T-Boss
WITH 18 nominations for eviction, Tokunbo Idowu, aka T-Boss seems to be the housemate other housemates want to be out fast. And on Wednesday, she was tested and failed to recite the Nigerian national anthem when her newly-found friend, Debie-Rise, asked her to do so. Perhaps the sassiest of the female housemates with tattoos and piercings in her nose and her breasts (she exposed them twice on the show), T-Boss favours the ‘fast’ life and even once mentioned that she could blow the N25m prize money in a week. While she is far from being he live wire, she has been referred to as ‘manipulative’ by some housemates and even viewers while some viewers have tagged her ‘White Witch.’ But the ‘demonisation’ is not stopping her fans. While the state government did not make any categorical statement about supporting her, one of her strongest supporters from the state, Hon Omosede Igbinedion, a member, House of Representative, campaigns for TBoss on her social media handle with the words ‘Support Made in Edo, Support T-Boss.’ She also has the support of celebrities like Uti Nwachukwu, Beverly Osu and Linda Ikeji to boost her chances. Will it be enough?
Efe
ALL based on logistics, the 23-year old Economics graduate is the youngest and the only male remaining in Big Bother Naija house. So far, his fans have mobilised for him and he might easily emerge winner going by previous trends where he dusted others to remain in the house whenever he was nominated for eviction. Known for his love for speaking Pidgin English, Efe has also been loved by fellow housemates such as Bally and Uriel. ‘He is real,’ evicted housemate Uriel says about him. Hence, his revelation on Wednesday, in a Truth or Dare game which didn’t involve alcohol, that he had sex with two sisters might just be a plus for those who consider that as ‘being real.’ But more importantly, his state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said the state is solidly behind him for making the state proud.
Also, comedian I Go Die, donated N1million naira to support Efe, who he says is ‘Warri’ and ‘Warri no dey carry last’. The money is expected to be used by Efe’s supporters for recharge cards and data bundle to enable continuous voting. This bold move of putting his money where his mouth is may just give Efe the final push needed. Other celebrities supporting an Efe victory are Olamide, Basketmouth, Ali Baba, AY, Ice Prince, Seyi Law with his daughter Tiwa and KCee. Comments like ‘Based on logistics, Efe must win’ and the promise of recharge cards for TeamEfe voters to ensure Efe clinches the prize money is trending on social media. The hash tag #TeamEfe and #EfeNation is still trending
Bisola
SAY Bisola is an actor and you’ll be dead right. For the London-born actress, it’s a bit difficult to know when she’s not acting as every contestant knows that the Big Brother Naija is a 247 set. She was quickly immersed in a romance with Thin Tall Tony. However, after a couple of weeks, Bisola, who hails from Ogun State and has a seven-year old daughter, switched attention and affection to Bally, evoking some jealousy in TTT. Perhaps this spark in Bally came when both of them were cooped in ‘Paradise,’ when other housemates thought they had been evicted only to be returned to the house. Her mother is from Bayelsa State and support for her there is strong that even a hug billboard was erected in her support. The Mamuzee Twins are campaigning for her as well some Nollywood players like Alexx Ekubo who on Wednesday, went on Instagram to write on why fans should vote Bisola. “Each time you’re about to say thats enough, just remember that your 1 vote might be all Bisola needs to win,” he wrote.
Marvis
SLIM, spectacle-wearing Marvis can rightly be described as Efe’s beau in the house. The duo even participated in mock marriage, sparing no detail to the ceremony. While she hasn’t been spectacular in the house, earlier in the week, the Rivers State government during the week launched a campaign to vote for 26-year old Marvis who is from Eleme. An official government circular directed fans and indigenes of the state to vote for her circulated on social media during the week. This might just give her an edge. Will it be enough?
Debie-Rise
GUITAR-PLAYING Kogi girl must have entered the Big Brother House to win like any other person, acting and putting up their best performance. While many succeeded most of the times, they had their vulnerable moments. For Debie-Rise, that vulnerability could have been in her emotional attachment, specifically, ‘falling’ in love with fellow housemate, Bassey Ekpeyong. Seeming to find comfort in Bassey, Debbie-Rise warmed up dearly to him. And when he was evicted a fortnight ago, Debie-Rise sobbed. And by the last eviction, as if finding comfort in the cherished memories spent with Bassey, she took to strumming her guitar and singing a birthday song for Bassey. Bassey meanwhile, has wished that Debie-Rise wins the ultimate prize. But the Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is going beyond wishes, as he said the state government intends to stand by Debie-Rise and concerted efforts are being made to give her the much needed support. She also has support of some celebrities including Funke Akindele of Jenifa fame.
