WHO WINS BB NAIJA TODAY?
It has been eleven weeks of hightempo emotions, strategies, alliances, twists and creativity, as the number one reality show in Africa, Big Brother Naija, draws to a fever-pitch finale. Five housemates: TBoss, Bisola, Debie-Rise, Marvis and last-man standing, Efe, will slug it out this Sunday as Africa and Nigeria vote for their favourite housemates.
Interestingly, campaigns by fans have also entered another gear as celebrities and online personalities have identified with housemates of their choice and even expended personal resources to ensure their favourite choice wins the coveted prize. Comedian I Go Die, contributed N1million naira to support Efe, who he says is Warri and in the words of time-tested creed; ‘Warri no dey carry last’.
Other celebrities supporting an Efe victory are Olamide, Basketmouth, Ali Baba, AY, Ice Prince, Seyi Law with his daughter Tiwa and KCee. Comments like ‘Based on logistics, Efe must win’ and the promise of recharge cards for TeamEfe voters to ensure Efe clinches the prize money. Even ex-housemates Bally, Bassey and Uriel are rooting for Efe. The hash tag #TeamEfe and #EfeNation is still trending
On the other hand, supporters of TBoss are not going to sleep. They have also revved up massive campaign as we countdown to Sunday for the final show. Celebrities like Uti Nwachulwu, Beverely Osu, Linda Ikeji and Omosede Igbinedion as well as some of her diehard fans, have used their social media accounts to canvass for votes. It is looking like a two-horse race with Bisola having a chance from the outside.
Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor, Delta State, has said the state is proud of Efe and stands solidly behind him as he races towards the winning post. Yahaya Bello, Governor, Kogi State has said concerted efforts are being made to give Debie-Rise as much support as needed. He said Kogi State is determined to stand by Debie-Rise.
The Rivers State government like its Kogi State counterpart has urged its citizens to support Marvis, who is from Eleme in the State. A picture from an official government circular was circulated on social media directing fans and the state to vote for Marvis. For TBoss, even though the Edo state governor is yet to make a categorical statement, one of her strongest supporters from the state is Hon Omosede Igbinedion, Member, House of Representative.
Bisola hails from Ogun State. However, support is strong for her in Bayelsa where a huge bill board was erected in support of her. Being that her mother is form Bayelsa State; some individuals took it upon themselves to support Bisola whose mother is a daughter of the soil.