8 Things You Should Know About Big Brother Naija 2017

The Nigerian version of the hit reality TV series, Big Brother, makes a return after a whooping 10 years! So as we look forward to 11 weeks of undiluted entertainment, here are eight things you should know about the upcoming Big Brother Naija reality show.

1. The show is now referred to as Big Brother Naija 
2. The program will run for 78 days starting 22 January 2017 with a two-hour, live, televised launch and end on 9 April 2017. 
3. This will be the second instalment of the Big Brother franchise in Nigeria after 10 years 
4. There will be 12 housemates in total 
5. A variety of Nigerian personalities will visit the Big Brother Naija house during the show’s duration including musicians and performers.
6. The show’s presenter will be a Nigerian lawyer turned media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (Main Picture), a former housemate in the Big Brother Nigeria show back in 2006. 
7. The traditional voice of ’Biggie’ will be…you guessed it Nigerian!
   
8. The Winner of Big Brother Naija takes it all and will walk away with a whopping 25 million Naira (US$77,000) prize money and a brand new KIA Sorento!