How to Vote on Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 7 Show 2022

Big Brother Naija season 7 takes place in the following channels; Mobile Site, Website, MyDStv app (DStv subscribers) and MyGOtv App (GOtv subscribers), only. Voting on the MyDStv and MyGOtv App is open to active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only.

To vote on the website, mobile site and the app, the audience will register with their name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, and cell phone number before or during the voting round.

Website / Mobile site – You may vote for your favourite housemate via the Africa Magic website or mobile site on www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother.

MyDStv/MyGOtv App – You may vote for your favourite housemate via the MyDStv/MyGOtv App if you are an active subscriber with an eligible package.

Opening and Closing Duration for Voting

Voting will open every Monday night after the nomination show at 8pm (9pm CAT) and will close Thursdays at 9pm (10pm CAT).

One can vote 100 times on the Mobile site and Website. If you are a DStv/GOtv subscriber customer with an eligible package and have the MyDStv/MyGOtv App, you can vote based on your package, below are eligible packages

Countries where you can vote from

MyDStv App

Viewers in the following country can vote using the MyDStv app

• Nigeria
• Angola
• Botswana
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• DRC
• Mauritius
• Eswatini and ALL DTH Countries
• Benin
• Burkina Faso
• Cameroon
• Cape Verde
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Congo Brazzaville
• Equatorial Guinea
• Gabon
• Gambia
• Guinea Bissau
• Guinea Conakry
• Ivory Coast
• Liberia
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Niger
• Sao Tome & Principe
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• Togo
• Comoros
• Djibouti
• Eritrea
• Madagascar
• Seychelles
• Somalia
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Burundi
• Rwanda

MyGOtv App

Viewers in the following country can vote using the MyGOtv app

• Nigeria
• Angola
• Botswana
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Kenya
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Tanzania
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• DRC
• Mauritius
• Eswatini

MyGOtv App is not available in DTH countries.

NOTE: You must activate your subscription and be on an eligible package to be able to receive additional votes to vote for your favourite housemate(s).

If you have a single mobile number which is linked to multiple packages, then the highest available package is the one you will be able to vote with i.e. if you have both Compact and Premium packages, the highest package available is Premium, therefore the Premium package will be assigned votes to.

If you are not receiving OTP messages, your phone number could be on DND (Do Not Disturb) list, which means you will no longer receive notification from any of your services that sends notification SMS using third-party SMS services. You will need to unsubscribe from the DND by: (1) texting STOP to 2442, then

text ALLOW to 2442 to start receiving bulk SMS.

If after texting ALLOW to 2442, you are still not receiving third-party SMS, you might have to contact your telecommunication provider.

How to opt out on various networks if you are in Nigeria:

MTN Lines

Text STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text ALLOW to 2442. – https://mtnonline.com/dnd

AIRTEL lines

Text STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text OUT to 2442.

GLO/Globacom Lines

Text STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text CANCEL to 2442. https://www.plafomia.com/1567/how-enable-disable-glo-do-not-disturb-dnd

ETISALAT Lines

Text STOP to 2442 and after 5 Minutes Text START to 2442. Follow this handy guide http://9mobile.com.ng/do-not-disturb/

If you are in another country, check with your network provider for steps on how to remove your mobile number from the DND list

If you are still having OTP issues after following the steps above, please contact your DStv call Centre in your Country, they will advise you on what you can do next.

You can also perform the following troubleshooting steps on your mobile phone:

• Reboot the phone to ensure the network signal is refresh
• Clear phone inbox to ensure the memory is not full (for old phones with limited SMS capacity).
• Check if any phone applications/settings are filtering SMS.
• Alternatively, you may switch the SIM to another mobile to verify if the delivery issue is phone related.

Vote Limits

One can vote 100 times on the Mobile site and Website. If you are a DStv/GOtv subscriber with an eligible package and have the MyDStv/MyGOtv App, you can vote based on your package. You can vote for anyone you like each week and use your allowed votes per platform per week as you wish.

Voting is free (Data costs apply) on the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App. On the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App, you will see a little countdown from 100 to one which indicates that your vote has been received.

All voting is verified by the auditing firm Deloitte. Please also have a look at the Terms and Conditions for voting, as published on africamagic.tv/bigbrother

Housemates Voting Codes

You can find all the voting codes for housemates on africamagic.tv/bigbrother.  Will the housemates voting codes change or stay the same during the live shows?

The voting codes for each housemate will remain the same throughout the duration of the show/season.

Voting on the MyDStv and MyGOtv App is open to active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only.

To vote on the website, mobile site and the app, the audience will register with their name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, and cell phone number before or during the voting round.

How to Register on the Big Brother Nigeria website

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

• Click on the Vote menu item.
• Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location and cellphone in the international format e.g. +234731234567 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.
• Select your favourite Housemate.

Website votes are free. Data costs apply.

How to Vote on the Big Brother Nigeria Website if you’re a registered voter

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

• Click on the Vote menu item.
• Click on Login and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g.
• 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 Nigeria Mobile Site

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

• Click on the Vote menu item.
• Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234731234567 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 Nigeria 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 Login and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g., +234731234567.
• 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 via the MyDStv or MyGOtv App (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)

Get additional votes with the MyDStv or MyGOtv App. Additional votes are awarded based on your subscription package or tier

• Download the MyDStv or MyGOtv App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
• Log into the app by selecting your default country, use 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 MyDStv or MyGOtv subscriber on one of the eligible packages to receive your additional votes
• Click on “Vote Now” follow the instructions to cast your vote.

 How to Register on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)

You can register to vote by clicking on the “Vote now” button inside the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.

• Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, and cell phone number in the international format e.g., +234731234567, confirm your smartcard number 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 MyGOtv App votes are free.

Data costs apply.

How to Vote on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App if you’re a Registered Voter (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)

You may vote for your favourite housemate by clicking on the “Vote now” button inside the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.

• Confirm your smartcard number and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234731234567.
• Enter your chosen password.
• Select your favourite housemate.
• Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.
• MyDStv app or MyGOtv app votes are allocated based on your subscription package/tier (active DStv/GOtv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only)
• MyDStv and MyGOtv App votes are free.

Data costs apply.

VOTING LIMITS & COST

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

• Web – 100 votes
• Mobi – 100 votes

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

Terms and conditions apply.

MyDStv app or MyGOtv app – votes are allocated based on your subscription package/tier (active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only)