Big Brother Nigeria returns

After a 10-year break, Big Brother Nigeria is set to return, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced. The Nigerian  reality TV show based on the Big Brother TV series, now referred to as Big Brother Naija, will air on dedicated event channels on DStv and GOtv in January 2017.

Speaking on this latest development,  the Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe said the comeback of the show was one of the ways the company is enhancing the quality and variety of content available on its platforms.He added that the show had been well developed following the successes of past seasons of Big Brother Africa. “Big Brother Africa was popular for its entertainment value and ability to showcase ordinary Africans from different walks of life. We decided to re-invent the reality show once again by bringing back the Nigerian version which we are confident will draw pan-African audiences for the same reasons that Big Brother Africa did”, said Ugbe.In the first edition of the show, 12 housemates vied for the coveted $100,000 prize money by performing various mental and physical tasks. At the end of a three-month stay in the house, Katung Aduwak emerged winner. The show also produced other notable stars such as Africa Magic’s Tinsel actor, Gideon Okeke, and TV personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.Auditions for Big Brother Naija will be held in Lagos on November 26 and 27. Big Brother Naija is sponsored by the  PayPorte online retail store.