Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tolanibaj, has shared a crucial apiece of dvice for those hoping to make it into the 10th season of the popular reality TV show.
Speaking from her experience, she cautioned prospective housemates to remember that fellow contestants in the Big Brother house are not automatically their friends, and advised them to remain vigilant and self-aware throughout their time on the show.
In a video message posted on her TikTok page, Tolanibaj urged aspiring housemates to enter the house with clarity and confidence. She emphasised the importance of authenticity, reminding them that their fellow contestants are not automatically friends and that maintaining self-awareness is crucial.
“Things to know before you go into the Big Brother House,” she began. “Number one, be yourself. Don’t go in there and be boring. Nigerians are going to hate it. You will be surprised that it will not work in your favour.”
She also encouraged contestants to dress well, stay true to their personalities, and—most importantly—have a clear plan for life after the show, noting that preparation beyond the house is key to long-term success.
“Secondly, dress up every day. While you are going to be in the Big Brother house, it is going to seem just like a house. But no, it’s not just a house. Sometimes, you might even question, Why do I have to dress up? It’s just a house. No, baby.
Remember, it is a show and also a way for you to sell yourself to fashion brands. Do your makeup every day, girls. Guys, as well, drip every day. Even though they are going to give you clothes for the Saturday night parties, still bring your clothes; in case you don’t like them, you can put on your own outfit.
“The third thing on my list is that your housemates are not your friends. Understand that just because you guys are living in a house for a month, two or three months does not make you guys friends. You guys are teammates and colleagues.
They are not your friends. 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 realise 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.
“Fourthly, make sure you have what you want to do after the show. After the show, the organisers are not going to care about you, and you just have to keep it 100. You are going to come out and you will be going to the world and you have to figure out life.
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 N200,000 to N500,000. So plan, don’t depend on that money.
“Fifthly, the real show starts after the show. 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.”
