The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwunsi on Wednesday suggested a replacement for the Big Brother Naija show.
The monarch disclosed this while playing host to members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in his palace in Ile Ife.
The Ooni condemned the prominent Big Brother 9ja reality show which he said has been misrepresenting the goodness of the Nigerian youths.
“Nigerian youths are found of accusing and abusing our leaders, stop abusing them and do your bits. Let’s wear our thinking caps and begin to act like real leaders that we are.
“In the last general election, the total number of vote cast is around 27 million while over 170 million people voted during the 2019 Big Brother 9ija reality show. This is a practical reality of who Nigerian youths are and where our priorities lies as Nigerians
“The funny side in all of these is that we still go to bed, have a good sleep and wake up with the hope to meet a Nigeria we didn’t create. Nigerians Youths! Nigerians Youths!! Nigerians Youths!!!
“Unfortunately, every time I talk about this kind of attitude, everyone just laugh and moves on. What kind of nation are we building?
“When people say this country, or what kind of country is this, they are indirectly saying these people – it is the people that make a country; so what kind of Nigerian youths are we?” The Ooni queried.
Going further, the monarch who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN) offered a suggestion for a reality show which will project the country’s values, he charged leaders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria to work out plans on the show which will be called, “The Big Nigeria Reality Show”.
“The proposed show will be structured in a way that young professionals, talented individuals and others across several field of endeavour will be showcased and helped to reach their peak. This would help the participants and also help viewers to have access to people that can be seen as role models.” The Ooni added.
As a result, this has however generated to a lot of mixed reactions from Nigerians.
While some lauded the monarch for suggesting the replacement, some condemned the suggestion made by the Monarch.
Below are some reactions:
good suggestion, though I'm not a fan of #BBNaija but it is there money oo you can sponsor your suggestion with your own fund.
Thanks— Super-genius (@Supergenius57) August 13, 2020
The organisers should rather promote industry, innovation, and resourcefulness.
— KeneChukwu Okeke (@HumanRightsNG) August 13, 2020
Facts that must be adhered to…a generation that promotes nudity rather than virtue on which our founding fathers form the bedrock of our society
— BIG Image Studios (@bigimagestudio1) August 13, 2020
By Founding fathers, you are making reference to who and who?
I want to learn smthn to support my argument out here— ỌLÁWỌYIN Ọlamide Samuel (@UnkleBoo) August 13, 2020
Sir it is rated 18. Am sure you are stylishly watch it. How come you want a replacement? Infact, you can even block the station. Did I hear some whispering to me that ex house Seyi was at your palace?
— Fadinson (@multipletunjai) August 13, 2020
good suggestion, though I'm not a fan of #BBNaija but it is there money oo you can sponsor your suggestion with your own fund.
Thanks— Super-genius (@Supergenius57) August 13, 2020
Ooni have mad-billions, he can start educational funds and scholarship
— Emmanuel Boss (@EmmanuelBoss18) August 13, 2020
Yal media critics help sell this show. I'm beginning to think this is a marketing plot twist
— martaino (@2ruce) August 13, 2020
Ooni should speak with his contacts in the corporate world and also with Nigerian Breweries Plc to bring back the Gulder Ultimate Search reality games.
— Ekeh Anthony (@ekehanthony1) August 13, 2020
Is it by force they watch? He should also create an educative show that will distract people away from BBN first
— 저는 TEMIDAYO (@omopretty20) August 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/federicodausler/status/1293842456736411648?s=19
Big Ooni Ife
— iCon 🎈UTD • GenZ (@official_7UNEs) August 13, 2020
They are business people not charity organisation. They will only invest in their interest.
— X (@dapsonblue) August 13, 2020
Ooni have mad-billions, he can start educational funds and scholarship
— Emmanuel Boss (@EmmanuelBoss18) August 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/AbdulhafeezJide/status/1293844773749624833?s=19
#BBNaija should be replaced with something like Gulder Ultimate search.
— Aucha Ọnucheojo idọllọ (@danonuche) August 13, 2020
Everybody just dey condemn #bbnaija. Go condemn, Buhari, Oyetola, APC and corruption.
— The Captain (@afobaba24) August 13, 2020
