Big Brother Nigeria popularly known as BBNaija is a Nigerian reality competition series shown on DSTV, GOTV etc. It is one of the top and most-watched reality programs. The show brings contestants of different ages both male and female to live together for about 95days more or less under the surveillance of Big brother who is always observing and watching their every move 24/7.
The contestants live in an isolated house where everything is provided for them and compete for large cash and material prices worth millions of naira which will be won at the end of the show just one lucky person. They put on their best to play the game to avoid being evicted from the house viewers. The viewers’ vote and campaign for their favourite housemates to remain in the show.
Criteria and requirement before BBNaija audition
- You must be at least 21years of age.
- You must be a Nigerian citizen.
- Must be self-sufficient.
- Must be educated.
- Must have a valid identity document.
- Must be emotionally and mentally stable.
If you meet all the criteria and is still interested then pick up your phone, or laptop as the case may be and find a quiet place that is free from distractions, take a dope picture of yourself and make a 2 minutes video of yourself doing weird, funny and amazing things, also state why you should be picked as a housemate. Remember to put in your best and make the video count catch the interest of the judges.
How to register and apply for BBNaija audition
- Visit the BBNaija registration portal
- Click on BBN application portal for the 2022 edition of the Big Brother Naija show here
- Input full name, active email address, phone number, city, etc.
Fill in the appropriate information and upload it alongside your dope picture and video.
Get ready for auditions because once your profile is analyzed the judges and if they find it interesting then you will be called for casting. The process sounds simple but many of the applicants don’t even make it past this stage. The online application is free.
How to pass BBnaija audition
If you are lucky and you made it to this stage then don’t relent, put in extra effort because many applicants are rejected at this stage because of one thing or the other, the competition is very hot! This is the stage people try so much to impress the judges to stand a chance of being chosen.
At this stage, while introducing yourself, try to be brief, audible and go straight to the point. Do not reveal so much information about yourself that may not be important to the judges. Go ahead and tell them your name, where you live, education level, profession, talent and hob, then wait for further questions.
To pass this stage, you need self-confidence, always be yourself and try and answer every question thrown at you. It’s just like interviewing for a high paying dream job and you ought to put in your best to achieve your goals. Do not forget to pray too, grace works for those who have faith.
How to make a good video clip for passing BBnaija audition
Just like how to pass certain exams On certain occasions, intending housemates of Big Brother Nigeria may need to provide a video clip of themselves making a presenting aimed at selling out their talent to the judges. Here are some major hints to take note of while making a video for auditioning.
- Be audible as much as possible, don’t speak in a low voice.
- Whenever you are making a video that is not a live stream put your video on landscape view. It should be rectangular. Don’t make your video to be in portrait view.
- Follow the auditioning instruction if there are any. Often times some people may be tempted to do otherwise but this will not lead you anywhere.
- Make your video in a plain background. In our other to avoid any object that will distract your audience of judges from listening to what you have to say it is better to make your video production in a blank background.
- Don’t play out a script, just be free and do what you need to do. Acting according to a script will discourage your judges. They will feel your production is more of a finished product and lacks originality.
- Lightening can make or break your auditioning. Good lightening can make you look attractive while bad lightening can make you look weird. You may want to face a window, so doing you will have natural light on your face.
Commonly asked BBnaija audition questions
This might not be the exact questions asked but it will give you an insight on what to expect on the audition day.
- What is your most embarrassing moment?
- What is your drive in life?
- What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?
- What do you think when you are alone?
- What are you known for?
- Why do you want to be on this reality show?
- If eventually you become a housemate and you win the show, what will you do with the money?
- Describe the colour yellow to a blind person.
- How were you in high school?
- Tell us about yourself
- Most unpleasant sounding word
- Which celebrity will you like to switch places with if you are given the opportunity?
- If you get into the house, what strategy will you use in the house and do you believe it will work?
- What inspired you to audition for Big brother Nigeria?
- What are your fears?
- How will you cope with living with strangers and sharing some things with them for some time?
- How will you cope with not being with your cell phone for a long period?
- Have you ever made a bad decision in life and how did you cope with the consequences thereafter?
- If you have one day to live, how will you spend it?
These questions are asked just to know you more and also to know the kind of vibe you will bring to the house. Viewers love housemates with great vibes, they cast their votes and campaign for whoever captured their interest with positive vibes and they put in their efforts to make sure you bring the money home.
You should add humour, smile and show positive energy when answering the questions asked.
Big brother Nigeria audition venues
- Big Brother Nigeria holds their auditions in these major cities;
- ENUGU: Oakland hotel and park, tunnel crossing Ogui link road beside Etim Plaza, Enugu.
- LAGOS: West town hotel No 1 Ayeni Street, behind Sheraton Hotel Ikeja.
- BENIN: Uyi grand event centre 11 Osagiede street, GRA Benin, Edo State.
- PORT HARCOURT: 5141, Aba Road, PH Rivers State.
- DELTA: State O Deluxe Garden Suites, Bauchi close ,Shell Eedjeba, Warri.
- IBADAN: Mauve 21 Event Center MKO Abiola Way, Ring Road off Adeoyo Junction Ibadan, Oyo State.
- ABUJA: Multichoice office, plot 1548, Ademola Adetokunbo Street, beside NEMA adjacent Transcorp Hilton Maitama.
- CALABAR: Venetian Arena Plot number 5 Murtala Mohamed Highway, Calabar, Cross River State.
Hope you were able to learn some tips that will help you scale through Big Brother Nigeria auditon. You can drop your pieces of advice, question or comment in the comment section below.
