M-Net West Africa has announced popular media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as host for Big Brother Naija Season 3.
Ebuka would be returning to host the highly anticipated third edition of the continent’s biggest reality show.
This follows his successful hosting of the second edition of Big Brother Naija which saw Efe Ejeba win the coveted N25 Million prize money and SUV after three months in the Big Brother house.
The Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu speaking on Ebuka’s return described him as best host for the job.
“We are thrilled to have Ebuka return as host of Big Brother Naija. This was the platform that unearthed his potential first as a housemate and then as a host, ultimately launching him to stardom.
“He is a prime example of what the Big Brother platform offers, as he has proven over the years to be one of Nigeria’s biggest names in pop culture and entertainment whilst also lending his voice to youth empowerment initiatives. Fans and viewers alike are familiar with his cool, debonair and witty, on-air and on stage personality.
“They are guaranteed to enjoy the excitement that he brings to the Big Brother Naija show,” he said.
Auditions for the third edition of Big Brother Naija were held in six locations across Nigeria, drawing massive crowd with the promise of 45 Million Naira worth of prizes available to the eventual winner of the show.