Big Brother Naija Honours Late Housemates in Emotional Tribute, Clip Trends
- Big Brother Naija touched housemates and viewers' hearts with a moving tribute to late former housemates
- On Monday afternoon, Biggie assembled all of the housemates in the arena after the HOH Challenger to pay respect to their deceased colleagues
- Pictures of the late reality stars were shown on screen, and a minute of silence was held in honour of them
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Big Brother elicited strong emotions from viewers on Monday afternoon as the show remembered former residents who had passed away.
During the homage, Biggie brought together all of the current housemates while photographs of the late reality stars were projected on the screen, followed by a sorrowful minute of silence in their memory.
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Francisca Owumi, Joseph Ada, and Rico Swavey have all passed away.
Francisca Owumi, the runner-up of the first BBNaija season in 2006, was praised for her upbeat personality and outstanding dance talents. She died in August 2024, following a brief illness.
Joseph "Joe" Ada, also from the pioneer season (2006), was recognised for his calm strength and distinct personality. He died in May 2023 from an illness.
Rico Swavey (Patrick Fakoya) stood out during the Double Wahala season (2018), winning hearts with his warmth and talent. His unexpected death in October 2022, caused by an automobile accident, shocked his fans and followers.
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Legit.ng recently reported that the Big Brother Naija eviction drama continued as fans bid farewell to two of their favourite housemates Ortega and Kayikunmi. Show lovers were reeling from the latest exits, experiencing mixed emotions as contestants leave the house.
The departures of Danboskid and Ibifubara last week set the stage for more drama, and now another set of housemates walked out the door.
Reactions poured in on social media, with fans sharing their thoughts and bidding goodbye to Kayikunmi and Ortega. This marks the third week in the house and the second round of evictions, as contestants continue to compete for the N150 million prize.
Meanwhile, social media users were shocked to hear that housemate Sabrina will no longer be returning to the BBNaija house. On August 11, 2025, she informed her group members that she had to leave the show, hinting about whether she might return.
A new update shared via her official social media page broke the hearts of fans, as it detailed a painful event.
Legit.ng also reported that Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Tracy proved she’s a force to be reckoned with, becoming the first female contestant this season to successfully defend the coveted Head of House (HOH) title.
Her victory came during Sunday night’s HOH challenge, shortly after the live eviction show. The 27 housemates were in high spirits, but only one could claim the crown, or in Tracy’s case, keep it.
The competition was fierce, but Tracy’s determination and focus saw her through to yet another win, solidifying her place as one of the season’s early power players.
Ibifubara opens up after eviction
According to a previous report by Legit.ng, evicted Season 10 housemate Ibifubara said that her most fun moments in Biggie’s house were never shown on TV.
In a recent interview, the ex-housemate believed the limited airtime robbed fans of seeing her true personality.
The reality star described the challenge of standing out among 29 contestants with cameras everywhere.
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Source: Legit.ng
