#BBNaija: Abuja residents express divergent views

Some FCT residents have expressed divergent views following the recent announcement by M-Net West Africa of its commencement of the third season of its popular reality television show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija).

BBNaija returns to TV screens on Jan. 28 after the final auditioning of the next batch of 12 Housemates, according to the BBNaija’s official page.

The residents who spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja expressed their expectations and reservations on the show.

Mr Anthony Ada-Abraham, Entertainment and Tourism Editor of Leadership Newspapers said, “many did not expect that the last edition which saw Efe from the hood clinching the ultimate price would be thrilling.

“This year, a movie producer friend of mine is also going for the show and I think it would be great to see him doing what he knows best.

“He is a great guy and I know if he gets into the house, he will surely win.

“However, I expect a lot of thrills, frills and scandals,’’ Ada-Abraham said.

An upcoming musical artist, John Anzaku popularly known as `Jay Nelly’ said the show is an important platform for the development of youths and the entertainment industry.

He stressed that some of the previous participants and winners of the show were currently doing well in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

“Efe the 2017 winner was not known before the show, but after the show he has develop in his music career to the next level and doing well.

“Look at Miyonse, even when he was evicted after some weeks in the house, he still got cooking endorsement deals and a television show.

“More so, see Bisola, Debe-Rise, Tboss, Kemen and the others, they are all doing well today because they participated in the 2017 edition of the show,’’ Anzaku said.

Miss Maria Kigbu, a student of the Nasarawa State University who could not contained her excitement said: `I am so happy that the show is coming up later this month. In fact I can’t wait to start watching it.

“Last year was interesting. I believe this year will be better. I am so happy. I can’t wait to see the contestants and intrigues in the house,’’ Kigbu said.