“I remember very well in my season (2006 Big Brother), it was literally a highlight when there was a kiss like 3 weeks into the show. You guys were kissing on day one! Miracle and Nina kissed on the second day.” – Ebuka on his Bounce Podcast

This succinctly addresses the descent into debauchery which we have seen on the Big Brother Naija show as it has moved from season to season.
A kiss on an entertainment show may be generally innocuous. However as the motive morphs into a need to deliver a higher jolt of entertainment shock, create highlights and trend online the contestants yield themselves to greater levels of decadence with the unproven belief that it will save them from eviction.

The show has gone from third-week kisses to bathroom s*x, oral s*x, simulated s*x, under-the-duvet hand s*x, masturbation, blatant adultery, drunkenness and the vilest forms of communication. And the usual defense is: ‘It is rated 18.’
Yet some of the people who participate in these activities become household names and celebrities when the show ends. They snatch up endorsement deals from what might be considered family-friendly brands. For instance, Bam Bam and Teddy A appeared in an advert for a tomato product.

This comment is not to call anybody out or to embarrass them. Regardless, I feel that as a society, we have unforcedly developed short memories, grown a high tolerance for obscenity and our moral will seems snatched by the unyielding hands of the bandwagon effect. This is unfortunate.
Not to sound overly sanctimonious, I believe it behooves us all to take a long hard look in the mirror of decency or at least take a pause for introspection. We are all victims here including the people who participate in the show. Some of them have had their lives capsized by the events that occur within the show: ask Tega, the erstwhile married woman in the Shine Ya Eye Season.

Personally, I am not one to advocate for meaningless bans handed down by government agencies – they are always too broad and lack specificity. And boycotts, as a form of protest, have not really proven effective in these parts – they too, like bans, are unwieldy arrows with imprecise striking tips.
Rather, simple rule changes within the show would greatly suffice.

One, give a strike to anyone engaging in s*x or s*xual activity and define exactly what you mean by s*x.
Two, restrict access to alcohol or give extra benefits or coins to those who are able to abstain from it.
Three, deduct points or put fines in place for swearing and using dirty language.
This would broaden the appeal of the show, add more interesting plot twists and make its gamification more robust.

We cannot be more woke than those who ‘carry wokeness on their head’.
The animated movie ‘Lightyear’ included a kiss between two female characters. Though Hollywood is the ‘woke’ capital of the world, the movie still received a lot of harsh criticisms due to this, affecting its box office performance. There is no need to pretend as if these things do not matter because they do, more than we realize.
Try as you may you cannot outdo Hollywood; you only end up losing your self-identity in the dust in a desperate sprint to play catch-up.

We have to do better.
Godspeed.

PeterPatterns:
“I remember very well in my season (2006 Big Brother), it was literally a highlight when there was a kiss like 3 weeks into the show. You guys were kissing on day one! Miracle and Nina kissed on the second day.” – Ebuka on his Bounce Podcast

This succinctly addresses the descent into debauchery which we have seen on the Big Brother Naija show as it has moved from season to season.
A kiss on an entertainment show may be generally innocuous. However as the motive morphs into a need to deliver a higher jolt of entertainment shock, create highlights and trend online the contestants yield themselves to greater levels of decadence with the unproven belief that it will save them from eviction.

The show has gone from third-week kisses to bathroom s*x, oral s*x, simulated s*x, under-the-duvet hand s*x, masturbation, blatant adultery, drunkenness and the vilest forms of communication. And the usual defense is: ‘It is rated 18.’
Yet some of the people who participate in these activities become household names and celebrities when the show ends. They snatch up endorsement deals from what might be considered family-friendly brands. For instance, Bam Bam and Teddy A appeared in an advert for a tomato product.

This comment is not to call anybody out or to embarrass them. Regardless, I feel that as a society, we have unforcedly developed short memories, grown a high tolerance for obscenity and our moral will seems snatched by the unyielding hands of the bandwagon effect. This is unfortunate.
Not to sound overly sanctimonious, I believe it behooves us all to take a long hard look in the mirror of decency or at least take a pause for introspection. We are all victims here including the people who participate in the show. Some of them have had their lives capsized by the events that occur within the show: ask Tega, the erstwhile married woman in the Shine Ya Eye Season.

Personally, I am not one to advocate for meaningless bans handed down by government agencies – they are always too broad and lack specificity. And boycotts, as a form of protest, have not really proven effective in these parts – they too, like bans, are unwieldy arrows with imprecise striking tips.
Rather, simple rule changes within the show would greatly suffice.

One, give a strike to anyone engaging in s*x or s*xual activity and define exactly what you mean by s*x.
Two, restrict access to alcohol or give extra benefits or coins to those who are able to abstain from it.
Three, deduct points or put fines in place for swearing and using dirty language.
This would broaden the appeal of the show, add more interesting plot twists and make its gamification more robust.

We cannot be more woke than those who ‘carry wokeness on their head’.
The animated movie ‘Lightyear’ included a kiss between two female characters. Though Hollywood is the ‘woke’ capital of the world, the movie still received a lot of harsh criticisms due to this, affecting its box office performance. There is no need to pretend as if these things do not matter because they do, more than we realize.
Try as you may you cannot outdo Hollywood; you only end up losing your self-identity in the dust in a desperate sprint to play catch-up.

We have to do better.
Godspeed.

That's very impossible.

There's no way bbnaija would generate huge viewership, sponsors and revenue if the points (sex, alcohol, profane language,...) you listed aren't done.

Nigerians are currently one of the most unhappiest citizens in the world. once in a year TV shows like this can actually relieve anxiety, depression and many more.

Also, don't forget that the organizers are also contributing to the economy. The cash made by their DJ's, interior designers, sponsors, participants,... can have a positive financial effect on a lot of people.

Even countries where religious belief originate from are embracing entertainment as a possible source of revenue.I remember reading a news about an Islamic country(probably Saudi or Dubai) wanting to Nicky Minaj for a concert.

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That's very impossible.

There's no way bbnaija would generate huge viewership, sponsors and revenue if the points (sex, alcohol, profane language,...) you listed aren't done.

Nigerians are currently one of the most unhappiest citizens in the world. once in a year TV shows like this can actually relieve anxiety, depression and many more.

Also, don't forget that the organizers are also contributing to the economy. The cash made by their DJ's, interior designers, sponsors, participants,... can have a positive financial effect on a lot of people.

Even countries where religious belief originate from are embracing entertainment as a possible source of revenue.I remember reading a news about an Islamic country(probably Saudi or Dubai) wanting to Nicky Minaj for a concert.

Ok