Lovers, Friends, Siblings, Relatives, Colleagues, and a Plotting Married Couple Enter the Big Brother Naija House as the Show Premieres in True Style

Big Brother Naija’s ninth season launched in a truly spectacular fashion on Sunday night as 28 housemates were welcomed into the house, kicking off an unforgettable season.

Hosted by the charismatic Ebuka, the premiere opened with a live performance by Nigerian superstar Niniona, who dazzled the audience with her hits ‘All Eyes on Me’ and ‘Formula.’ The show then gave viewers an exclusive tour of the lavish and visually stunning “biggest Big Brother house,” adorned in white with vibrant splashes of colour. The house features two bedrooms named Sunset and Sunrise, a gym, a fully stocked spacious kitchen, and open-plan lounges equipped with foosball, table tennis, and pool table. Outside, a bar, lush greenery, and a pool area offer a perfect retreat. The house also includes the iconic Arena for challenges, a storeroom for treats, the infamous Diary Room, and a Head of House space.

Titled “No Loose Guard,” the show introduced audiences to the 28 housemates who will compete over the next 71 days for the N100 million grand prize ((estimated over ZAR R1million). 

First to enter were lovers of five months, Chinwe and Zion, dubbed the ‘Zinwe’ pair. They were followed by gym enthusiasts Femi David and Micky, who proclaimed themselves ‘Radicals’ and declared they were “virgins.” Next, female friends DJ Flo and Rhuthee, calling themselves ‘Floruish,’ shared their loyalty to each other despite admitting to “trust issues.” They were soon joined by the aunt and niece duo, Chinne and Nne, who called themselves ‘Ndi Nne.’

Colleagues Sooj and Topher, who see themselves as ‘Tom & Jerry,’ were the fifth pair to enter, followed by the boy and girlfriend pair Shaun and Victoria, known as ‘Shatoria,’ who met in Dubai in 2022. The excitement continued with identical twin sisters and DJs, Wanni and Handi, who described themselves as “single and ready to mingle” and “double trouble.” Next came Team Beta – Ben, who claimed he wouldn’t miss anyone, and Tjay, who admitted he would miss his wife and child. Another set of identical twins, the ‘Mbadiwe twins’ Ozee and Ocee, from a renowned political family in Nigeria, made a stylish entrance in matching outfits.

Lady friends Toyosi and Damilola, dubbed ‘TAMI,’ who are “keeping an open mind,” entered the house tenth. They were followed by beauty queen and pole dancer pair Nelly and Anita, known as ‘Nelita,’ who met at a beauty pageant audition in 2015. The male friends Toby Forge and Mayor Frosh, known as ‘Steeze,’ who met during the 2020 lockdown, were next.

The thirteenth pair, scheming married couple Kassia and KellyRae, who have known each other for 10 years and married in February, entered the house planning to keep their marriage a secret, pretending to be besties instead. Finally, dreadlock sisters Chizoba and Onyeka were ushered into the house, wrapping up an exhilarating premiere night.

Let the games begin! Audiences can follow all the drama and excitement on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 29. You can also join the conversation using the hashtag #BBNaijaS9 on social media.

For more information about Big Brother Naija season 9, visithttps://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija.