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8 September 2023

Weekend binge: 11 shows where you can find BBNaija stars on Showmax

Over the years, BBNaija has captured the hearts of millions of fans across the continent who eagerly watch the competition, drama, and romance unfold in the house.

The show has also produced numerous ex-housemates in the entertainment industry who have gone on to establish a name for themselves in Nollywood.

Here are 11 shows currently streaming on Showmax where you can catch your favourite BBNaija stars.

1. Mercy & Ike: What Next

Mercy and Ike won the hearts of fans as housemates and lovers on the BBNaija Pepper Dem season before their ship sank unceremoniously in 2021. But before the demise of the much-loved ship, the pair starred in the reality TV show Mercy & Ike: What Next.

The show follows the couple as they navigate their lives post-BBNaija and try to solidify their commitment to each other.

2. Unmarried

Unmarried tells the story of three young ladies who strive to survive the dynamics of friendship, relationships, career challenges, as well as general life issues.

Unmarried stars Venita Akpofure and Pere Egbi who are both housemates in the BBNaija All Stars season.

3. My Beautyful Life

Beauty Tukura from the BBNaija Level Up season stars in this exciting reality TV show which gives fans an exclusive glimpse into the classy and luxurious world of the former Miss Nigeria.

4. I am LAYCON

Lekan Agbeleshe aka Laycon, the winner of the BBNaija Lockdown season stars in the first Showmax Nigeria Original, I Am LAYCON which broke first-day streaming records in Nigeria.

The show follows Laycon as he navigates life and relationships after winning BBNaija, while also pursuing his music career.

5. My Siblings and I

Soma Anyama who currently features in the BBNaija All Stars season plays the gym-loving Dave in this hilarious family comedy series that follows what goes on in the Aberuaga family as seen through the eyes of each family member.

6. Jenifa's Diary

Soma Anyama has also made appearances in this hilarious comedy series created by Funke Akindele.

The show tells the story of Jenifa, a dropout turned hairdresser, who goes to the city to make a name for herself.

7. Shoot your Shot

Bisola Aiyeola, the first runner-up of BBNaija See Gobe is the charming host of this dating show which centres around a secret admirer who tries to win the heart of their crush, then goes on a date where they attempt to express their feelings.

8. Hustle

Tobi Bakre from the Double Wahala season stars in this drama series that focuses on the lives of a group of people hustling to survive in the bustling city of Lagos.

9. Movement Japa

Gideon Okeke from BBNaija season 1 stars in this gritty drama series that tells the story of a group of young people who are thrown down a perilous path in their desperate bid to leave Nigeria in search of greener pastures.

10. Judging Matters

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the former BBNaija housemate and now host of the hugely successful reality series stars as the counselor on Judging Matters, a legal reality series that helps address real-life issues using the arbitration system.

11. Diiche

Frank Konwea from the first season of BBNaija season stars in this Showmax original thriller series. Diiche tells the story of a budding actress who becomes a prime suspect in a high-profile murder investigation over the death of her fiance.


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