By Aliyu DANLADI
Diverse reactions have flooded social media following announcements that the popular Big Brother Naija reality show will return in February.
The organisers, DStv revealed on Tuesday that the show will take place in Nigeria for the first time since its return.
The Chief Executive Officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr John Ugbe disclosed this at a media briefing held in Lagos on Tuesday.
According to him, auditions for the show will hold on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 in eight locations across Nigeria, an increase from previous editions.
He listed the locations as: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Calabar, Warri, Ibadan, Benin and Enugu.
The first season of the show first aired in 2006.
Ex-housemate and perennial host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will return to host the show.
DStv also released audition dates and locations across the country.
Following the announcements, some Nigerians took to social media to share their thoughts on the upcoming season, including important pointers for the organisers to note.
While a good number are eager to flood the auditions, others want DStv to conduct mental evaluations for intending housemates and also retain current bouquet rates.
@Ebeychinedumbah said, “Please make sure you do mental evaluation and take youths that have things to offer, like talent.”
@Moyo_vip said, “Let me start packing my bags. I am going to that house.”
@Eti_frank said, “I want to go to that house. Guys please remember to vote for me when it’s time.”
@Ceajay wrote, “Mental evaluation and talents should be top priority please. Can’t deal with toxic entertainment this year.”
Meanwhile, some were trying to figure out what city the ‘house’ will be located while others want the show to consider more contestants from poor backgrounds.
@Latchenko tweeted, “#BBNaija announced to be happening in Nigeria and I don’t think Lagos State is one of the places they’d consider. Where do you think they’d use?”
@Rotana said, “Hope people that don’t have money can participate because it seems like it’s for privileged people alone.”
@Finesse_couture wrote, “Please select people with low backgrounds, not people born with silver spoons.”
@Kaonepinkie said, “Please bring back the original voice of Biggie.”
The 2018 edition was tagged ‘Double Wahala’ and featured 20 housemates drawn across several professions.
Miracle Ikechukwu, a pilot, won the 45 million worth of prizes including an SUV.
