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Pepsi Fetes BBNaija Level-Up Housemates with All-Expense Paid VVIP Trip to Cape Town
Pepsi has announced an all-expense paid trip to Cape Town, South Africa for all BBNaija season 7 housemates.
Segun Ogunleye, the General Manager of Marketing, confirmed this news while congratulating them on the incredible Big Brother Naija journey they each embarked on.
The prizes which the housemates won in the house during the Pepsi task were all presented in grand style. Bryan, Chomzy, and Deji of Team Ayra received a whopping sum of N2,500,000 each, Dotun, Giddyfia, and Sheggz of Team Davido received N1,000,000 each, while Groovy, Rachael, and Chizzy of Team Burna were given N500,000 each.
In an address, Segun Ogunleye congratulated the housemates on the just concluded show, saying the prize presentation party was put together to give the housemates a good feel of the entertainment side of the Pepsi brand.
The Confam Rave was a star-studded event with a mix of housemates from previous seasons such as Whitemoney, Nengi, Dorothy, Neo, and others. The housemates, dressed fabulously, had lots of fun as Do2tun (the energy Gad) entertained the audience with a showmanship of energy.
As expected, the BBNaija housemates didn’t disappoint as they brought all the energy to the stage while Ayra entertained the crowd.
Ayra Starr’s performance set the tone for the night and it was sustained by back-to-back performances from Alternate Sound, Pepsi DJ Ambassador; CrowdKontroller, and Afro-EDM duo, MazeXMxtreme.
Reacting to the prize presentation and the other events of the night, some of the BBN housemates expressed appreciation to Pepsi, saying the money would be a good head start for them outside the house and applauded the Pepsi brand for staying on top of its game in bringing maximum entertainment to Nigerians.
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Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has said she is no longer interested in getting married again following her separation from her estranged husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, but remains determined to have a daughter.
The actress made the remarks during a livestream session with TikToker Jarvis at her Children’s Day carnival held in Asaba, Delta State.
Speaking on her current outlook on relationships and motherhood, Daniels said she has mentally moved away from the idea of marriage.
“But for some reason, I’ve checked my mind out of getting married. I’m yet to have a girl. And I must have a girl,” she said.
The mother of two explained that her desire for a daughter comes from what she described as the unique emotional bond between mothers and female children.
“I feel like motherhood starts better. Like you would understand motherhood when you have a girl child,” she said.
“So, having boys is easy because at least you can groom them to have a role model in a father figure. But for your girl child, you have to be that role model for them to emulate.”
Daniels also revealed that she initially never wanted a daughter before becoming a mother.
“Before I had my first son, I said no, never. I will never have a girl child. Never, ever. But after my first, after my second, I remember, for some reason, it’s female kids that remember,” she added.
Reflecting further on family dynamics, the actress said women tend to maintain stronger emotional ties to their homes than men.
“Men will grow, get married and focus more on building family. But for women, she will always remember home,” she said.
Daniels married Nwoko in 2019, a union that drew widespread attention because of their age difference. The couple share two sons.
Their relationship later became publicly strained in 2025 following allegations by Nwoko that the actress was battling substance abuse and required rehabilitation.
Daniels denied the claims and accused the senator of manipulation, psychological control and abuse before eventually leaving the marriage and moving into her own residence.
Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the opening of auditions for the show’s 11th season, unveiling registration details and requirements for prospective housemates.
In a statement on Saturday, the organisers said, “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” noting that registration will run from May 16 to 20 for candidates seeking to qualify for the physical audition stage.
They explained that applicants must register via africamagic.tv/bigbrother, fill in personal details, and select preferred audition dates, locations and times, with physical auditions scheduled to hold between May 22 and 24 in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu.
According to the organisers, “AUDITION IS FREE”, and only persons aged 21 and above with valid identification documents are eligible to participate. They also warned that the registration portal will close once capacity is reached.
The statement further cautioned applicants on data usage and participation rules, noting that by submitting entries, participants grant the organisers permission to use audition materials in perpetuity and across global platforms. It also warned that multiple registrations could lead to disqualification.
The announcement comes months after the conclusion of Season 10, which returned to screens on July 26, 2025, featuring 29 housemates competing for a N150 million grand prize.
Imisi Ayanwale emerged as the winner of the season after securing 42.8 per cent of the total votes, ahead of finalists including Dede, Koyin, Sultana, Kola, Jason Jae, Mensan, Isabella and Kaybobo.
Past winners of the reality show include Mercy Eke, Laycon, Whitemoney, Kellyrae, Phyna and Ilebaye, with anticipation now building for Season 11 as viewers await possible new twists and format changes.
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Genevieve Nnaji, is making her return to television in “Wahala”, a new six-part drama produced by BBC Studios.
The series is based on the novel “Wahala” by Nikki May and will air on BBC One, with episodes also available on BBC iPlayer.
It is adapted for television by BAFTA-nominated writer, Theresa Ikoko.
BBC confirmed the cast on Tuesday, announcing a female-led ensemble that includes Adelayo Adedayo, Deborah Ayorinde, Cush Jumbo, and Susan Wokoma, alongside Nnaji.
Set in London, Wahala follows four Nigerian-British women whose close friendship is tested as they navigate work, relationships, and family life. Their lives begin to shift when hidden secrets from the past resurface, bringing betrayal and tension to the surface.
Speaking about the project, Nnaji said: “I’m very happy to be joining Wahala and to be working with such a brilliant team. It’s an intriguing story, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
