Nigeria’s biggest reality show, BBNaija, is back with another season, and as usual, Nigerians and Africans cannot wait. The organizers recently announced audition dates for season 6, adding that the winner will go home with a whopping N90M worth of prizes.
The organizers also introduced a new twist with early auditions, so we can expect the unexpected. However, according to BBNaija social media handles, no date has been decided for the premiere. If you are willing to participate this year, this tutorial has you covered.
Brief History of Big Brother Naija
Big Brother Naija, formerly known as Big Brother Nigeria and popularly known as BBNaija or BBN, is a Nigerian reality TV show based on the Big Brother television franchise, in which contestants live in an isolated house and compete for a large cash prize worth N60,000,000 and other material gifts at the end of the show by avoiding being evicted from the house by viewers.
The highly-rated reality TV show has produced some notable stars such as Africa Magic’s Tinsel actor, Gideon Okeke, and TV personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
Big Brother Naija Season 1 (2006)
The first season of Big Brother Naija premiered in 2006 and aired on Dstv Channel 37 from March 5 to June 4, 2016. In a twist to the game, two new contestants were introduced on Day 23, much to the excitement of the remaining housemates.
| Start Date | March 5, 2006 |
| End Date | June 4, 2006 |
| Duration | 92 days |
| Held in | Nigeria |
| Host(s) | Olisa Adibua Michelle Dede |
| Winner | Katung Aduwak |
Big Brother Naija Season 2 (2017)
Big Brother Naija Season 2 (2017), themed “See Gobbe” was the second season of the Nigerian version of the reality show Big Brother. BBNaija season 2 kicked off on 22 January 2017 and went on for a duration of 3 months. Ex- housemate Ebuka Obi Uchendu was the host.
| Start Date | January 22, 2017 |
| End Date | April 9, 2017 |
| Duration | 78 days |
| Held in | South Africa |
| Host | Ebuka Obi-Uchendu |
| Winner | Micheal Efe Ejeba |
Big Brother Naija Season 3 (2018)
Big Brother Naija Season 3 (2017), tagged “Double Wahala,” was the third season of the Nigerian version of the reality show Big Brother. Produced by South Africa’s Red Pepper TV and was launched on January 28, 2018, on DStv channel 198. Ex-housemate Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was the host.
| Start Date | January 28, 2018 |
| End Date | April 22, 2018 |
| Duration | 85 days |
| Held in | South Africa |
| Host | Ebuka Obi-Uchendu |
| Winner | Miracle Ikechukwu Igbokwe |
Big Brother Naija Season 4 (2019)
The fourth edition was held in Nigeria and tagged “Pepper Dem”. Big Brother Naija Season 4 aired on June 30, 2019, on DStv Channel 198 and Gotv Channel 29. Ex-housemate Ebuka Obi-Uchendu from season one continued as the host. Mercy Eke emerged as the first female to win Big Brother Nigeria reality TV show
| Start Date | June 30, 2019 |
| End Date | October 6, 2019 |
| Duration | 90 days |
| Held in | Nigeria |
| Host | Ebuka Obi-Uchendu |
| Winner | Mercy Eke |
Big Brother Naija Season 5 (2020)
The fifth season of Big Brother Naija-themed “Lockdown” Edition premiered on 19 July 2020 on Africa Magic DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29. Ex-housemate Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returned as host. Laycon emerged the winner and went home with ₦85 million worth of prizes.
| Start Date | June 19, 2020 |
| End Date | September 27, 2020 |
| Duration | 71 days |
| Held in | Nigeria |
| Host | Ebuka Obi-Uchendu |
| Winner | Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe |
Laycon Crowned winner of Big Brother Season 5 Lockdown Edition (Video)
Big Brother Naija Winners
Below are some of the past winners of Big Brother Naija and the amount they won. Your name can be on this list if only you have the drive and determination to go for it.
| Season | Winner | Prize |
| Big Brother Nigeria 1 | Katung Aduwak | $100,000 |
| Big Brother Naija 2 | Efe Ejeba | N25,000,000 |
| Big Brother Naija 3 | Miracle Igbokwe | N45,000,000 |
| Big Brother Naija 4 | Mercy Eke | N60,000,000 |
| Big Brother Naija 5 | Olamilekan Agbeleshe | N85,000,000 |
How Can I Apply For BBNaija Season 6 (2021)?
- Before anything else, you’ll have to make a clip of yourself and state reasons as to why you would love to be on the reality TV show.
- As soon as the video is ready, get yourself logged into the BBNaija website, fill the form, upload the recorded video along with a photo of yourself and Submit. As soon as that is done, your clip will be reviewed, and if you qualify, you’ll be notified of the next step to take.
How Can I Have Early Access To BBNaija 2021?
Enjoying early access for the BBNaija show simply means paying for a DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact, Confam, Yanga, or on GOtv Max or Jolli subscription within a specified period.
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Instructions to adhere to are:
- Send an email to [email protected] with your smartcard or IUC number to receive your special website link to complete registration. Don’t forget, your audition will include a 2-minute video telling BBNaija why you deserve to be a housemate.
- You must be 21 years or older by June 2021 with a valid identity document.
- Be aware that the BBNaija Season 6 audition early access application is from March 24th to 31st March.
BBNaija 2021 Requirements:
As always:
- You must be a Nigerian citizen over 21 years of age.
- You must have a valid international passport.
Frequently asked questions about Big Brother Naija 2021
Below are some of the questions I get in my email daily, so I’ll be addressing them all in this article.
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