Big Brother rejected me, now I’m bigger than the show! – Timini Egbuson

Popular Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has shared a powerful testimony about how a lost opportunity turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Culture League podcast, the actor recounted how he was once shortlisted to represent Nigeria on Big Brother Africa, only to be dropped at the last minute.

According to Timini, he had packed his bags and even hired a social media manager in preparation for the show, but never received the final call.

“I was supposed to be on Big Brother Africa some years ago. There were about five of us left and we had done everything necessary. They told us to wait to be called. I waited, but the call never came,” he said.

But rather than sink in disappointment, that very same year became the turning point in his acting career. Timini was cast in MTV Shuga Naija, a role he described as the true launchpad for his success in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

“If I had gone on Big Brother, the hype would probably have died down by now. I might not have made it this far,” he noted. “That experience taught me that lost opportunities can sometimes be a blessing.”

Timini emphasized the importance of trusting the process and remaining resilient in the face of rejection. “Where I am today is where I’m ordained to be. I believe that missed opportunity was God’s way of redirecting me.”