The tenth edition of the most-watched Nigerian reality show, Big Brother Naija, will be coming to a conclusion on Sunday, October 5. This season has seen the reignition of viewers’ interest in the reality show following a decline in recent years.
Specifically, pundits across the globe have used positive remarks to qualify the most-watched Nigerian reality show. Ten contestants are remaining in the show; in the end, only one winner will emerge. However, the other finalists have a lot of things to celebrate and be cheerful about. When the contestants go outside the house, they have attained fame, prominence, and a certain level of financial stability. They are no longer the individuals who came into the house looking for opulence and essence; their stock and value have propelled immensely since the show kicked off, and they are no longer the same unknown faces looking for public validation. While twenty-nine contestants came into the house for one purpose, there can only be one winner, unfortunately.
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In the latter part of this article, we’ll be looking at the various reasons Nigerians found the Big Brother Naija show interesting once again.
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Sense of Humour
This edition had several hilarious contestants in the house. The housemates had a sense of humour that made them likeable and interesting to watch, they weren’t concerned with looking too serious for trying to wear the “game face” mask all the time. Contestants such as Imisi, Rooboy, and Kuture gave viewers at home and those scrolling on social media grabbed several screenshots of memes and gifs from this edition.
Laughter is the best medicine after all.
Sex Sells
One of the most popular elements of the reality show is sex and romance. Sex is a major selling point of Big Brother Naija, and there is no reason to apologize for it. What do you expect when you keep two opposite genders in the same house? Of course, they attract.
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Love Birds and Cute Couple
Netizens love to see beautiful people on their screens. Viewers want a reason to see adorable couples embracing each other on the sofa as they find warmth in their respective arms. Love is a beautiful thing, and it is expressed impeccably on a reality show such as Big Brother Naija. Adorable couples such as Bright Morgan and Mide brought smiles to the faces of the people, and the sneaky game between Isabella and Koyin explained how modern youths play the game of love.
Further, Kola’s pursuit of Dede, for some, is a game, while to others, it’s a garden where they tend daily.
Grass-to-Grace Stories
The only thing Nigerians love more than a cuddly love story is a grass-to-grace narrative. People tune into Big Brother to watch inspirational contestants who can make them aspire for greatness. In this edition, several single mothers featured on the program, their appearance helped viewers, especially women, to understand that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to, irrespective of the hurdles or challenges ahead of them.
Human Relations
Big Brother Naija is a social experiment. It was designed to see how humans interact and engage when they are put in an enclosed environment for a specific period of time. The contestants have been kept in the house for a total of 10 weeks (approximately two and a half months). Their objective is to share knowledge, visions, and entertain viewers at home; also, inadvertently, viewers vicariously live through their faves.
It would be interesting to see who will go home with the grand prize on Sunday, October 5.
According to the organizers of the show, MultiChoice, the winner of the season is expected to win a total of ₦150 million grand prize, which includes cash and prizes from sponsors.
