A video capturing Ebuka Obi-Uchendu's first appearance on the stage during the inaugural season of Big Brother Naija has sparked excitement across social media.
The video, dating back to 2006, highlights the remarkable transformation of the reality show from its early days of low-quality production to the high-quality spectacle we witness today.
The first edition of Big Brother Nigeria aired 16 years ago on DSTV channel 37, running from March 5 to June 4, 2006. The show featured 14 contestants competing for a prize of N100,000, with Katung Aduwak emerging as the winner. The first and second runners-up were Francisca Owunmi and Ify Ejikeme, respectively. The voting results were verified by the auditing company, Alexander-Forbes. The hosts of the inaugural season were Olisa Adibua and actress Michelle Dede.
Since its inception, Big Brother Naija has grown into a cultural phenomenon, capturing the hearts of millions in Nigeria and beyond. The throwback video, shared on TikTok by @nostalgicsound_ng, has garnered significant attention, spreading widely across various social media platforms.
In the video, Ebuka is seen wearing a black T-shirt with his name inscribed on it. During his introduction, his parents share endearing words about him, with his mom mentioning how his smile always captivates people's hearts.
Watch the video below:
@nostalgicsound_ng
BBN SEASON 1: The Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Entrance (2006) . The inaugural edition of Big Brother Nigeria reality show hit the TV screens 16 years ago. It was aired on DSTV channel 37 from March 5 to June 4, 2006. The voting results were verified by the auditing company of Alexander-Forbes. . The show, which featured 14 contestants with $100,000 prize money, was won by Katung Aduwak, while Francisca Owunmi and Ify Ejikeme came in as first and second runners-up. . The hosts of the maiden edition were Olisa Adibua and actress, Michelle Dede. . . . . #bigbrotherallstars #bbnaija #bbnallstars #nostalgicsoundng #childhoodmemories #throwbacknigeria #ebukabbnaija #bbnseason1 #tiktoknigeria
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@Liberty reacted: “The camera no follow , the gathering they like market lol it is well.”
@Edith Bisong reacted:“Why’s it like church convention?”
@SKIN LIKE MILK said: “100k the stage be like where they are organizing festivals ! Nigeria has changed so much.”
