Comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate DeeOne has asserted that the only other former housemates of the reality program who remain relevant are himself, TV show host Ebuka, and actress Bisola.
He also said that some of their coworkers, such Laycon and Erica, who were performing well prior to the show, stagnated after taking part in the reality series.
Even while they might have benefited from the show's publicity, it cannot be held solely responsible for their accomplishments.
DeeOne emphasized that there are benefits and drawbacks to participating in BBNaija. DeeOne asked if the Big Brother Naija reality program is a good or bad thing in a video posted on his TikTok page.
He noted that although the program offers unparalleled visibility, it also creates inflated expectations and significant pressure. Maintaining celebrity and relevancy after a show is "difficult times 10.
Fans, competitors, and industry insiders have been having a lively conversation over DeeOne's comments, with many sharing their personal stories and viewpoints on adjusting to life after BBNaija.
He said, “In the history of Big Brother Naija, only three of us [housemates] are still relevant today: DeeOne, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and Bisola Aiyeola. After the three of us, who else? This is not to say that the rest are not working. We have over 150 ex-housemates. How many are relevant?
I’m not talking about making money. Everyone is making money. We are talking about relevancy. Let’s be realistic. You might not like it, but it’s the truth. My question is, is Big Brother a curse or a blessing? Because many who were doing well before the show became stagnant after participating.
Erica, for example, was acting before going on the show, but after the show, her career retrograded. Look at Teddy A; he used to tour African countries with his music, but when he entered the Big Brother house, his career slipped. The same goes for Laycon. I’m not talking about people who didn’t have much going for them before the show; I’m talking about people who were working.
Most of us went into the Big Brother Naija house in pursuit of fame, not even the prize money. But when you come out, it’s ten times more difficult.”
Watch him speak in the video below
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