BBNaija 2023: Winner to get N120 million prize as organisers announce premiere date
The eighth edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show will premiere July 23 as an “All-Star” show, with housemates from the seven previous editions.
Busola Tejumola, executive head of Content & West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria, disclosed this during a media briefing in Lagos on Friday.
Tejumola said the premiere would air on all Africa Magic channels: Africa Magic Urban, Showcase and Family at 7:00 p.m. WAT.
She said the show’s overall winner would walk away with N120 million prize.
“The season eight edition of the Big Brother Naija show will premiere July 23 and run till October 1, which is a 70-day show,” she said.
According to her, the housemates were selected based on their profiles and other criteria.
“We have done seven seasons, and for the eighth edition, we feel it is the best time to bring everyone who has been on the show back for an opportunity to win N120 million,” she said.
She hinted at an opportunity for 30 show fans to win N1 million each as they locked in their favourite housemate to win the show in the form of a prediction.
” The head of house challenges, arena games, pool party, and Saturday night party will all be in place to excite fans of the show.
“We have also introduced the “Black Envelope Game,” she said.
Earlier, John Ugbe, chief executive officer of MultiChoice Nigeria, noted that it had been a busy year for the organisation but promised a bigger show for the 8th Edition of BBNaija.
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