Kellyrae, the winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition,has made a shocking confession that he has never had one million naira in his bank account at once. This revelation came as he accepted his impressive cash prize of N60 million, and a customized Innoson Vehicle valued at N40 million.
“I won’t lie to you,” Kellyrae stated candidly. “I’ve made millions, but I’ve never had one million like this in my account at once. If I calculate how much I’ve spent, it would add up to about a million, but that’s never happened.”
Reflecting on his journey in the house, Kellyrae shared that he never truly believed he would win. “At no point did I feel I was going to win. I was just praying to stay in the house for the first couple of weeks. I kept thinking about what we’d leave behind and what we’d take with us. Those thoughts kept me focused,” he explained.
He noted that he observed audience favorites among his fellow housemates, mentioning, “Because of what I’ve heard about Big Brother Naija, I thought people liked Wanni, Handi, and Onyeka.”
As he prepares to navigate fame while married, Kellyrae revealed he had candid discussions with his wife before entering the show. “I knew what to expect and told her that life wouldn’t be the same anymore. We’re ready for it,” he affirmed.
On his strategy in the house, Kellyrae highlighted the importance of connections. “My approach was to connect with people. You saw me dancing with Onyeka and Handy during parties. I wanted to build friendships and ensure everyone felt comfortable, even with my marital status,” he said.
Dr. Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels at MultiChoice, provided insight into the season’s success. She noted that Season 9 outperformed previous seasons in viewership. “Every year, we aim for higher viewership, and this season was no different,” she said. “We changed the creative aspect, introducing a unique concept of pairs to enhance interactions and engagement.”
Tejumola also addressed the challenges faced during the season, calling them “learnings.” She remarked on how navigating the economic landscape posed difficulties but ultimately spurred creativity. “We were on air 24 hours a day for 10 weeks,” she added.
