How to register on Big Brother Naija website Season 5 2020

Voting takes place on Mobile, Web, SMS, the MyDStv app (DStv subscribers) and MyGOtv App (GOtv subscribers), only. Voting on the MyDStv and MyGOtv App is open to active Nigerian subscribers only.

Big Brother Nigeria voting takes place after the nomination live show and is open to registered voters and via SMS (Nigeria only).

To be eligible to vote for your favourite housemate, you’ll need to register on the Big Brother web and mobi site and in the MyDStv app or GOtv app if you are a subscriber.

Please note: Customers will receive only 100 additional votes in either the DStv or GOtv apps. They will not receive 100 votes in each app i.e. should a customer have both subscriptions, they will still only receive 100 additional votes.

You can register to vote on the Africa Magic website – www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother

• Click on the Vote menu item.
• Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender and cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234 000 000 0000 and your preferred password
• You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
• Enter your OTP

Once registered, you will be able to vote after the show.

Website votes are free.

Data costs apply.

Voting on the Big Brother website if you’re a registered voter:

Voting Via Africa Magic website

You may vote for your favourite housemate via the Africa Magic website – www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother

• Click on the Vote menu item.
• Click on Sign in and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234 000 000 0000
• Enter your chosen password
• Select your favourite housemate.
• Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.

Votes on the website are limited to 100 votes per user.

Website votes are free.

Data costs apply.

How to Register on the Big Brother mobile site

You can register to vote on the Africa Magic mobile site – www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother

• Click on the Vote menu item.
• Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender and cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234 000 000 0000 and your preferred password
• You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
• Enter your OTP
• Once registered, you will be able to vote after the show

Mobile site votes are free.

Data costs apply.

How to Vote on the Big Brother Mobile Site if you’re a registered voter

You may vote for your favourite housemate via the Africa Magic mobile site – africamagic.tv/bigbrother

• Click on the Vote menu item.
• Click on Sign in and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234 000 000 0000
• Enter your chosen password
• Select your favourite housemate.
• Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.
• Votes on the mobile site are limited to 100 votes per user.

Mobile site votes are free.

Data costs apply.

How to Vote on Big Brother via SMS (Nigeria only).

You may vote for your favourite housemate by sending VOTE and the housemate name to 32052

• Votes via SMS are limited to 100 votes per user
• Costs are N30 per SMS

How to vote via the MyDStv or GOtv App (subscribers only)

Get an additional 100 votes with the MyDStv or MyGOtv App

• Download the MyDStv or MyGOtv App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store
• No registration is required; log into the app selecting Nigeria; your surname or mobile number and your smartcard number
• Once you’ve logged into your MyDStv or MyGOtv app account page, look for the “Vote Now” button
• You must be an active Nigerian DStv or GOtv subscriber to receive your 100 free app votes
• Click on “Vote Now” follow the instructions to cast your vote

How to Register on the My DStv or GOtv App (subscribers only)

You can register to vote by clicking on the vote now button inside the MyDStv or GOtv App

• Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234 000 000 0000 and your preferred password
• You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
• Enter your OTP
• Once registered, you will be able to vote after the show

MyDStv and GOtv App votes are free.

Data costs apply.

How to Vote on the My DStv or GOtv App if you’re a registered voter

You may vote for your favourite housemate by clicking on the vote now button inside the MyDStv or GOtv App

• Click on Sign in and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234 000 000 0000.
• Enter your chosen password
• Select your favourite housemate.
• Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.
• Votes on the MyDstv App are limited to 100 votes per user.
• MyDStv and GOtv App votes are free
• Data costs apply.

Each user may cast 100 votes per voting platform per vote round i.e.:

Web – 100 votes

Mobi – 100 votes

SMS – 100 votes (Nigeria only).

MyDStv app or MyGOtv app – 100 votes (active Nigerian subscribers only)

Network data costs will apply for the use of the internet on web and mobile

Costs are N30 per SMS

How long is Season four of Big Brother Naija?

The first live show of the fourth edition of Big Brother Naija will aired on Sunday, 30 June 2019 and will run for 14 weeks. The finale will air Sunday 6 October, 2019

What’s new about this fourth edition?

The show will be broadcast LIVE from Nigeria where the house will now be located, with a new headline sponsor, Bet9ja.

When and where did the auditions for this edition happen?

Auditions for Big Brother Naija held on the 1st and 2nd of February 2019 in eight cities across Nigeria – an increase from six locations in the previous seasons. The cities were: Lagos, Ibadan, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Warri, Calabar and Benin. Then in March, we staged a first-of-of-its-kind online audition and voting where fans and viewers voted online for one additional housemate based on personality.

How much will the winner of Big Brother Naija get?

The winner of Big Brother Naija Season Four will get N60 million worth of prizes which include a N30m cash prize, a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to Dubai for two packaged by Travel Beta; a home make-over courtesy Scanfrost; a year’s supply of Pepsi and tickets to a VVIP concert experience; a year’s supply of Indomie noodles & Munch it; and a brand new Oppo mobile smartphone. There’s also a bonus prize of two VIP Tickets to watch a European Football final game LIVE, courtesy BET9ja

Who is this edition’s presenter? Will it be Ebuka Obi-Uchendu again?

Yes. The popular Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a former housemate in Big Brother Nigeria show back in 2006 and host of the last two seasons of BBNaija – See Gobbe and Double Wahala will return as this season’s host. Ebuka has risen to become one of the most loved and admired media personalities in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Besides being the host of BBNaija, he is also the host of the long running talk show, Rubbin’ Minds on Channels TV as well as a co-host of The Men’s Corner on Ebonylife Television. He is also well-known for his impeccable style that has kept social media tongues wagging and this edition will delight his fans with his astute fashion choices which will be showcased for 13 weeks!

What will be the theme of this year’s edition?

The theme for Big Brother Naija Season Four is Pepper Dem!

Who will be Big Brother in this edition of the show?

As in all Big Brother shows around the world, the identity of Big Brother is a mystery and will remain so before, during and after the show.

What language will Big Brother Naija be filmed in?

Big Brother Naija will be broadcast to audiences across the African continent and the language most common to our audiences is English and therefore Big Brother Naija will be an English language production. However, our housemates allowed to converse in Pidgin, which is often subtitled during the daily highlights show.

What is MultiChoice’s role in Big Brother Naija?

MultiChoice provides subscription services to the multi-channel, digital, pay-TV products DStv and GOtv which screen Big Brother Naija.

On what channels will Big Brother Naija air on DStv and GOtv?

Big Brother Naija will air live on channel 198 on DStv and channel 29 on GOtv (Channel 129 in Ghana and Channel 329 in Uganda). Highlights will also be available on the www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother website. The live Sunday eviction show will be broadcast weekly at 19:00 Nigerian Time/ 20:00 Central African Time on:

• Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151)
• Africa Magic Urban (DStv Channel 153)
• Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154 and GOtv channel 2)

On which packages will Big Brother Naija be available on DStv or GOtv?

Big Brother Naija will be available to subscribers on all DStv packages and only to subscribers on GOtv Max and Plus packages

Will I be able to watch Big Brother Naija on GOtv Value/Lite?

No. The 24-hour channel will only be available to GOtv Max and Plus subscribers.

How many hours a day will the Big Brother Naija channel broadcast?

The channels will broadcast 24 hours a day for 14 weeks

What should I do if I want to watch Big Brother Naija?

To watch Big Brother Naija, you need be a DStv of GOtv customer. If you’re not, please visit www.dstv.com or www.gotvafrica.com or contact your nearest MultiChoice office or branch and subscribe to DStv or GOtv Max or Plus (where available). Big Brother Naija channel will only be available to DStv subscribers on all packages as well as on the GOtv Max and Plus package (where available) in Africa.

Will the show be available on DStv Now?

Yes. The BBNaija channel will be available on DStv Now. Download the DStv Now app on App store and Google Play store. Make sure you have an active subscription to stream live content

Can I watch the daily highlights on DStv CatchUp?

Yes. The daily highlights and eviction shows will be available on Catch Up and available to active Premium, Compact Plus and Compact subscribers.

How many countries in Africa will watch Big Brother Naija?

49 countries across the African continent will get to enjoy Big Brother Naija via the DStv and GOtv platforms. These countries are: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Will I be able to watch the show on YouTube?

The opening show of BBNaija S4 will be uploaded on Africa Magic’s YouTube channel on Monday, July 1 and will be available to more BBNaija fans to enjoy a taste of the excitement for one month!

Fans will also catch other exclusive content all season long on the channel, such as daily highlight moments twice a week, interviews with music artistes and the evictees after the Sunday eviction shows.

If I want to comment about Big Brother Naija, where can I do this?

Our social community pages are ready for you. Send your messages to TV, read the daily stories, watch videos of the House and the Housemates on the www.bbnaijadaily.com or on official website www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother.

Send Your Messages to TV:

Twitter: Follow our official Twitter account @BBNaija and share your moments and comments with Biggie using the #BBNaija.

Facebook and Instagram: Like our official page www.facebook.com/bigbrothernaija and do not miss an instant of Biggie’s House thrills on Instagram by following account @BigBroNaija and comment using #BBNaija.

You can also follow verified social media accounts of DStv, GOtv and AfricaMagic on Twitter: @DStvNg @GOtvNg @AfricaMagicTV

Instagram: @DStvNigeria @GOtvNg @AfricaMagic

Can I Opt-out if I am not interested in watching the show?

Subscribers will have the option to opt out as they always have. The specific opt-out sequence will be communicated in due course.

DStv SMS (Opt Out)

Text Smartcard Number + BBOUT to 30333 to opt out.

GOtv SMS (Opt Out)

Text IUC Number + BBOUT to 4688 to opt out.

How were contestants selected for Big Brother Naija?

MultiChoice Nigeria announced a Call to Audition in eight locations across Nigeria on the 1st and 2nd of February 2019: Warri, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Ibadan, Calabar and Benin on Africa Magic channels, owned and third-party social media platforms and on public platforms like radio and in print media. Interested parties over 18 with a valid Nigerian passport were invited to attend the audition where over 15,000 people turned up for the auditions and taken through various stages of auditions until the finalists were selected.

Then in March, we held a first-of-its-kind online audition to give the fans the opportunity to select one more housemate to enter the house. Same rules applied as well; applicants were to be over 18 with a valid Nigerian passport. From the pool of over 3000 entries received, 10 were shortlisted for fans to vote one unique personality they would want to have in the house.

Did you have to be a DStv/GOtv subscriber to enter Big Brother Naija?

No, you do not need to be a current DStv/GOtv subscriber to enter Big Brother Naija.

Did you need any special qualifications to enter Big Brother Naija?

No, you do not need any special qualifications to audition for Big Brother Naija.

What are the rules of Big Brother Naija?

A rule-book is distributed to Housemates before the commencement of the show. General rules will include – no contact with the world outside the Big Brother house, strictly no violence and an obligation to nominate fellow housemates for eviction.