As the seventh edition of the popular reality tv show, Big Brother Naija, returns in a few weeks, the organisers have announced that it recorded over 40,000 auditions entries.
This was revealed at the media briefing to unveil the seventh season of the reality show to the media on Tuesday in Lagos.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Head, Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria, Dr. Busola Tejumola, revealed that MultiChoice recorded over 40,000 audition entries for the reality show.
She also said that this season’s housemates will undergo a phycology evaluation before they come into the house.
Some of the other exciting things to expect this season are the pre-COVID elements, including the Ninjas and the exciting live audience.
Also, this year’s winner will be walking home with a ₦100 Million grand prize – a cash prize of 50 Million Naira and 50 Million Naira worth of prizes from the sponsors.
In addition, 30 fans of the show will also win 1 million Naira each in the Fave Lock-In promo exclusive to DStv & GOtv customers.
The show will retain its voting style from last year. Voting will only be on the Big Brother Naija website, mobile site, and the MyDStv and MyGOtv apps for active customers.
According to the organisers, the number of votes each subscriber will have will be determined by their subscription packages, with DStv Premium and GOtv SUPA subscribers receiving the most votes.