Over the years, reality TV shows have proven to be launch pads for singers, actors, comedians and other categories of entertainers. One of such reality shows is Big Brother Naija which has provided a platform for many to shine in Nollywood.
Participants of the BBNaija reality show always end up achieving celebrity status, with a few of them making the transition to Nollywood.
As viewers continue to keep up with the daily activities of the popular show, we take a look at some of those who have been housemates and are now making a name for themselves as movie stars.
Gideon Okeke
Gideon Okeke came into the limelight as a housemate in the first edition of BBN in 2006.
After the show, he has gone on to passionately pursue his acting career. One of his most popular roles is as Phillip Ade-Williams in the television series, ‘Tinsel’. He has also appeared in movies such as ‘Gidi Blues’, ‘Heaven’s Hell’, and ‘When Love Happens’.
The actor was nominated for an AMVCA for his role in the acclaimed film, ‘93 Days’.
Bam bam
Bamike Olawunmi, Listen popularly known as Bambam is a Nigerian reality TV star and an actress , the former BBnaija season 3 contestant is known for her roles in the nollywood movies like Inspector K, Backup Wife and Foreigner's God. She is said to be the first child of her parents. She hails from ogun state in Nigeria. She married her follow ex BBNiaja housemate Tope Adenibuyan , Teddy A and has a child with him.
Mercy Eke
The latest movie features continues with what has been an impressive run for Mercy eke who is the Winner of the Big Brother Naija season 4 edition , she was the first female to emerge winner of the Big brother naija reality TV show.
Mercy aka Lambo makes her acting debut in Toyin Abraham’s “Fate Of Alakada“ movie, and the success of the nollywood debut has been followed by several deals and increased fame.
Bisola Aiyeola
Vivacious Bisola Aiyeola was the first runner-up in the BBN ‘See Gobbe’ edition of 2017.
Though her acting career had kicked off before BBNaija, she gained more prominence after appearing on the reality television show and went on to star in more movies.
In 2018, she won the African Magic Viewer’s Choice Trailblazers Award. the star has gone on to appear in several Nollywood movies, including Chief Daddy, Sugar Rush, Picture Perfect, and Payday.
Erica Nlewedim
Erica has already been in movies before joining the Big Brother Naija lockdown edition in 2020. She started her acting career as the lead role in the 2015 movie Secret and Scandal and has since featured in other movies like Hire a woman (2019), Made in heaven (2019), Poker Messiah, The Wig, etc.
Teddy A
When Tope Adenibuyan, aka Teddy A, got into the Big Brother House in 2018, he was already a budding singer looking for a platform to showcase his talent.
However, since he left the reality show, Teddy A, who is married to another former BBN contestant, BamBam, has appeared in some Nollywood movies including ‘The Gift’, ‘No Budget’, ‘Unsane’; and a television series, Funke Akindele’s ‘Jenifa’s Diary.’
Tokunbo 'Tboss' Idowu
Tokunbo Idowu whom everyone knows as T Boss featured in the second season of Big Brother Naija in 2017 before venturing into acting. The 38 years old celebrity has acted in so many movies after her BB Naija fame including Up North (2018), The island, etc.
Somadina 'Soma' Anyama
Like the last two names on the list, Soma was a contestant on the BBNaija season 2 edition. Even though he lasted only two weeks, Nollywood came calling and he answered.
Soma has acted in TV shows like Shuga and Jenifa's Diary.
Gifty Powers
Gifty contested one the second season of the BBNaija reality show, lasting a period of twenty-eight days. Like some of her fellow housemates, she decided to venture into acting and it seems to have paid off.
Her movies include Grey Shadows and Success.
Tobi Bakre
In 2018,Tobi Bakre, then an investment banker, resigned from his job to participate in the third season of BBN. He emerged as a finalist on the show and has since been featured in a few Nollywood flicks.
The ex-reality TV star has appeared in movies such as ‘Sugar Rush’, ‘Fix Us’, ‘Mokalik’, ‘Phases’, ‘Hustle’ and TV series, ‘Jenifa’s Diary.’ and the recent Gangs of Lagos movie.
Venita Akpofure
Venita Akpofure had been featured in a few movies before participating in BBN in 2019. However, the ‘Pepper Dem’ edition of the reality TV show was what really put the spotlight on her.
Venita has starred in movies such as ‘Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards’, ‘Unmarried’, While You Slept’ and ‘Losing Control and Dice’
Cynthia 'Cee C' Nwadiora
Cynthia Nwadiora, better known as Cee C, achieved prominence when she became the runner-up of BBNaija season 3.
She made her Nollywood debut in the television series Fake Liars, starring alongside popular names like Nkem Owoh, Charles Okocha, and Broda Shaggi.
What is your ideas on Big brother naija stars becoming Nollywood actors and actresses , let me know in the comment section below.
nigerian women they don’t appreciate so me too I don’t give.I don’t have money to waste.That 10k e go get relative when go Apprecaite am.if I wan fork u I decieve and lie to u fork u begin post u.no need to give women money
goodnessme1: Said by people who rejoiced and cheered Nigeria army for killing hundreds of unarmed youths in East. Shouting,kill them all,more bullet in your guns,use them as target practice,etc
Hypocrites chooses when to care about humanity.
I can never loud or celebrate the death of anyone it’s not me.if u have energy go and be following my comments on nairaland.God forbid that I jubilate over the death of someone.I am not sick.
Idio?ts want us to join them in hating innocent Ipob that has our interest at heart.
There's nothing you evil people will do that will make we Igbos hate Ipob.
like seriously.u can’t even say RIP to the dead it’s to type this rubbish?who created Igbo people?it’s not the same God that created me o.How can a people be so insensitive and heartless.Jesus!
GeneralKoko: For me it has been data and eating out. Too much snack and Cho Cho Cho has taken all my money. How I blew 30k in a week when I'm not earning is still a mystery.
Benwallt: Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has slammed former Minister of Education and World Bank Vice President (Africa), Oby Ezekwesili, over her ‘inaction’ following the alleged killing of some United States (US) embassy staff in Anambra State on Tuesday
Omokri Fingers Ezekwesili Over US Embassy Staff Attack In AnambraReno Omokri and Oby Ezekwesili Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has slammed former Minister of Education and World Bank Vice President (Africa), Oby Ezekwesili, over her ‘inaction’ following the alleged killing of some United States (US) embassy staff in Anambra State on Tuesday.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the state command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident in a subsequent statement noting that among the victims were two policemen and two officials of the US Consulate.
Reacting to the incident, Omokri took to his Twitter page on Tuesday to point fingers at Ezekwesili for allegedly keeping mum since the attack happened.
Omokri recalled how the former Minister reacted when a young lady identified as Deborah Samuel was attacked and killed by her colleagues in Sokoto State many months ago. He accused Ezekwesili of being selective in her activism, alleging that if the US officials were killed in the North, the former Minister would have shouted and chased clout.
Omokri wrote: “US embassy staff were attacked yesterday in Anambra by unknown gunmen. Four have been reportedly killed. John Francis Kirby (US National Security Council Spokesperson) confirmed the incident during a @WhiteHouse press conference yesterday. Very sad. I condemn their attack and call for justice, especially as they were attacked while on a humanitarian aid mission to Anambra.
“The interesting thing is that a day after these killings, Oby Ezekwesili, who is from Anambra, has unsurprisingly kept quiet. It took Oby less than an hour to enter the streets and dance naked when Deborah Samuels was killed in Sokoto—less than an hour. Please do not take my word for it. Please verify.
“Since these killings happened in her own state, Oby is loudly silent. Just as Oby has remained silent till today after a pregnant Northerner from Adamawa, Harira Jubril was killed by unknown gunmen in broad daylight, with her four underaged daughters, Fatima, 9; Khadijah, 7; Hadiza, 5; and Zaituna, 2.
“Harira and her children were killed in Anambra on May 22, 2022. Oby Ezekwesili has NEVER condemned or even acknowledged the killings. Deborah Samuel was killed on May 12, 2022. Oby Ezekwesili condemned it the same day.
“An hour after Deborah’s killings, Oby tweeted this: ”Deborah sadly joins the long list of those who must be given Justice in this Land someday; no matter how long it takes for us to build a society where human life is respected and accorded dignity. Her “religious” killers will surely account. Someday. On earth and before God.”
Omokri said it was interesting to note that Oby Ezekwesili also never condemned the killing of Ahmed Gulak on May 31, 2021.
He added: “This selective outrage taints Oby’s activism. If it happens in the North, Oby will shout and chase clout. If it occurs in the Southeast, Oby will go about and keep mute!
“I hope the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria and the State Department in Washington, DC pay close attention to Oby.”
I lost my hommie to this attack.South eaterners are animals.no exception.one infidel wanted to rule Nigeria when he can’t go out of his house on Monday to go buy ordinary bread.And some cannibals called obidients wanted him to be president.
Benwallt: Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has slammed former Minister of Education and World Bank Vice President (Africa), Oby Ezekwesili, over her ‘inaction’ following the alleged killing of some United States (US) embassy staff in Anambra State on Tuesday
Omokri Fingers Ezekwesili Over US Embassy Staff Attack In AnambraReno Omokri and Oby Ezekwesili Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has slammed former Minister of Education and World Bank Vice President (Africa), Oby Ezekwesili, over her ‘inaction’ following the alleged killing of some United States (US) embassy staff in Anambra State on Tuesday.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the state command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the incident in a subsequent statement noting that among the victims were two policemen and two officials of the US Consulate.
Reacting to the incident, Omokri took to his Twitter page on Tuesday to point fingers at Ezekwesili for allegedly keeping mum since the attack happened.
Omokri recalled how the former Minister reacted when a young lady identified as Deborah Samuel was attacked and killed by her colleagues in Sokoto State many months ago. He accused Ezekwesili of being selective in her activism, alleging that if the US officials were killed in the North, the former Minister would have shouted and chased clout.
Omokri wrote: “US embassy staff were attacked yesterday in Anambra by unknown gunmen. Four have been reportedly killed. John Francis Kirby (US National Security Council Spokesperson) confirmed the incident during a @WhiteHouse press conference yesterday. Very sad. I condemn their attack and call for justice, especially as they were attacked while on a humanitarian aid mission to Anambra.
“The interesting thing is that a day after these killings, Oby Ezekwesili, who is from Anambra, has unsurprisingly kept quiet. It took Oby less than an hour to enter the streets and dance naked when Deborah Samuels was killed in Sokoto—less than an hour. Please do not take my word for it. Please verify.
“Since these killings happened in her own state, Oby is loudly silent. Just as Oby has remained silent till today after a pregnant Northerner from Adamawa, Harira Jubril was killed by unknown gunmen in broad daylight, with her four underaged daughters, Fatima, 9; Khadijah, 7; Hadiza, 5; and Zaituna, 2.
“Harira and her children were killed in Anambra on May 22, 2022. Oby Ezekwesili has NEVER condemned or even acknowledged the killings. Deborah Samuel was killed on May 12, 2022. Oby Ezekwesili condemned it the same day.
“An hour after Deborah’s killings, Oby tweeted this: ”Deborah sadly joins the long list of those who must be given Justice in this Land someday; no matter how long it takes for us to build a society where human life is respected and accorded dignity. Her “religious” killers will surely account. Someday. On earth and before God.”
Omokri said it was interesting to note that Oby Ezekwesili also never condemned the killing of Ahmed Gulak on May 31, 2021.
He added: “This selective outrage taints Oby’s activism. If it happens in the North, Oby will shout and chase clout. If it occurs in the Southeast, Oby will go about and keep mute!
“I hope the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria and the State Department in Washington, DC pay close attention to Oby.”
all the leaders from the south east know a lot about this unrest.If u watch the way the treat it u will notice it.I pity those Obi tried to deceive.a man that cannot hold a rally on his state on Monday wants to transform Nigeria.just Dey play
ahnie: You see me,that's the reason I live my simple life and have my peace of mind.i do not take what doesn't belongs to me,I envy no one,I process evil against no one,the lil I have I m most contented with it.
I told God years ago that anything wey no go make me sleep well for night,abeg take it out from my life.
Peace of mind is bae.
try get money too.how poor person take Dey get peace of mind?
barau jibrin is someone that if apc has sense,they must empower and support in kano.him with Doguwa.they have shown heavy strength to be able to win their elections in the heat of kwankwasiya.A lot of Nigerians don’t know what happened in kano.OBIDIENT movement didn’t do 1 quarter of what kwankwasiya movement did in kano.I respect those two politicians for surviving it,
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