As Big Brother Naija reality TV show ends today, NIGERIA DEFENDER’s Treasure Orokpo reviews activities that rocked the show and other issues.

After 70 days of drama, packed with tension, fight, love, heartbreaks, scheming, sexual shenanigans and tears, Nigeria’s most controversial reality show, Big Brother Naija, BBNAIJA, would draw its curtain today, Sunday, September 27, 2020.

This is the fifth edition of the most-talked-about reality TV show in the country.

This year’s edition was sponsored by betting company, Betway, Innoson, Indomie, Gordon, Guinness and host of others.

The show premiered on 19 July 2020 on Africa Magic and the live feed on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29. Ex-housemate Ebuka Obi-Uchendu from season one returned as host.

The winner is expected to walk home with ₦85 million grand prize today.

[url]WWW.NIGERIADEFENDER.COM[/url] observed that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual audition was held to select contestants for the show.

Video submissions were received from 20 May to 30 May 2020. During the submission, interested contestants submitted a two-minute video stating why they should appear on the show. At the end of the online audition, over 30,000 contestants showed their interest.

Of the 30,000 contestants that showed interest, 20 Housemates were selected.

Among those who made it to the house included:

Dorathy Bachor, 24, Olamilekan "Laycon" Agbeleshe, 26, Rebecca "Nengi" Hampson, 22, Emuobonuvie "Neo" Akpofure, 22, Victoria "Vee" Adeyele, 23, Ozoemena "Ozo" Chukwu , 27, Timmy Sinclair "Trikytee", 35, Nelson Enwerem "Prince", 24, Terseer Kiddwaya Waya , 27, Lucy Essien , 30, Ngozi "Erica" Nlewedim, 26 (Disqualified).

Other included, Ezekiel Bright "Brighto" Osemudiame, 29, Florence Wathoni Anyansi, 29, lani "Tolanibaj" Shobajo, 27, Praise Nelson, 28, Aisha Umaru "Kaisha" , 25, Eric Akhigbe, 24, Tochukwu Okechukwu Tochi, 28, oluwatife "Lilo" Aderogba , 23 and Kate "Ka3na" Jones , 26.

However, only five housemates made it to the final stage of the show.

They are: Laycon, Vee, Dorathy, Neo and Nengi.



SEX IN THE HOUSE

In the reality show, housemates are allowed to have sex, use F words, kiss or pre-intimacy provided it is consensual.

This gave Benue-born son of a billionaire, Kiddwaya the privilege to exploit disqualified housemate, Erica.

On several occasions, the duo were captured by cameras making moves that suggested they were having sex under the duvet. They have, however, denied ever having sex.

However, before her ouster from the show, Kiddwaya and Erica were seen kissing publicly on many occasions.

ERICA’S OUSTER

One of the favourites in the show, Erica was shown the exit door after breaking article 18 of the Big Brother rules on three occasions.

What broke the camel’s back was after one of the parties penultimate week when Erica threatened to kill fellow housemate, Laycon after the show.

She also poured water on the Head of House bed to prevent her deputy from sleeping in the bed, an action that earned her third strike and eventual disqualification.

With her disqualification, she would not be regarded as a former housemate. She also lost over N1.8m, consequently.




THE TOP FIVE




Save Laycon and Nengi, nobody gave the rest three finalists the chance in the final.

It came to everyone like a scene from a Nollywod epic movie, Dorathy, Neo and Vee are already in the final – the least expected.

TASK AND CHALLENGES

One of the most interesting parts of the reality show is the tasks and challenges Biggie gives to housemates.

If they are not cooking, they are trying to overcome obstacles or making presentations on the state of the nation.

BIG BROTHER

“This is Big Brother”, the moment this voice is heard, housemates and viewers shiver because no one expects what would happen next.

No doubt, housemates and viewers would miss the deep voice of Ejike Ebedilo, the Big Brother.

EBUKAMANIA

Fans of the reality show would sure miss the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and his jaw-dropping apparels.

One thing you can never fault Ebuka on is his fashion sense. Every Sunday, he graces the TV screen garbed in out-of-the-world attires.




SHOW SO LOVED, SO HATED

It is evident that BBNaija is the most discussed reality show in the country at the moment following the defunct of Gulder Ultimate Search and MTN Project Fame.

While many people believe that the show should be banned because it promotes sexual immoralities, others think the show must go on because it unites the nation and teaches moral lessons.

Since the show was premiered in July, it has remained the most discussed topic on social media, marketplaces, religious centre, recreational centres and institutions.

In fact, Leader of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Fr Ejike Mbaka gave a prophecy about the show that came to pass barely 24 hours.




AND THE WINNER IS…

Today, a winner would be announced. The housemate with the highest votes would walk home with N85m grand prize.

Among those fans believe should win the crown are Laycon and Nengi.

Today, a winner would emerge and the show would draw its curtain till 2021.

Until then, BIG BROTHER is still watching.