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BBNaija welcomes 2 more housemates

 

Newly introduced housemates on the Big Brother Naija show, Deji and Modella

 

BBNaija welcomes 2 more housemates

BBNaija

By Taiye Olayemi

Lagos, July 31, 2022 (NAN) Just a week into the  Big Brother Naija reality TV show, tagged “Level Up”, two more housemates were on Sunday introduced into the “Level 1” and “Level 2” houses of the show.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the new housemates were introduced during the eviction night show to join the other 24  housemates in bidding for the grand prize of N100 million.
While the housemates were expecting some of their co-housemates to be evicted, they were shocked to receive an addition.
One of the new housemates, Deji from Lagos State, said his physical outlook makes him special as he confessed to be in a complicated relationship but ready to mingle.
He said his hobbies were gisting, sleeping and partying.
“I am going to be real as much as possible, spontaneous, unpredictable and will be a lover boy,” he said.
Another new housemate, Modella from Osun described herself as the content queen the house needed.
“I am special because I am  multi-talented and a content creator which makes me stand out anywhere I go, I am fun to be with.
“On the scale of 100, I am 100 per cent excited to be here on the show, I will be bringing in lots of energy and vibes,” she said.
Earlier, before the eviction show, Biggie the coordinator of the show issued Beauty a strike and Ilebaye a warning after the duo engaged in a hot argument which had Beauty charge at Ilebaye, violently removing her cap.
Biggie encouraged the housemates to get themselves familiarised with all the house rules, have fun and always find ways of dealing with all disagreements without engaging in violence.
He warned the housemates that dragging of feet while he calls out on them would no longer be tolerated.
NAN alao reports that the housemates currently on the show are: Bella, Eloswag, Doyin, Adekunle, Sheggz, Dotun, Chomzy, Chichi, Allysyn, Giddyfia, Hermes, Diana, Modella, Deji, Khalid, Ilebaje, Beauty, Cyph, Grovy, Amaka, Kess, Daniella, Pharmsavi, Phyna, Bryan and Christy O. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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MizVick to co-host BBNaija Level Up live eviction shows

 

MizVick to co-host BBNaija Level Up live eviction shows

BBNaija

By Taiye Olayemi

Lagos July 30, 2022 (NAN) MultiChoice Nigeria has announced media personality, Victoria Eze, popularly called MizVick, as co-host of the Big Brother Naija  “Level Up”  Sunday eviction shows.

Busola Tejumola, the Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

Tejumola said the announcement came as MizVick, who was popular for hosting the BBNaija weekly recap show, ‘Unlocked’, and the red carpet of the ‘Shine Your Eye’ Reunion show; recently co-hosted the weekend launch show with Ebuka.

“We are creating the ultimate Big Brother Naija experience both within and outside the house.

“With double launch shows, two houses and now two hosts, the game is definitely levelled up.

“The Sunday live shows are the week’s highlights during every season as they see the eviction of at least one housemate,” she said.

Speaking on her announcement as co-host, MizVick said: “It feels really good to be a major part of this season’s Big Brother Naija.

“I am very stoked about the unfiltered conversations I will be having with the evicted housemates in a bid to get the juiciest gist for the fans.”

The seventh season of Big Brother Naija tagged Level Up, has 24 housemates in two houses vying for the ultimate title of BBNaija Level Up winner and the N100 million grand prize.

This season, the show airs on two DStv channels (channel 198 and 199), two GOtv channels (channel 29 and 8) and Showmax. The fans’ favourite Ninjas are also back to add to the excitement.

Fans can also catch the show anywhere they are across Sub-saharan Africa, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland on Showmax. (NAN) (nannews.ng)

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BDA partners Brazillian Embassy to train Nigerians in Portuguese language

The Portuguese language class in Lagos
BDA partners Brazillian Embassy to train Nigerians in Portuguese language
Language
By Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, July 30, 2022 (NAN) The Brazillian Descendants Association in  Lagos (BDA) has partnered with the Brazilian Embassy in Nigeria to train no fewer than 50 Nigerians in Portuguese language.
Taiwo Salvador, Education Research Director, BDA, during the class session at Holy Cross Primary School, Lagos Island, on Saturday, expressed excitement over the comprehension rate of the students.
She appreciated the Consul-General of Brazil to Nigeria, Amb. Francisco Soares-Luz, for his commitment toward supporting the programme.
She said 50 Nigerians were currently being trained in Portuguese language with the motive to ensure that the language is brought back to the community.
“The level of commitment of these students is massive, it shows that their level of willingness to maximise this opportunity to their advantage is high, which is encouraging.
“Learning a second language is always an advantage, the way they accept it is awesome for me.
“We saw the rate at which many youths indicated interest in learning this language and we decided to select 70 per cent from the Brazillian community here and 30 per cent from all over Lagos.
“We have people coming from as far as Ajah, Iyana-Ipaja, Igando, Agege and all, this shows serious commitment,” she said.
Salvador noted that at the end of the programme, the beneficiaries would be assessed and the outstanding ones would be rewarded with a  four-year scholarship for further studies in Brazil with monthly allowance.
The instructor, Mr Olasunkanmi Aiyedun, said: “I am quite impressed with the rate at which the students usually comprehend everything they are taught.
“This is just the third class and they have learnt so much, I see them going far in this.”
One of the beneficiaries, Abdulganiu Idris, a Social Work student of the University of Lagos, said he could  now recite the Portuguese alphabets and numbers very well.
Idris said he would love to relocate to Brazil to work after graduation as his father resides there.
Another beneficiary,  Aminat Iyanda, a 15-year-old student of Mary Anne College, commended the organisers of the programme as her desire to learn a second language had been actualised.
According to her, she can now exchange pleasantries in Portuguese language and  also wishes to relocate to Brazil. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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BBNaija: Level 2 housemates emerge winners of talent show challenge 

 

BBNaija: Level 2 housemates emerge winners of talent show challenge

BBNaija
By Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, July 29, 2022 (NAN) Level 2 housemates of the ongoing television reality show, Big Brother Naija season 7, on Friday won the talent showcase challenge.
This was disclosed by Biggie, the coordinator of the show upon completion of the task by the housemates, after going through three rounds of presentations.
He hinted that the housemates were assessed based on their level of creativity, originality, presentation and organisation.
He said that with level 2 housemates emerging winners of the talent showcase challenge, they had automatically won their wager for the week.
He said each of the winners would be credited with “1,500 Pocket Naira”, to be used for their shopping on Saturday when the shopping card would be opened while the losing team would have to survive on the bare minimum.
According to Biggie,  only the winning team would have access to the pool party and the Saturday party.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the housemates in Level 1 and 2 houses were divided into three groups each and were made to make drama and musical presentations to exhibit their talents as well as presentation of an anthem for each  house.
In the course of the presentation, Khalid’s artistic talent in drawing was obvious, Bryann and many others also displayed their musical talents.
The 24 housemates continue to bid for the grand prize of N100 million. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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2022 NAFEST holds Nov. 7-13 – Runsewe

Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC and Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state after the 3-day technical meeting held in Lagos

 

2022 NAFEST holds Nov. 7-13 – Runsewe
NAFEST
By Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, July 29, 2022 (NAN) The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), organisers of the annual National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), on Friday said the 2022 edition of the festival would hold from Nov. 7 to Nov.13 in  Lagos State.
Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, disclosed this during a meeting with the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the end of the three-day National Stakeholders Technical Meeting held in Lagos.
According to him, the festival will hold at
the National Stadium and Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
Runsewe said that some of the programmes for the festival included skills acquisition programmes, entrepreneurship roundtable, states parade and different forms of competitions.
He said these competitions were designed to instill morals and educate the younger generation on the essence of embracing African culture.
“The 2022 edition of NAFEST, known as Eko NAFEST is to hold in Lagos from Monday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022.
“This is getting bigger and better, it holds a lot for every tourist because Lagos State will be unravelling lots of attractions to the world.
“For the competitive events, like the previous ones, we will be having indigenous cuisine, drama, music, dance, arts, crafts, archery, Ayo board game and essay writing competitions,” he said.
In his remarks, Sanwo-Olu commended Runsewe’s efforts in organising the festival, describing it as his dogged patriotism in promoting Nigeria’s unity and cohesion.
He appreciated Runsewe for always putting Nigeria first in his manner of speech, public conduct, dress sense, and above all, consistent call for the best of Nigerian culture and tradition.
He noted that the unity of Nigeria should be paramount in the effort of using culture as a vehicle of promoting national unity and cohesion. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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Elozonam set to host first BBNaija eviction vodcast

 

Ex-BBNaija housemate, Elozonam

 

 

BBNaija

By Taiye Olayemi

Lagos, July 28, 2022 (NAN) An ex-BBNaija housemate and creative personality, Elozonam Ogbulu, is set to have exclusive conversations with evicted BBNaija Level Up housemates on the first-ever BBNaija eviction vodcast.

 

A statement from Info Digital Africa (ID Africa), PR consultant to the ongoing BBNaija reality TV show, said that the eviction vodcast was an up close and personal conversation with the evicted housemates, as they share their experiences in Big Brother’s House.

 

The statement said that the eviction vodcast would take a deep dive into what it was like for them to “bare it all” on the show.

 

“The first episode will drop in August, with episodes available on DStv Catch Up and Showmax.

 

“The multi-talented creative personality is no stranger to the show as he was a housemate in the BBNaija “Pepper Dem” season.

 

“He has gone on to make a name for himself as one of the most creative housemates in the show’s history due to his impressive content, including skits, commercials and microfilms.

 

“In 2018, he hosted his show “The Cliffhanger”, where he sat down in conversations with young personalities, including some ex-BBNaija housemates,” it said.

 

In his response, Elozonam said, “I’m excited to be hosting this vodcast and getting the chance to have honest conversations with the evicted housemates.

 

“As an ex-BBNaija housemate myself, I have an idea of what the experience is like and that knowledge will surely come into play in my conversations with the Level Up housemates.”

 

According to the statement, the BBNaija experience on Showmax for fans this year is on the next level with lots of BBNaija content.

 

“The contents include the exclusive talk show BBNaija S7: the Buzz, hosted by media personality, Toke Makinwa, the eviction vodcast, and Secret Diaries, which are short clips from the Diary Room and daily and weekly highlights episodes to download to your phone to watch later.

 

“For the second year in a row, BBNaija fans across sub-Saharan Africa, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland are enjoying front row access to all the activities in the Big Brother houses on Showmax.

 

“For more details on the eviction vodcast, BBNaija S7: The Buzz and other Showmax offerings, visit www.showmax.com. Watch all the BBNaija Level Up activities live on Showmax from as low as ₦1,200 per month on mobile,” it said. (NAN) (nannews.ng)

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35th NAFEST: Programmes syllabus designed to promote morals – Runsewe

R-L: Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director-General NIHOTOUR, Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC and Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Lagos state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture during the 53rd National Stakeholders’ Technical Meeting on NAFEST, held in Lagos on Tuesday

 

NAFEST
By Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, July 27, 2022 (NAN) The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), organisers of the forthcoming National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), on Wednesday said that all programmes for the festival had been designed to promote morals.
Chief Olusegun Runsewe,  Director-General, NCAC, disclosed this during the ongoing 53rd National Stakeholders’ Technical Meeting on NAFEST, held in Lagos.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 35th NAFEST will be hosted by Lagos State, with attendance of delegates from all the 36 states of the federation, to hold in November.
Runsewe said that a programme syllabus had been properly designed for the festival to  address the increasing moral decadence.
“NAFEST’s programme syllabus is designed to promote morals, this is an aspect of our culture close to my heart.
“Our syllabus for the 35th NAFEST is designed  to promote sound morals among our children, we have put our unborn children into consideration.
“Our guide is that we have to promote our cultural heritage and uphold morals, this will be evident in all the activities that will be coming up as well as the competitive events,” he said.
Runsewe urged all state cultural ambassadors to work tirelessly on the promotion of indigenous fabrics and products generally.
According to him, this will go a long way in boosting the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
He said that the creative industry should not be relegated but developed.
He said the promotion of local products was quite important considering the rate at which the Chinese now engaged in mass production of Nigeria’s local fabrics like Ankara and Adire.
He commended Ogun for investing  in consistent production of the indigenous Adire fabric and also  earmarking Fridays as days to wear local fabrics.
Runsewe hinted that during the competitive events for the 35th NAFEST, states would be allowed to explore cultures from other states to encourage cultural integration.
He encouraged states to participate in the NAFEST skills acquisition programme which would also give room to train-the-trainers programme.
Earlier, Prof. Rasak Ojo-Bakare, Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Ekiti, suggested that adjudicators should be trained on the precise template to look out for.
He said this would guide against misinterpretation and suspicion.
NAN reports that the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union Nigeria (RATTAWU), National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) and the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) pledged to support the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of NAFEST.
The meeting had in attendance some state commissioners for tourism, arts and culture; delegates from NIHOTOUR; National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO); Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC); Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisations (CBAAC). (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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2023 elections: Use 35th NAFEST to propagate unity – Runsewe

NAFEST
By Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, July 26, 2022 (NAN) The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) on Tuesday advised the Lagos State Government to explore the forthcoming National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) to propagate national unity as the  2023 elections approach.
Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, organisers of the annual festival gave the advice during the 53rd National Stakeholders’ Technical meeting in preparation for 2022 edition of NAFEST, held in Lagos.
Runsewe said that the issue of peace and national unity was quite germane now that the nation was preparing for the 2023 elections.
He emphasised the need to consolidate on national peace and unity through the forthcoming 35th NAFEST slated to hold in Lagos State by November.
“This year’s NAFEST must be used as a vehicle of consolidating our unity, peace and social harmony.
“This is important as this year’s edition of NAFEST is coming just before the 2023 general elections and it is a known fact that election years in Nigeria are usually volatile because of the conflicting and contending political issues by the various political parties in Nigeria.
“This NAFEST must be used to propagate, project and enact the fact that peace is the foundation for the growth of any nation, without peace, there can be no social harmony or conducive environment for meaningful elections,” he said.
Runsewe noted that Lagos State had roles to play in effecting unity in Nigeria as he evaluated three scenarios to substantiate this.
According to him, significant events took place in Lagos in 1977, 1959 and 1914, which made it obvious that there was a connection between Lagos State and the development of Nigeria.
“As a nation, we need to launch the begining of unity during Eko NAFEST, each state is well endowed and Gov. Sanwo-Olu will be unveiling the 37 wonders of Nigeria to showcase how endowed we are as a nation,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the technical committee members of NAFEST commended Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue and Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta for their contributions toward the growth of the nation’s culture.
The technical meeting holds from July 26 to July 28 with the attendance of all Lagos State commissioners
Also delegates from the National Institute for Tourism and Hospitality (NIHOTOUR); National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO); Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC);  Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisations (CBAAC) among other agencies attended the meeting. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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35th NAFEST: Sanwo-Olu assures tourists of most colourful festival

Dignitaries during the Eko NAFEST technical meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday

 

 

 

NAFEST
By Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, July 26, 2022 (NAN) The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured tourists across the country that the state will host the most colourful National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST) as Lagos bags the hosting right.
Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, gave the assurance during the 53rd National Stakeholders Technical Meeting on the 35th NAFEST, held on Tuesday in Lagos.
“I assure you and the largest tourist community that all hands are on deck, facilities are ready, plans are in top gear, not only for Lagos State to host the most colourful festival but also to emerge the overall winner in the Eko NAFEST 2022.
“I assure you of a memorable time, adequate security and emergency services, we will organise an event to portray the standard Lagos State is known for.
“We are delighted and honoured to be granted the hosting right for NAFEST 2022 which was keenly contested by three other states,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu noted that as a prelude to the festival, Lagos State would hold a pre-NAFEST event for seven days.
He said this was to herald the Eko NAFEST 2022 and to highlight the rich cultural heritage of all the local government areas in the state.
According to him, a delegation had visited the National Council for Arts Culture (NCAC)  for the pre-NAFEST maiden meeting to obtain details of hosting the festival which will bring delegates from all 36 states of the federation.
He said  based on the report, the state had worked hard to ensure that the available facilities meet all the criteria set by NCAC.
Earlier, Akinbile-Yusuf, who was represented by Mrs Oyinade Nathan-Marsh, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said the festival would give the state the unique opportunity to celebrate the famed ‘Spirit of Lagos’.
This, she said was the rugged, resilient, determined, and dauntless to-do spirit every Lagosian possessed.
“I appreciate the National Council of Arts and Culture under the able leadership of the Director-General, Otunba Segun Runsewe, for this amazing opportunity presented to Lagos to host the notable personalities, artists, creatives and everyone in general at this year’s NAFEST.
“I am convinced that this meeting will afford us the opportunity to exchange ideas and develop a robust template for the 35th edition of NAFEST come November.
” I call on everyone here present to put on our creative and thinking caps as well as have all hands on deck for effective coordination, strategic planning, adequate preparation, and execution of ideas.
“On our part in Lagos, we have made adequate preparations to play host to this grand national event, as our amiable governor has rightly made known earlier,” she said.
Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, organisers of the annual festival, revealed  the theme of the festival as “Culture and Peaceful Coexistence”.
Runsewe said that the theme of the programme was carefully selected in direct response to the current security challenges facing the nation and the need for sustainable peace, social harmony and national unity.
“You will agree with me that any nation that aspires to national development must necessarily lay a foundation for peace, social harmony, mutual understanding and tolerance which are the ingredients of national development,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NAFEST technical committee members thereafter held a meeting to finalise the entire planning process. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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BBNaija S7: Eloswag emerges first head of house

BBNaija, season 7 housemate, Eloswag, Head of house for week 1

 

 

BBNaija
By Taiye Olayemi
Lagos, July 25, 2022 (NAN) Eloswag, one of the “Level 1” housemates of the ongoing television reality show, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has emerged the head of house for the first week.
This was announced by Biggie, the coordinator of the show upon the completion of the head of house task on Monday.
Eloswag was officially crowned and given the head of house mantle to rule the house for the week.
Biggie further announced that in compensation for Eloswag, he remained immune for nomination by co-housemates for possible eviction, this also had all his co-housemates in the level 1 house immuned for possible eviction.
He also said the head of house would have the order to nominate housemates for possible eviction but he is not allowed to mention to any housemate the names of those nominated.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that after the first stage of the head of house task, eight housemates were disqualified from the head of house games having circumvented the process of the games.
These housemates were: Bella, Christy O, Daniella, Diana, Phyna, Hermes, Grovey and Giddyfia.
Also Khalid and Dotun were also disqualified after flouting the rule of the second task as Biggie declared Bella as the first tail of the house.
NAN also reports that the housemates in level 1 and level 2  houses, for the first time came together at the arena to play the head of house games as they were excited and seen hugging one another.
The housemates are bidding for the grand prize of N100 million. (NAN) (nannews.ng)
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