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The reality TV show organizer Big Brother Naija have reached an agreement with their South African counterpart, Big Brother Nwansi to host the show under same roof in 2023.
The merger between BBNaija and BBNwansi of South Africa has elicited a lot of reactions from fans in both countries.
Africa’s biggest reality show organised by MultiChoice Nigeria announced that it is switching up the show and will give fans a new experience in 2023.
The CEO of Multichoice Nigeria, John Ugbe at the MultiChoice Media Showcase event held in Lagos State promised that the experience will unify cultures, and personalities, and will highlight what Nigeria and South Africa have in common.
However, the prize has not been disclosed yet, but it’s said to be a huge amount in dollars.
The announcement got fans of the show and some ex-Big Brother housemates thrilled as they took to Twitter to express their excitement.
South Africa’s BBMzansi which was suspended seven years ago was revived and aired its last edition with 18 housemates in 2022. 27 year old, Michelle Mphowabadimo Mvundla emerged winner of the show and walked away with R2 million (48 million naira)
Reacting on Twitter, former BBNaija housemate, Cross Okonkwo said he wishes he could be in the house with the South African housemates.
@ Theodre 5 wrote ” The merger will be give the fans a very fantastic experience”
@Hatinuke Wrote ” Mehn, I can”t wait to see the Nigerian and SouthAfrican peeps slug it out under one roof”
”@cBig brother 9ja X big brother SA in one House. I wish I can be in this house. 2023 go mad.”
A fan, Yomi Adeleke said, “ I like the fact that the organizers have decided to change things. The merger will promote both cultures and entertain us, viewers. I only hope they pick interesting housemates because ex-South African housemates were really bold.
Another identified as Oton Moses said he looks forward to the show as it will get viewers glued to their screen and promote Nigeria’s Afrobeats and South Africa’s Amapiano.
“I am looking forward to 2023 because this will be the coming together of Amapiano and Afrobeats. I think it’s a good decision from the organizers. The parties will be entertaining.”
“These two countries have a history of xenophobia, I feel this merger will promote tolerance. South Africans and Nigerians might use this opportunity to bond, Entertainment brings people together and I think this is one important aspect that will be achieved while the show airs.” Samuel John said.
Meanwhile, this year’s edition of the show is still ongoing with few housemates still remaining in the house to battle for the N100m prize money.
The winner of the Level up housemates will be announced in October 2022.