"Things to Know Before Entering the Big Brother House": Former housemate Tolanibaj shares advice for aspiring participants.
Tolanibaj shared some insightful advice for anyone hoping to enter the Big Brother Naija house. Her key points were:
In a video message posted to her TikTok profile, the former reality TV star listed her top five tips. The first one was to avoid being dull while living with your future roommates.
She suggested that prospective housemates constantly dress up within the home as part of the second tip since it would make them more appealing to fashion brands for endorsement negotiations.
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In the fourth and fifth tips, Tolanibaj advised prospective housemates to be ready for life after the show, regardless of how things turn out for them, while in the third suggestion, she advised them not to consider their other housemates as friends.
Don’t be boring – She emphasized the importance of being yourself while also being entertaining. A dull personality could make it hard to win over viewers.
Dress up daily – Fashion matters! She suggested looking your best every day to attract endorsement deals from fashion brands.
It will appear to be exactly like a house. It is more than just a house, though. You may even ask yourself, "Why must I dress up?" at times. It is only a house.
No, sweetheart. Keep in mind that it is both a display and a means of pitching oneself to fashion labels. Ladies, apply makeup daily. Guys also drip on a daily basis. Bring your own clothes even though they will provide you with them for the Saturday night festivities; you can wear your own if you do not like the ones they provide.
Your housemates are not your friends – While living together might feel like forming deep connections, she warned that the real friendships are usually outside the house.
"If you do come out of the Big Brother house and there is still a friendship there, then cool, you are lucky. You are blessed to be one of the few persons that found real friends in the house. But when you come out and you realize that there has been a change in energy, don’t question it, you guys were not friends. Go back to your real friends and family who really know you. Your housemates are not your real friends."
Plan for life after the show – Win or lose, housemates must have a clear strategy for what they’ll do post-show, because organizers won’t take care of them once the season ends.
"If you are thinking about using the money you won on the show to start your life, it will come, but it is not going to come immediately. If you win 10, 6 or 20 million, every week they can send you ₦200,000 to ₦500,000. So, plan, don’t depend on that money."
The real show starts after Big Brother – Success isn’t just about winning the game; it’s about how contestants use the platform afterward.
“Once you get evicted or when the show is over, if you win the show, it is even better. But if you don’t win the show, life is not over. It is not about how far you go in the game; it is what you do after the show.”
It’s always fascinating to hear advice from former contestants—after all, they’ve lived through the experience! What do you think of these tips? Would you ever consider entering the Big Brother house yourself?
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