The long-awaited Big Brother Naija season All Stars show premiered on Sunday, July 23, 2023, with 20 stars already introduced into the reality television show.
There were 10 Female former Housemates and 10 Male former Housemates from the past seasons who come together to make up the All Stars season including two winners from season 4 Pepper Dem and season 6 Shine Ya Eye.
ValidUpdates through its correspondence, made a compilation of the 20 contestants on the All Stars show, starting from the first Housemates to enter the till the very last contestants.
Below are the brief description, biography, and profile of the Big Brother Naija All Stars contestants.
Cee C
The first Housemate and contestant to make it into the show was a contestant from season 3 of Double Wahala reality TV show Cynthia Nwadiora, better known as Cee C. She hails from Okija, Anambra State.
Recall that Cee C was the 1st runner-up from the Double Wahala season which had its winner as Miracle Ikechukwu. And coupled with her presence in the show, Cee C has vowed to take home the N120 million All Stars show prize money.
| Full Name | Cynthia Nwadiora |
| BBNaija Name | Cee C |
| Age | 30 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Anambra |
| Residence | Lagos and Enugu |
| Occupation/Profession | Lawyer |
Kiddwaya
Born Terseer Kidd Waya, this contestant from season 5 of Lockdown show is simply known as Kiddwaya. Kidd made it into the All Stars show as the second Housemate to be introduced by the show anchor Ebuka.
Kiddwaya had left the show through eviction on the 56th out of the 70 days of the Lockdown show. His season had its winner as Laycon.
| Full Name | Terseer Kidd Waya | |
| BBNaija Name | Kiddwaya | |
| Age | 30 (2023) | |
| State of Origin | Benue | |
| Residence | Lagos and Abuja | |
| Occupation/Profession | Socialite and Self-employed |
Doyin
Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David whose other name is simply Doyin was privileged to have made it back to the Big Brother Naija show from the 2022 season 7 show, Level Up.
Doyin was introduced into the show as the third contestant who joins to gun for the N120 million naira prize money.
Doyin had the winner of her season as Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, aka Phyna. Doyin had left the season 7 show through eviction on the 49th out of the 70 days of the Level Up show.
| Full Name | Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David |
| BBNaija Name | Doyin |
| Age | 27 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Ondo |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Radiographer |
Frodd
This Anambra State native, Chukwuemeka Okoye also known as Frodd, is married. Frodd got the privilege to be among the season 8 All Stars contestants four years after he took part in the 2019 season 4 Pepper Dem show.
Frodd entered Biggie’s All Stars House as the fourth Housemate ready to walk away with the N120 million naira prize money.
| Full Name | Chukwuemeka Okoye |
| BBNaija Name | Frodd |
| Age | 32 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Anambra |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Investment adviser and sales executive, Lifestyle |
Uriel
Uriel, whose full name is Uriel Anita Ngozi Oputa was the fifth Housemate to be introduced into the All Stars show on the launch day. Uriel’s appointment to the show comes six years after she took part in season 2 of See Gobe’s show.
Uriel’s season had the Delta State rapper Efe Ejeba as the winner, who at the time became the second male winner.
| Full Name | Uriel Anita Ngozi Oputa |
| BBNaija Name | Uriel |
| Age | 36 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Imo |
| Residence | Lagos and United Kingdom |
| Occupation/Profession | Dietician |
Pere
Otherwise referred to as the General, this ex-US Military officer became the sixth contestant to grace the Big Brother Naija All Stars live stage on the launch day.
Born Pere Egbi, the BBNaija star came from the season 6 Shine Ya Eye show, which had its winner as Mr. Oyeze Onodueyi, who’s better referred to as Whitemoney.
Pere will be competing with other stars for the N120 million prize money. And as one of the past finalists, Pere has assured his fans of the entertaining exhibition in Biggie’s All Stars House.
| Full Name | Pere Egbi |
| BBNaija Name | Pere |
| Age | 37 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Bayelsa |
| Residence | Unites States, Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Actor, Model, Nurse, Ex-Military Personnel |
Princess
Princess Linda Onyejekwe simply referred to as Princess mounted the launch stage on Sunday as the seventh All Stars contestant. The Enugu State native came from the season 3 Double Wahala show.
The BBNaija star who is said to have been bred in New York City, United States of America stands a chance, like other stars to win the N120 million prize money from the All Stars show.
| Full Name | Princess Linda Onyejekwe |
| BBNaija Name | Princess |
| Age | 30 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Enugu |
| Residence | Lagos, New York |
| Occupation/Profession | Reality TV star |
Soma
The then 24-year-old reality television star Somadina Anyama better known as Soma who came from the See Gobe season 2 show became the eighth contestant to move into the All Stars House on Sunday during the premiere.
Soma has assured the general public and his supporters that his unfortunate eviction from the show in 2017 after two weeks in the House won’t repeat itself. He talked about coming with energy and vibe, as well as raw entertainment.
| Full Name | Somadina Anyama |
| BBNaija Name | Soma |
| Age | 30 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Imo |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Actor, Singer |
Angel
The ninth contestant to grace the premiere stage on Sunday was the Shine Ya Eye ex-housemate Angel Agnes Smith, better referred to by her BBNaija name Angel.
This young and vibrant queen came into the show with the finalist title obtained from 2021 season 6 of the Shine Ya Eye show, which had its winner as Whitemoney.
Angel proved beyond a reasonable doubt on stage that she was going to win the N120 million naira.
| Full Name | Angel Agness Smith |
| BBNaija Name | Angel |
| Age | 23 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Akwa Ibom |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Writer, Poet |
Neo
Behold the tenth contestant to jump on the launch stage for the All Stars show, and he goes by the name Emuobonuvie Mobor Akpofure aka Neo. The male contestant came from the 2020 Lockdown season 5 show.
The Delta State native promised to bring energy to the All Stars show, as it entails his name NeoEnergy. He will be competing with other All Stars opponents which includes his cousin Venita for the N120 million prize money.
| Full Name | Emuobonuvie Mobor Akpofure |
| BBNaija Name | Neo |
| Age | 29 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Delta |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Actor, Model |
Alex
The eleventh contestant for the Big Brother Naija season 8 All Stars show was Asogwa Alexandra Amuche Sandra, the Enugu State born and bred, simply referred to as Alex.
Known by the BBNaija viewers as the queen of the Saturday night party Alex came from the 2018 season 3 Double Wahala show. She has the finalist title to her favour. She will be competing alongside other All Stars contestants for the N120 million prize money.
| Full Name | Asogwa Alexandra Amuche Sandra |
| BBNaija Name | Alex |
| Age | 28 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Enugu |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Model, Dancer |
Seyi
Oluwaseyi Awolowo, the former BBNaija season 4 Pepper Dem star is better referred to as Seyi. He became 5th place during his time, after reaching the finale of the Pepper Dem show on the 99th day.
The then-controversial male Housemate has joined other stars to compete for the N120 million prize money in the season 8 All Stars show premiered on Sunday, July 23. He became the twelfth contestant to be introduced by the show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
| Full Name | Oluwaseyi Awolowo |
| BBNaija Name | Seyi |
| Age | 34 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Ogun |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Psychologist, Actor and businessman |
Ilebaye
The 2022 season 7 Level Up Big Brother Naija star Ilebaye Odiniya, simply known as Ilebaye has been introduced as one of the contestants for the season 8 All Stars show.
The Kogi State native who didn’t play a nice game during the show last year has assured her supporters of a better outcome this time. And she’s very optimistic about aiming for the N120 million prize money. She was the thirteenth Housemate to enter Biggie’s All Stars House.
| Full Name | Ilebaye Odiniya |
| BBNaija Name | Ilebaye |
| Age | 22 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Kogi |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Entrepreneur, Model |
Ike
Ikechukwu Steve Onyema, the fourteenth contestant for the Big Brother Naija season 8 All Stars reality television show came from the 2019 Pepper Dem show.
The former US-based businessman promised to bring vibe and entertainment to the show, as she competes alongside other great stars for the N120 million prize money.
| Full Name | Steve Ikechukwu Onyema |
| BBNaija Name | Ike |
| Age | 30 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Imo |
| Residence | Texas, Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Model, Actor |
Venita
Born Venita Akpofure, this single mother of two beautiful girls is the cousin to the Big Brother Naija All Stars contestant and ex-Lockdown finalist Neo Mobor Akpofure.
Venita took part in the 2019 season 4 Pepper Dem reality show which has its winner as Mercy Eke. She’s a renowned Nollywood actress and model. Recall that Venita took home the award for the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, AMVCA for the Best Dressed Female.
She was introduced as the fifteenth contestant for the All Stars show.
| Full Name | Venita Akpofure |
| BBNaija Name | Venita |
| Age | 36 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Delta |
| Residence | United Kingdom, Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Actress |
Adekunle
Born Adekunle Tobilola Olopade, this former 2022 season 7 Level Up show Housemate is simply referred to as Adekunle. The BBNaija star was a finalist during the season 7 show.
Adekunle got introduced by the show anchor Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Sunday, July 23 as the sixteenth contestant for the Big Brother Naija season 8 All Stars show.
He will be competing alongside other stars for the N120 million prize money.
| Full Name | Adekunle Tobilola Olopade |
| BBNaija Name | Adekunle |
| Age | 28 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Lagos |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Digital Marketing Consultant, Model |
Tolanibaj
This former Big Brother Naija 2020 season 5 Lockdown reality television star Tolani Shobajo was introduced into the All Stars show as the seventeenth contestant.
Simply referred to as Tolanibaj, the female Housemate is set to battle with the other contestants for the whopping sum of N120 million prize money.
Tolanibaj has her Lockdown colleagues Kiddwaya and Neo already in the All Stars House.
| Full Name | Tolani Shobajo |
| BBNaija Name | Tolanibaj |
| Age | 30 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Lagos |
| Residence | US, Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Media Personality, Youtuber |
Cross
The former male Housemate of the 2021 season 6 Shine Ya Eye show Ikechukwu Sunday Cross Okonkwo was introduced into the season 8 All Stars show as the eighteenth contestant.
Cross was a finalist during the Shine Ya Eye show, as the 4th place out of the show. He will be competing for the N120 million prize money alongside the likes of Whitemoney, his season winner, and other stars.
| Full Name | Ikechukwu Sunday Cross Okonkwo |
| BBNaija Name | Cross |
| Age | 32 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Anambra |
| Residence | Kano, Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Fitness enthusiast, Entrepreneur |
Mercy
Mercy Chinenyenwa Eke stood out as the first winner to be introduced into the Big Brother Naija season 8 All Stars show. Mercy was the winner of the 2019 season 4 Pepper Dem edition.
The Imo State native has the crown as the first-ever female winner of Big Brother Naija. Simply referred to as Mercy Lambo, the self-acclaimed Queen of Highlights will be battling it out for the N120 million prize money alongside other stars from the previous season.
Mercy was introduced into Biggie’s All Stars House as the nineteenth contestant.
| Full Name | Mercy Chinenyenwa Eke |
| BBNaija Name | Mercy |
| Age | 30 (2023) |
| State of Origin | Imo |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Model, Socialite, Businesswoman |
Whitemoney
The last but not least Housemate to be introduced into the Big Brother Naija season 8 All Stars reality television show was the 2021 season 6 Shine Ya Eye show winner Hazel Oyeze Onoduenyi, who’s popularly known as Whitemoney.
He became the second winner to grace the stage for the season 8 BBNaija All Stars show and will be competing alongside winner Mercy Eke and other stars from the previous seasons of Nigeria’s number-one reality television show for the N120 million prize money.
Whitemoney was the twentieth and last contestant to enter the House, however, Big Brother may introduce new stars in the coming weeks, as there are more anticipated ex-housemates for the All Stars show.
| Full Name | Hazel Oyeze Onoduenyi |
| BBNaija Name | Whitemoney |
| Age | |
| State of Origin | Enugu |
| Residence | Lagos |
| Occupation/Profession | Singer, Businessman |
