The phase one premiere of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija held on Saturday, 24th July, 2021 with the introduction of the male housemates.
The 2021 show, themed ‘shine your eyes’ will run for 72 days from 24th July till October 3, 2021, Naija News reports.
Below is the profile of each of the male contestants.
1. Boma
Boma
His full name is Boma Akpore and he is 34 years old. Boma grew up on the streets of Yaba in Lagos State and was raised by his single mother and grandmother.
Boma revealed that he once had to drop out of school in his final year due to financial difficulties but was later able to raise enough money to pay for film school.
2. Saga
Saga
28-year-old Adeoluwa Okusaga is currently based in Port Harcourt as an offshore engineer. Aside from drawing hyper-realistic portraits, his hobbies include dancing, singing, and exercise.
3. Yousef
Yousef
His full name is Yusuf Garba and he is a 29-year-old Secondary School Teacher from Abuja who describes himself as a “soft-spoken, fun-loving, down-to-earth go-getter”.
He is also a model, host, and personal trainer.
4. Pere
Pere
Pere Egbi is a 35-year-old man born in Warri, Delta State. He was raised by a single mother and is the firstborn of two children.
He is a qualified nurse and served in the United States military for six years, before coming back to Nigeria to pursue a career in real estate. Pere is also a part-time actor and model.
5. White Money
WhiteMoney
Hazel Oyeze Onou (WhiteMoney) is a Lagos-based 29-year-old businessman who is originally from Enugu State.
His hobbies include driving, hustling, watching movies, and making music.
6. Niyi
Niyi
His full name is Adeniyi Lawai and he is a 33-year-old computer engineer from Oyo State. He is a husband and father, and he describes himself as “optimistic, spontaneous and adventurous”.
7. Yerins
Yerins
His full name is Yerimene Abraham Saibakumo and he is a medical doctor. Yerins enjoys drawing, playing chess, listening to – and making – music.
He also has plans to write a medical book soon.
8. Jay Paul
Jay Paul
29-year-old Paul Ephraim is based in Lagos State and hopes the Big Brother Naija platform can be used to boost his developing musical career.
His hobbies include making music, making movies, dancing and cooking.
9. Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Emmanuel Umoh is the first Nigerian to win the Mister Africa pageant, and he hails from Akwa Ibom.
He currently resides in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where owns and runs a fitness center and a unisex salon and spa. He loves to travel, connect with people and try out new and unique ideas.
10. Sammie
Sammie
Samuel Jacob Alifa (Sammie) is a 26-year-old amateur filmmaker and final year student at Ahmadu Bello University.
His hobbies include storytelling, videography, basketball, eating, and hanging out.
11. Cross
Cross
Born Ikechukwu Sunday Cross Okonkwo. He is a Lagos-based fitness enthusiast and entrepreneur.
He enjoys watching movies, traveling, and clubbing.
Meanwhile, It will be recalled as mentioned by the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during yesterday’s premiere that the female housemates will be unveiled later today (Sunday).
This article was originally published on Nigeria News