The much-anticipated 10th edition of Big Brother Naija has officially commenced, with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returning as host to guide viewers through another season of drama, competition, and entertainment.

Among the first set of housemates unveiled are Zita, a 24-year-old student; Ayomide, aged 23; Doris; and Sultana.

Zita described herself as a blend of “realness, authenticity, beauty, and brains,” expressing confidence in her ability to leave a lasting impression in the house.

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Ayomide, on the other hand, introduced herself as “the looks, personality, and also flirty,” hinting at a vibrant presence that could stir excitement and drama as the competition unfolds.

The show’s organisers have promised a thrilling season packed with tasks, twists, and inevitable confrontations as the housemates battle for the coveted grand prize.

Popular Nigerian Television Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has opened the first launch night of the popular show Big Brother Naija in a retro style.

Ebuka shared photos of his outfit via his official X (Formerly Twitter ) on Saturday.

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Alongside the photos, Ebuka wrote, “It’s #BBNaija launch night 1. Reimagined by ATAFO, inspired by legendary actor, comedian, and singer, Nkem Owoh, the one and only Osuofia”

This season is set to ignite screens with unprecedented entertainment, with a record-breaking grand prize of N150 million.

Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has reacted to the backlash that followed his controversial birthday tribute to his colleague, Kate Henshaw.

In an Instagram post, Iyke expressed deep admiration and past romantic feelings for Henshaw, reflecting on their early days together in Nollywood.

“You knew all that time I wanted to hit that,” he wrote bluntly in the emotional post.

His post elicited mixed reactions, with some Nigerians, including his colleague, Gideon Okeke berating him for “disrespecting” the actress on her special day.

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Okeke claimed Jim Iyke’s post contained “too much information.”

Addressing the backlash in a recent interview with 3FM 102.7 Ghana, Jim Iyke insisted that there was nothing sexual about his birthday tribute to Kate Henshaw.

He claimed that the post was a “wordplay” and there’s mutual feeling between him and Henshaw.

Iyke said, “I meant everything I said in that post. I rarely say something I don’t mean. I don’t waste words. My words are my bound. I have known this person for over two decades of my life. We have grown as friends and as brother and sister.

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“What happened was a wordplay that was told in a place of a comfort zone that only two people or less can cohabit. Because these are words that either resonate clearly in your head and never find expression through your voice; you carry them forever and one day you said, ‘F**k it’, take a pen and let the word have a glimpse of how you feel about certain people.

“I know the feeling is mutual. There’s nothing absolutely sexual about it [the birthday tribute]. It doesn’t even suggest someone I’m dating.”

He added that it was an honest expression of his feeling.