Showbiz

Meet Big Brother Naija Season 10 Female Housemates

Published

8 months ago

28/07/2025

The Big Brother Naija Season 10 house is officially open, and what a way to kick off a milestone season.

Saturday’s live show introduced us to the ladies, and let’s just say: vibes were served, edges were snatched, and the energy is already lit. With a theme like “10/10,” the pressure is high, and these queens already look prepared to serve us what we’ve been waiting for.

From a DJ who’s rocked global stages to a lawyer-chef who cooked her way through school, a Vogue-featured model turned TEDx speaker, and a hype queen who beat a health scare to live loud, the cast is stacked with real grit and real fire.

Let’s meet the women already shaking the game:

Nicole Simon (Gigi Jasmine), age 31, is bringing global heat. A Nigerian-American DJ, storyteller, and single mom, she’s here to shift culture with brains, beats, and boldness.

Ifeyinwa Okafor (Ivatar), age 37, a TV host and supermom with cross-cultural flair from South Africa and Nigeria, is bringing experience, raw honesty, and that veteran entertainment energy.

Elizabeth Oloruntola (Zita), age 24, is a makeup artist, product photographer, and proud hype queen. She’s creative, unpredictable, and fully unapologetic.

Sonia Amako (Big Soso), age 28, is a chef, lawyer, and charity founder who hustled her way through school. She’s got Northern roots and a no-nonsense mindset.

Farida Sultana Auduson (Sultana), age 26, is a plus-size model and beautician with pageant finesse. Eccentric, curious, and full of heart, she’s here to shake norms and vibe.

Ayomide Iwasokun (Mide), age 23, Mide Age 23 is the sharp-tongued, vibe-checking friend every girl gang needs. Intuitive, unfiltered, and full of depth, she’s here to clock what others won’t.

Precious Ashiogwu (Dede), age 23, is loyal, focused, and fiercely competitive. She bought her mom a house, and she’s here to win hearts and maybe the prize, too.

Doris Okorie (Doris), age 34, is a radio girl and actor with energy that fills a room. Loud, loyal, and just the right kind of chaotic, she’s ready to stir the pot.

Josephine Iwoh (Joanna), age 21, is the phoenix of the season, a pageant queen, a model, and an unshakeable force. She’s here to own her space, runway style.

Esther Georgewill (Isabella), age 29, is the sweet-but-sharp mom balancing hustle, motherhood, and honey-coated clapbacks.

Opeyemi Ayanwale (Imisi), age 23, is a gospel-voiced fashion designer. She’s soft, strong, and not to be underestimated.

Thelma Lawson, age 27, is a skincare boss and single mom who walks with glam, grit, and zero tolerance for nonsense.

Ibifubara Davies (Ibifubara), age 28, is a psychologist-turned-techie with vibes, voice, and vulnerability. She’s all brains and subtle spice.

Sabrina Idukpaye (Sabrina), age 32, is a global blend of brains, beauty, and boldness. A Vogue alum and TEDx speaker with a story to tell and space to take.

Uchenna Ekwe (Tracy), Age 27, is a firecracker with layers. A little chaotic, very real, and just looking to breathe, vibe, and maybe shake things up a little.

And this is only the beginning.

With the ladies already lighting up the house and the gents stepping in this evening, the real game is just getting started. Fights? Flings? Fire friendships? Buckle up; this season promises 10/10 drama, 10/10 vibes, and 10/10 chaos.

Don’t miss the second launch show this Sunday, 27th July 2025! Catch it live on Africa Magic Showcase (GOtv Ch. 8 / DStv Ch. 151), Africa Magic Family (GOtv Ch. 7 / DStv Ch. 152), and 24/7 broadcast on the BBNaija Channel (GOtv Ch. 49 / DStv Ch. 198) and Showmax.

Up Next

Meet the BBNaija Season 10 Gents: Ambition, Swagger, and Unfiltered Energy

Don't Miss

Big Brother Naija Season 10: Reality TV Fan Starter Pack

Business Post Contributor

2 Comments

Showbiz

Drama Surrounds Igwe on Latest Episode of Heartbeat

Published

3 hours ago

13/03/2026

Business Post Contributor

The latest episode of Africa Magic Heartbeat saw the house adjusting to recent exits and shifting relationships. Sharon’s earlier departure and Henri’s elimination in episode eight left the remaining singles settling into their pairings while trying to understand where everyone truly stands.

Hilda Reflects on Henri’s Exit

Henri’s departure is still fresh in the house, and Hilda admitted she felt bad that her decision ultimately led to him leaving the Love Pad. However, she maintained that she did not regret choosing Bosah. In her view, even if she had chosen Henri, he likely would have remained in the house pursuing other connections.

Queen Latifah Calls Out Igwe

The episode’s biggest moment began when Queen Latifah expressed concerns about Igwe’s intentions toward Shekinah. While speaking with Hilda, she suggested that Shekinah might be allowing herself to be manipulated by Igwe and questioned whether he was truly serious about her.

Queen Latifah later took the conversation directly to Shekinah, recounting how Igwe had previously shown interest in pursuing her and even suggested he was ready to compete with Ken for her attention. According to Queen Latifah, Igwe later dismissed his connection with Shekinah by saying she was “too serious” for him.

The conversation quickly escalated when Igwe walked in mid-discussion. Words were exchanged as tensions rose, and what began as a private conversation eventually turned into one of the episode’s most heated moments.

Igwe Seeks Clarity From Alvin

Following the confrontation, Igwe later pulled Alvin aside to discuss Shekinah. With the house already questioning his intentions, he wanted to know if there was still anything between Alvin and Shekinah.

Alvin made it clear that things had changed since Ceeoni arrived and that he had no intention of pursuing Shekinah if Igwe was serious about her. The conversation appeared to reassure Igwe that there was no competition from Alvin, and he seemed increasingly focused on resolving things with Shekinah.

In a surprising turn, Igwe also acknowledged that the situation had gotten out of hand and attempted to make peace with Shekinah, even reaching out to Hilda, who is close to her, in hopes of smoothing things over.

A Brief Moment of Jealousy Between Kena and Chidera

Even the strongest couples can experience moments of friction. A brief moment of jealousy surfaced when Kena noticed Chidera wearing Alvin’s jacket, something that made him visibly uncomfortable, given that the two are now committed to each other.

The tension was short-lived when Chidera quickly apologised and reassured him, bringing the moment to a calm resolution.

The episode closed on a lighter note with a couples’ game that lifted everyone’s mood and brought energy back into the Love Pad after a day full of tension. One question lingered across the Love Pad as the episode wrapped up: has Heartbeat’s resident playboy finally fallen in love?

Catch new episodes of Heartbeat every Sunday at 9 pm on Africa Magic Showcase, DStv Channel 151, and GOtv Channel 8. You can also catch up via the DStv Stream app or through Catch Up on your decoder.

Showbiz

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi’s The Fashion Roundtable Premieres March 19

Published

5 hours ago

13/03/2026

Modupe Gbadeyanka

Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi The Fashion Roundtable

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The new fashion interview show, The Fashion Roundtable, hosted by media personality, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, will premiere exclusively on YouTube on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The programme will unearth the real, unfiltered conversations with the key players shaping Nigeria’s fashion industry.

The show will feature a powerful lineup of guests, including celebrity stylists Swazzi & Zack Aminu, model Ruth Vader, men’s footwear designer Kiing Davids, creative designers, Nkiru Achukwu of Zephans & Co, Morenike Olusanya of Bawsty, Aanuoluwa Ajide-Daniels of Aso and a host of other notable fashion entrepreneurs and industry players.

Viewers can anticipate standout revelations, such as designer Kiing Davids’ attempt at making women’s shoes that he ultimately abandoned, the story of Zephans & Co selling a staggering 35,000 outfits in one year, and the moment Bawsty’s first pop-up saw 600 registrations and sold out in less than two hours.

The host intends to look beyond the glitz and glamour, providing an intimate space for designers, models, and stylists to share their true behind-the-scenes stories.

The Fashion Roundtable is a direct response to the global attention Nigerian fashion is currently receiving, providing an essential platform to document the industry’s complexities.

Each episode features guests who discuss how they started, the significant challenges they face, how they recovered from failures, and how they financed their businesses. The series is committed to giving a voice to all parts of the fashion ecosystem, not just the designers.

“I created The Fashion Roundtable because I wanted a space to have real, honest conversations with the people who are shaping Nigeria’s fashion industry.

“We often only see the finished product, the beautiful outfits, but we rarely hear from the people behind the scenes about the work that goes into the process. Nigerian fashion is getting so much attention globally, and now feels like the perfect time to share these voices and their stories,” Olateru-Olagbegi said.

Showbiz

Before Season 4: The Characters Who Shaped the Rise and Fall of Wura

Published

1 day ago

12/03/2026

Business Post Contributor

Power has shifted, loyalties have been tested, and secrets are no longer buried. As Wura returns for Season 4, before the next chapter unfolds, it’s the perfect moment to revisit the characters whose ambition, secrets, and rivalries have driven the series’ gripping tale of power and consequence. Here are the characters who have shaped the story so far from Season 1 -3.

Mrs Adeleke (Wura)

The boss lady, ruthless CEO of Frontline Gold Mine and the woman at the centre of it all.

Wura built her empire on carefully buried secrets and ruthless decisions. Anyone who threatened her power in the last seasons was silenced, and every move she made was calculated to keep her throne intact.

But power built without mercy eventually demands payment. In the end, Wura’s world collapsed when she discovered the most devastating truth of all: the daughter she had killed in her quest to protect her secrets was actually her own. Faced with the weight of her actions, she pulled the trigger on herself, leaving behind a legacy of power, destruction, and unanswered questions.

Tumininu (Tumi)

Tumi’s journey began with a simple mission: find the truth about her father. What followed was a dangerous path filled with lies, betrayals, and powerful enemies.

Determined and fearless, Tumi chased every clue and confronted the darkest secrets surrounding her family. But the biggest revelation came too late, the woman she had grown to hate the most was the one who gave birth to her.

In her pursuit of justice, Tumi paid the ultimate price. Sometimes the truth costs everything.

Jeje

Jeje was the man caught between two worlds.

Husband to Tumi, yet deeply connected to Wura’s shadowy reality.

For a long time, he carried dangerous truths that could destroy everything. When Jeje finally revealed that Wura was responsible for Tumi’s father’s death, it set off a chain reaction that neither love nor loyalty could stop. His confession changed the course of every life connected to the Frontline empire.

Mr Adeleke

A respected man sworn to fight crime and uphold justice. Yet the greatest criminal in his life was the woman he loved, Wura.

Mr Adeleke shared a home with Wura, blind to the darkness hiding in plain sight. Even as the signs became impossible to ignore, his love for her clouded his judgment.

It raises a haunting question: how do you police an entire city, yet fail to see the truth inside your own home?

Iyabo

Iyabo was the quiet force that kept the family together until one truth shattered everything.

Without warning, she revealed the secret that changed the entire story: Tumi was not her biological daughter. No preparation. No gentle explanation. Just a truth that landed like a storm in a fragile family. Family secrets destroy everyone.

As Wura launches its Season 4 this March, the story moves beyond the secrets. With the truth now exposed and the consequences still unfolding, the next chapter promises new power struggles, shifting loyalties, and choices that change everything.

In Wura’s world, the past never stays buried, and the next season may prove that the real battle is only just beginning.

To upgrade, subscribe, or reconnect, download the MyGOtv App or dial *288#. For catch-up and on-the-go viewing, download the GOtv Stream App and enjoy your favourite shows anytime, anywhere.