Key Points:
- Be Real and Entertaining: Avoid being boring on the show, as fans want housemates with energy and personality.
- Always Dress Well: Fashion matters in the house — it helps build your image and attract brand deals.
- Have a Plan After the Show: Whether you win or lose, your next steps will shape your future.
As excitement builds for the 10th season of Big Brother Naija, a former housemate, Tolanibaj, has dropped some important advice for those hoping to enter the house. In a video on her TikTok page, she gave clear and honest tips on how to behave during and after the show.
Tolanibaj, who appeared in a past season of the show, told new housemates to be real, stay stylish, and remember that the house is not a place to find true friends. She also warned them to plan well for life after Big Brother.
Be Yourself But Don’t Be Boring
Tolanibaj began her message with strong advice: “Be yourself.” She urged new housemates to avoid acting fake or dull. According to her, Nigerian viewers don’t enjoy watching boring people. If a housemate hides their true personality, they may not win the hearts of fans. “It will not work in your favour,” she warned.
She said it’s important to show energy and stay active. The show is not just about staying in a house — it’s a way to become a star. So, giving your best self is key to doing well.
Dress to Impress Every Day
The reality star also told hopefuls to always dress well. “It may look like just a house,” she said, “but it’s a show. You are on camera 24/7.”
Tolanibaj advised girls to do their makeup daily and guys to keep their fashion strong. “Even though Big Brother may give you clothes for Saturday night parties, bring your own,” she added.
Looking good, she said, can open doors to brand deals, especially with fashion and beauty companies. The house is not just for fun — it’s a stage to sell your personal brand.
Housemates Are Not Your Real Friends
One of Tolanibaj’s strongest points was about relationships in the house. She reminded everyone that housemates are not true friends. “You are teammates, not besties,” she said.
She explained that while you live together, it may feel like a family. But once the show ends, the true colours of people will show. “When the energy changes after the show, don’t be surprised,” she warned.
Instead, she told fans to return to real friends and family who knew them before the fame. Any true friendship formed in the house, she said, is a blessing but not the norm.
The Real Game Starts After Big Brother
Tolanibaj ended her advice by talking about life after the show. She warned that the organisers won’t help much after the season ends. “You are on your own,” she said.
She added that if a person wins the prize money, they shouldn’t expect to receive it all at once. The payments may come slowly — maybe just ₦200,000 to ₦500,000 per week. So, it’s important to have a plan.
“Don’t depend on the prize money to start your life,” she advised. Whether you win or not, what you do after the show matters more.
Tolanibaj’s tips come just in time, as thousands of hopefuls prepare to join one of Nigeria’s biggest TV shows. Will they take her advice seriously? Only time will tell.
