Twelves housemates were unveiled on Big Brother Naija reality show on Saturday July 23.
The twelve housemates are the first set of housemates to be unveiled on the double weekend launch of the reality show tagged “Level Up”.
Meet the housemates below…
Groovy.
Beauty.
Full Name: Beauty Etsanyi Tukura has done an impressive job of living up to her name. The 24-year-old lawyer from Taraba State was crowned Miss Nigeria in 2019, becoming the country’s 43rd beauty to win the pageant. She also held the ‘Most Beautiful Girl Taraba’ title, from 2015 to 2017. Beauty describes herself as a generous, open, reliable free-spirit and believes if she puts her mind to anything, she surely will achieve it.
Khalid.
Full Name: Ismail Rukuba AhaluKhalid doesn’t like to beat around the bush when it comes to relationships, and his idea of fun is hanging out with the right people, having meaningful conversations and engaging in extreme sports.
The 22-years-old says he loves basketball and skateboarding. He also loves to play games. He is from Plateau state.
Ilebaye.
Full Name: Ilebaye Odiniya is a criminology and security studies graduate and entrepreneur. The 21-year-old loves swimming, partying, bowling and shopping, and considers herself a controversial, adventurous go-getter. She describes herself as controversial, and is bringing GenZ drama and not also not here to “ship”
Cyph
Full Name: Bright Hidi Nwekete was unveiled as the fifth housemate on the reality show, said he’s a tech bro, lover and fighter.“I’m goofy, sociable and playful too though, so that balances it out,” he says.His motto is: ‘You only live once’
Amaka
Full Name: Chiamaka Crystal Mbah, a health care expert from Aguata, Anambra State. She described herself as an extremist who will disappoint those who think a man will be winning the reality show this year.“I am in between being a spoilt brat and a disciplined child”. Those are spicy opening words from 23-year-old Amaka. This self-professed daddy’s girl has only one sibling, is the only girl in her family and loves generous men.
Kess
Full Name: Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu Kess is a married 28-year-old businessman who enjoys living life to the fullest. He hails from Delta state. He said his wife gave him a hall pass and he’s leaving everything behind.
Daniella.
Full Name: Daniella Utangbe Peters is a poet from Cross River state, She has a twin. She’s bringing just love and no drama. When she’s not writing poetry, acting, or singing, you’ll find 22-year-old Daniella working out and staying fit.
Pharmsavi.
Full Name: Saviour Ikin Akpan is a Licensed pharmacist, Pharmsavi, is a confident multitalented extrovert with “an amazing sense of humour”.He hails from Akwa Ibom state. He said he’s bringing entertainment and laughter.
Phyna.
Full Name: Ijeoma Josephina Otabor describes herself as “allergic to malice”. She is short-tempered and can fight with a person one minute, then talk to them the next, like nothing happened. She is single and believes she is a born entertainer. “My view on relationships is: Na mumu dey fall in love”. The 25years old hails fro Edo State.
Bryann.
Full Name: Brian Chkuwuebuka Chiji is a singer and songwriter.Bryann counts Wande Coal, Vybz Cartel and Angelique Kidjo as some of his musical influences. The 24-year-old who hails from Imo State started releasing music in 2019, and finally put out a full-length project in 2021.Although down-to-earth, He also disclosed that he’s annoying on purpose, a single pringle and small ashawo dey im eye.
Christy.
Full Name: Christiana Oluwafunke Ojumu is from Ondo State. Christy O is a beauty entrepreneur who runs a cosmetics business. This outspoken 24-year-old also models in her free time, and believes in giving people second chances. She describes herself as a “funny, smart and hardworking extrovert” and admits you are more than likely to find her “where the fun is” on any given time. She said she’s here for the prize and not a fan of “chopping” breakfast.
