The race has begun to determine the next big name on reality TV. The excitement in the air was palpable as the 12 housemates for the 2017 Big Brother Naija made their way into the beautifully decorated house, where they will be for the next 11 weeks. From the look of things, we are indeed in for a treat.
Anchored by ex-Big Brother Housemate, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, who looked dapper in his black designer suit, the show began with a scintillating performance by K9, who performed the BBN theme song, amidst cheers from the crowd.
The organizers of the show had outdone themselves, especially with the aesthetics and décor in the house. Even the production of the opening show was smooth and without the hiccups normally associated with a live show. As Nigerians watch and anticipate the drama and other exciting moves that are expected from the housemates who will be housed in the same space under the watchful eyes of live cameras, they will be expecting the thrills and fun that comes with watching reality shows.
First to walk into the house amidst cheers from the crowd was 29 year-old Uriel, an indigene of Imo state and a hair-maker. True to her calling, Uriel was decked in sexy LBD and a sleek hair-piece, which she said was one of hers. Uriel didn’t waste time in grabbing a banana as continued to savouring the beauty of the house.
Kemen, a 27 year old body fitness trainer from Akwa Ibom State. Kemen has the body most guys dream of, prompting the nickname, ‘body of steel’. He was teased by Ebuka to show the ladies some of his chiseled abs, to which he obliged to approving screams from the ladies. Kemen says he preaches fitness and healthy living wherever he goes and the BBNaija house will not be different.
CoCoIce walked onto the show amidst lots of cheering. As a budding rapper who plans to pursue her music career if she wins the show, CoCoIce gave a sneak peek into her rapping skills by free-styling to the delight of the audience. Bally came after CoCoIce and the crowd cheered. Not only did he represent Naija with his outfit, he had well groomed beard and looked like he will be a favourite with the ladies. A statistician, Bally quit his job and took a leap of faith to be part of the Big Brother show.
Rivers State-born Marvis can be likened to a tom-boy who enjoys playing basketball. Born into a polygamous family, the Mass Communication graduate says she is in the game to win it.
Gifty calls herself an entertainer with interests in acting and modeling. She has the looks and gait and hopefully it will help to keep her in the house. ThinTallTony on the other hand is a 6ft, 7inch singer and dancer who will certainly put the other male housemates on their toes, particularly with the ladies.
ThinTallTony should best not get comfortable because of the second six-footer in the house, 24 year old Soma. Soma who has great love for sci-fi and gadgets believes he will bring his A-game into the house.
Bisola is the only mother in the show with a seven-year old daughter and her goal is to bring the prize money back home to her daughter and mum. An actor and media personality, Bisola who dabbed her way onto the stage, assured viewers that she would bring in enough drama for the entertainment of Naija. Miyonse is from Badagry.
Miyonse’s strategy is to get to the heart of his fellow housemates through the stomach. As a chef, his plan is to cook for others so that they will fall in love with him. With his boyish charm and sweet smile, his strategy might just clinch the star prize for him.
TBoss, a boss lady, an Edo state-born lady revealed that she has seven tattoos and eight piercings on her body. With a nose ring and a smile, TBoss said she is without a strategy but will make one as things unfold. We hear, you boss-lady.
Efe, the confirmed Warri boy was the last housemate to enter the house. Efe’s strategy is simple: enter the house, win the money and go home. According to him, ‘my mama dey house dey look me for TV dey wait make I bring the money’. When asked how he would react if he were to win the money, Efe stripped right there on stage to his boxers and showed he would practically go gaga if declared the winner.
The bar has been set very high. Viewers will not be disappointed in this second edition of Big Brother Naija. Already, Big Brother has brought in a few interesting twists and tricky tasks for the housemates to perform even as they are yet to realize that two more housemates are set to join them.
SYMPHONY AT CLEAN ACE LAUNCH
The orchestra at Clean Ace Drycleaner’s Lekki office recently paraded a wide range of instrumentalists and singers who did some vocal justice to classic carols. Though the Christmas bells had since stopped, the best Christmas gift ever from the dry cleaning house to the public is a foundation that will equip the youths in burnishing dry-cleaning skills.
The CEO, Clean Ace, Enibukun Adebayo revealed this when he received a few journalists at the office where cleanliness is celebrated on a daily basis through hard-work and commitment.
Adebayo revealed that the launch of the foundation coincided with the 25th anniversary of his career in dry-cleaning, which is a family trade. Adebayo, whose grandfather was a washerman, began dry-cleaning business with his father and later his cousin at Garment Care as the Head of Operations. After four years, he decided to aim higher in the career, even with zero capital. His success has inspired him to give back to the society.
Adebayo grew up with the sense of keeping clothes clean. He loved to iron clothes and fold them neatly as a young boy.
His father who retired as a chartered accountant started to run a laundry firm named “Laundrymart” in 1990 where Adebayo learnt the rudiments of dry-cleaning before joining Garment care. Thoroughly groomed, his daily routine encompasses prayer and strategy since he has a good team working for him.
“In my earlier years I went around to collect clothes,’’ he recalled. “ I started with my friends who were working at multinationals. When I returned their clothes in proper package, they were impressed. I have always been quality conscious.’’
Adebayo who recently shut down a few branches in Lagos said that the organisation took the decision to ensure that only very productive outlets are retained. For him, the business is not about the quantity of stores but quality of work.
SHANKO SINGS TOMORROW ON BLACKWALL STREET
Multi-talented Afro hip hop singer, Rasheed Atanda popularly known as Shanko, is set to take the Nigerian music scene by storm with the release of a new single entitled, ‘Tomorrow’.
A mix of hip hop and fuji, the new song was produced by Suni Osorun and is being released under his Black Wall Street label. When dropped this month end, the song is expected to not only set the airwaves ablaze, it will also be a club banger.
As a kid fuji music sensation in the ‘90s, Shanko churned out a number of hit songs that went straight to the top of the charts. He later took time off music and enrolled at Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro where he studied Business Administration.
Shanko’s natural drive and goal getting mentality has stirred him to keep horning his art to even higher standards. The experience he gathered over the years has now been inculcated into this new song. The song is futuristic, melodious and prayerful.
