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• BBNaija Winners Over the Years: From Katung Aduwak to Temi Nkem

  05-10-2026 22:12 via thenet.ng
  
  For more than a decade, Big Brother Naija has given Nigerians and viewers across Africa a steady dose of drama, entertainment, romance, competition and unforgettable personalities.What began with Katung Aduwak’s historic victory in 2006 has grown into one of Africa’s biggest reality-TV franchises. Now, following the conclusion of Season 11, Temi Nkem has joined the exclusive winners’ club. Punch Newspapers+1Here is a look at all 11 BBNaija winners, from the show’s first c
  
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• Better Half, The Ten, other indigenous titles headline Africa Magic’s October Content Slate

  05-10-2026 21:12 via thenet.ng
  
  What happens when a relationship influencer gets a reality TV show to prove her love formula, only to have her fiancé’s family secrets uncovered and threatens everything she believes about love and relationships? That’s the chaos in Better Half, one of the five new originals headlining Africa Magic’s content slate in October, a month that also brings a psychological thriller and three indigenous titles across its General Entertainment and Language channels.Better Ha
  
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• Nollywood Movies That Have Made Nigeria’s Oscars Submission List

  05-10-2026 15:36 via thenet.ng
  
  Nollywood has grown from a local film industry into one of the world’s biggest movie industries, producing stories that continue to attract audiences far beyond Nigeria But when it comes to the Oscars, Nigeria’s journey has been a more challenging one.Nigeria made its first submission for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film in 2019. Since then, several Nigerian films have been selected to represent the country, although none has gone on to receive an Oscar nominatio
  
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• BBNaija Finale: Ex-Housemates, Fans Storm Lagos Watch Party as Temi Nkem Claims Season 11 Crown

  05-10-2026 13:17 via thenet.ng
  
  Lagos was buzzing with excitement on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as former Big Brother Naija housemates, fans, friends and entertainment lovers gathered at The Podium, Lekki, for a glamorous finale watch party organised by MultiChoice and Big Brother Naija. The event brought together familiar faces from the season, including Neche, Chimsom Chuka, Araga, Goddesa, Mercedes and other ex-housemates, all eager to witness history as the Season 11 winner was crowned. The only former housemates absent were
  
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• ‘Dear Ajayi’ Selected as Nigeria’s Official Entry for 2027 Oscars

  05-10-2026 11:11 via thenet.ng
  
  Nigeria has selected ‘Dear Ajayi’, a drama directed and produced by Damilola Orimogunje, as its official submission for the International Feature Film category of the 2027 Academy Awards.The decision was made by the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC), putting the film on the path to potentially becoming Nigeria’s next contender at the Oscars.Set in 1990s Nigeria, Dear Ajayi follows two estranged sisters whose lives collide when they are forced to live together while c
  
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• Temi Nkem Crowned BBNaija Season 11 Winner, Takes Home ₦160 Million

  05-10-2026 02:27 via thenet.ng
  
  Temi Nkem, the 21-year-old housemate, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, tagged the “Show Ya Sef” edition.Temi was crowned at the grand finale on Sunday, securing the show’s record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize.She defeated Aikou, Sheba, Barry, Oyin, Tram, Ricky, Flora and Bluethopia, who joined her in the finale after making it through a season that began with 24 housemates.The finale originally featured 10 finalists, but Keivo was disqualified
  
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