On Sunday, July 28, 2024, Big Brother Naija will return for its ninth season, the first since the reality show’s All-Stars edition.
This season, for the first time in the show’s history, contestants will enter the house in pairs.
Although past seasons have seen housemates paired, this is the first time contestants will audition in pairs. In season 3, ‘Double Wahala’ (2018), contestants were initially evicted in pairs. Fans anticipate double the drama with the introduction of double housemates.
“What Biggie has asked for this year is for audition in pairs, which is the first time this is happening. This year, we asked for people to come with their friends, besties, family members, wives, husbands, and partners, to enter the show together as a pair. That was the selection criteria,” said Dr. Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels, MultiChoice.
It remains to be seen whether contestants will be evicted in pairs throughout or if a pair will emerge as the winner.
In a major twist, the organisers announced that this season’s Head of House (HoH) challenge will involve a ballot. Previously, the HoH was decided by games and tasks.
“Now restyled as the HoH Ballot, the process to select the first HoH will hold at 10:00 am on Monday, July 29, 2024. This will be followed by the Custodian Lock-In, then the Immunity Challenge and nominations,” Dr. Tejumola said.
One of the most shocking twists this year is the reduction in prize money. Unlike previous seasons where the prize increased yearly, this season saw a decrease. The organisers announced that the prize is N100 million, the same as season 7’s prize won by Phyna, and N20 million less than last year’s All-Stars winner, Ilebaye.
Some fans speculate that the reduction is due to recent controversies involving a past winner calling out the organisers over unpaid prize money. Several sponsors, including Guinness as the gold sponsor, are already on board for this season.
The theme for Big Brother Naija Season 9 is yet to be revealed, even with hours to the show. Dr. Busola Tejumola hinted that it may remain hidden until the premiere.
“Everyone curious about the theme should watch out for the premiere on Sunday, July 28. The show holds lots of fun, vibes, emotion, drama, dynamics, and intriguing twists,” Dr. Tejumola said.
In previous seasons, the themes were usually revealed weeks before the show. The new plot twists have created excitement among fans eagerly anticipating the premiere.
Big Brother Naija Season 9 will premiere on Sunday, July 28, 2024, across all Africa Magic channels.
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