The much anticipated Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 8, codenamed BBNaija All Stars premiered on Sunday with housemates from past editions returning for another round of entertainment.
Mercy Eke and Whitemoney, winners of the ‘Pepper Dem’ and Shine Ya Eye’ editions respectively, as well as 18 other ex-housemates from 6 previous editions of the show, were ushered into the house by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host.
The housemates took turns to reveal their aims of returning back on the show.
CeeC from the Double Wahala season, a lawyer and filmmaker, returning on the show after five years, said “the viewers will get to see CeeC promax this time.
“I am hoping that the viewers will see me as who I am. I am here to get the money, I will stay focused, no distractions this time”.
Kiddwaya from the Lockdown edition, who described himself as a socialite and strategist, said he had unfinished business with the Big Brother reality TV show.
He said: “I am back to win the money, and this will be done by being myself. You know I am down to earth and real”.
Mercy Eke, the winner of the Pepper Dem season, dressed in a spectacular outfit, said, “this time, it will be 2.0, there is no competition, I am winning, I have done it before and I am doing it again”.
Also, White Money, the winner of the Shine Ya Eye season, said he was back on the show “to catch cruise”.
Uriel, from the See Gobbe season, said she was on the search for a husband and planned to bring positive energy, good vibes and real drama into the show.
Pere, fondly called “the general”, from the Shine Ya Eye season, said: “I believe right now, I know how to play the game better, I will be exhuming the aura that defines me”.
Soma, also from the See Gobbe season said: “a lot about me has changed, I am more outspoken now. Everything is going to be different here, the energy and the vibes”.
Princess from the Double Wahala season said: “I hope to be allowed to play the game myself this time.”
Angel, ex-housemate from the Shine Ya Eye season, said she was coming on again to make more meaningful friendships and relationships.
“I will be entertaining and I will be myself again this time,” Angel said.
Alex from the Double Wahala season said: “I want people to see the revised version of me. The last time in the house I was the fans’ favourite at the party but now, I am the main event, I am for the money”.
Neo, ex-housemate in the Lockdown edition, said: “I am here for the money first, I want grace to catapult me to where I should be”.
Seyi from the Peper Dem season said he was back to enjoy himself and have a good time.
Ex-housemate Ilebaye from the Level Up season said: “I think I am going to make use of the opportunity better than I did last year, I am happy to be back and here to win the money.
“I Am going to be me, I hope to continue from where I stopped”.
Ike, from the Pepper Dem season, on his part said: “I want to really really show people my personality.
“There are so many misconceptions about me on social media that I love to have fun all the time but there is something in me that wants to succeed.
“I am here to show the fans of the show what they missed last time. This time I will be too focused and I need the money badly”.
Also from the Peper Dem season, Venita said: “I am here to win the money and catch fun and I will be doing that with style and glamour”.
From the immediate past edition, Level Up season, Adekunle said he would be introducing the bad boys dance to the fans of the show.
He described the dance as a charming, sexy and flirty one.
Audacious Tolanibaj from the Lockdown season, described herself as free-spirited and a carefree fellow.
“I will be bringing sugar and real vibes. I am full of surprises and whoever brings pepper, I am going to pepper,” she said.
Cross said: “I am winning this time and I am going to have fun”.
Doyin, a Medical Radiographer, from the Level Up edition said: “This time I am here to play my game”.
When asked why she came back on the show, she said, “Ebuka I like money and the opportunities that come with the show”.
Frodd, who recently got married, said: “I want to be known as the king of content this time, though it was with mixed feelings coming on board, I had to pray and consult my madam, she gave her blessings”.
The winner of the show will walk away with N120 million and other spectacular prizes.
The highlight of the premiere was performances by Nigerian musicians, Kcee and Wande Coal.
Earlier, before the commencement of the show, Biggie disclosed to Ebuka in the diary room that for the All Stars edition, there will be an eviction jury, while urging fans of the show to keep tabs on development.
