BBNaija S9 and The Buzz on Showmax
17 July 2024

Get the scoop with Toke Makinwa as The Buzz returns for BBNaija S9 only on Showmax

Showmax has announced the return of its exclusive BBNaija talk show The Buzz, hosted by media personality Toke Makinwa.

The Buzz will premiere on Thursday, 1 August 2024, with new episodes every Thursday in addition to the live, 24/7 BBNaija Season 9 show, which will be available to Showmax customers in Africa.

On The Buzz, Toke, alongside celebrity guests and top BBNaija show commentators, will dissect all the moments in this season of the reality show, giving their candid opinions and predictions in a no-holds-barred talk session. The show will also feature never-before-seen footage from the House and other engaging segments.

The award-winning media personality sharing her excitement on returning as host for a new season, said: "Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of juicy gossip, sizzling drama, and unfiltered fun! We're diving deep into the BBNaija house, spilling secrets, and serving up all the tea you crave. Trust me, this season is going to be twice as wild, and I can't wait for you all to join the party!"

Big Brother Naija Season 9 and The Buzz are set to provide unmatched entertainment experiences for audiences across Africa on Showmax. With live 24/7 streaming on Showmax, fans will not miss a moment of the action. 

“Showmax is Africa’s home of top-tier reality shows, and it’s only right that we bring back The Buzz with its amazing host, Toke Makinwa,” said Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa at MultiChoice.

“We are taking the excitement of this BBNaija season a notch higher for fans, making sure that they get front-row seats to all the drama that the show is known for straight from the comfort of their mobile phones,” she concluded.

The Buzz premieres Thursday, 1 August 2024 with new episodes every Thursdays only on Showmax.

Visit Showmax for more information about The Buzz.

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