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My Mum Didn’t Want Me To Play Basketball – BBNaija Star, Kaybobo Opens Up

Kayode Oladele, a former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 housemate, popularly known as Kaybobo, has revealed that his mother was initially against him playing basketball until his coach persuaded her otherwise.

Kaybobo stated this while addressing members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ekiti State chapter, in Ado-Ekiti.

He assured youths in Ekiti of his readiness to promote sports through his Kaybobo Youth Foundation.

The BBNaija star, who hails from Ado-Ekiti, said he played basketball for Christ School and All Souls Secondary School, Ado-Ekiti, while growing up, and it gave him international recognition.

He said his decision to set up a foundation to assist Ekiti youths, especially those in sports, was to encourage, develop and nurture them to become renowned talents.

“My name is Kayode Oladele, popularly called Kaybobo. I grew up in Ado-Ekiti. Also, I learnt how to play basketball with the help of my coach, Tayo Awojurin.

“His training and unconditional support modified my career from Ekiti to Lagos, and from there to overseas, where I obtained different university degrees and made lots of exploits.

“This is why I came back home to give back to the youths who love to engage in sports and other creative ventures in other fields such as entertainment, fashion among others.

“I am assuring every youth in Ekiti who wishes to play basketball that I am going to support them to become professional players and sports personalities,” he said.

Kaybobo urged parents to give their children unconditional support and opportunity to engage in sports.

He explained that his mother wanted to stop him from playing basketball while in secondary school but his coach convinced her and she gave him full support.

“My mummy does not want me to play basketball then, it was through the intervention of Coach Awojurin that convinced her, if not I would not have reached the level I am today,” he added.

The former BBNaija housemate said aside from sports, he would venture into fashion, entertainment, tourism and arts to promote all the sectors as an Ekiti indigene.

Kaybobo gave out 20 pieces of customised caps to members of SWAN in Ekiti.

He assured members that he would continue to support and partner with the association to promote sports in the state.

Reacting, the Chairman of SWAN, Qozeem Oladapo, thanked him for the kind gesture.

Oladapo assured the former BBNaija housemate that the associa

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How BBNaija Star, Queen Mercy Reacted After A Follower Accused Her Of Ruining Her Marriage

Drama erupted when a follower emotionally accused BBNaija star Queen Mercy of failing to protect her marriage, alleging that she was being labelled a prostitute in the US and described as someone who couldn’t stay with a man.

The follower wrote that they were “tired of defending her,” heartbroken over the end of her marriage, and now being mocked by people they had argued with in Queen’s defence.

A follower responded by addressing the commenter directly, asking them to stop kicking someone who is already down and reminding them that she’s going through a difficult moment.

She then explained that her last visit to the United States was back in 2017/2018 — long before fame — when she stayed briefly with her aunty in Houston before heading to Florida for a pageant. At the time, she was a regular pageant contestant with no visibility, so she questioned where exactly anyone in the US supposedly saw her to label her a prostitute.

Queen admitted her family would be upset that she responded publicly, but she felt the need to clarify the situation.

She said she’s been called all sorts of names since she left Big Brother Naija, and people keep acting like she committed a crime on the show. According to her, if another All Stars season ever comes up, she’s ready to return without fear.

Addressing claims that she posted online to spite her child’s father, Queen explained that she had never posted him before. When she shared her wedding pictures, she was simply excited—just like any bride would be. She insisted she never intended to “pepper” anyone.

On accusations that she isn’t ready for marriage because of the roles she plays in movies, Queen stated that she has featured in only a few films and has never acted deep kissing or overly romantic scenes. She challenged anyone who believes otherwise to bring proof.

She also said people drag her for dancing and twerking on TikTok, but dancing makes her genuinely happy, so she won’t stop.

Queen concluded by saying being a “good girl” never paid her.

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How Being Tagged ‘Arrogant’ Has Cost Me A Lot And Affected My Brand – BBNaija Star, CeeC Opens Up (Video)

Reality TV star Cynthia Nwadiora, popularly known as CeeC, has reflected on how people perceive her personality, revealing that many fans often misinterpret her confidence as arrogance.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate shared her thoughts during a chat with Teddy A on the Echo Room podcast.

During the conversation, she explained that living in Nigeria comes with a challenge where people easily follow negative labels without taking time to know a person.

She said that once someone is tagged as a bad person, many others accept it without meeting the individual involved.

 

Ceec said this has affected how some people see her brand, as many assume she is arrogant even before having any personal interaction with her.

 

She added that anyone who meets her in person will realise she is different from the image created online and will likely change their opinion about her.

She also mentioned that she tries her best to give people a better understanding of who she is whenever they meet her, hoping they leave with a clearer and more accurate impression.

She said: “As I said, I usually live in Nigeria, where a lot of people follow the bad work. Like if somebody says Oh, this person is a bad person, people don’t even wait to experience you. They just, oh yeah, they say she’s a bad person.

“So people don’t actually get to know you. So yeah, a lot of people see my confidence as being arrogant.

“But I would say something that you cannot meet me in person or experience me as a person, and go home and say I’m arrogant. You would definitely have a change of mindset about me.

“So it has cost me a lot, because I hear some people say, oh, that one, she’s just arrogant. You don’t even know me, but that’s what you, you know, like.

“So it has, but one thing that I’ve tried to do is I make sure that when you meet me, when you give me the grace to get to know me, you will not go home feeling that way.”

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I Missed Out On BBNaija In 2020 After Testing Positive For COVID-19 – Liquorose Reveals

Nigerian dancer and former BBNaija housemate Roseline Omokhoa Afije, widely known as Liquorose, has disclosed that her earlier attempts to join the reality show were unsuccessful before she finally made it in 2021.

She shared that she came close to participating in the show in 2020 and was already waiting backstage to be introduced during the launch, but the organisers still snubbed her at that point.

Liquorose stated that the incident made her depressed and she almost gave up on her dream of participating on the show.

“In 2020, I was backstage at the BBNaija opening show. I was dressed up and make up done, but I was not called. That really hurt me,” she said in a recent podcast interview with VJ Adams.

Liquorose and another potential housemate, Jaypaul were barred from posting in the 2020 edition of the reality show after testing positive to COVID-19.

However, the duo made it to the show after auditioning the following year.

Liquorose revealed that she almost refused to audition the next year, but was convinced by a friend to audition again.

“That experience was messing with me. So, the following year, I didn’t even want to audition but my friend convinced me to try. I just auditioned and forgot about it. I just went to check my spam one day and I discovered that I have been selected. It was crazy,” she recalled.

Liquorose emerged as the runner-up of Big Brother Naija Season 5 in 2021 after losing the grand prize to Whitemoney.

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BBNaija Star, Imisi’s Mother Speaks On Abandoning Daughter Before BBNaija Win

The mother of BBNaija Season 10 winner Imisi Ayanwale has responded to allegations that she abandoned her daughter and resurfaced only after Imisi gained fame and wealth.

The issue gained attention after rumours spread online saying she had left her daughter behind and returned only following her success.

In a video shared widely, she thanked God and Nigerians for their support during challenging times.

She explained that she has been living quietly with her younger sister in Ajah, receiving help and hospitality from people who welcomed her, provided food, and clothing.

She described her time as peaceful despite the criticism she faced.

Responding to those who accused her of neglect, she said her decision to remain silent was intentional and a matter of prudence, not guilt.

She recounted that she was informed about Imisi’s win from the Big Brother house only a few hours before it happened and had little time to prepare.

She concluded by appealing to the public to treat one another with kindness and understanding instead of spreading hate.

She said: “I’ve received mercy from God. Thank you so much to all Nigerians I’m truly grateful. I’m staying with my younger sister in Ajah. Even though some people didn’t want me around, others welcomed me, clothed me, and fed me. I’ve been happy and at peace.

“Some people said I neglected my children. I’m thankful to both those who mean well and those who don’t. The elders say we should be swift to hear but slow to reply, and the Bible teaches us to always stand for the truth.

“Adeola that promised them the other day is no longer available, and now I’m the one they’re after. The same Adeola is now following Opeyemi; she didn’t fulfill any of her promises. I was the one running helter-skelter, doing everything just to make sure my daughter succeeded and could lift me out of poverty.

“Even the day I went to Big Brother, I wasn’t told until the last minute, around 4 p.m., to dress up because Imisi would be leaving the house that day. Is that how it’s supposed to be?

“Let’s learn to bridle our tongues and stop tearing each other down. Why can’t we just live in love instead of envy and hate?” 

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It Was Overwhelming – Imisi Reveals How She Lost Her Child Before BBNaija Audition

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner Imisi Ayanwale has revealed that she experienced a painful personal loss shortly before auditioning for the reality show.

During an interview with TVC, Imisi disclosed that she lost her baby in April, just a month before taking part in the Big Brother Naija audition.

She explained that the experience was deeply overwhelming and that she found it difficult to open up about it at the time.

“I lost my baby this year April. It’s not even a month before I auditioned for Big Brother. The whole thing was so overwhelming. I do not want to talk about it,” she said.

The reality star shared that the loss, coupled with a breakup from her ex-boyfriend, Hakeem, became the driving force behind her determination to push forward and make something out of her pain.

After emerging as the winner of the show’s ₦80 million grand prize and an SUV, Imisi said she intends to explore a career in music and expand her reach beyond reality television.

She also hinted that she is no longer entirely single, leaving fans curious about her love life after the show.

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I Was Kidnapped, Harassed by Police – BBNaija’s Adekunle

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Adekunle Olapade has called out the Nigerian police.
This is as he alleged that he was recently “kidnapped” by some operatives of the Nigerian Police Force and held hostage for eight hours.
In a post on his social media page, the Lagos-based reality star claimed that he was manhandled and handcuffed.
“What a night! [I was] kidnapped, harassed and handcuffed by the Nigerian Police Force in the last 8 hours. This story could have been a completely different one, and no one would have known. But gory be to God, I’m alive today,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, the police are yet to react to his allegations.
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Big Brother Naija Ex-Housemate, Zita Returns to School

Big Brother Naija star, Zita has gone back to school.
She returned to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after the end of the reality show.
She confirmed this in a new video she shared online.
Sharing the video, Zita wrote: “Wore face mask and shade… schools barely resumed so it’s still really empty, only a few people recognized me.”
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Kissing Before Marriage is Wrong – BBNaija’s Bella Okagbue

Big Brother Naija star, Bella Okagbue has stated that it is wrong to kiss and engage in any physical intimacy before marriage.

She made this know while agreeing with a post that condemned physical intimacy before marriage.

According to her, she’s 100% certain that kissing and physical intimacy before marriage is wrong.

Part of the tweet read: “Until you’re married, your partner has no right over your body, and you have no right over theirs. The Bible says the two shall become one flesh — in marriage, not in dating or courtship.”

Reacting to the message, Bella simply commented, “I agree 💯”, aligning herself with the post’s call for purity and boundaries in relationships.

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I Was Beaten And Cut With Razor For Being Left-Handed — BBNaija’s Vee

Reality star Vee Iye has revealed how her parents tried to stop her from being a left-handed child.
In a post on X, she revealed that she was cut with razor.
She wrote: “Growing up left handed got me into a lot of unnecessary arguments. Glad that nonsense is dying out.”
Her post quickly went viral as many Nigerians flooded the comments with their own stories of being punished or mocked for using their left hand.
One user wrote: “I was beaten, had my palms cut by razor blade… they only had right-handed people in mind when building those classroom tables.”
Another recalled: “My hands got beaten every day in school until I switched to my right hand. I even got into arguments at home for being left-handed.”
Many others shared similar experiences, lamenting how being left-handed was treated as a “bad habit” in their childhood.

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