The Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season 6 edition premiered on the 22nd of September 2021 with a total of 22 housemates from various walks of life contesting for a whopping sum of N90M and other gifts for 72 days.
Here is a list of the 10 Big Brother Naija 2021 housemates names:
Angel Smith
Angel Agnes Smith is a 23-year-old reality star, influencer, poet, and writer. She was born on 13th February 2000 to Titilola Smith and Baron Meyagy. She was the first housemate to enter the Shine Ya Eye house. Angel rose to stardom after spending a total of 72 days in the BBN house. She went back into the house as a housemate in the just-concluded Big Brother Naija All-Stars season. Her fanbase ArchAngels is very supportive of her career. Angel is very confrontational and often gets tangled in controversies. She describes herself as a feminist. Angel loves writing and reading books but when she isn't doing that, she loves a good party time and hanging out with friends. Angel attended Marywood Girls School in Lagos and proceeded to the University of Lagos but did not graduate due to family pressure. Angel is quite vocal about her thoughts. she has always spoken up about her mental health and how she became suicidal at a very young age. While in the Shine Ya Eye house, Angel found love with her fellow housemate Cross but it didn't last. Unfortunately, they fell out due to individual differences. Angel is currently in a relationship with former All-Stars housemate Soma Anyama. Angel's current net worth is about $100,000-$300,000.
Arinola
Arinola Olowoporoku is a 31-year-old reality TV star and fashion designer born in 1992 in Lagos, Nigeria. Arin was featured in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season. Aside from being a fashion designer, Arin is also an art curator. she has designed for quite some celebrities and has made a name for herself in the fashion industry. Arin is from an influential family. Her father is a senator. She has two siblings. Arin has a clothing brand known as Nola Black which she launched when she was 18 years old. Arin graduated from the University of Lagos where she studied Cell Biology and Genetics before proceeding to China to study Biotechnology. She then went further to study International Fashion Business at Robert Gordon University in Scotland in 2015. Arin has at least 17 piercings on her body and this makes people have different opinions about her. She originally had 23 piercings but she closed six. For Arin, her piercings are just a way of expressing fashion and her eccentric personality. Arin is currently single.
Boma
Boma Akpore is a reality TV star, model, and actor who hails from Delta State, Nigeria. He was born on the 23rd of January 1987. Boma was raised by his mother and grandmother and had to see himself through school himself. He went to the University of Lagos but dropped out when he couldn't pay his fees. Though he didn't graduate from university, he later enrolled in the New York Film Academy where he finished successfully. He has modeled for brands like Valentino, Hermes, Ralph Lauren, Guinness, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Vivid Imagination, etc. Boma played football for a bit in 2011 for the New York Irish Rovers. He took his football career to Belgium in 2013 but he stopped when he couldn't get a work permit. Boma has featured in TV shows like Law and Order and The Blacklist.
Beatrice
Beatrice Agba Nwaji is a fashion model and software developer born on 15 May 1993. she is from Emele, Rivers State but grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. Beatrice attended the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) where she studied marketing. Beatrice lifelong dream was to become a footballer but she quit after going into the university. She has a fashion brand known as Ngaga by Beat3s. She was once in an abusive marriage and she had to opt out when matters got worse. she is the mother to a 5-year-old son.
Cross
Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo popularly known as Cross was born on 27th April 1991 in Anambra State. He was born into a family of seven. Cross rose to the limelight when he was featured in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season in 2021. He went into the house for a second time in the just-concluded All-Stars season. He finished as a finalist in both BBN seasons. Cross is a brand ambassador to many brands such as Glenfiddich, and Binance among others. His net worth is estimated to be around $100k to $300k.
Liquorose
Roseline Afije popularly known as Liquorose was born on 31st March 1995. She hails from Edo State but was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Liquorose is a professional dancer, choreographer, video vixen, and model. She gained recognition for her dancing talent and featuring in music videos. she also starred in the Nigerian TV drama series "The Johnsons". Liquorose has a dance group formed with E4ma and Ellaley known as Girls Gone Bold aka GGB Dance Crew, They have featured in several music videos over the years. She featured in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season in 2021 and ended up being the first runner-up. Liquorose was in a relationship with her fellow housemate Emmanuel but they broke up over alleged infidelity on the part of Emmanuel. However, Emmanuel said he never asked Liquorose out and she just concluded that they were dating. Liquorose stars as a judge on the De9ja Spirit Talent Hunt Show. Her net worth is currently at about $200k to $300k.
Maria
Maria Chike Benjamin is a popular reality TV star, influencer, model, and former air hostess from Dubai. Maria was born on 3rd May 1992 in Owerri, Imo State. She is of mixed origin. She was born to a Nigerian father and a white mother. Maria Chike attended Trinity High School and later proceeded to City College Manchester where she studied Performing Arts. She also studied Media and Performing Arts at the University of Salford, UK. Apart from being a former air hostess at Emirates, Maria also worked as a personal assistant to the CEO of Deloitte. Maria is in a relationship with Dubai-based businessman Kelvin Anene and they have a son Leonardo together. Though, rumors have it that Maria's supposed boyfriend is a married man.
Pere
Pere Oghenemaro Egbi fondly called The General is a Nollywood actor, reality TV star, model, and military nurse born on 27th June 1985. he featured in two seasons of the Big Brother Naija show, the Shine Ya Eye season in 2021 and the just-concluded All-Stars season in 2023. He finished both seasons as a finalist. He attended Command Secondary School in Lagos and proceeded to the University of Texas in the US before going into the US military. Pere left the U.S. Army in 2017 to pursue a career in entertainment after serving for six years. he is the eldest of two children. Pere has a degree in nursing. Pere was married to an American known as Pamela Heoma. He once dated Mercy Eke, BBN Pepper Dem season winner and a fellow housemate he fell in love with during the BBN All-Stars season.
Saskay
Tsakute Jonah popularly known as Saskay was born on 9th April 1999 in Michigan, Adamawa State. She hails from the Northern part of Nigeria. She is the youngest child in a family of five. Saskay is a painter, model, and art curator. She rose to the limelight when she participated in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season in 2021. Saskay graduated from the University of Lagos with a Fine Arts degree. Saskay has won many awards including Model of The Year and Female Personality of The Year. She is not in any relationship at the moment. Saskay's net worth is currently around $10,000.
Whitemoney
Hazel Oyeze Onou popularly known as Whitemoney is a reality TV star and singer born on 6th July 1992. He is the winner of the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season. He went into the All-Stars house in 2023 to compete for the grand prize of N120M but didn't stay long before he got evicted. Whitemoney is from Enugu State but he was born and raised in Kaduna. Whitemoney didn't go to university but he has completed his secondary education. He has a net worth of over $350,000. Whitemoney is a brand ambassador for brands including Dano Milk, Get Fit, and Lipton Ice Tea. He has released several songs which gained massive airplay including Selense, Na We-We, Rosemary, and My Heart among others. Just like Burna Boy, Whitemoney aspires to win the prestigious Grammy Award just like his colleague. Whitemoney's relationship history is not known to the public. Though he was linked with Queen a fellow BBNaija ex-housemate in the past.
Here is a list of the 10 Big Brother Naija 2021 housemates names:
Angel Smith
Angel Agnes Smith is a 23-year-old reality star, influencer, poet, and writer. She was born on 13th February 2000 to Titilola Smith and Baron Meyagy. She was the first housemate to enter the Shine Ya Eye house. Angel rose to stardom after spending a total of 72 days in the BBN house. She went back into the house as a housemate in the just-concluded Big Brother Naija All-Stars season. Her fanbase ArchAngels is very supportive of her career. Angel is very confrontational and often gets tangled in controversies. She describes herself as a feminist. Angel loves writing and reading books but when she isn't doing that, she loves a good party time and hanging out with friends. Angel attended Marywood Girls School in Lagos and proceeded to the University of Lagos but did not graduate due to family pressure. Angel is quite vocal about her thoughts. she has always spoken up about her mental health and how she became suicidal at a very young age. While in the Shine Ya Eye house, Angel found love with her fellow housemate Cross but it didn't last. Unfortunately, they fell out due to individual differences. Angel is currently in a relationship with former All-Stars housemate Soma Anyama. Angel's current net worth is about $100,000-$300,000.
Arinola
Arinola Olowoporoku is a 31-year-old reality TV star and fashion designer born in 1992 in Lagos, Nigeria. Arin was featured in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season. Aside from being a fashion designer, Arin is also an art curator. she has designed for quite some celebrities and has made a name for herself in the fashion industry. Arin is from an influential family. Her father is a senator. She has two siblings. Arin has a clothing brand known as Nola Black which she launched when she was 18 years old. Arin graduated from the University of Lagos where she studied Cell Biology and Genetics before proceeding to China to study Biotechnology. She then went further to study International Fashion Business at Robert Gordon University in Scotland in 2015. Arin has at least 17 piercings on her body and this makes people have different opinions about her. She originally had 23 piercings but she closed six. For Arin, her piercings are just a way of expressing fashion and her eccentric personality. Arin is currently single.
Boma
Boma Akpore is a reality TV star, model, and actor who hails from Delta State, Nigeria. He was born on the 23rd of January 1987. Boma was raised by his mother and grandmother and had to see himself through school himself. He went to the University of Lagos but dropped out when he couldn't pay his fees. Though he didn't graduate from university, he later enrolled in the New York Film Academy where he finished successfully. He has modeled for brands like Valentino, Hermes, Ralph Lauren, Guinness, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Vivid Imagination, etc. Boma played football for a bit in 2011 for the New York Irish Rovers. He took his football career to Belgium in 2013 but he stopped when he couldn't get a work permit. Boma has featured in TV shows like Law and Order and The Blacklist.
Beatrice
Beatrice Agba Nwaji is a fashion model and software developer born on 15 May 1993. she is from Emele, Rivers State but grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. Beatrice attended the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) where she studied marketing. Beatrice lifelong dream was to become a footballer but she quit after going into the university. She has a fashion brand known as Ngaga by Beat3s. She was once in an abusive marriage and she had to opt out when matters got worse. she is the mother to a 5-year-old son.
Cross
Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo popularly known as Cross was born on 27th April 1991 in Anambra State. He was born into a family of seven. Cross rose to the limelight when he was featured in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season in 2021. He went into the house for a second time in the just-concluded All-Stars season. He finished as a finalist in both BBN seasons. Cross is a brand ambassador to many brands such as Glenfiddich, and Binance among others. His net worth is estimated to be around $100k to $300k.
Liquorose
Roseline Afije popularly known as Liquorose was born on 31st March 1995. She hails from Edo State but was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Liquorose is a professional dancer, choreographer, video vixen, and model. She gained recognition for her dancing talent and featuring in music videos. she also starred in the Nigerian TV drama series "The Johnsons". Liquorose has a dance group formed with E4ma and Ellaley known as Girls Gone Bold aka GGB Dance Crew, They have featured in several music videos over the years. She featured in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season in 2021 and ended up being the first runner-up. Liquorose was in a relationship with her fellow housemate Emmanuel but they broke up over alleged infidelity on the part of Emmanuel. However, Emmanuel said he never asked Liquorose out and she just concluded that they were dating. Liquorose stars as a judge on the De9ja Spirit Talent Hunt Show. Her net worth is currently at about $200k to $300k.
Maria
Maria Chike Benjamin is a popular reality TV star, influencer, model, and former air hostess from Dubai. Maria was born on 3rd May 1992 in Owerri, Imo State. She is of mixed origin. She was born to a Nigerian father and a white mother. Maria Chike attended Trinity High School and later proceeded to City College Manchester where she studied Performing Arts. She also studied Media and Performing Arts at the University of Salford, UK. Apart from being a former air hostess at Emirates, Maria also worked as a personal assistant to the CEO of Deloitte. Maria is in a relationship with Dubai-based businessman Kelvin Anene and they have a son Leonardo together. Though, rumors have it that Maria's supposed boyfriend is a married man.
Pere
Pere Oghenemaro Egbi fondly called The General is a Nollywood actor, reality TV star, model, and military nurse born on 27th June 1985. he featured in two seasons of the Big Brother Naija show, the Shine Ya Eye season in 2021 and the just-concluded All-Stars season in 2023. He finished both seasons as a finalist. He attended Command Secondary School in Lagos and proceeded to the University of Texas in the US before going into the US military. Pere left the U.S. Army in 2017 to pursue a career in entertainment after serving for six years. he is the eldest of two children. Pere has a degree in nursing. Pere was married to an American known as Pamela Heoma. He once dated Mercy Eke, BBN Pepper Dem season winner and a fellow housemate he fell in love with during the BBN All-Stars season.
Saskay
Tsakute Jonah popularly known as Saskay was born on 9th April 1999 in Michigan, Adamawa State. She hails from the Northern part of Nigeria. She is the youngest child in a family of five. Saskay is a painter, model, and art curator. She rose to the limelight when she participated in the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season in 2021. Saskay graduated from the University of Lagos with a Fine Arts degree. Saskay has won many awards including Model of The Year and Female Personality of The Year. She is not in any relationship at the moment. Saskay's net worth is currently around $10,000.
Whitemoney
Hazel Oyeze Onou popularly known as Whitemoney is a reality TV star and singer born on 6th July 1992. He is the winner of the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye season. He went into the All-Stars house in 2023 to compete for the grand prize of N120M but didn't stay long before he got evicted. Whitemoney is from Enugu State but he was born and raised in Kaduna. Whitemoney didn't go to university but he has completed his secondary education. He has a net worth of over $350,000. Whitemoney is a brand ambassador for brands including Dano Milk, Get Fit, and Lipton Ice Tea. He has released several songs which gained massive airplay including Selense, Na We-We, Rosemary, and My Heart among others. Just like Burna Boy, Whitemoney aspires to win the prestigious Grammy Award just like his colleague. Whitemoney's relationship history is not known to the public. Though he was linked with Queen a fellow BBNaija ex-housemate in the past.
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