Key Points
- Adekunle calls BBN Africa’s biggest reality show today. He questions life after for many former housemates.
- He says Nigeria lacks clear reality TV star pipeline. Most ex-contestants pay for that gap today.
- He asks what reality stars should do after show. He plans to share thoughts he held for years.
Adekunle Olopade has raised a blunt concern about life after Big Brother Naija. The BBNaija alum says the country still lacks a clear culture for reality TV. He fears many ex-housemates face a maze with no guide.
In a post on X, Adekunle wrote that BBN is Africa’s biggest reality show. He then asked why there is “almost no certain success path after the show” in Nigeria. The note arrives days after the BBNaija 10 finale results.
What Adekunle says about reality TV
Adekunle said the thought has sat on his mind for years. He feels ready to air it now in plain words. He asks, if actors act and musicians sing, what should reality stars do.
He adds that the problem is not the scale of the show. In his words, “BBN is the biggest reality TV show in Africa.” The gap, he argues, is the lack of an industry path that guides life after fame.
He frames the issue as structure, not talent. A show can launch fame but not a career plan. That bridge, he suggests, is missing for many ex-housemates.
Why the question matters for housemates
The transition from house buzz to real work can be rough. Brands move on fast while fans split their time. Many stars learn the rules by trial and error.
Adekunle’s nudge is a call for a playbook. Agencies, guilds, and platforms could map roles and skills. Clear routes would help creators build steady, long-term careers.
The talk also meets a wider debate on post-show conduct. Viewers often judge stars by clips and hot takes. Recent interviews, like the Dede defends Faith interview, show how nuance gets lost.
