BBNaija Season 7: Meet the housemates and see the launch highlights

It’s officially BBNaija season and we cannot keep calm!

BBNaija Season 7 got off to an exciting start over the weekend with a two-day launch show that saw an array of performances from some of Nigeria’s hottest acts, Ebuka’s swaggerlicious outfits, and of course our introduction to the Level Up housemates.

Did you catch these moments at the launches?

Ebuka came through with the outfits

What’s a BBNaija show without some major fashion drip from Naija men’s-fashion poster child and BBNaija host with the most, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu?

I like this outfit! Ebuka looks very good.

— T. Rânkïn' (@AfroVII) July 24, 2022

From his patchwork agbada to his dapper suits, Ebuka kept social media buzzing with his outfits.

The performances

YBNL’s new kid on the block and chart-topper Asake kicked off the performances at the first launch as he thrilled fans with his current jams. Also performing on day one was Vict0ny, who performed his hit single “Jolene”.

Day two saw Fave kick off the performances of the night with her hit single “Baby Ridim” while Blaqbonez closed things out with his performance of “Bling”.

Meet the housemates

After weeks of anticipation, we finally got a look at our BBNaija Level Up housemates, and, boy, we cannot wait for the drama this crew will bring.

The first housemate to be introduced was 26-year-old Henry Olisaemeka Orakwue aka Groovy, who told fans to expect vibes, drama, and laughter. Next up was ex-Miss Nigeria Beauty Tukura, who wowed audiences with her gorgeous gold number. Twenty-two-year-old freelance graphic designer Khalid came after and he promised fans that he would be “a baller” in the house. Then there was 21-year-old Ilebaye, who sashayed onto the stage with her cute white number and told Ebuka quite emphatically that she wouldn’t be getting into any ships … issokay!

Repping the tech bros was 27-year-old Bright Nwekete aka Cyph, who shared that he would be taking a break from his laptop and letting loose in the house.

Perhaps one of the most memorable entrances of the evening came from 23-year-old Amaka, who told Ebuka that she was “going to disappoint anyone who thinks a man will win this year”.

Energy!

On that note, we were introduced to 28-year Kess, who is married and stated that his wife gave him a hall pass to be on the show and have fun. Ghen ghen!

Next on the line-up was 22-year-old Daniella who said she’d be bringing love, light, energy, and word-play. Then came Pharmsavi, a licensed pharmacist, who said he’d be bringing “pharmaceutical entertainment”. Sashaying in with her cute fro and plunging neckline, 25-year-old Phyna came next and promised fans that she’d be bringing the Edo gingah. Area!

Twenty-four-year-old Bryann came right after and told the audience “I no go lie, small ashawo dey my eye” in his response to whether he would look for love inside the house. Okay, we see you Bryann!

The final housemate to be introduced on day one was 24-year-old Christy O, who said she’d be bringing in the vibes and energy, with her eyes on the prize.

Day two saw the introduction of the Level 2 housemates, with Bella kicking things off in a stunning Xtra Bride Lagos dress and promised fans she’d bring “premium entertainment”.

Okay, sis!

Next up was Eloswag, who dropped major moves as he made his way onto the stage. When quizzed on what he’d be bringing to the BBNaija house, he said it’d be love, light, dance, and music. Up next was 26-year-old Doyin, who said she would be bringing vibes with “a little bit of gbas gbos”. Then came 27-year-old Adekunle, who shared that he would be bringing “trouble and the Lagos Island swag”.

Ose!

Allysyn with the Wakanda vibe came next and said she was curious to see how she’d be on the show. Then came 26-year-old Dotun, who said he would be bringing in “fun, energy and a high dose of sexiness”.

Next up was 22-year-old Chomzy, who said she come for the money. Dancing his way to the stage was 24-year-old Giddyfia, who shared how he arrived at his unique moniker, while Naija-French chic Diana gave a sexy twirl when asked what she’d be bringing into the house.

Hermes gave social media a lot to chat about when he shared that he was in a polyamorous relationship with two women.

Wawu!

Twenty-two-year-old Chichi hit the stage next and shared that she was bringing her authentic self and would stun her fellow housemates and audiences with how bold and audacious she is. Last but not least was 26-year-old Sheggz, who immediately had the audience and social media heating up with his good looks. Responding to whether he was on the show for the money or the ladies, he said he was on the show for the vibes, the ladies and to make new friends.

The plot twist

Every year, BBNaija brings the twists and turns, and while fans were still reeling over the return of the ninja and naked showers, it was further revealed that there would be two different houses this season, with fans switching between two channels to keep up with all the drama.

To determine which housemates ended up in each house, housemates had to play a game of no winners and losers in the final round of auditions. The game gave the housemates the opportunity to write their names on either a multicoloured card or black and white card. Those who wrote their names on the multicoloured card ended up in the Level 2 house, while those whose names were on the black and white card ended up in the Level 1 house.

With two different houses, it remains to be seen how things unfold. Catch up on all the drama and games with the BBNaija Live stream on Showmax.