BBN 2021 Housemates: BBN is unarguably the most popular reality television show in Nigeria. On the show, the contestants live in an isolated mansion, competing for prize money, and avoiding eviction by the show’s audience. The show’s sixth season, Big Brother Naija: “Shine Ya Eye”, premiered on July 24, 2021, featuring 22 housemates.
BBN 2021 Housemates Detailed Information
So, how much do you know about the BBN 2021 Housemates? In this article, we will list out some fun facts about each of the BBN 2021 Housemates in no particular order:
The 22 BBN 2021 Housemates hail from diverse backgrounds and will compete for the N90 million grand prize, which is the highest in the show’s history.
1. Boma Akpore a.k.a Boma
Boma is a 34-year-old footballer turned ‘mixologist’ who is also into modeling. He was the first to enter the house. He grew up in Yaba, Lagos, describes his childhood as “extremely tough”, having had to pay his way through school.
Boma also describes himself as “sexy, intelligent, adventurous, strong and fit”, and considers himself “extraordinary”. While hustling on his acting career, he makes ends meet by working as a by night, and a masseuse by day.
Having suffered bouts of depression after his marriage failed and after suffering an injury during football tryouts, he is determined “never, ever, to give up” and holds onto his faith.
BBNaija Boma has emerged as the first BBN 2021 Housemates of this season to be verified on Instagram. It is not sure whether he was verified before or on the show, but when his name was searched for on Instagram, it already had the verified tick.
2. Angel Agnes Smith
Angela likes writing, watching movies, and most importantly, sleeping. She describes herself as a fun, easy, likable person who enjoys , going to the beach to write poetry, and dancing at the club.
The 21-year-old is a proud feminist, and her friends describe her as a drama queen. She believes Big Brother Naija will help her kick-start her journey in writing and cinematography.
3. Adeolu Okusaga a.k.a Saga
Okusaga aka Saga is a 28-year-old engineer who hails from Lagos State. He became the second housemate to enter the house.
He is currently based in Port Harcourt as an offshore engineer, though he has found a new passion for sketch drawing and has become celebrated for his hyper-realistic portraits.
4. Peace Ogor
A 26-year-old entrepreneur from Port Harcourt with a burning passion for fashion and style. She runs a clothing store that keeps her busy.
She describes herself as “a fun, sociable, daring team player” and believes her multicultural background makes her relatable. Although she is always on the go, Peace is not afraid to power down and refuel her social gas by spending time with her family when the opportunity presents itself.
5. Yusuf Garba a.k.a Yousef
Yousef is a 29-year-old secondary school teacher from Jos Plateau State. He is also a model and loves looking good for the camera. He describes himself as a “soft-spoken, fun-loving, down-to-earth go-getter”.
Yousef is also a model, host, and personal trainer and confesses he can’t resist checking himself out in the mirror.
6. Jackie Bent a.k.a Jackie B
Jackie B is a proud single mum and hard worker with a passion for life. She is an interior designer and a certified event and wedding planner and went to university in the UK where she had her son.
The 29-year-old loves having fun and spending time with the people she loves but also enjoys time to herself. She describes herself as an “ extrovert” and insists she is shy but confident.
Jackie is driven by money and success and wants to make sure she can take care of herself and her family. She always seeks adventure and gets bored very easily. She is also a resourceful and creative person who enjoys making life beautiful.
7. Pere Egbi a.k.a Pere
Warri-born Pere is a 35-year-old who once served in the US army. He was raised by a single mother and is the firstborn of two children. He is an actor and a real estate agent.
Pere believes change is the only constant in life and describes himself as “a spontaneous, adventurous person”.
8. Arinola Olowoporoku a.k.a Arin
Arin is a 29-year-old feminist, fashion designer, and independent arts and culture curator dedicated to promoting the contemporary visual arts in Africa. Raised in a polygamous home in Lagos, she is an emotional, strong, creative, opinionated, and unapologetically expressive person.
Arin is eclectic, loves piercings, and loves to dye her hair blue.
9. Hazel Oyeze Onou a.k.a White Money
The 29-year-old Lagos-based businessman and entrepreneur, originally from Enugu State, believes he has a great aura and that his “swag speaks for itself”. His hobbies include driving, hustling, watching movies, and making music.
The highest point of his life so far happened recently, when he kick-started his designer shoe import business.
10. Roseline Omokhoa Afije a.k.a Liquorose
Roseline is a professional dancer who doesn’t do well with people who talk too much. She describes herself as “a down-to-earth go-getter” who can go from being a tomboy to a glamorous lady.
The 26-year-old loves singing, cooking, reading, and writing. She also takes pride in her talents as an actor and fashion . She’s a former video vixen who now leads a girl dance group.
11. Adeniyi Lawal a.k.a Niyi
Adeniyi Lawal is a 33-year-old from Oyo state. He wants to be known in the house as Niyi. The young man is spontaneous and likes to have fun. He is a married man.
He is also an avid reader, an aspiring writer, and is fond of playing board games and card games – he even has a gaming license. A husband and father, Niyi describes himself as “optimistic, spontaneous and adventurous”, while others describe him as being energetic.
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12. Maria Chike Agueze
Maria is a 29-year-old former air hostess, turned realtor who enjoys cooking, exercising, hiking, acting, and dancing. She prides herself on being a loving and kind-hearted individual who is always looking for new adventures. Her travels have taken her around the world and to all continents, except .
She describes herself as “a symbol of love in human form”, adding that “I can get extreme when disrespected to the fullest”.
13. Yerimene Abraham Saibakumo a.k.a Yerins
Yerins is a 27-year-old Bayelsa state indigenous. He is a medical doctor and a polymath.
Describes himself as “a perfectionist, creative genius, lover of art and poetic rap music”. He sees himself as a renaissance man who isn’t confined to one profession or career.
14. Beatrice Agba Nwaji
The 28-year-old single mother of a five-year-old son is a fashion model and up-and-coming actress. She studied marketing at the University of Port Harcourt.
Her hobbies her dancing, singing, playing basketball and football. She’s also a great hairstylist and a talented software developer. She joined the Big Brother Naija house to showcase her interesting personality to the world.
15. Paul Ephraims a.k.a Jaypaul
Jaypaul is a singer and entertainer who is into many other things. He is a 29-year-old Lagos-based musician and actor.
He believes the Big Brother Naija House will be the perfect opportunity to help boost his already career in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
16. Anita Singh a.k.a Nini
A fashion entrepreneur born and raised in Nigeria with four siblings and a mother she loves. The 27-year-old graduate of the University of Abuja has hobbies that include cleaning, cooking traveling, and photography.
According to her, she’s “curious, dramatic, ambitious and fun” with a desire to be the center of attention. Nini believes the Big Brother Naija platform will change her life.
17. Emmanuel Umoh
Emmanuel hails from Akwa Ibom but currently resides in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he owns and runs a fitness center and a unisex salon and spa. He is a 24-year-old model. He became the first Nigerian to win the Mister Africa International title since its inception in 2011.
Currently single, he describes himself as a “sucker for love” and believes “a healthy relationship goes a long way to building one’s life”.
18. Princess Francis
Princess Francis is a 30-year-old e-hailing service driver and business owner. She lives in Abuja and enjoys cooking, traveling, and watching movies. She takes pride in being a lovable, caring, fun person – and confesses she can be a little dramatic sometimes. “I got the drama from my mama,” she says.
Princess is from Imo State and lists buying her very first car as the highest point in her life. Her lowest, on the other hand, is when she found out her dad passed away.
Princess reckons many things make her royalty, but none above her and the fact that she is a cool New Year’s baby!
19. Samuel Jacob Alifa a.k.a Sammie
Sammie is a 26-year-old amateur filmmaker and final year student at Ahmadu Bello University. He enjoys storytelling, videography, basketball, eating, and hanging out, and describes himself as “tall, handsome and ”.
He admits he talks too much at times and sometimes ends up gossiping, because of the “great dialogue” he gets in his day-to-day conversations.
20. Tsakute Jonah a.k.a Saskay
Saskay is a 22-year-old extrovert and lover of books. She enjoys all types of music and speaks of herself as “an embodiment of art”. Discovering her talents and skills and using them to impact others and improve her persona, while striving to find her space in the world, is what she considers to be a high point in her life.
Although she was suspended from school in 2015, Saskay is having the last laugh as a fine artist and has even won titles such as ‘Model of The Year’ and ‘Female Personality of The Year’ at her university.
21. Ikechukwu Sunday Cross Okonkwo a.k.a Cross
Lagos-based Cross is a fitness and entrepreneur who describes himself as “a bad boy with a good heart”.
Although single, this 30-yer-old is not afraid to dole out the relationship advice and believes people don’t know that communication is the key to successful relationships.
22. Tega Dominic
The 29-year-old mother of one enjoys dancing, traveling, DIY and photography. When she’s not doing any of the above, you can catch Tega swimming, or being the life of a party.
She believes motherhood changed her on a lot of things, adding that she’s always looking forward to what life has to bring her way.
The BBN 2021 housemates in the show’s sixth season promise to give viewers the usual dose of laughter, drama, and tears synonymous with the reality TV show.
The contestants’ widely diverse backgrounds will certainly play a role in spicing up the show. Also, If you enjoyed this article, subscribe with your email for related materials and also share. Thanks
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