The wife of Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season seven housemate, better known as Kess, has suffered a miscarriage.
The management of the reality TV show confirmed the news in a statement the 28-year-old housemate’s family released on his official Instagram.
According to the statement, Kess’ wife recently suffered a miscarriage.
“The past weeks have been most trying for the family of Adjepkovu. We are saddened by the loss of Kess’s son through miscarriage but we are comforted by the well wishes and kind thoughts of friends around.
“Special regards to the wife for being strong and courageous through the whole experience. The family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss but we want to reiterate that the wife is in perfect condition as it happened weeks ago, the family collectively decided now is the right time to announce the news.
“Kess is a strong character and would need our prayers right now as he continues his quest in the Bigbrother show. The family asks for respectful consideration during this private time. Thank you. Team Kess,” the statement reads.
TheNewsGuru.com recalls that three-day into the Big Brother Naija show, reports revealing that Kess lost his son surfaced on social media.
Part of the news reads: “It’s a painful thing to announce that our Big brother (Season 7) housemate “@Officialking_kess” lost his Son to the cold hands of death on the 3rd day the show started.”
The news generated mixed-view on Twitter as many sympathised with the housemate while others received it as propaganda.
Kess is a Nigerian businessman from Delta State.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that Kess earlier revealed that he is in the BBNaija house to vibe and enjoy himself while causing trouble (the woman trouble kind).
He says he is married and had a chat with his wife before coming to the show, and that he just wants to enjoy his life and leave everything behind.
Kess revealed that family is everything to him and lists one of his brothers as his best friend. Also, he says that he is a stubborn person and this would come off as annoying to others.
He has always dreamed of being in the BBNaija house having always watched the show and envisioned himself on it.