LIVE UPDATES: BBNaija 2019 'Pepper Dem' begins
The expectation for this year's Big Brother Naija reality show has been very high, and as the show gears up to begin this Sunday, June 30, Nigerians are prepared for the new housemates that would be introduced to viewers.
Nigerians are highly excited for the Pepper Dem show that is set to begin after the housemates are introduced. This could be because of the hype that was created during the auditions.
Legit.ng is live at The Podium in Lekki, Nigerian stars and former housemates have started to arrive for the event. This year's show has twenty-one housemates in total.
Burna Boy closes the show performing On the Low
Burna Boy closes the show performing On the Low
Ebuka closes the show with some news
The host revealed that the housemates will spend 99 days as BBNaija added a week to the popular show.
Burna Boy on stage again
Burna Boy performs again. The singer is at the event with his mother and some family members, his father and sister.
Athlete Mike
Mike is a Nigerian based in the United States. He is married and from Lagos state. Mike assured Nigerians that he would keep his values as a married man. He said: "I love my wife and love being here."
Mike is an athlete, high British jumper.
Jeff
Jeff is 30 years old. He is from Anambra state. He says he is a go getter "when I want something, I will disturb your life till I get it."
Stacha
23-year-old Stacha with the curvaceous body. She is from Rivers state.
Mercy the video vixen
Mercy is a 26-year-old video vixen. She loves cleaning and single but not available. She stated that what you give is what you get.
Diane
Diane is a 23 year old lady from Kaduna state. She loves cooking, noting that it's therapeutic.
Gedoni the designer
Gedoni, 31-year-old is a designer. He says he is very single and available, will go all out. Gedoni says he is ready to take advantage of the platform.
Next set is interesting mix of creatives
Next set is interesting mix of creatives
Thelma from Imo state
Thelma is from Imo state. She can be the light of the house and she can also give you trouble.
Esther from Lagos
22-year-old Esther is from Lagos state. She keeps it real. Esther says she is in the game for the money and experience. She describes herself as a sarcastic person.
Seyi Awolowo
Seyi Awolowo, 30 is the grandson of Obafemi Awolowo. He is a doctor, he says he is not single, not available. He also described himself as a brand that sells itself.
Zlatan and Burna Boy
Zlatan and Burna Boy perform on stage 'Gbe body'
Sir Dee
Sir Dee from Kogi state. The young banker said he is yo chill no stress, he also said he would not be going back to banking after the show.
26-year-old Nelson
Nelson 26, from Rivers. He says he is single and very very available. He is Mr Universe Nigeria.
Part time exotic dancer Tuoyo
24-year-old Tuoyo is a psychotherapist and fitness trainer. He is also a part time exotic dancer.
The next set
The next set of housemates are called teaser
Ebuka changes outfit to agbada
Ebuka changes outfit to agbada
The head of house privilege
The head of house is going to have a separate corner all to himself/herself. It is an exotic 'palace' so the contest to be one will be keen
Jackye
Jackye, a 23-year-old lady from Anambra state. She is a software engineer who is has no strategy but ready to go with the flow.
Isilomo is 27 years old
27-year-old Isilomo is from Edo state. She described herself as an observant person, very athletic, someone who loves money. She also said she is single and ready.
23-year-old Kimorrah
23-year-old Kimorrah loves travelling, dancing, single and available. She expressed that she is ready to mingle.
Teni steps on stage to perform
Teni steps on stage to perform
Ella "single but not open to mingle"
Ella says she is single but not open to mingle. The young lady was also asked by Ebuka if she loves
Ike describes himself as someone who has a bold personality
Ike describes himself as someone who has a bold personality. He said he is in the Game to win it.
Frodd "Mr Fresh and Odd"
Frodd says he is a 9 to 5 white collar employee, and he is ready to win
Kaffy, the policewoman from the United Kingdom
Kaffy, the policewoman from the United Kingdom. She is 29 years
Omatsola 38-year-old man second housemate from Delta state
Omatsola 38-year-old man second housemate from Delta state
First housemate Avala introduced to the audience at 7:15pm
First housemate Avala introduced to the audience at 7:15pm
Avala told Ebuka that the show is a chance for the world to know her
First housemate Avala 30, single but not ready to mingle
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