For many years, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has been a cultural phenomenon in the nation. The program has established itself as a mainstay of Nigerian entertainment and popular culture. The franchise has long delighted viewers with everything from shady confessionals to romantic dramas and heartbreaking evictions. This article is all about BBNaija’s biography.
Here, we will learn what the show is all about, when it first began, who owns the show and the organizers of the show (the people behind the scene), and where the house is located.
BBNaija’s Biography
Big Brother Naija, formerly known as Big Brother Nigeria, is a Nigerian reality competition television series based on the Big Brother television franchise. Contestants compete to avoid being evicted from the house by viewers who vote for their favorite housemates to stay on the show in order to win a sizable cash prize and other material prizes at the end of the show.
The first season of the program debuted on M-Net and DStv Channel 37 from 5 March to 4 June 2006. The Alexander-Forbes auditing firm confirmed the voting results.
Who Owns BBNaija?
Contrary to popular belief, the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) show is owned by a group of businesses rather than a single person. The Banijay Group of Companies, which produces entertainment in more than 20 countries, presently owns BBNaija.
The Banijay Group is also responsible for other internationally popular reality shows including Mr. Bean, Keeping up with the Kardashians and Survivor, Peaky Blinders, and Black Mirror.
Though the Banijay Group is the current owner, the BBNaija show was not founded by them and it has been said to have changed ownership several times since its inception.
John de Mol Jr. founded the BBNaija show. He is a Dutch millionaire who will be 67 in 2022. He has built his riches as a TV producer and media tycoon. The Voice and Fear Factor, two well-liked American reality programs, were also produced by him.
BBNaija’s entire premise was inspired by the dystopian world described in the classic science fiction book Nineteen Eighty-Four, in which everyone is constantly being recorded and monitored by cameras and microphones.
The format of the show is based on how the “thought police” watch the video in the novel. The roommates in the show are cooped up in a home and forbidden from communicating with the outside world until the house permits it. In a weekly confessional, the housemates discuss who they think should be kicked out of the house.
Who are the Organizers of BBNaija?
MultiChoice is the organizer of the Big Brother Naija show (BBNaija). MultiChoice is a South African corporation that runs DStv, Gotv, and Showmax.
MultiChoice, which distributes all M-Net channels on the DStv service, was created from the subscriber-management division of the M-Net terrestrial pay television corporation. The same-named media company is the owner of MultiChoice.
One of MultiChoice’s subsidiaries is DStv, now known as DStv App, a service that transmits television to mobile devices such as laptops, smartphones, and notebooks.
Previously, MultiChoice operated in the Middle East under Gulf TV and Arab Radio and Television Network, Thailand under UBC, Egypt under CNE (Cable Network of Egypt), Benelux, Italy, Eastern Europe, Greek, and Cypriot territories under the Filmnet TV service (United Broadcasting Corporation).
MultiChoice claimed to have 20.1 million subscribers worldwide in 2020, making it one of the pay-TV providers with the fastest global growth rates, according to Naspers.
Where Is BBNaija House Located?
The house was in South Africa when the program debuted in 2006. Even though there was an 11-year gap between the first and second seasons of the show, the second season was also filmed in South Africa. However, in recent seasons, the BBNaija house has been based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Big Brother Naija Form 2022?
This year’s BBNaija audition will be strictly online and completely free, just like last year’s. Applicants must upload a 2-minute introductory video on why they want to be in Big Brother and why they should be selected for Big Brother Naija season 8.
When did Big Brother Naija 2022 will start?
Big Brother Naija Season 7 also known as Big Brother Naija: Level Up was the seventh season of the Nigerian version of the reality show Big Brother. It premiered on 23 and 24 July 2022 on DStv channel 198/199 and GOtv channel 8/29. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returned as the host for the 6th consecutive time.
Who owns Big Brother?
The Banijay Group of Companies, which produces entertainment in more than 20 countries, presently owns BBNaija.
How much is the BBN registration fee?
The price of the big brother Naija form is FREE of charge! However, we have heard of people paying or asking to pay between N80,000 to N100,000 for the Big Brother Naija form. Ensure that you purchase the Big Brother Naija form from official sources.
How do you get into the Big Brother house?
You are expected to record a two-minute video of yourself stating why you should be picked to be a Housemate of Big Brother Naija / Big Brother Titans. Only after recording your video, then you need to fill out the online registration form and upload your video.
Who owns the voice of Big Brother Naija?
Many Big Brother Naija fans have been wondering who Big Brother Naija is in person. The voice-over actor is Mike Ejike Ibedilo. He is confirmed to be on Big Brother Naija seasons 2 and 4 as well as the just-concluded BBNaija season 6.
Where is Big Brother house located in 2022?
The house was in South Africa when the program debuted in 2006. Even though there was an 11-year gap between the first and second seasons of the show, the second season was also filmed in South Africa. However, in recent seasons, the BBNaija house has been based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Conclusion
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has been a cultural phenomenon in the country for many years. The show has become a pillar of popular culture and entertainment in Nigeria. Discussed in this article as some key pointers about the popular show BBNaija.
