The housemates of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition have been officially unveiled today, July 19.
The housemates who come from different states across the country, will be contesting for the grand prize of N30 million; a two-bedroom apartment courtesy Revolution Plus; a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to Dublin courtesy Guinness; home appliances courtesy Scanfrost.
Others are a trip to Dubai packaged by Travelbeta; a year’s supply of Indomie noodles, Munch it, and Colgate toothpaste; a year’s supply of Pepsi, a branded chiller, trip to watch the UEFA Champions League finale; and a brand new Oppo mobile smartphone.
Meet the housemates below;
Ozo
Consultant and entrepreneur Ozoemena "Ozo" Chukwu (27), is from Imo
State. One of his greatest achievements is working with a UEFA
Federation in Europe. It is no surprise then that when he is not busy
consulting or managing his urban clothing line, you’ll find him
analysing sports and watching documentaries and TV shows.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Learning to stay without loud music.
What are your words to live by? No boundaries with an ounce of hope.
What is your biggest achievement? Working for a UEFA Federation. It was a job I took great pride in and enjoyed doing.
Vee
Victoria "Vee" Adeyele (23) is a musician based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Vee, as she is affectionately known, was born and raised in London and
moved to Lagos almost a year ago to begin her music career where she has
already made great strides.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Definitely sleeping for hours on end.
What are your words to live by? Live every day like it is your last.
What is your biggest achievement? Performing at the Palmwine Music Festival last year.
Prince
Nelson Enwerem Prince (24) is an entrepreneur from Abia. A
jack-of-all-trades whose portfolio includes modelling, fashion designing
and interior decoration. He enjoys active sports and reading about
ancient religions and African history. He's a graduate of pure physics
from the University of Calabar and is currently living in Lagos.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Trading forex.
What are your words to live by? A good name is better than riches.
What’s your biggest achievement? Winning Mr. Nigeria and competing in
the Mr. World competition. It earned me great respect in my village and
honour amongst the elders.
Lilo
Boluwatife "Lilo" Aderogba (23) is a dietitian from Lagos, Nigeria.
Lilo, as she prefers to be known, is also an entrepreneur and describes
herself as “a product of God’s grace".
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I learnt how to sew.
What are your words to live by? Trust in God.
What is your biggest achievement? Starting my own brand.
Trikytee
Timmy Sinclair is a 35-year-old creative artist and Lagos resident
who hails from Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Tricky Tee as he is also known
considers himself a storyteller who uses the mediums of film, and music
to express himself.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Well I now do push ups every day while in lockdown.
What are your words to live by? Nobody is promised tomorrow, make the best use of the present and live life to the fullest
What’s your biggest achievement? Biggest achievement was winning the
best director at the NYSC cultural and sports festival in Abuja 2013 for
the best stage drama.
Lucy
Lucy Essien is a 30-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos. Though she is a
self-proclaimed simple girl and assures everyone that she is far from
average. She believes in fairy tales, and hopefully, Biggie’s House will
deliver just that for her.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Making parfait,
having tea three times a day, and being without my phone.
What are your words to live by? Life is for the living. We only live every day. Be a decent human being, you never know.
What’s your biggest achievement? My grill business, getting into Big
Brother Naija, graduating with a 2.1 and not falling pregnant after all
these years.
Kiddwaya
Terseer Kiddwaya (27) is self-employed and comes from Benue State.
Being a Big Brother Naija season 5 Housemate has Kiddwaya anticipating a
better and crazier 2020. He describes himself as confident, good
looking, ambitious, a daredevil who is highly motivated. It is no
surprise then that “bringing back the fun into the House” is what he
won’t compromise on this season.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I can go a long time without no phone or TV.
What are your words to live by? You never know when your time is up, so you might as well go for it.
What is your biggest achievement? Getting into health and fitness has
been my biggest achievement. I used to be quite chubby, so I transformed
my body and I have been consistent ever since.
Dorathy
Dorathy Bachor is a 24-year-old entrepreneur from Lagos. She believes
she is the only one who should make you smile. Her sassiness will
definitely prove to be an asset in Biggie’s house.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I can sleep for
more than four hours. I also discovered the ability to adjust to a new
environment quickly.
What are your words to live by? Never let anyone see that they get to you.
What’s your biggest achievement? SHOPFORME - the biggest procurement company in Nigeria ... Amen.
Praise
Praise Nelson is a 28-year-old dancer from Enugu. Not new to fame or
competing, he was a winner at the K-Pop World Festival, South Korea 2015
and won third place at a national Dance Competition in 2010. He is also
a fitness and personal trainer and a certified Latin ballroom expert.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Making more time to read.
What are your words to live by? Never stop striving for the best life can offer, it can only get better.
What’s your biggest achievement? Winning Korean Pop World Festival Changwon in 2015.
Wathoni
Florence Wathoni Anyansi is a 29-year-old fashion entrepreneur This
multi-talented single mother juggles a fashion business and a parenting
blog. She is also bilingual and speaks and writes in Swahili fluently.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I started
eating chocolates more than usual, praying with the rosary three to five
times (no jokes), and a lot of thinking.
What are your words to live by? You are unstoppable; you have not come this far to stop now.
What is your biggest achievement? Providing for my son, being chosen to
work in Julius Berger amongst graduates (I was an undergraduate then),
giving birth naturally to a 4.3kg baby.
Tochi
Tochukwu Okechukwu Tochi is a 28-year-old rapper and real estate
agent from Imo state. He lives and breathes entertainment. He confesses
to being clumsy on some days.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Making envelopes with just paper.
What are your words to live by? Work hard, play harder.
What’s your biggest achievement? Being independent and getting an education.
Ka3na
Kate "Ka3na" Jones (26) is an entrepreneur from Rivers, Nigeria. She
describes herself as a strong woman who wants more from life. Her dream
is to be famous and own the biggest luxury fashion brand in the world.
She also believes she will make the perfect Housemate because she is
ready to do all it takes to compete and win Big Brother Naija season 5.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? The new habit I learned was sleeping naked and reading the bible.
What are your words to live by? Do everything for the life you want and live every day for the life you love.
What is your biggest achievement? My several properties and my daughter.
Eric
Eric Akhigbe (24) is a final year student at the University of Lagos
and hails from Edo State. The bodybuilder is a confident hunk who takes
pride in his 1.95m height. He describes himself as a fun, competitive
sports and fitness enthusiast who enjoys winning. In addition, Eric also
describes himself as a shy person who takes his time to unveil his wild
side.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Listening to my thoughts more carefully and analysing them deeply.
What are your words to live by? Thank God for Life – #TGFL.
What is your biggest achievement? Helping over 100 people achieve their fitness goals.
Erica
Ngozi "Erica" Nlewedim (26) is an actress and commercial model from
London, England. Erica is the name she goes by and she returned to Lagos
after studying screen acting at the Met Film School in London.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I started
reading motivational books and watching real estate sales videos on
YouTube.
What are the words you live by? At the end of your life be satisfied
because you have achieved all your goals, touched so many lives, and
loved greatly.
What is your greatest achievement? Graduating from film school in
London, producing my first short film with a team in Birmingham, and
being in the movie, Hire a Woman.
Brighto
Ezekiel Bright "Brighto" Osemudiame is a 29-year-old sailor from Edo
State. Brighto, as he is fondly called, is the youngest of six kids. He
holds a degree in Marine Engineering from Arab Academy for Science
Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, Egypt with several
other professional certifications. He also had a stint in the aviation
sector. He considers himself an avid entertainment lover and a people’s
person.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I learnt to
pray more and the ability to tell what time it is without looking at a
watch.
What are your words to live by? Life is too short, try as much as
possible to make yourself happy and also make everyone around you happy.
What’s your biggest achievement? I gained a scholarship to study abroad;
I also got my third engineer license including other professional
certificates.
Kaisha
Kaisha Umaru is a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Sokoto state. This
adventurous young woman considers herself a great team player who gets
along with people. She relies on a healthy diet and is God-fearing.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Talking to
myself. I didn't know I could do that. It was weird but effective.
What are your words to live by? Never give up. You never know what might happen. Keep trying and keep pushing.
What’s your biggest achievement? When I finished my skincare line, I was really proud of myself.
Neo
Emuobonuvie "Neo" Akpofure (26), popularly referred to as Neo, is a
ride-hailing app driver and a Delta State native. Although he describes
himself as fun, tolerant, loving and smart, he won't hesitate to be
Indaboski Bahose when it comes to issues concerning bullying and
inequality.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Sketching.
What are your words to live by? To always remain grateful, knowing that
God is greater than my ups and downs. Since I no spoil person own, no
body fit spoil my own.
What is your biggest achievement? I won N 500 000 from a talent competition.
TolaniBaj
Tolani Shobajo is a 27-year-old media personality from Lagos state.
Tolani is an energetic gingered babe. People always call her the life of
the party. When she’s not entertaining, she’s dancing and cooking.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? Eating a daily
breakfast. I didn't realise how important having breakfast is until now.
It makes my day better.
What are your words to live by? Enjoy your life. Live it how you want because people will talk regardless.
What’s your biggest achievement? After moving to Nigeria, I landed a job
at one of the world’s leading music entertainment companies within four
months. I guess simply following my dreams and instincts. I decided to
relocate home without 100% clarity and overall, I am flourishing. I have
shamed my doubters. I am still here in Nigeria, winning. Yay!
Laycon
Olamilekan "Laycon" Agbeleshe is a 26-year-old singer and rapper from
Lagos. He's a graduate of philosophy from the University of Lagos who
started his musical journey at an early age and has now emerged as one
of Nigeria’s most promising new school acts. He describes himself as
being versatile and able to coin words together to soothe scenarios and
moods.
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? I acquired the habit of singing and reading my bible.
What are your words to live by? Facts don't care about your feelings.
What’s your biggest achievement? I'd say having my song 'Fierce' on MTV
BASE Top ten charts for six months, still tops every other thing I have
done.
Nengi
Rebecca "Nengi" Hampson (22) is an entrepreneur from Bayelsa State,
Nigeria. She is a former model and MBGN Top 5 contestant who loves
learning new things, having fun, travelling, taking on new adventures,
and being true to herself. Nengi, as she prefers to be called, studied
communications at the University of Port Harcourt and is a proud
Capricorn. She proclaims: “If you want the job done right, give it to a
Capricorn. I give 110% of my energy and enthusiasm into everything I
do.”
What new habit or skill did you acquire during lockdown? The ability to talk to myself and enjoy the conversation.
What are your words to live by? Live and let live.
What is your biggest achievement? Getting my BSc. So many times, I could have dropped out, but I persevered.
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