What has become of past BBNaija winners?

By Alao Abiodun

Final Sunday, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba Laycon emerged winner of the BBNaija lockdown version.

He stepped into the sneakers as soon as occupied by 4 earlier winners who’ve various diploma of relevance.

Right here is how earlier winners of the present are faring:

Season 1 (2006) – Katung Aduwak

The primary-ever season of Large Brother Naija held in 2006.

The present hosted by Michelle Dede and Olisa Adibua noticed then 26-year-old Katung Aduwak emerge winner.

He took house the $100,000 prize cash.

After the present, he bagged a directorial diploma from the Digital Movie Academy in New York. He’s a filmmaker and producer. He directed and produced “Undesirable visitor” and “Heaven’s Hell.”

Aduwak has additionally directed plenty of music movies for Chocolate Metropolis, Styl Plus, Gabriel Afolayan and starred in EbonyLife TV’s “Determined housewives.”

Aduwak, a scriptwriter and manufacturing Assistant, went to the Air Power Jos Navy College earlier than going to review Political Science on the College of Jos. He’s married to Raven Taylor.

Season 2 (2017) – Michael Efe Ejeba

After an 11-year break, the Large Brother Nigeria “See Gobe” version held in 2017. It noticed 22 contestants vying for the N25 million grand prize.

Ex-Housemate Ebuka Obi-Uchendu from season one hosted the present that noticed Efe Ejeba emerge the winner.

Following his emergence as winner of the present, he moved from Jos to Lagos to kick-start his music profession. The rapper launched an EP referred to as “Lagos EP.” He additionally collaborated with celebrity rapper Olamide on the tune “Warri.”

The graduate of the School of Economics has launched different songs like “Primarily based on logistics” and “I really like you.” He continues to pursue his music profession thus far.

Season three (2018) – Miracle Igbokwe

The Large Brother Nigeria 2018 present was tagged “Double Wahala”. About 20 Housemates competed for N25 million money prize, which Miracle Igbokwe carted house.

He was introduced with a model new Hyundai Tucson SUV, a N25 million cheque, house home equipment value N3 millon and a visit to an unique location for 2 totalling N45 million with prizes.

Miracle additionally received N1 million money prize from Payporte Enviornment Video games and N200, 000 from the ultimate wager. He additionally received the Pepsi Refresh Your Combine, which fetched him N1 million and a visit to Dubai for the One Africa Music Fest and a 12 months’s provide of Pepsi and Aquafina.

After profitable the present, he left for South Africa to an Aviation faculty to pursue his goals. In 2019, Miracle obtained his certification as an “Instrument Rated” pilot.

Season four (2019) – Mercy Eke

In 2019, the present was tagged “Pepper Dem.” In contrast to earlier seasons, it held in Nigera and aired for 99 days.

The viewers watched 26 contestants slug it out for the N60 million grand prize.

Mercy Eke received and have become the primary feminine to realize the feat because the graduation of the fact TV present in 2006.

She carted house N60 million, together with N30 million money, N25 million value of Innoson Sport Utility Automobile (SUV), a visit to Dubai and different prizes.

The video vixen and entrepreneur on March 14, 2020, acquired the Africa Magic Viewers’ Selection Award for Finest Dressed Feminine. She additionally purchased a home in Lekki, Lagos.

She and her love curiosity in the course of the present, Ike, have gone on to launch their actuality present “Mercy & Ike.”

She additionally launched her actual property firm, Lambo Properties.

Season 5 (2020) – Olamilekan Agbelese

Laycon joined the elite corridor of fame within the just-concluded version.

The 26-year-old carted house N85 million, together with N30 million money, a two-bedroom residence, a brand-new SUV, a visit to Dubai, amongst different prizes.

As earlier introduced by Multichoice, N30 million was awarded to him as money prize with the supplementary N55 million protecting:

• A two-bedroom residence courtesy of Revolution Plus
• A top quality SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors
• A visit to Dublin courtesy of Guinness
• Dwelling home equipment courtesy of Scanfrost, and a branded Chiller
• A visit to Dubai packaged by Travelbeta
• 1-year provide of Indomie noodles, Munch it, and Colgate toothpaste
• 1-year provide of Pepsi
• A visit to observe the UEFA Champions League finale
• A model new Oppo Reno three smartphone.

All eyes are on him on how he’ll handle the celebrity and different prizes received.