The Big Brother Naija show is currently the fastest way to get popular in Nigeria. The show is in its fifth season has birthed new celebrities.
For aspiring entertainers, BBNaija is another way to get the spotlight they have been craving for. Filmmakers, Actors, Artists, and all sorts of Entertainers can be found in every season of the show.
Just like Music Reality shows, the BBNaija shows have also birthed artists who we have come to love. While some have fallen under the radar after their season ran out, others still enjoy the spotlight.
Here are the BBNaija Stars that are also artists;
Debie Rise
Oluwarise Deborah “Debie-Rise” Ebun was a finalist on Big Brother Nigeria season 2. The Tomboy like singer plays the Guitar and was a second runner up of the Nigerian Idol
Bisola Aiyeola
Bisola was the 1st runner up of the season Two Big Brother Naija show. Apart from singing, Bisola is also a wonderful actress and is the most followed Big Brother Naija star on Instagram.
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Efe
Efe is the winner of the season two BBNaija. The Warri-born rapper won many hearts in his stay at the house. He also popularized the phrase, Based on Logistics.
Vee Iye
Victoria “Vee Iye” Adeyele was a finalist on the BBNaija Season 5. She is a musician who moved from Abroad to start her life in Lagos. Thanks to her entrance on the BBNAija show, she gained popularity.
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Laycon
Olamilekan “Laycon” Agbeleshe is a 26-year-old singer and rapper from Lagos. Laycon released an EP, “Who Is Laycon?” a year before his entrance in the BBNaija house but the EP gained prominence with his entrance into the house.
He also became the season’s winner and was enlisted by DJ Neptune for the remix of his hit song, “Nobody”.
Rico Swavey
Patrick “Rico Swavey” Fakoya is a housemate in Big Brother Nigeria 3. Rico is a singer and rapper.
Teddy A
Tope Adenibuyan popularly known as Teddy A was part of the BBNaija season 3 cast in 2018. Teddy is a music producer/singer who lasted for 9 weeks on the show and gained quite a lot of fans in the process.
He now owns a record label called Alpha Records.
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Avala
Saidat “Avala” Balogun was one of the housemates for Big Brother Naija 2019 (season 4). She is also a singer who studied music and business at York College in Queens, New York.
Soma Anyama
The Nigerian singer goes by the name Soma. He is best known for his single “Liquor.” He appeared on Big Brother Naija in 2017.
A Pastor and Musician’s son and a good singer himself, Soma has opened for several high-profile acts. He was inspired by his mom who also encouraged him to pursue a career in Music.
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Jon Ogah
Jon Ogah was a fake housemate on Big Brother Nigeria 2. He spent a few weeks in the house before it was revealed he was a fake housemate.
Ogah was already doing music before his entrance into the house and after his stint there, released a remake of his 2014 song, “Uncle Suru” featuring Adekunle Gold and Simi.