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I couldn’t sit with my buttocks for 14 days – Mercy Eke on butt enlargement surgery experience

BBNaija winner, Mercy Eke, has recalled how she could not sit with her buttocks for about two weeks after undergoing  cosmetic procedures, including a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).

She said she and two other friends fell for the operation in 2018.

“Getting your body massaged after the surgery is the painful part, also not being able to sleep on your bum for 14 days thereabout so you have to lay with your stomach. Also, when the nurses try to massage you to bring the water out”, she said.

In a recent interview on the ‘Love is a Game’ show, Eke admitted that peer pressure and prevailing trends in 2018 influenced her choice to pursue the procedure.

She said: “To be very truthful, it was the trend at the time. I think this was around 2018 and it was the trend, peer pressure and everyone was doing it. I had a very good form and it wasn’t bad, the stomach was too much.

“I was really scared when I wanted to do it; I didn’t tell my mum because I didn’t want anyone to discourage me. So it was me and two of my other friends, we planned it, paid, and did it together.”

Despite her initial reservations and a grueling recovery process, she asserted that the results were worth it.

Eke described the post-BBL experience as uncomfortable, stressing the need to lay on her stomach for 14 days to avoid pressure on her bum and the painful massages to reduce swelling.

Eke also set the record straight about her facial features, debunking claims of surgical enhancements.

She added, “It was worth it. People keep saying that I touched my face so I keep posting throwbacks for them to see. I have only touched my lips, I had fillers done, it dissolves after 3 months and I feel like people need to be more educated.

 

“I had liposuction done and my bum is the softest you would even touch, it’s just fat so it feels like water.”

 

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BBNaija: End of the road for Flourish as they are evicted

For the BBNaija pair called Flourish, it is bye to the dream for the N100m prize the contest promises.

The duo consisting of DJ Flo and Rhuthee were evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ season, on Sunday, thus becoming the fourth pair to leave the house.

The eviction, which cut the number of pairs to 10, is set to intensify the competition and alter the dynamics within the house.

‘The Nation’ reports that, initially, four pairs received the least votes: Floruish (DJ Flo and Rhuthee), Streeze (Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge, Radicals (Michky and Fairme David), and Beta (Ben and Tjay)

However, the custodians, Wanni X Handi, exercised their power, granted by Big Brother, and they saved the duo, Beta.

This game changing decision marks a significant turning point in the season, as the remaining pairs must navigate their relationships, alliances, and strategies to stay in the game.

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BBNaija’s Handi remembers when a guy wanted to ‘play’ her and twin sister

Elijah Adebero

BBNaija season 9 housemate, Handi, has opened up about her past struggles against drug addiction and tricky romantic relationships.

Handi made this revelation recently during the Aquafina Padi of Life challenge.

During an emotional moment, Handi while talking to her twin sister, Wanni, appreciated her for standing by her during tough times and also not using her drug addiction struggle against her.

She said:  “You always make sure I’m good throughout everything in this house. Even when I almost lost my life to drug addiction, you stayed with me all the step of the way.

“You never left my side. Now look at me now, hale and hearty. I’m my self again.

“You never let anything or anyone come in-between us, even when a guy thinks he can play us both.

“My trustworthy padi, you will tell me the guy is trying to run us street.  You know everything about me both good and bad and you never judge me. Thank you for always being there for me even when I felt I was never enough.”

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Unusual eviction as Ndi Nne pair head out of BBNaija house

Yesterday, they were the head of the house.

But, today, they are out.

This is the Guinness-Book-like story of the Ndi Nne duo, comprising Nneamaka and Chinne,  who has been evicted from the BBNaija season 9 edition.

Their eviction was confirmed after custodians, Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge of Team Streeze were assigned the power to evict one of the four house pairs nominated for eviction.

The house pairs nominated for eviction on the night were Flourish, Zinwe, Ndi Nne and Radicals.

Ndi Nne became the second house pair to be evicted after Tami exited the house last week.

 

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I can’t stay with a man who doesn’t eat my private parts- BNaija housemate Wanni

Although many ladies put forward financial capability as the first criterion to agree to date or marry a man, Big Brother Naija housemate, Wanni, has a peculiar demand.

According to her, any man she will so relate with must be ready to lick and do more with her private parts.

She openly noted this as she discussed her intimate preferences with fellow housemates, Ocee and Ozee.

As ‘The Nation’ reports, she stated that she cannot date or marry a man who is not willing to perform oral s3x on her, as she has been “spoiled” by previous experiences.

Wanni emphasised her appreciation for the act.

She said: “I cannot stay with a man that does not eat p*ssy. I have been spoiled with it. Appreciate it, stare at it, eat it, lick”.

Recall that Wanni was in a relationship with former BBNaija contestant Sir Dee, which ended due to disagreements over marriage.

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Destiny Etiko shocked as BBNaija starts amid widespread hunger

Popular actress, Destinity Etiko, has expressed worry at the coming of BBNaija 2024 amid the hunger battling the country.

She wonders how hungry people get the means to buy data to be part of the programme.

The ‘No Loose Guard’ edition was unveiled on Sunday, pairing contestants for the first time.

It is expected to spark its trademark mixed sensation in the next 70 days.

But while Etiko may not be blaming the organisers, she expressed shock at how people welcomed it and the kind of calm she believes people are mustering:

 

 

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BBNaija unveils paired contestants as 2024 edition begins

This year’s novel edition of BBnaija was launched on Sunday  with housemates competing in pairs.

The ninth season, themed ‘No Loose Guard’, will run for 71 days, with cameras capturing the housemates’ every move 24/7.

This season’s grand prize is an impressive ₦100 million, which includes a cash prize and an SUV, along with additional sponsored prizes to be announced.

The show, running for 10 weeks, will conclude with the finale on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

The first pair introduced is Chinwe and Zion, collectively known as ‘Zinwe’, followed by Michky and David, dubbed ‘Radicals’.

Other pairs include DJ Flo and Rhuthee (Floruish), Chinne and Nne (Ndi Nne), Topher and Sooj (Aces), Victoria and Shaun (Shatoria), Wanni and Handi (Wanni x Handi), Tjay and Ben (Beta), Ocee and Ozee (Mbadiwe Twins), Toyosi and Damilola (Tami), Anita and Nelly (Nelita), Toby Forge and Mayor Frosh (Streeze), Kassia and Kellyrae (Doublekay), and Chizoba and Onyeka (Chekas).

The much-anticipated 9th season of Big Brother Naija has kicked off with a unique twist, featuring 28 housemates consisting of pairs.

This season, notably titled ‘No Loose Guard,’ includes two different sets of identical twins and a married couple among the contestants, setting the stage for an intriguing 10-week journey.

During the opening event, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu revealed that the Head of House ballot would commence at 10 a.m. on Monday.

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N100m at stake again as BBNaija 2024 begins

In the next 73 days, a Nigerian reality star will be some N100m richer as they would have emerged winner of the ninth edition of the Big Brother Naija show that starts on Sunday.

While the organisers say the 2024 BBNaij promises to be even bigger and better than ever before with several exciting twists and turns, viewers will expect sensation and the trademark controversies the contest often sparks.

In the past, the likes of Angel and Saga ignited issues relating to sex and relationships and some will eagerly wait to see who does what in the BBN ’24.

Some of the highlights to look out for as the show kicks off with a grand entry on Sunday at 7 pm will be the house, voting power, the housemates, and many more.

As expected, the Big Brother Naija house is always something to watch out for. Since the theme revolves around partners – double housemates bound by one ticket and opportunity – the house would not be lacking its incredible look and feel. In the house will be the Head of House lounge and Saturday party venue.

The logo of Season Nine aptly hints at the plan to have two housemates play as a pair for this season.

With the idea of a double housemate playing the game as one, the power to influence the game will totally lie in the hands of subscribers of DStv and lovers of BBNaija as the voting process will be made more accessible.

Again, this season, organisers bring an exciting twist to how fans can win while actively participating by predicting the overall winner as well as lock in their prediction for the winner of the immunity challenge.

Toke Makinwa will return again for another season of The Buzz on Showmax. The popular show, which is an offshoot of the reality show, will see Makinwa further offering in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive interviews.

The show again will see housemates, over 15, bracing up for the challenge to remain in the house for 72 days.

The grand prize remains N100 million and it includes a cash prize and an SUV.

The Head of House challenge will no longer be a usual affair as Season Nine will have the Custodian Challenge which will start at 9 pm on Sunday.

Now restyled as the HoH Ballot, the process to select the first HoH will be held at 10 am on Monday, July 29, 2024. This will be followed by the Custodian Lock-In then the Immunity Challenge and nominations.

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Some Nigerians just want to see me cooking – Whitemoney on his music career

Lasun Alagbe

BBNaija star and singer, Hazel Onou, widely known as White Money, has lamented that all certain Nigerians want to see her do is cooking.

He, however, insists that his music career his real.

According to White Money, his kind of music is not generally accepted in Nigeria is because his song is void of vulgar words because it’s inspired by the Holy Ghost.

“Music has always been in me, and I have been doing it for a long time.

I do it passionately, and my inspiration comes from the Holy Spirit and the environment.

I tell stories from what I see and what I’ve been through. I make ‘conscious’ music.

“I have a conscience. My songs don’t contain vulgar words or demeaning lyrics.

I don’t talk down on anybody, or use lyrics that can send people into depression.

All my lyrics are quite catchy and understandable.

When I listen to my songs and I confirm that I am not doing the wrong thing, I get encouraged to continue.

“I know that some Nigerians already see me in a certain way, so they would not want me to do my thing.

They want me to stick cooking, because of my affinity with the kitchen while in the BBN house.

But, I already have that going on. Cooking is a passion, but music is my talent; and I have proved in many ways.

“Currently, I think my brand has more prospects outside Nigeria than in the country.

Nigerians don’t understand me. They don’t know what I’m about.

So, I want to take my brand international with my cooking, music and everything else that I do.”

 

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I’ve been called many names because of my soft heart — BBNaija star, Saga

 

Elijah Adebero

Reality TV star, Okusaga Adeoluwa, aka Saga, has recalled how he has been called names several times.

He, however, said he had cotinued to grow positively.

He said this as he wrote a passionate letter to himself about how he has grown in life.

Saga in a recent post, noted that despite how life has hit him hard, he had been able to maintain balance.

In the emotional outpour, he gave compassion and care to himself, acknowledging his flaws but accepting his worth.

He wrote on Instagram: “Letter to myself…Saga, life’s thrown so many balls at you. Soft balls and tough ones too. Sometimes it’s hard to stand but you never stop trying to find balance.

You’ve grown from the mummy’s boy to your own man and I love to see it. You take up everything with a positive approach. You strive to always smile, regardless of the situation. You know inherently you’re not “perfect” but you keep loving the image in the mirror.

“You cheer yourself every day and cheer others even louder. You’ve been called so many names because of your soft heart but you massage it every day still to maintain the texture. You massage it so hard, sometimes it bleeds, breaks, but you know in time all wounds heal so you keep going.

You win and sometimes you lose.. it hurts but you still never give up. No matter what, you know the future is bright because you know you’re a star. The star of your own story. All these and more are the reasons why I love you Saga, I always will…”