Big brother naija 2019 news
Here are some news updates about Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2019:
Winner: Mercy Eke emerged as the winner of BBNaija 2019 (Pepper Dem) on October 6, 2019. She took home the grand prize of N60 million.
Housemates: The 2019 season had 21 housemates, including:
- Mercy Eke
- Mike Edwards
- Omashola Oburoh
- Diane Russet
- Seyi Awolowo
- Tacha Akide
- Elozonam Ogbolu
- Venita Akpofure
- Frodd Shogunle
- Esther Olatunde
- Ike Onyema
- Omogiejele Oluwaseun
- Cindy Okafor
- Khafi Kareem
- Nelson Enwerem
- Enkay Ogunmefun
- Jeff Nwosu
- Jackye Madu
- Tuoyo Ideh
- Rebecca Hampson
- Sir Dee
Controversies: The season was marred by controversies, including:
- Tacha's disqualification: Tacha was disqualified from the show on September 27, 2019, after a physical altercation with fellow housemate, Mercy Eke.
- Mike's fake accent: Mike Edwards was accused of faking a British accent, which sparked a debate about cultural appropriation and identity.
- Venita's past: Venita Akpofure's past as a stripper was revealed, sparking a debate about morality and the show's portrayal of sexuality.
Ratings: The 2019 season of BBNaija was a huge success, with the show averaging a viewership of 2.5 million viewers per episode.
Prizes: The grand prize of N60 million was won by Mercy Eke, while other prizes included:
- N30 million cash prize for the first runner-up (Mike Edwards)
- N20 million cash prize for the second runner-up (Omashola Oburoh)
- N10 million cash prize for the third runner-up (Diane Russet)
Aftermath: The 2019 season of BBNaija has had a lasting impact on the careers of its housemates, with many of them going on to pursue careers in entertainment, business, and other fields.