Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of the ongoing Big Brother Naija show, has paid tribute to legendary highlife star, Oliver De Coque with a bold outfit recreation.
The BBNaija 10 host had, during the live eviction show on Sunday, donned an outfit worn by the late highlifer in the 1980s.
Sharing photos via his Instagram page on Sunday night, Uchendu noted that his outfit was inspired by Chief Oliver de Coque.
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In his words: “Inspired by the legendary king of highlife music and ogene, Chief Oliver de Coque. One of the most prolific musicians ever, having released 93 albums before his death in 2008.”
Meanwhile the BBNaija show host had disclosed that that there will be no eliminations for Sunday night.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu eased the tension in the house as he announced that all 29 housemates were safe for now.
“You’re all safe this week,” Ebuka said with a laugh.
Who’s Ebuka Obi- Uchendu
Ebuka participated in BBNaija’s debut season in 2006. The 45-year-old has been the host of the reality TV show since 2017.
He had previously disclosed that he did not plan to go into entertainment.
“I had no plans to go into the media or entertainment industry; I just wanted to win the money and disappear!” he had said.
He has also had several hosting gigs apart from BBNaija. In 2013, producers of Rubbin’ Minds, a Nigerian television talk show, announced that Obi-Uchendu would be the new host.
In the same year, Obi-Uchendu became one of the co-hosts of The Spot, a TV show on DSTV alongside Lamide Akintobi and Zainab Balogun.