Big Brother Naija Updates: ‘Pepper Dem’ Gang

The Chef Diane

You may be forgiven if your first impression about Diane was a cool-headed young lady. The young lady showed her fiery side when she got into a heated argument with fellow housemate Ella over kitchen duties on Friday. Not one to be bullied easily, she stomped her foot on the ground and refused to be silenced by Ella’s insistence that the kitchen must be kept clean. She will certainly make a good Tabasco sauce. The model and aspiring chef is also a graduate of the University of Debrecen in Hungary.

Complicated Corporate Frodd

With just a few days spent in the Big Brother Naija House, viewers are getting to see how complicated Chiemeka Okoye who goes by the moniker Frodd (a play on the words ‘Fresh and odd’) is. One moment he is crying to his housemates as he narrates his ordeal in clinching a spot in the show, the next minute, he surprises them with a romantic kiss with another housemate, Isilomo. The gesture so far has not gone beyond the kiss. Is he probably giving Isilomo a reason to stick with him just for the game? Before you could blink, he is blaming Avala for the team’s loss in the Friday Arena games. How oddly misleading can the corporate guy from Anambra state be? As misleading as black peppercorns?

Jungle Girl Ella

For one who almost doesn’t like wearing clothes, Ella is not feeling the Big Brother Naija House as she is forced to cover up most times for fear of catching a cold. Describing herself as a jungle girl, the 30-year-old Anambra state indigene openly said that she is single but unavailable. Ella, however, seems to be having more contenders in the house. Tacha confided in Big Brother that she doesn’t really like her and follow the confrontation between her and Diane on Friday, is she gaining more foes in the house?

Overconfident Model Ike

With his accent, Ike was very confident that he would attract the female contestants and eventually, win the grand prize. But having spent a few days in the house, he realized that he may not be the hottest guy in the house. A native of Anambra state, Ike, who is also a model confessed to Mercy, his love interest in the house at the moment that he is facing stiff competition in the house. He is also scared of forming cliques because he prefers to be a one-man squad. However, he doesn’t mind been attached to Mercy. You can call him a smooth operator.

The Two-Faced HR Manager Isilomo

The HR manager from Edo state was one of the trending topics on social media on Monday after she appeared without her wig. She appeared totally different and masculine in her cropped hair. But that is not all that got fans of the show speculating about her personality. After sharing a romantic kiss with Frodd whom she bonded with from the onset, fans were shocked when she revealed to Big Brother that she found the young lad irritating. She said she found him a bit immature and talkative. In another session, she disclosed that she found Omashola attractive. For one who claimed she hates people who talk from both sides of their mouth, Isilomo is doing a terrible job at practising what she preaches. Will she ever show us her true flavor?

The Social Media Sensation, Tacha

Fans of the social media sensation Tacha were expecting a lot of spice and drama from the housemate but the Rivers State young lady has mostly stayed in her cocoon. Prior to her feature in the show, Tacha garnered a significant following on her social media channels through her sexy dance videos. She is yet to whet the appetites of viewers. However, her altercation with Isilomob over food portions was recorded as the first in this season. Her cool attitude has got fans wondering what game she has on her sleeves or is she just biding time?

The Software Engineer Jackye

Jackye came into the house with one mission, to have an amazing experience. But she was clear on her relationship status. Already in a relationship, the first few days saw Jackye talking about her relationship and portraying herself as a faithful lover. Things, however, took a different turn for the 23-year-old software engineer on Friday night when Jeff confesses his love for her. Will we see Jackye breaking her own rules?

Beauty Queen KimOprah

Beauty queen, KimOprah is among the housemates trending on social media. In her own case, her fake accent is getting her attention. She describes herself as a manipulator and is not a big fan of Isilomo. Nonetheless, she is a sight for sore eyes. Her fans are hoping that her good looks will keep her in the house for a long time. She is also a TV presenter.

The Video Vixen Mercy

From her grand entrance at the launch to the house, Mercy, the sexy video vixen has proven that she is the real Habanero pepper. She’s been dishing all manner of spice and drama since the show began. Open-minded and friendly, she is the first to jump into the jacuzzi and twerk for the guys in her sexy bikini. At first, she was cozy with Gedoni but all the while had her eyes set on Ike. Will the two finally be an item in the show?

The Banker Sir Dee

He left his banking job without notifying his employer and he has no intention of returning to the suit and tie job if he wins the Big Brother Naija competition. The Kogi state indigene so far is just chilling in the house

The Part-time Stripper, Tuoyo

Big Brother Naija is known for its diverse mix of personalities but the audience was not expecting a part-time male stripper to be in the combo. Strippers are mostly seen as a job reserved for women in a society like ours. Tuoyo who hails from Delta state is not shy to reveal that his side-hustle is in the sex business. Surprisingly, his fame on social media is not related to his stripper job, rather the psychotherapist and fitness trainer is viral for his bald head which fans have described as very shiny. We hope the shine keeps him in the game!

Mr. Universe, Nelson

Tall and handsome, Nelson from Rivers State is a pageant boy. He is confident that his good looks will make him a favorite in the show. Moreso, with his magic hands, he is confident that he will find love in the house.

Obafemi Awolowo’s Grandson, Seyi

If the late first premier of the Western Region in Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo were to be alive today, would he have supported his grandson to be a contestant in the reality game show? Seyi caused quite a buzz when he revealed his identity. No one was expecting that the son of a politician would be in the game but as he disclosed to host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during the live launch show, he is just there for the experience. An entrepreneur and a brand, Seyi is having quite an experience in the house. He has already become a meme for being talkative. Time will tell how long his loquacity will keep him in the house.

Thelma

26-year-old Thelma from Imo state promised to be real. She has not been doing a great job at that. She hates pretence. But she’s been pretending to have an accent since she came into the house. She has been pilloried on social media for her fake accent. Quite outspoken, she sometimes mixes her spoken English with Igbo, a flair that amuses fans on social media. Notwithstanding, Thelma is a hot spice on her own. She bares her mind and if it leads to a confrontation, she doesn’t run away. What may however not work for her is her fake accent, unless she loses it.

The Lawyer and Part-time hustler, Esther

At the live launch show, Esther a lawyer from Lagos state promised fire and thunder. Viewers are yet to see that side of her. Born Esther Olaoluwa Agunbiade, the 22-year-old Lagos-based lawyer was called to the bar at age 21.

The Fashion Designer Gedoni

The 31-year-old fashion designer from Cross River state is one of the good-looking guys in the house, but things have not been that rosy for him. During a bonding session with other housemates, he narrated how he lost all his savings to the popular Ponzi scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox (MMM). He fell into depression and at a time slept under the staircase of a friend. A beacon of hope came his way when a church employed him. Winning the Big Brother Naija will be a great turnaround for him.

The Cool Banker Jeff

His cool demeanor makes him harmless. It wasn’t surprising that the majority of the housemates voted for him to be the first Head of House this season. However, some of his female housemates did not see the banker as a fair player after he relegated them in one of the tasks. Despite that, Jeff was a hot topic on Twitter Friday midnight as he was spotted revealing his feelings to Jackye who was reading her Bible in bed. His choice of lines ‘You are pressing my chest’ went viral for a while as viewers hoped for a steamy encounter between the two. Will he be able to melt Jackye’s resolve to stay loyal to her man?