3rd October, 2023
By Victoria Oluwayemi
The winner of the BBNaija All-Stars reality show, Ilebaye Odiniya has received the star prize of N120 million at the BBNaija house in Ilupeju, Lagos, Nigeria.
Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & West Africa Channels at MultiChoice Nigeria Limited stated during the prize ceremony that: “This season of Big Brother, known as Biggieverse, introduced your beloved All-Stars, featuring 20 skilled game players, 4 house guests, 9 Jury members, 12 Wager Task Judges, and THE PARROT. Together, they delivered an enthralling 71-day show that kept us all entertained.”
In appreciating the sponsors of the reality show, Tejumola said: “We extend our heartfelt thanks to our lead sponsors MoniePoint Microfinance Bank, who powered dreams, and our associate sponsor this year, HFM, known for online trading excellence, for partnering with us to create a Biggieverse filled with pure entertainment. Special appreciation goes to our other sponsors, including Guinness, Smirnoff Vodka, Smirnoff Ice, Pepsi, Supakomando, Aquafina, Lipton Ice Tea, Tecno Mobile, Amatem Softgel, Oraimo, Arla, Tizeti, Oriflame Cosmetics Nigeria, Close Up Toothpaste, Knorr Seasoning, Minimie, Lush Hair, Munch It, Power Oil, Titus Sardine from Ekulo International, Hawaii Soap from Evans Industry, Waw Detergent, Travel Beta, Skechers, Innoson Motors, and Nexus Appliances.”
Speaking on the reality show experience, Busola said: “The Big Brother All-Star season was marked by love, the rekindling of old friendships, settling of scores, comedic moments, the fantastic display of talent, and a battle for supremacy. Congratulations to THE GenZ Baddie, Ilebaye Odinya, for emerging as the winner of the Big Brother Naija All-Stars season. We appreciate your creative gameplay that led to this victory. To the other Stars, thank you for an incredible season.”
Reflecting on the Africa Magic operations, she said: “In the 20th year of Africa Magic’s operations in Nigeria, we thank you for choosing to create magic with us. We extend our gratitude to our loyal viewers for their love and support, which fuels conversations about all our productions. We also thank our media partners for their scrutiny and interest, which hold us accountable. I cannot conclude without expressing profound gratitude to the dedicated and tireless teams at Red Pepper Pictures and Africa Magic Productions. Your relentless efforts ensured that we remained on air 24/7 for the past 71 days and delivered such an impactful season. Thank you.
“Our commitment to showcasing the best in sporting entertainment and authentic indigenous stories remains unwavering. This year, we have invested NGN 5.5 billion, covering production costs, construction, technical aspects, licensing, satellite, and marketing for this season of Big Brother Naija. Moreover, over 2000 individuals were employed to bring this project to life. As Africa’s beloved storyteller, we take pride in creating opportunities for youth to build bright futures.
“What does the future hold for us? Following the remarkable success of our original indigenous series such as Irora Iya, Dala Dala, and Nwanyi Ike, we have launched another trio of captivating dramas airing every weekday on our Africa Magic language channels – APO, a thrilling exploration of temptation; IWE, an epic journey of self-discovery and destiny; and KARIYA, a tale of hope and choices amidst chaos.”
She added that “Now that Big Brother Naija All Stars has been concluded, we have curated an exciting lineup of over 20 new original series and movies across all our Africa Magic channels, including THE MASQUERADES OF ANIEDO, an epic Telenovela, and SLUM KING, a 10-episode crime drama series premiering on Sunday, October 8, at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase.
“As a token of our appreciation to viewers who have been part of Africa Magic’s 20-year journey, we have unveiled a new look and feel that resonates with the vibrant colors of our diversity. For a limited time, the Africa Magic Showcase channel is open to DStv Compact and GOtv Supa+ customers, and Africa Magic Urban is open to DStv Confam customers.
“We are thrilled about what lies ahead, with you at the center of the Magic’s evolution and future. Thank you once again for your unwavering support.
“Congratulations to Baye, the reigning GenZ Baddie who conquered the Biggieverse and emerged as the WINNER of the inaugural Big Brother Naija All-Stars Season.”