The countdown to Big Brother Naija’s ninth season is officially on, with the grand premiere set for Sunday, July 28. Known for its unexpected twists, this year’s edition promises to be no different. In a surprising announcement, Big Brother Naija revealed a new season nine format: contestants must enter the house in pairs.
Auditions will require duos, adding an exciting new dynamic to the show. Since the 2020 lockdown, Big Brother Naija has consistently delivered thrilling twists and turns, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. Let’s recap some of the twists from previous seasons: Big Brother Naija Season 5 – 2020 The COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 forced a major overhaul of the Big Brother Naija format, leading to the aptly named “ Lockdown ” season.
For the first time, auditions went virtual, with contestants submitting two-minute videos to pitch themselves. The eviction process also underwent a significant change. Instead of housemates nominating each other, the public’s votes determined the initial nominees.
The housemates then decided which nominee to evict. The twists: Deputy HOH : After an HOH is crowned, they would be allowed to choose a deputy HOH to assist them in their HOH duties. The Deputy HOH would also be immune.
Format change : For the first six weeks of the game, an HOH and a deputy HOH would be crowned. They would both be immune from eviction. The remaining housemates would compete in the public vote, and the four housemates with the least amo.