Check Out BBNaija Stars Making Waves In Nollywood

Over the years, reality TV shows have proven to be launch pads for singers, actors, comedians and other categories of entertainers. One of such reality shows is Big Brother Naija which has provided platform for many to shine in Nollywood.
Below are some former contestants of the reality TV show currently proving their mettle in the make believe world.
Bisola Aiyeola: Vivacious Bisola was the first runner up in BB Naija “See Gobbe” edition of 2007. Though her acting career had kicked off before BBNaija, she gained more prominence after appearing in the reality TV show and went on to star in movies.
Aiyeola was been featured in movies such as Sugar Rush, Gold Statue and Pay Day among others. In 2018, she won the African magic viewers choice trail blazers award.
Gideon Okeke: Gideon Okeke came into lime light as a house mate in the first edition of BBNaija in 2006. After the show, he has gone on to passionately pursue an acting career. One of his most popular roles is as Phillip Ade- Williams in the TV series ‘Tinsel’.
He has also appeared in movies such as ‘Gidi Blues’ Heaven’s Hell and when love happens. The actor was nominated for AMVCA for his role in the acclaimed film 90 days.
Teddy A: When Tope Adenibuyan also known as Teddy A went into the Big Brother house in 2018, he was already a budding singer looking for a platform to showcase his talent. However, since he left the reality show, Teddy A who is married to another former BB Naija contestant, Bam Bam has appeared in some Nollywood movies including the Gift, No Budget, Unsane and a television series Funke Akindele’s Jenifa’s Diary.
Tobi Bakare: In 2018, Bakare resigned from his job to participate in the third edition of BBNaija. He emerged as a finalist in the show and has since been featuring in a few movies.
The Ex-TV reality star has appeared in Nollywood flicks such as Sugar Rush, Fixus, Mokalik Phases, Hustele and TV Series, Jenifa’s Diary.
Venita Akpofure: Venita had been featured in a few movies before participating in BB Naija in 2019. However, the Pepper Deem edition of the reality TV show was what really put the spot- light on her.
Akpofure was starred in movies such as Kambili, The Whole 30 Years, Unmarried, While You Slept and Losing Control.