The Big Brother Naija franchise has produced several notable men and women who have since they took part in the show remained in the spotlight, while some chose to live the best of a low-key lifestyle. To date, only 8 seasons of the reality television show have been aired, even though it has been a norm since 2017 to host the show annually.
Looking through the years of the reality television show, most of the contestants who partook actively in the game have been out in the world, living and nurturing the fame from the show. Some have chosen to move into marriage to structure their own families. From the first season held in 2006, ValidUpdates attributes the marital status of the show’s alumni.
It’s also notable to enunciate that most of the alumni of the prestigious reality TV show are happily married, while about two of them, due to marital crises are out of marriage. And the remaining set of alumni are still single, and possibly searching for their soulmates. On the other hand, after they found affection in each other, a noticeable number of ex-housemates decided to carry on their fondness with fellow housemates outside of Biggie’s House, which evidently led to marriage. Say, the Double Wahala stars Teddy A and Bam Bam, Pepper Dem co-housemates Khafi and Gedoni.
Nonetheless, the context of our writing concentrates on those ex-housemates who found love outside the shores of the show and are now deemed married. Beginning from the first-ever season of the show televised on March 5 to June 4, 2006, till the last season, we are able to obtain the index of all housemates who are currently in marriage.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu (season 1)
Known as the most popular housemate from the first season, the Anambra State native who doubles as a lawyer has remained in the limelight ever since. Ebuka’s popularity stems from his emergence as the host of the show since the second season in 2017. He has held that role till date.
Mr. Obi-Uchendu happens to be married and living happily with his beautiful wife, Cynthia. Their marriage has produced two amazing daughters, Jeweluchi and Irubinachi born in 2016 and 2018 respectively. According to the media personality, he met his wife on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter. On 15 April 2015, they got engaged in Lagos. And almost a year later, on 6 February 2016, they got married in Abuja.
Katung Aduwak (season 1)
This is the winner of Big Brother Naija season one. He is simply known as the first-ever winner of the Big Brother Naija show. Katung clinched BBNaija’s foremost price on 4 June 2006 after defeating his fourteen peers and co-housemates in the competition. The reality TV star is a native of Zonkwa, Kaduna state.
Since winning the Big Brother Naija season one show, also referred to as the premier edition, Mr Aduwak has continued to remain in the media spotlight having graduated with a BSc in Political Science before the show. Katung is married to a beautiful woman named Raven Taylor-Aduwak and they have a son, Zimai-Kalanii Aduwak, together. His family currently resides abroad.
Gideon Okeke (season 1)
Gideon is also a former housemate in the Big Brother Naija show, season one edition. Following his presence in the show, Gideon is currently a renowned Nollywood actor and entertainment personality.
Gideon has been married for four years until October 2022 when he announced his split from his wife, Chidera. Their marriage produced two handsome boys. On announcing their divorce, Gideon took to his Instastory and stated;
“You wouldn’t believe it if I told you that I’m separated from my marriage right? No you wouldn’t. So grab a seat. It is in the interest of clarity and clear conscience that this becomes imperative. But yea…’breakfast reach me too. Las las’.
“It’s been a hard hot pill I’ve had to swallow and boy, it sure humbles one. This public service announcement wouldn’t be so important (to me), but for the trap that I find fame to be sometimes. Gagged.
“But as I look to the future. I pray for my boys. Such lovely boys. Please put us all in your prayers, no pity party. They need mum and dad sane, sound and strong for the fulfillment of their best interests and we are working towards it. Hard! I thank God. And I thank you for rooting for us. One life, many stories.
“Please don’t call, don’t text, as we work our way to a final dissolution. These processes take a toll on one as you may know. God bless you all.”
Frank Konwea (season 1)
He is equally on the list of fourteen housemates from the Big Brother Naija season one show. Frank presently pulls weight in the Nollywood movie industry as one of the top actors. His notable works include the MNet original series, Riona airing across Africa Magic movie channels.
Frank Konwea marries a beautiful wife, Edna Konwea, and their almost thirteen-year marriage has produced two beautiful daughters, although according to Frank, he and the wife have been together for 23 years.
“I met this woman 23 years ago, I married her 13years later and it has been Gods grace ever since. God has been faithful to me and my marriage and I have a decade and two lovely daughters to prove it. Happy 10years wedding Anniversary to Frank and Edna Konwea we’ve only just begun,” he posted on his Instagram, on 26 April 2017.
The two daughters, as young and promising as they are, feature with their dad in Nollywood movies, including the famous Riona. One of the daughters is named, Adore Konwea.
Chinedu Amah (season 1)
He is a former contestant in the Big Brother Naija season one premier edition. Chinedu inarguably happens to be one of the former housemates who ventured into the tech field after the show. He’s known as the founder of Spark Nigeria, a wholly Nigerian optimum power solution company. Mr. Amah is also a three-time TEDx speaker. According to his profile, his interests border on clean energy, climate change, food security, sustainability, and payments.
Chinedu married a beautiful wife, Wendy in 2016, and their marriage is blessed with three beautiful children, two girls and a boy.
Ifeoma Ejikeme (season 1)
Simply known as Ify, this former Big Brother Naija season one star scaled through the final of the show and made it out in 3rd place following the runner-up, Francisca Owumi, and the winner, Katung Aduwak.
Ifeoma is a mother who identifies herself as a health coach, an environmentalist, and a fashion enthusiast. She currently lives in the United States with her family.
Bassey Ekpenyong (season 2)
Identifies on social media as Black Bassey, this former Big Brother Naija season two See Gobbe star doubles as a fitness coach. Bassey, alongside fourteen other housemates, makes up the contestants of the 2nd edition of Big Brother Naija reality show held in 2017 in South Africa.
Bassey is a husband to a beautiful woman named Nadia Ann, who happens to be a non-Nigerian. He announced their marriage in December 2019 when he took to his Instagram page to share his wedding photos. He wrote, “Merry Christmas from me and mine. To You and Yours. May all the blessings that come with the season locate you in God’s comfort”. Nadia also confirmed their union with a post on her Instagram page.
Gifty Powers (season 2)
Self-acclaimed Gifty Powers chose to keep her life and family as private as possible because of several controversies surrounding her marital life. Gifty was rumored to have been married before taking part in the BBNaija season two show. After the show in 2017, she was rumored to be engaged to the Nigerian singer, Mr 2Kay. They had a daughter named Alisha together. Gifty and Mr. 2Kay separated in 2019 before their daughter turned two.
In December 2020, Gifty announced that her daughter Alisha now has a brother, and this made it her second child, she wrote, “Dear Son, words can not express how much in love I am with you. You made me a mother again, you gave me a reason to love and to be happy again. You mean a lot to me and I will never stop loving you, Son. Love Mom. Alisha’s little brother. who could ever imagine that my 3-year-old daughter would become a big sister? This life”.
Gifty welcomed a second boy in August 2023. She announced via her Instagram page that she birthed her third child. She wrote, “One year don waka!!! I am a mother again!! It’s a boy. A mother to two boys and a girl”.
Oluwatobi Bakre (season 3)
Better known as Tobi, he was the 3rd place contestant in the Big Brother Naija season three Double Wahala show in 2018 following the winner, Miracle Igbokwe, and runner-up, Cynthia Nwadiora. Tobi joined the show as a banker, however, following the opportunity derived from the platform, Tobi began honing his acting skills. Now, the reality TV star is a top and multiple award-winning Nollywood actor.
Tobi married a beautiful lady named Anu Oladosu, whom he engaged to in February 2021. In August, six months after the engagement, the lovers traditionally tied the knot. Tobi and Anu welcomed a boy, Abdulmalik Oluwatobi Bakre, together on 30 December 2021.
In September 2023, Tobi announced welcoming his second child, a daughter named Kamila A. Baker, with his beautiful wife. He wrote on his Instagram page, “Kamila A. Bakre. Thank God for His miracles. You are a miracle. What a feeling! Girl dad! Feels like a totally different life mission and such a huge blessing. Babuuuuuu @anu.bakre you do this one. Thanks for being strong and pushing through the 360 of the past 9 months. What a ride. Love you to end of the world and back.
“Hardly ever a time where my words fail me. No matter the English! I can’t properly articulate how I feel. It’s plennyyyy. Thanks to friends and Fam who have been a part of this journey. Indeed ko easy. But Nunu no worry. Na me go carry the next baby. Wait o! I’m father to two kids! Mad O I Abdulmalik our watch starts now o”.
Nina Chinonso Onyenobi (season 3)
Nina emerged in 5th place in season 3 Double Wahala of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show. Following her participation in the show, Nina secretly got engaged to her lover Ifeanyi Anthony Anoliefo aka Mr. Tosh. The lovers traditionally tied the knot in February 2020, in her hometown, Imo State, even though Mr Tosh who resides in the US wasn’t present.
Following the traditional marriage, Nina moved to the United States to stay with her husband. Months later, in July 2020 the couple welcomed their first child, a boy named Denzel Kelechukwu Anoliefo. However, in October 2022, report has it that Nina dumped her husband Mr. Tosh for another man identified as Chris Miller. A source close to ValidUpdates revealed that Nina had to leave her first marriage as a result of a fraud case involving her husband Mr. Tosh.
Babarinde Akinola Dasilva (season 3)
Popularly known as Leo, this former BBNaija season three Double Wahala star, who doubles as a realtor, and businessman married his heartthrob, Maryam Laushi in November 2023. Leo has also been active on social media despite most of his colleagues going low-key.
Bryan Bitto Arumun (season 3)
Another season three Double Wahala star who is currently married is Bitto. Just like his colleague, Bitto engaged to his lover, Victoria earlier in January 2022 and married her almost a year later, in November 2023. Bitto posted wedding photographs on his Instagram page, announcing his union with Victoria.
Chukwuemeka Okoye (season 4)
Frodd, as he acclaims to be called happens to be the 3rd place contestant from his set during the BBNaija season 4 Pepper Dem show in 2019. Following his popularity in the show, Frodd came out and joined the Lifestyle business.
Frodd engaged to his lover, Chioma in December 2022 and they traditionally tied the knot in 2023. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Elena Adaoranine Chioma Okoye, in August 2023.
Omashola Kola Oburoh (season 4)
Sholzy, as he’s fondly called officially becomes the second BBNaija star from Pepper Dem season to marry a non-BBN partner. Omashola announced engagement to his South African lover in late 2021. The lovers welcomed their first child, a boy, named Eyitemi Daniel Oburoh in January 2022. Then, Omashola and his lover wedded officially in December 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. Their wedding was attended by his colleagues and co-reality stars, like Mercy Eke, Frodd, Neo, and Alex Unusual, among others.
Kate Ka3na Jones (season 5)
From the season 5 Lockdown edition, only one housemate, Ka3na has officially been confirmed to be married. Ka3na is married to a non-Nigerian husband identified by the name Mr. Jones. Ka3na confirmed her marriage to Jones in July 2021 when she announced a mansion she received from him as her 27th birthday gift. However, in March 2022, Ka3na made it public that she had dissolved her marriage. The reality star currently lives in London with her only child, a daughter, named Lila.
Maria Chike Agueze (season 6)
Although it’s not yet officially confirmed, the former Big Brother Naija housemate, Maria from the season 6 Shine Ya Eye edition, is one housemate who’s assumably married to a non-BBN partner. After Maria confirmed through a post in November 2021 about being engaged to her lover identified as Kevin Anene, they welcomed their first child together in 2023. Besides, controversies emanating from their union state that Kevin was still married when he started things with the reality TV star.
Esther Chioma Ndubueze (season 7)
From the season 7 Level Up edition, it’s now officially confirmed that former housemate, Chomzy is married. Chomzy got married to her lover, Rich Figo in December 2023, months after rumors of their dating in July 2023. A source close to ValidUpdates confirmed that Rich Figo, who was previously married, has a kid with his ex-wife, Precious. As of December 2023, Chomzy is pregnant and expects her first child with Mr. Figo.
Meanwhile, Mr Figo, a few hours after his traditional marriage with Chomzy, took to his Instagram page to heap lovely encomium on her. He wrote, “Thank you Lord for giving me the most beautiful angel in a woman form, babe I sincerely found love and peace of mind when I found you and I love you forever. I am proud to call you my wife I LOVE YOU”.
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