Ilebaye And Khalid Exit BBNaija Level Up In Second Eviction Night

The second eviction night of Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ opened with a montage of the housemates nominated for eviction. Like last week, the tension was high among Level two housemates as five of them, Groovy, Bryann, Khalid, Ilebaye, and Phyna were nominated for eviction, and it was certain that at least one of them would be leaving the house.

Before announcing the evicted housemates, the audience was taken through the week’s recap, covering the Head of House and Wager games, Modella and Khalid's birthday, ego clashes, and fights for ships. 

Ebuka also had a chat with housemates from both levels. For Level 1 housemates, he asked Adekunle about his discussion about the possibility of Sheggz using his relationship with Bella as a strategy to win. Sheggz, on the other hand, shared that he doubts Adekunle’s vibe and genuinity

The host also asked Allysyn about the current state of her relationship with Adekunle, and she shared that she was initially confused, but she’s now clear about them being just friends

For level 2 housemates, the media personality asked Bryann about his strained relationship with Ilebaye and about Daniella’s doubt about Khalid’s intention and using her as a strategy to win.

Co-host, Miz Vick, had a chat with some members of the live audience asking who they felt might be going home in the night’s eviction. Two of the audience members predicted that Ilebaye might be the next evicted housemate.

Like the previous eviction nights, the audience was treated to a live performance from another reigning artist, Crayon, who performed two of the hottest songs in the country right now, Overdose and Ijo (Labalaba).

After a round of breaks and palpable tension, Ebuka announced Ilebaye as the third evicted housemate of the season, and this was followed closely by the announcement of Khalid as the next housemate to leave the show

For Khalid, he plans to continue his business after the show. He shared that he plans to leverage the visibility he got from the show to grow his business. As a side note, he told the audience that his relationship with Daniella is serious. Sadly, Ilebaye wasn’t available to share her plans

Following Ilebaye and Khalid’s eviction, the total number of housemates that have left Level 1 is five, with four evictions and one disqualification.

For more information about Big Brother Naija season 7, visit https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija. Fans can also catch the show anywhere they are across Sub-saharan Africa, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland on Showmax. Visit www.showmax.com to get started right now.

BBNaija Season 7 is headline sponsored by Pocket by Piggyvest (formerly Abeg) and associate sponsored by Flutterwave.

The Next Wager Task Will Be Fire: Here’s Why

Big Brother Naija Level Up has been anything but predictable this season with different houses, different levels, and a weekly abundance of twists. Only about two weeks into the 72-day-long season, the housemates have surpassed expectations and awakened an excited buzz across social media among viewers.

During the first wager task, just 24 hours after a previous twist concerning parties and winning HOH games, Biggie landed viewers and housemates one more surprise. He announced that the housemates in the different levels would have to compete against each other to decide which house gets to earn pocket Naira for weekly shopping.

The level 1 housemates, whom netizens have nicknamed Islanders, lost badly to the Level 2housemates (nicknamed mainlanders). This loss started several small arguments and fights in the Level 1 house but also awakened a fire in them to win. They won the second wager and retained a winning streak until they lost the Knorr task to Level 2.

Both teams now know for a fact that they have a lot riding on whether or not they win the third wager task this Friday. It will determine their week and whether or not they’ll have enough to live their best lives until the next wager task. All these paint a clear picture of what the next wager on Friday will look like, and the painting is FIRE. Here’s why:

1. The housemates now understand Big Brother’s game a little better (or do they?):

After playing the game and living in Big Brother’s house for two weeks, the housemates are familiar with the game’s rules. Even though Big brother can change those rules as he wills, they now have more of a sense of what the game is about, especially since there is always a reward/punishment for losing.

2. The wins, losses, and crossed ships have created a little rivalry among both camps:

Over the past few days, both levels have lost to each other. Level 2 has lost three HOH games, the right to nominate twice, and several branded tasks. Level 1 has lost one wager task, Pocket Naira, and the Showmax and Knorr task. They have also struck up affection with housemates on other levels. All these seemingly minor issues have morphed together to build irritation about one another and created an intense atmosphere of rivalry.

3. No Level wants to go hungry for a week:

After both losing the first two wager tasks of the season (Level 1 in week 1 and Level 2 in week 2),  the housemates are understandably feeling very competitive. Their disappointment in their performance has caused them to fight, regroup, hate on, and strategize, forcing them to focus on the task this week. The last thing they want is to go hungry for another week while the other Level claims another victory. Whoever wins the wager task this week will bring the tally to ‘2-1’, and neither of the houses wants to be on the losing side.

4. Both Levels are over-competitive and would do everything to win:

Even though each level has won a wager task, neither is showing any signs of slowing down this week. The season is filled with super-competitive people who hate losing. Fans expect each level to bring a great show again this Friday, and they won’t disappoint them.

5. The housemates realize they cannot predict Big Brother’s game, and the losers this week may be in more significant trouble than the losers last week:

The housemates have been trying to unravel Biggie’s game plan for the past few days, and they’ve been met with new twists at every turn. Even though they are nowhere close to genuinely understanding Biggie’s plan for the season, they seem to have some clear understanding about a few things. One of those includes that there’s always a punishment for losing, and Biggie can always change what it is.

None of the house levels wants to be at the receiving end of Biggie’s wrath, so they will work hard to win. What this means for viewers is that they will get to enjoy premium entertainment from the actual task. Above that, they’ll see the housemates work hard at perfecting their acts, and if the task is anything like last week’s was, learn some new things.

However, now that the pressure is on, it will mean that there will be more fights, make up and seeking comfort in the safety of ships. The show is about to get more interesting, and the wager task is at the centre. Once again, it’s a man-eat-man world, and only the fittest will survive. Catch the wager task on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 every Friday at 9 pm.

For more information about Big Brother Naija season 7, visit https://www.dstv.com/africamagic/en-ng/show/big-brother-naija. Fans can also catch the show anywhere they are across Sub-saharan Africa, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland on Showmax. Visit www.showmax.com to get started right now.

BBNaija Season 7 is headline sponsored by Pocket by Piggyvest (formerly Abeg) and associate sponsored by Flutterwave.

First-Ever BBNaija Documentary To Premiere On Africa Magic This Week!

The first-ever documentary about Big Brother Naija is set to drop this week. The mini-documentary titled BBNaija: the Fame, the Fans, the Frenzy, produced by ID Africa’s The Bang Studio, will premiere on Africa Magic Showcase on Saturday, August 13, 2022. 

BBNaija: The Fame, the Fans, the Frenzy will take viewers behind the scenes of the biggest reality TV show in Africa and reveal some truths about the show’s production. It features some of the show's most popular housemates, including Mercy Eke, Laycon, Nengi, Prince, Alex Asogwa, Bisola Aiyeola, Elozonam, and Ozo. 

BBN: The Fame, the Fans, the Frenzy tells the untold story of the show and examines its impact through the eyes of relevant stakeholders, with appearances from the host, crew and organizers of the show, which has grown to become the biggest Big Brother franchise in the world. 

Chief Executive Officer of ID Africa, Femi Falodun, explains that the show is an African pop-culture phenomenon, so it was necessary to tell its story. 

He shared, “At ID Africa, we love to tell untold stories, and what better story to tell than that of the biggest Big Brother instalment in the franchise's history? In the recently concluded season alone, the show recorded over a billion votes from millions of viewers. It was also watched in over 30 countries across the globe. I am thrilled that we get to share the backstory of how this show is made and how much it changes the participants' lives.”

The Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice, Dr Busola Tejumola, also shared her excitement about the premiere of BBN: The Fame, the Fans, the Frenzy. She said, “We’ve worked tirelessly behind the scenes for years to make Big Brother Naija a success. So, it’s quite exciting to see the story of how the show comes together each year being told so brilliantly. The documentary will give fans an insight into how much work it takes to deliver the show each year.” 

BBN: The Fame, the Fans, the Frenzy will premiere on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 2 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Ch. 151). It will have a repeat broadcast on the channel at 12 pm on Monday, August 15 and 3:30 pm on Thursday, August 25. The documentary will also air on Africa Magic Urban on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 12:30 pm and 3:10 pm, Thursday, August 18 at 12 pm. There will also be repeat broadcasts on Sunday, August 21 at 3:30 pm and Thursday, August 25 at 5:30 pm.

DStv subscribers will also be able to watch the documentary on the go via the DStv app on multiple devices at no additional cost. The app is available for download from the Apple and Google Play stores.