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  • Reality star, Anto Lecky bags Juicy political appointment with Edo govt

    Reality star, Anto Lecky bags Juicy political appointment with Edo govt

    Munirat Antoinette Lecky, the former Big Brother Naija housemate has been appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Creative Economy to  Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo.

    The appointment to the reality TV star, who participated in the 2018 edition of BBNaija, was officially communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.

    According to reports, the appointment, became effective from June 23, 2025.

    The statement read, “I write to inform you that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved your appointment as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Tourism and Creative Economy with effect from June 23, 2025.

    “The remuneration attached to the appointment is as provided for in the relevant regulations currently in force in the Edo State Public Service. Please accept my hearty Congratulations.”

  • Why people see influencers as jobless – BBNaija Anto

    Why people see influencers as jobless – BBNaija Anto

    Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Munirat Antoinette Lecky popularly known as Anto Lecky, has said a lot of people view social media influencers with condescending lenses.

    She stated that the predominant opinion about influencers is that they are “jobless human beings.”

    Anto Lecky appeared on ADBN TV, where she reacted to singer Wizkid referring to veteran music executive, Don Jazzy as an ordinary “influencer” during his recent social media outburst.

    She said, “I don’t know the crust of the issue but from what I read in the press, I do believe that he [Wizkid] using the work influencer was meant to be seen negatively.

    “I do think that what was his point… You know, a lot of people see influencers as jobless human beings.
    Many people feel like, ‘This one, the degree she carries she couldn’t get work and now she’s dancing on Instagram.’ That’s just want most people see as an influencer.

    “That is why you often now see people trying to tag themselves as a specific type of influencer; a lifestyle influencer, a fashion influencer because the word influencer now just feel like ‘this one no get work.’

    “This is why you now have to profile it. For instance, I usually call myself a social influencer; someone who is in the social space, not really just social media because I also do a lot of works in the grassroots. So, if I need to be called an influencer, I would like to be called a social advocacy influencer. I added that one because I do know that often time influencer feels as someone who just doesn’t have anything really going for them.”

     

  • I once thought I was ugly-Anto Lecky

    I once thought I was ugly-Anto Lecky

    Reality Tv star cum social media influencer, Anto Lecky has stated that there was a time she thought she was ugly.

    The 30-year-old shared this on Instagram on Friday, saying: “There was once a time I thought I was ugly. What was I thinking?”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B9G1GuThCa1/

    Anto Lecky also encouraged her followers to drink water, wash their hands and cough into their elbows, presumably as precautions against coronavirus.

    TheNewsGuru recalls that Lecky had said in an interview that she will never get used to poor electricity in Nigeria.

    “Nigeria is far from easy. Every day is a learning experience and I’ve been here for almost four years. I think I have been able to acclimatise quite easily because my parents told us a lot about Nigeria while we were growing up. However, there are some things I would never be used to because of my upbringing; those things would constantly frustrate me. I still don’t know why we don’t have constant electricity, or better roads and transportation. I think I have the same issues as a natural born Nigerian. I just had to learn how to live in Nigeria much faster”.

  • What Don Jazzy told me after BBNaija–Anto, BBNaija 2018 star

    What Don Jazzy told me after BBNaija–Anto, BBNaija 2018 star

    BBNaija 2018 star, Anto Lecky has metamorphosed from the conservative damsel who walked into the Big Brother house to becoming a star whose picture adorns front covers of magazines, signs autographs on red carpets and living life on her own terms.

    The intelligent 2011 graduate of University of North Carolina in this interview with TheNewsGuru, opens up on life after BBNaija, projects she is working on, advice Don Jazzy gave her, amongst other issues.

     

     

    What were you doing before BBNaija?

    Before BBNaija, I was the head of operations for a private, professional basketball league based in Nigeria. The goal of the league is to mimic the operations of the NBA in the US, to boost the sports industry in Africa.

     

    What made you decide to be part of the reality TV show?

    I was ready to take my career to next level and The Big Brother platform is the biggest entertainment platform in all of Africa. I knew that with being on the show, my life would completely change for the better and it has.

     

    How have you been able to handle life after BBNaija?

    It hasn’t been easy, but I have been prayerful. I have a supportive family, friends, and fans. I know why I went on the show, to change my life and impact change in the world and that is what keeps me going.

     

     

    Would you advice anyone to be part of the next edition of the reality TV show?

    If you want to boost your career, Big Brother is an excellent platform. I would also advise though, that one must be physically, mentally, and emotionally strong as being in the House and life outside the House will be stressful.

     

    You recently acted in a stage play, what was the experience like for you?

    It was amazing! It was my first professional acting role, so I was definitely nervous. But I had a great cast and director supporting me. And apparently, I didn’t do too bad. Everyone said they were most surprised by my performance in the play. Now that I have “concurred” stage, I am ready for more acting roles, cinema, television, and more stage.

     

    Do you think some Nigerians took some of the events at the BBNaija house too personal?

    Some Nigerians took and are still taking events from the house too personal. I understand that many people have now created a personal bond with us based on watching us in the house, but I think people need to remember that we are all human and are trying our best outside of the house to live our best lives. Support us on the journey.

     

    What new projects are you working on?

    So many things, my brain is on overload .But I have a few more acting roles coming up. I will be launching some business partnerships, brand ambassadorial roles, and NGO projects. It’s a very exciting time for me, and I’m enjoying every opportunity coming my way.

     

    What is the weirdest message you have ever gotten in your DM after BBNaija?

    Two messages stick out to me: One person requested an Iphone X when I was still using an Iphone 6. A fan also sent me a picture of his penis. Funny times we are living in.

     

    What is your definition of a sexy woman?

    Confidence. Nothing exudes sexiness more than confidence. Knowing you are sexy and owning it, whether or not other people think you are sexy.

    Whose advice has been instrumental to your success so far and who gave it?

    Don Jazzy told me the secret to peace of mind when dealing with social media trolls is block and delete.

     

     

  • Life after BBNaija hasn’t been easy- Anto

    Life after BBNaija hasn’t been easy- Anto

    Munirat Antoinette Lecky, former Big Brother Naija 2018 housemate has said life outside the reality TV show hasn’t been easy.

    The svelte beauty who was the former Head of Operations, Continental Basketball League Africa noted in a chat with TheNewsGuru that she went on the reality TV show to have her life changed and also use that same change to impact the society.

     

    Anto who completed her Business Management Graduate Program at DeVos Sports in 2013 also said the BBNaija platform is the biggest entertainment platform in all of Africa.

    Hear her:” Before BBNaija, I was the head of operations for a private, professional basketball league based in Nigeria. The goal of the league is to mimic the operations of the NBA in the US, to boost the sports industry in Africa.

    “It hasn’t been easy, but I have been prayerful. I have a supportive family, friends, and fans. I know why I went on the show, to change my life and impact change in the world, and that is what keeps me going.

    Anto holds two Masters degrees in Business Administration and Sports Business Management. She achieved this between 2011 and 2013 at the University of Central Florida.