Julius OkorieBarely two weeks to the much awaited premiere of BBNaija season 9, organisers of the event, MultiChoice, have slashed the prize money. Winner of the popular reality TV show for the year 2024 will go home with a prize money of ₦100 million.
The company’s Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels, Busola Tejumola, who made this known, stated that the new season will premiere on Sunday, 28th July, at 7 PM WAT, airing across all Africa Magic channels.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThis year’s prize money is ₦20 million less than the ₦120 million awarded in the previous season. In addition to the cash prize, the winner will also receive a brand new SUV.
“After 71 days of intense competition, on October 6, 2024, a total prize of ₦100 million and a new SUV will be awarded,” Tejumola announced.
The decrease in prize money follows Ilebaye Odiniya’s victory, who won ₦120 million during the all-stars season in October 2023.
“This season will introduce new twists and fresh housemates who are set to become fan favourites.
“Viewers can expect surprising twists, dramatic moments, and unexpected alliances throughout the season,” the organisers stated.
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Auditions for the ninth season took place from March 27 to May 4, and the organisers have promised a season filled with “double drama, relationships, and fierce competition,” with participants competing in pairs.
Tejumola did not however give reason for the slash in the prize money placed on the table. Some fans of the reality show however said the slash is not unconnected with dwindling economy that is affecting every sector, while others say it may be as a result of recent court ruling stopping Multichoice from increasing subscription in the country following lamentation by subscribers that increase in subscription is uncalled for, especially when there are no new programme packages.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
