What you need to know about the Big Brother Nija Show for the fifth edition in 2020

The organizer of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, announced preparations for the fifth edition in 2020.

Reality TV shows are probably the most popular content on the Multichoice and DStv platforms on the African continent in the past decade.

The franchise, originally owned by Endemol, has traveled to Africa and has left an indelible trail in almost all 54 countries on the continent.

The Big Brother franchise first gained popularity in Big Brother Africa, which is now resting. The emergence of television content throughout Africa ended with the presentation of Big Brother Naija and Big Brother Mzansi.

Here are five basic facts of BBNaija Season 5 that you should know about:

DJ Cuppy has expressed his desire to join the show

Nigerian disc jockey Florence Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola aka DJ Cuppy has expressed his desire to be part of the fifth season of the Big Brother Naija reality show.

DJs and singers make this known to millions of fans and their followers on social media. Cuppy visited his Twitter page to show interest in attending the reality show. Although it is unclear whether the female DJ will audition for the host or guest, she has decided to be part of the show. He wrote: "#BBNaija back? Maybe I can finally enter the house this season." Cuppy will not be the first Nigerian celebrity to attend the show as a host or guest.

On Wednesday May 21, MultiChoice Nigeria announced that BBNaija's fifth season will premiere in July 2020. Although the exact date has not yet been announced, The Nation has announced that it will be the end of July. The previous problem started in the last week of this month. The first season of BBNaija began on March 5 and ended on June 4, 2006. It was won by Katung Aduvak. The BBNaija 2 season won by Efe Ejeba starts on January 22 and ends on April 9, 2017; The third season of BBNaija, won by Miracle Igbokwe, starts on January 28 and ends on April 22, 2018; BBNaija's fourth season with the first winner, Mercy Eke, starts on 30 June and ends on 6 October 2019.

No more than 30 roommates will do it at home

BBNaija fifth edition will have no more than 30 roommates. Previous reality editions show that housemates will not exceed 30 in each edition. The first season has 14 housemates, Season 2 has 14 housemates, Season 3 has 20 housemates and Season 4 has 26 housemates.

The fifth edition takes place in Lagos under COVID-19

Many BBNaija fans and viewers are wondering how this event will operate in a global pandemic, but organizers are determined to do so.

John Ugbe, CEO of MultiChoice in Nigeria, said that time is important and viewers need not worry too much. "Given the dominance of the COVID-19 pandemic, broadcast time is also very important. Auditions for the fifth edition are now online and viewers and stakeholders can ensure that world best practices, precautions and preventive actions will be followed during the Consistent performances, even if we offer entertainment. BBNaija first class famous, "said Ugbe,

However, the first and fourth editions of BBNaija took place in Lagos, Nigeria. The country can largely say that BBNaija's fifth season will also take place in Lagos, Nigeria.

Social media will deal with new topics

Every Big Brother Naija issue was announced with a theme. The theme of the BBNaija season is always presented in a number of dramas waiting for the audience, and the fifth edition will not be different. Season 1 is themed "BBN", season 2 is themed "Look Gobe", while season 3 and 4 are themed "Double Light" and "Lada Dem". The theme for the fifth edition has not been revealed. It is said to mean adventure,