman. I thank God for His grace upon her life.

Guest: Yeah, God be praised.

NNI: What inspired Aninilematanile?

Bayo Adegbite: After completing my  undergraduate studies, I had been trusting God for an unusual grace to compose songs that will bless many around the world. I just want to be a vessel unto honour. One day, as I was heading back home from work, I started singing in the spirit (singing in tongues), a melody then struck my heart, I couldn't stop singing it, but it was still in tongues, so I asked God to help put words of understanding to fit into the melody, and not long after, I remembered a beautiful name of God I got to know in one of rehearsals in the fellowship meeting (RCFOAU) in the university. Aninilematannile! Meaning The Inexhaustible God, The One who is All-Sufficient. That was it! A new song had arrived!!!

NNI: Wow! Interesting. When did you start music?

Bayo Adegbite: I have been involved in music since childhood, in fact every member of family sings really well, but started 2015 professionally when I released my debut single.

NNI: As a gospel artiste, please narrate your salvation experience?

Guest: I got saved through a friend way back 2007. He just showed me love and then I saw how things were working out for him, so I decided to give God a chance, but now I know He gave me chance! No regrets!

NNI: Oh Wow! Who are your music mentors? Your role models in this field?

Guest: My music mentor is my Mother, Mrs Adegbite Stella Olayide, she taught me how to stay on key by dragging me to weekly services to lead the praise and worship lol and Role models are Don Moen, Wale Adenuga and Nathaniel Bassey.

 

NNI: God, Music and Man... What do you think is the bond?

Bayo Adegbite: God is the originator of music and also the creator of man. The bond here is that, music is one of the most potent weapon in the hands of men to establish and advance the kingdom of God on earth.

 

NNI: Wow! Recently Tasha Hobbs collaborated with Nicki Minaj. What do you think of gospel artistes collaborating with secular ones?

Guest: I'm not one to judge, but if i could just lend my voice. My stand is that Whatever is Gospel is too precious to be meddled with the secular world. There's a distinct line between we do in the kingdom and what goes on in the secular. We preach Christ, they preach self, so when we involve the secular guys in collaboration, in my opinion I think there's a loss of sense of identity.

 

NNI: Wow! What's the future of gospel music in Nigeria?

Bayo Adegbite: Beyond words can say or describe!!! There's an army rising in this country. God is raising music ministers after His heart

 

NNI: And I'm one of them! (smiles)

Bayo Adegbite: Oh yes! Music ministers are churning out great songs. And believe soonest, our songs will change the course of this country, Africa, and the world at large  for good.

 

NNI: Amen! How do you balance your music with other obligations-- career, etc?

Guest: It's not easy but I'll just say you'll always find time for whatever you love or love doing. So with God's help I try to prioritise well

 

NNI: What is your greatest challenge as a musician?

Bayo Adegbite: I don't know how best to answer this but, I put a lot of good pressure on myself and the good pressure is to better the person I was yesterday by improving today, but Jesus is up to the task through me. Let me just say, staying positive and motivated in midst of discouragements is my greatest challenge.

 

NNI: You started in 2015? Wow! That's great. What do you count as your achievements so far?

Bayo Adegbite: I believe my greatest achievements is how the songs God has given has touched the lives of people. Recently someone told how she got baptised in the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues while singing one of the songs God gave me. That for me is a great achievement!

 

NNI: Wow! I love this testimony. Where do you see yourself in next five years?

Bayo Adegbite: Next five years! Well I believe by then by the special grace of God, I would have joined of frontiers in the gospel music ministry in Nigeria and the world at large to keep advancing the kingdom of God through music

 

NNI: What would you love to say to your supporters and to inspire other musicians?

Bayo Adegbite: To all those who have supported me so far, I want to say a big thank you. I'm immensely grateful. I also humbly ask that you keep praying for me like you've always done. May God keep us all in Jesus name. I love you all.

To my fellow music ministers, we must keep pushing for excellence and trust God for every step we intend take. let's keep raising the banner of Christ, drawing men solely to Him.

 

NNI: Thank you for your time sir.

Bayo Adegbite: My pleasure

4 Blood Sisters, all Doctors Get Married on the Same Day

Four beautiful Nigerian sisters, Hauwa, Hajir, Fatima, and Sadiya who all happen to be medical doctors got married recently on the same day. The four lovely brides who are daughters of a certain Alhaji Bade, had their weddings in Jigawa state.

BBtitans Finale: Six Housemates battle for $100,000 grand prize | Big Brother Titans

This article reveals the winner of the Big Brother Titans [BbTitans] 2023 reality TV show hosted by Africa Magic. It also highlights how the show started, the BbTitans top 6 Housemates, BbTitans eviction trends and what the finale is all about.

The heavily viewed television show, Big Brother Titans is gradually sliding to an end, with Sunday, 2nd April, 2023 as the #BbTitans finale.

After 72 days of immense intrigue, just one housemate would triumph to be made the ultimate Titan.

The winner would likely say goodbye to poverty as he or she will be smiling home with a whopping amount of $100,000 cash prize, including numerous endorsement deals and fame.

How did Big Brother Titans happen?

The show first commenced with 20 housemate; 10 housemates from Nigeria and 10 housemates from South Africa on January 15, 2023 and reached its final week with six housemates left to compete for a grand prize on Sunday, April 2nd.

Recall that the 20 housemates who went into the show consisted of 10 Nigerians, namely: Yvonne, Kanaga Jnr, Jenni O, Ebubu, Marvin, Jaypee, Nana, Blaqboi, Olivia, Yemi Cregx, and 10 South Africans, namely: Tsatsii, Lukay, Yaya, Justin, Thabang, Ipeleng, Mmeli, Nelisa, Juicy Jay and Khosi. They were the first to be introduced into the show on Sunday.

A few days later, the show coordinator, Biggie, during the Thursday night pool party, introduced four more housemates, Blue Aiva, Theo Traw, Sandra and Miracle OP, making it a total of 24. The housemates were Twelve Nigerians and an equal number of South Africans.

How were the BbTitans Housemates evicted?

Eighteen housemates have been evicted so far. Theo Traw and Sandra were the first pair to be evicted in week 2, Lukay and Jaypee were evicted at the end of week 3, while Mmeli and Jenni O were evicted in week 4.

Unlike how the show began, the house now has an equilibrium of six finalists: three Nigerians and three South Africans.

By the end of week 5, two additional housemates, Yaya and Marvin, were evicted.

Week 6 was a fake eviction week, so no housemate was evicted. Four housemates were evicted at the end of week 7: the pair of Juicy Jay and Olivia.

By the end of week 9, three housemates, Nana, Blue Aiva, and Miracle OP, were evicted. Out of the six housemates nominated for possible eviction at week 10, Justin, Blaqboi and Thabang were evicted, leaving Kanaga Jnr, Khosi, and Yvonne to scale through to the finale.

Photo: Big Brother Titans Housemates Top Six Finalists: From Nigeria - Ebubu, Kanaga Jnr, and Yvonne; from South Africa - Khosi, Ipeleng and Tsatsii. | Image credit: BBTitans

Different from how the show began, the house now has six finalists. 

Meet the top six Big Brother Titans Finalists

These are the top six Big Brother Titans Housemates at the final stage: Ebubu, Kanaga Jnr, Yvonne, Khosi, Ipeleng and Tsatsii.

1. Name - Ebubu | Country - Nigeria | Gender - Male
2. Name - Kanaga Jnr | Country - Nigeria | Gender - Male
3. Name - Yvonne | Country - Nigeria | Gender - Female
4. Name - Khosi | Country - South Africa | Gender - Female
5. Name - Ipeleng | Country - South Africa | Gender - Female
6. Name: Tsatsii | Country - South Africa | Gender - Female.

During their stay in the Big Brother house, viewers were given the privilege of deciding who stayed and who got evicted. At the end of the 72 days on the show, a winner will be crowned through popularity votes by viewers.

Who is the Winner of Bbtitans 2023?

This is the winner of Big Brother Titans [predictions]: With two days to the end of the show, the winner of the ultimate prize seems unpredictable.

However, evicted female housemate Blue Aiva, in her latest interview with RayzTV Vlog on Instagram, rooted for Kanaga Jnr.

She said: “He’s a powerful individual. We’ve always encouraged each other. Kanaga deserves to win. Kanaga is the BEST.”

Another evicted housemate, Thabang, picked Tsatsii to be the winner.

Photo: Big Brother Titans Complete Housemates for 2023 Reality Show | Image credit: Africa Magic

He said during a media tour after the eviction last week: “To win, I’m supporting Tsatsii.”

During an Instagram live session, former BbNaija winner Phyna said, “I want a female to win BBTitans. If one checks the history of BBNaija, it has been won mostly by men. It is time for women to take over and win back-to-back.”

Famous Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson in a post on her Instagram story, drew support for Nigerian housemate, Yvonne Godswill.

Similarly, actress Adesua Etomi Wellington, wife of Banky W has declared support for Nigerian housemate and actor Kanaga Jnr via her Instagram story, saying, “Loved working with him on MTV Shuga, a solid young man. Wanna see him win.”

However, it’s ultimately up to the judges, the rules of the competition and the viewers to determine who wins amongst the six BBTitans finalists on Sunday.

BBTitans Finale: Meet the top six finalists:

Related Post: Full List of Past Big Brother Naija Winners and how they won. 

Key Contents in this post:

• Big Brother Titans
• BbTitans top 6
• Big Brother Titans evolution
• Big Brother Titans Eviction show
• Big Brother Titans Housemates
• Big Brother Titans finalists
• Big Brother Titans winner
• Big Brother Titans live show. 

Grammy Award: How Tems Wins, Burna Loses

Singer, Tems, has won her first ever Grammys  at the 2023 edition of the annual award show.

Tems got on the winners’ list on Sunday night for her feature in the 2022 hit song by Future, ‘Wait for U’, which also included Drake.

While Tems won in the ‘Best Melodic Rap Performance’ category, her colleague, Burna Boy failed to win in his categories.

He had been nominated in the ‘Best Global Music Album’ and the ‘Best Global Music Performance’ categories.

South Africa’s Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode defeated Burna Boy’s Last Last to claim the award for the Best Global Music performance, while Japan’s Masa Takumi edged his album, ‘Love Damini’ to win the Best Global Album category.

This Grammy Award has indeed placed Tems as one of the leading musical stars globally.

I Was Begged To Shoot Zaazu Video, Portable Slams TG Omori

Street-pop artiste and Zaazu coroner - Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable, has slammed music director, TG Omori, for saying that he shot the music video for his 'Zaazu' song for free.

In a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday, the self-acclaimed "Wahala Musician" claimed that he was begged before he shot the video and that TG Omori shot the video because he knew it was already a hit song.

He said, “I heard TG Omori shot a video for me for free. You all begged me before I shot the Zaazu video. You begged me and they knelt. You director, is it not because you know that the song is the best song of the year and you want to get the best director that you shot it?”

Recall that Zaazu was the Music that propelled Portable to a limelight, which even made him got nominated for Headies, before he was striped off the award days to the event; after his unethical comments on his involvement in some secrete Cult groups. 

Big Brother Naija; Titans Audition and All You Need to Know

This content takes you through all what you need to know about Big Brother Naija and Titans! the Season Eight Auction process.

In the course of your reading, you will also learn the history of big brother and how to apply.

 

BBNAIJA S8 Advert

Introduction about Big Brother Naija:

Big Brother Naija, which used to be known as Big Brother Nigeria, is a Nigerian reality Television show based on their Big Brother television franchise, in which 12 to 25 contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash prize worth $171,428.57 ($60,000,000 Nigerian Naira) and other material gifts at the end of the show by avoiding being evicted from the house by viewers. 

Big Brother Titans and Naija Latest Update:

Welcome to Big Brother Titans Season Eight Online Auditions. Organizer of the show said the season Eight edition will feature citizens from both Nigeria and South Africa to be know as Big Brother Titans . The online audition is done already. Here is how to apply:

The online registration took place from October 6 to October 22, 2022. Don’t hesitate to apply next time if you believe you have what it takes to be a Housemate this season.

Steps to apply for Big Brother Titans/Naija Season Eight:

You must make a two-minute video in which you explain why you should be chosen as a Housemate in Big Brother Naija/Titans Season 8.

After you’ve finished filming your video, fill out the online registration form and upload it on the application site.

Please fill the form completely and truthfully. You will be rejected from the screening process if it is discovered that you have been knowingly untruthful or concealed information important to your character or past.

How much is big brother titans/Naija form for season 8?

The online audition is always free and accessible to all interested male and female Nigerian and South African Nationals with a valid passport.

BBNaija/Titans Application Form, Season Eight | How to Apply for Big Brother Audition 2023/2024

In order to apply for Big Brother Naija/Titans Season 8, applicants must meet the six criteria given below:

1. Applicant must either be a Nigerian or South African.  
2. Big Brother Age Requirement – You must be 21 years. 
3. A valid form of identification is required (Passport, ID Card).
4. To bear the heat of the performance for 90 days without talking with the outside world, you must be emotionally and mentally stable. 
5. You must have a minimum of O’level qualifications, such as WAEC, GCE, and NECO. A higher degree, such as a university, polytechnic, or college of education diploma, is not required. 
6. Employees officers, directors, and agents of any sponsor of the Program or a contest or prize related thereto, and/or any of their respective licensees, assigns, parents, affiliated, and subsidiary companies, as well as the immediate family (spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, daughter or son, regardless of where they live) or members of their same households (whether related or not) of such employees, officers, directors, and agents, are not eligible to participate.

Click here to apply for Big Brother Naija/Titans Season Eight- Register for Big Brother Naija or copy this link and paste to your browser to login - http://bit.ly/3MiK6NZ

When is Big Brother Naija 2023 Starting?

The premiere date for Big Brother Naija 2023 (Season 8) has been announced yet.

The bbnaija registration begins on October 6 and end on Octomber 22, 2022. You can read How to win Bbnaija here.

Big brother titans winners; how to win big brother naija and titans

This article lets you know that the popular reality TV show - Big Brother has started and this season is called "Big Brother Titans". Read here on the Audition procedures. 

We are glad to inform all viewers that the Big Brother Titans is hosted in South Africa and the show houses housemates from Nigeria and South Africa. 

Have you been thinking of who is the winner of Big Brother Titans or Big Brother Naija, see the winners here.  For those asking how to win to audition or win big brother Naija and titans, this article is for you.

Here are three tactics and how to emerge winner in Big Brother Titans and Naija:

1. Have a unique Character 
2. Be noticed by a skill in the house 
3. Have a strong fan-base outside the house.

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Another way to win the show is, though, there has not not been any specific tactics; but, so far, one of the best tactics is either not to be noticed by other Housemates for taking side during argument/qurell in the house as done by Laycon or you should be well noticed with one good skills that could be rendered to all Housemates as done by Whitemoney.

These skills may be cooking, cleaning, entertaining, etc. More importantly, Housemates must be able to impress the Viewers, because they are the ones to vote.

To remain in the Big Brother Naija house, Housemates must receive higher votes from their fans to keep them safe during eviction.

Housemates must also have a special talent to be known for in the house. Such Talent may be singing, dancing, comic, caring etc. All these are to allow viewers have eyes on you and to get their support. 

Having a strong fan base outside the house is also an added advantage. With the help of social media platforms, a strong fan base is connected and they Promote, defend their favorite housemates.

What is the Official Language Allowed in BBNAIJA and Titans  House?

The Official language allowed in the Big Brother Naija/Titans House is "English". Though, on few occasions, Housemates could speak their local dialects.

Mode of Dressing In the House:

Housemates will be allowed to move into the house with their personal clothes and wears. Any style of clothes is allowed, provided it doesn't Advertise.

Also, sponsors of each season will give the housemates some clothes and materials to be used when playing games.

What happens in Big Brother Naija House:

In the Big Brother Naija House, the show is aired live 24/7 for 72 days or so, housemates will take part in games like head of house game and other daily and weekly games, wager task and some special games.

Housemates are evicted on live Sunday show and by the last day, housemates with the highest number of votes shall emerge as the winner.

Who are the Housemates expected for season Eight - Big Brother Titans:

The Organizers of the Big Brother Naija said the season Eight edition Will have Housemates from both Nigeria and South Africa.

Having read all these, find out  Bbnaija; Past Winners and Tactics

Veteran Nollywood Actor - Sir K dies

Veteran Yoruba actor, Kamal Adebayo, popularly known as Sir Kay, is dead.

The deceased was also the father of skit maker, Abidemi Adebayo, popularly known as Isbae U.

The cause of his death is yet to be disclosed as at the time of filing this report.

Sir Kay is known for using hilarious slang in movies he acted. 

Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, confirmed the actor’s death on Tuesday via his Facebook page.

He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Alhaji Kamal Adebayo (sir Kay). May Allah grant him eternal peace. R.I.P SIR KAY”.

My Happiest Day as a DJ was when I got a Deal from DMW - DJ T-Swaggs

1. Can we meet you?

Guest: Hello. My name is Temitope Ogundare. A graduate of the Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University. I was born into a Christian family of four, I have just one sibling. I usually don't know how to answer this question.

2. Why did you choose to study Law ?

Guest: It's funny that I never saw myself studying law. Although I grew up in the dispensation where parents want their wards to be  lawyers and doctors, mine was different. My parent did not compel me to study law. I was in Art class in secondary school, so it just made sense to study law for two reasons. one, law is a professional course and secondly, it was the only "make sense" course in arts class as at then. Basically, I also wanted to enjoy the cruise of being called or referred to as "The Law". That was why I studied Law.

3. What's the story behind the name T-SWAGGS ?

Guest: I earned the name long before I became a DJ and it all started in my  part one days. I think I should mention at this point that I have an elder brother who also studied Law here in OAU. He was like a guide when I came in. He was quite popular because he is a fine boy and dresses well. So before I came in, he was already grooming me on how to dress well. And because I was all always "swagged up" everywhere I go,both within and outside the faculty. So people started calling me "T swagger" or "T swaggu", sometimes "swaggu dripping" etc. So I settled for T Swaggs and that was how I got the name.

4. What are Your strengths and weaknesses?

DJ T-Swaggs: Strengths... Hmm that's relative but I really know how to cook. As for weakness, I hate competition. I am very lazy especially when it comes to studying

INTERVIEWER: Considering the fact that life itself is competitive, how have you been able to withstand competitions around?

DJ T-Swaggs: Working at my own pace! "make i no go do pass myself" lol"

INTERVIEWER: DJ Tswags has been a very popular name on OAU campus.
What prompted you to venture into Disc Jockey?

DJ T-Swaggs: My passion for music, that has been the driving force since day one.

INTERVIEWER: How did it start and when did u start the entertainment business?

DJ T-Swaggs: It's a funny story though, I started with zero naira in the account. I did not have a personal laptop not to talk of turn tables. My phone was my first hard drive, so I usually borrow laptop, connect my phone, load up my songs and play.

INTERVIEWER: Has there been sad tales ever since you started? Can you share some?

DJ T-Swaggs: When I started no one knew me or was willing to give me a chance, so it was really hard to gain recognition. Lol, lots of sad tales. Like I said earlier, gaining recognition was hard. I did pro Bono gigs for a long time and I was soon known as "Dj Pro Bono", that is, free jobs.
It wasn't about the money initially, so it was really tough but I thank God for  it has paid off eventually.

INTERVIEWER: Can you share your happiest moment as a DJ?

DJ T-Swaggs: When DMW approached me with a deal after an event at Amphitheater.

INTERVIEWER: What's DMW?

DJ T-Swaggs: Davido Music Worldwide

INTERVIEWER: As a fresh law graduate that would be proceeding to law school soon, do you intend practicing at all or you have other plans?

DJ T-Swaggs: Law school is a definite yes! Practicing or not, I've not  decided yet.

INTERVIEWER: Considering the fact that Law School is a business on its own, how do you plan on moving further with your entertainment business?

DJ T-Swaggs: Business would be on hold during this period

INTERVIEWER: And you don't see it as setback?

DJ T-Swaggs: Not exactly, I see it as a little sacrifice to achieve something substantial which is to be called to the Nigerian bar

INTERVIEWER: The setbacks you've witnessed too, how did u handle them.

DJ T-Swaggs: Got up, moved on and forged ahead

INTERVIEWER: It couldn't have been easy combining LAW and Disc Jockey, how did you scale through?

DJ T-Swaggs: God's grace, it was hell. Having to be up all night at gigs and still making it for class in the morning, I hardly slept most times.

INTERVIEWER: We thank God for His grace then. Considering the fact that youths are moving faster in entrepreneurship, what's your take on youth leadership? Is it worthwhile?

DJ T-Swaggs: I'm in total support of the youth leadership movement. I believe we need to inject new blood into the system, flush out the old and aged ones and give room for the younger and more vibrant ones.

INTERVIEWER: Can you give us ways in which this can happen? Steps to take?

DJ T-Swaggs: Truth is I'm not so politically inclined, those that know me pretty well know that when it comes to politics, it's a no no for me, I don't think I could tell the steps to take or ways in which that can be achieved

INTERVIEWER: Thank you very much. Definitely, complaints must have come up as per your services, how were you able to handle them?

DJ T-Swaggs: To be honest, to the glory of God no one has complained, at least not to my face

INTERVIEWER: Finally, what are your words of advice for Junior colleagues?

DJ T-Swaggs: Be yourself, have fun while you can, don't forget to study. Live campus life to its fullest... Because you might not get such opportunity again.

INTERVIEWER: Thank you so much for the time spared. It's been interesting. We wish you success in all your future endeavours.

Actress Nkechi Blessing Celebrates Ooni Of Ife On Seventh Coronation Anniversary

Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has celebrated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on his seventh year as a monarch.

The actress shared a picture she took with the Ooni at his palace via her Instagram account on Wednesday.

She showered prayers on Ooni saying, "Happy 7th year anniversary Kabiesi, His imperial Majesty, Ooni Babatunde Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja the second #ooniadimulaife. May your reign continue to be fruitful on the ancestral throne. Thank you for all that you do for me and everyone far and wide. May God bless you abundantly 🙏🏻”

 

Oba Ogunwusi was crowned on December 7, 2015.

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Music Director, TG Omori, Shoots Shey You Dey Whine Me Video

Music director, TG Omori, has fulfilled his promise to shoot a video for a viral song, 'Shey you dey whine me ni.’He shared a photo of himself with the singer, Austine Emmanuel, on his Twitter handle on Saturday, saying, “Everything is ok when you in front of my camera. December we attack. Shey you dey whine me ni!!!”

Omori had in October tweeted his desire to meet the singer and said that the viral song deserved to have a video shot by him. He tweeted, "I desperately need to meet that guy that sang that 'Shey you Dey whine me' song. That song deserves a TG OMORI video cos what?!!!”

Emmanuel also shared a video from the video shoot which he captioned, "On set with my boss #boy_director."

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£10 now N10k, be careful with men coming to Nigeria for Christmas — Actress Mary Njokwu

Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has warned Nigerian girls to be wary of men coming from abroad to spend the Christmas holiday in Nigeria. She made the remark on her Instagram page on Tuesday.

Njoku said a lot of them will come into the country with the intention of deceiving them and would sway a lot of ladies with their accents.

The actress recounted a time during her childhood days, “a street brother came from London telling them he has a law firm, years later she traveled and saw the same person working in a barber’s shop in the UK, so no one should be deceived with I Just Got Back (IJGB).”

Njoku wrote, “£10 is now 10k. So be careful with IJGB this Christmas. ‘ I wanna gonna’ is NOT a measure of one’s intelligence or success📌📌

“*Date who you truly like so you don’t feel deceived. *Sapa is a universal thing. E dey EVERYWHERE.“

Meanwhile, the actress said accent is not a criteria for measuring an individual’s intelligence or success.

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Sophia Momodu Apologises For Celebrating Daughter's Dad, Davido, On 30th Birthday

Sophia Momodu, the mother of singer Davido’s first child, Imade, has apologised publicly for a birthday post she made on her daughter's behalf to mark his birthday.

She issued the apology via Imade’s Instagram account on Tuesday.

This comes after fans slammed her for being insensitive after posting a photo of Davido carrying Ifeanyi, who died last month on her daughter's Instagram account to wish him a happy birthday.

She wrote, “l realise that the earlier post may come across as insensitive and I sincerely apologise as that was not the intention. Imade deeply loves her father and all her siblings, and as a mother, I’m doing my best to guide her through the difficult emotion of grief from the loss of her brother whilst trying to celebrate her father’s birthday. 

I ask for your consideration and hope that you all can be understanding during these times. Thank you, Sophia Momodu.”

Davido, who is still mourning the death of his son, Ifeanyi, turned 30 on Monday.

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