Meet The Housemates Of The First Ever Big Brother Naija That Held In 2006.

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Meet The Housemates Of The First Ever Big Brother Naija That Held In 2006.






The 5th edition of The Big Brother Naija is currently making waves in the country as housemates and their fans battle it out till the last man standing in the house. I bet only few Nigerians remember the first time the reality tv show aired in Nigeria. BBnaija lockdown is coming 14years after the first edition was held. The show, which featured 14 contestants with $100,000 prize money, was won by Katung Aduwak, while Sandra Osaigbovo and others came in as runners-up. Many of the former housemates have since moved on to various pursuits — some into private businesses which have kept them out of the spotlight, while others remained in the limelight. Here’s a bit about what seven of the 14 housemates have been up to 12 years after:


Katung Aduwak


We all cannot forget that moment when 26-year-old Katung was announced the winner. His win was surprising since he came into the house after the second eviction and won about 80 percent of the tasks. He and his co-housemate, Sandy, were kept in isolation with no external contact and zero access to TV or news for three weeks before being introduced to the show.


Katung proceeded to New York to get a directorial degree from the Digital Film Academy, after which he returned to Nigeria and worked on several projects. He produced and directed the movies Unwanted Guest and Heaven’s Hell.

He also directed a number of music videos for Chocolate City, Styl Plus, Gabriel Afolayan and starred in EbonyLife TV’s Desperate Housewives. Currently, Katung is the Senior Channel Manager MTV Base and Executive Director at Chocolate City.

Gideon Okeke

He was the sixth evictee of the Big Brother Nigeria House and 10 years later, Gideon has maintained a steady acting career. He captured our attention with his role in AfricaMagic’s Tinsel, the longest running Nigerian soap opera, and a number of feature films such as 93 days, A Place in the Stars and When Love Happens.

His acting prowess has earned him a number of accolades and recognition, including an award for Best Actor in a TV series (Drama) Nigerian Entertainment Award in 2010 and a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama in the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award (AMVCA) in 2015. He has been a part of big budget stage productions such as critically acclaimed SARO The Musical (2014). He has also hosted several TV shows and events and is the CEO of a media outfit, AppleBox.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

He is perhaps the most prominent face on the entertainment scene since leaving the Big Brother House. Ebuka won our hearts with his charming smile and witty personality. Although he did not win the show, he went on to write for a number of newspapers and magazines and anchor events before taking a break to go back to school for his master’s degree in Law. Since his return to the scene in 2011, there has been no stopping him!

Ebuka has become a media personality of note, contributing to several online publications and hosting several events. In 2013, he was announced as the new host of Rubbin’ Minds, a youth-focused TV show on Channels Television and is also one of the co-hosts of The Spot, a show that combines a bit of reality TV with talk show and sitcom, showing on EbonyLife TV on DStv channel 165 alongside Lamide Akintobi and Zainab Balogun. He has been the host for the following seasons up until the current one. He is more like the face of Big Brother In the country.

Francisca Owumi 

She was the searing artist during her stay at the Big Brother Nigeria House and rose first next in line. After a spell as an essayist at Revista, a universal magazine situated in Ghana; the Big Brother Nigeria star made a rebound, with two singles Gbadu you and Diva under her own record name Cisca Entertainment. 

Sandra Osaigbovo 

Otherwise called 'Sandy', she completed fourth in the Big Brother Nigeria House. Ten years after the window ornament fell on the opposition, Sandra is presently a confirmed wellness mentor and Zumba educator. She is a Fellow at the Institute of Registered Exercise Professionals (IREP). 

Maureen Osuji 

Maureen decided on a profession in the corporate world after the Big Brother Nigeria experience. She later continued to the Fashion Retail Academy in London for a degree in Fashion Buying Merchandising and Management. Presently, she fills in as the inventive chief and free purchaser at Aurora Daniels. 

Straight to the point Konwea 

Known for his 'uproarious mouthed-ness' in the house, Frank proceeded with his vocation as an expert artist, performing at a few shows and shows. He was likewise an adjudicator on a mainstream move TV show. 

The Big Brother wonder presents a foundation of unlimited prospects. It holds the intrigue of catapulting 'normal' individuals from various different backgrounds into super-fame. A portion of these people didn't have the foggiest idea about the degree to which this street will take them, however they were willing and bold enough to dive in!


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