BBNaija: How To Vote For Favorite Big Brother Nigeria Housemate
BBNaija: How To Vote For Favorite Big Brother Nigeria Housemate: I will show you how you will vote for your favourite housemates in the ongoing Big Bother Naija Season 6. Things have changed and you have to learn the new voting procedure.
Unlike the previous season, you can no longer vote for your housemates using SMS. Remember, to keep your favourite housemate in the house, you have to vote him or her to remain.
Big Brother Naija returns for what promises to be an amazing sixth season. Biggie ensures you that the 2021 House is sure to be HOT with brand new Housemates who are sure to keep you entertained 24/7.
Warning! No SMS voting: This year, all the voting will be done on the
- Big Brother Naija website and mobile site as well as on
- MyDStv
- MyGOtv apps.
This is called direct voting and not through SMS anymore.
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Voting takes place on Mobile, Web, SMS, the MyDStv app (DStv subscribers) and MyGOtv App (GOtv subscribers), only. Voting on the MyDStv and MyGOtv App is open to active Nigerian subscribers only.
Big Brother Naija season 6 takes place in the following channels; Mobile Site, Website, MyDStv app (DStv subscribers) and MyGOtv App (GOtv subscribers), only. Voting on the MyDStv and MyGOtv App is open to active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only.
To vote on the website, mobile site and the app, the audience will register with their name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, and cell phone number before or during the voting round.
Website / Mobile site – You may vote for your favourite housemate via the Africa Magic website or mobile site on www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother.
MyDStv/MyGOtv App – You may vote for your favourite housemate via the MyDStv/MyGOtv App if you are an active subscriber with an eligible package.
The wait is finally over! Following the hugely successful Lockdown version of the show, Season 6 has been cooked, spiced and will be served this coming Saturday.
BBNaija – Opening and Closing Duration for Voting
Voting will open every Monday night after the nomination show at 8pm (9pm CAT) and will close Thursdays at 9pm (10pm CAT).
One can vote 100 times on the Mobile site and Website. If you are a DStv/GOtv subscriber customer with an eligible package and have the MyDStv/MyGOtv App, you can vote based on your package, below are eligible packages
| Packages | MyDStv/MyGOtv App (Active subscribers only) |
| Premium/Bue/Mega |
2500 |
| Compact +/Grande Mais |
1500 |
| Compact/Grande |
750 |
| Confam/Family/Familia |
500 |
| Yanga/Access/ Facil |
200 |
| GOtv Max |
350 |
| GOtv Jolli/Plus |
200 |
Countries where you can vote from
MyDStv App
Viewers in the following country can vote using the MyDStv app
- Nigeria
- Angola
- Botswana
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- DRC
- Mauritius
- Eswatini and ALL DTH Countries
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Congo Brazzaville
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Guinea Bissau
- Guinea Conakry
- Ivory Coast
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Niger
- Sao Tome & Principe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Eritrea
- Madagascar
- Seychelles
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Burundi
- Rwanda
MyGOtv App
Viewers in the following country can vote using the MyGOtv app
- Nigeria
- Angola
- Botswana
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- DRC
- Mauritius
- Eswatini
MyGOtv App is not available in DTH countries.
NOTE: You must activate your subscription and be on an eligible package to be able to receive additional votes to vote for your favourite housemate(s).
Vote Limits
One can vote 100 times on the Mobile site and Website. If you are a DStv/GOtv subscriber with an eligible package and have the MyDStv/MyGOtv App, you can vote based on your package. You can vote for anyone you like each week and use your allowed votes per platform per week as you wish.
Voting is free (Data costs apply) on the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App. On the website, mobile site and on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App, you will see a little countdown from 100 to one which indicates that your vote has been received.
All voting is verified by the auditing firm Deloitte. Please also have a look at the Terms and Conditions for voting, as published on africamagic.tv/bigbrother
Housemates Voting Codes
You can find all the voting codes for housemates on africamagic.tv/bigbrother. Will the housemates voting codes change or stay the same during the live shows?
The voting codes for each housemate will remain the same throughout the duration of the show/season.
Voting on the MyDStv and MyGOtv App is open to active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only.
To vote on the website, mobile site and the app, the audience will register with their name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, and cell phone number before or during the voting round.
How to Register on the Big Brother Nigeria website
You can register to vote on the Africa Magic website– africamagic.tv/bigbrother
- Click on the Vote menu item.
- Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location and cellphone in the international format e.g. +234731234567 and your preferred password.
- You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
- Enter your OTP
- Once registered, you will be able to vote.
- Select your favourite Housemate.
Website votes are free. Data costs apply.
How to Vote on the Big Brother Nigeria Website if you’re a registered voter
You may vote for your favourite housemate via the Africa Magic website– africamagic.tv/bigbrother
- Click on the Vote menu item.
- Click on Login and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g.
- Enter your chosen password.
- Select your favourite housemate.
- Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.
Votes on the website are limited to 100 votes per user.
Website votes are free. Data costs apply.
How to Register on the Big Brother Nigeria Mobile Site
You can register to vote on the Africa Magic mobile site– africamagic.tv/bigbrother
- Click on the Vote menu item.
- Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234731234567 and your preferred password
- You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
- Enter your OTP
- Once registered, you will be able to vote after the show
Mobile site votes are free. Data costs apply.
How to Vote on the Big Brother Nigeria Mobile Site if you’re a Registered Voter
You may vote for your favourite housemate via the Africa Magic mobile site– africamagic.tv/bigbrother
- Click on the Vote menu item.
- Click on Login and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g., +234731234567.
- Enter your chosen password
- Select your favourite housemate.
- Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.
- Votes on the mobile site are limited to 100 votes per user.
Mobile site votes are free. Data costs apply.
How to Vote via the MyDStv or MyGOtv App (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)
Get additional votes with the MyDStv or MyGOtv App. Additional votes are awarded based on your subscription package or tier
- Download the MyDStv or MyGOtv App from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
- Log into the app by selecting your default country, use your surname or mobile number and your smartcard number.
- Once you’ve logged into your MyDStv or MyGOtv app account page, look for the “Vote Now” button.
- You must be an active MyDStv or MyGOtv subscriber on one of the eligible packages to receive your additional votes
- Click on “Vote Now” follow the instructions to cast your vote.
How to Register on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)
You can register to vote by clicking on the “Vote now” button inside the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.
- Click on Register and enter your name, surname, year of birth, gender, location, and cell phone number in the international format e.g., +234731234567, confirm your smartcard number and your preferred password.
- You will receive an OTP (One Time Pin) via SMS.
- Enter your OTP.
- Once registered, you will be able to vote after the show.
- MyDStv and MyGOtv App votes are free.
Data costs apply.
How to Vote on the MyDStv or MyGOtv App if you’re a Registered Voter (DStv subscribers with eligible packages only)
You may vote for your favourite housemate by clicking on the “Vote now” button inside the MyDStv or MyGOtv App.
- Confirm your smartcard number and enter your cell phone number in the international format e.g. +234731234567.
- Enter your chosen password.
- Select your favourite housemate.
- Enter your number of votes and cast your vote by clicking VOTE.
- MyDStv app or MyGOtv app votes are allocated based on your subscription package/tier (active DStv/GOtv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only)
- MyDStv and MyGOtv App votes are free.
Data costs apply.
VOTING LIMITS & COST
Each user may cast 100 votes per voting platform per vote round i.e.
- Web – 100 votes
- Mobi – 100 votes
Network data costs will apply for the use of the internet on web and mobile.
Terms and conditions apply.
MyDStv app or MyGOtv app – votes are allocated based on your subscription package/tier (active DStv subscribers in selected countries with eligible packages only)
| Packages | MyDStv/MyGOtv App (Active subscribers only) |
| Premium/Bue/Mega | 2500 |
| Compact +/Grande Mais | 1500 |
| Compact/Grande | 750 |
| Confam/Family/Familia | 500 |
| Yanga/Access/ Facil | 200 |
| GOtv Max | 350 |
| GOtv Jolli/Plus | 200 |
How much will the winner of Big Brother Naija get?
The winner of Big Brother Naija Season Six will get N90 million worth of prizes which include a cash prize, a top of the range SUV from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors; a trip to Dubai for two packaged by Travel Beta; a home make-over courtesy Scanfrost; a year’s supply of Pepsi and tickets to a VVIP concert experience; a year’s supply of Indomie noodles & Munch it; and a brand new Oppo mobile smartphone. There’s also a bonus prize of two VIP Tickets to watch a European Football final game LIVE, courtesy BETWAY
Who is this edition’s presenter? Will it be Ebuka Obi-Uchendu again?
Yes. The popular Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a former housemate in Big Brother Nigeria show back in 2006 and host of the last three seasons of BBNaija – See Gobbe, Double Wahala and Lock Down will return as this season’s host. Ebuka has risen to become one of the most loved and admired media personalities in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Besides being the host of BBNaija, he is also the host of the long running talk show, Rubbin’ Minds on Channels TV as well as a co-host of The Men’s Corner on Ebonylife Television. He is also well-known for his impeccable style that has kept social media tongues wagging and this edition will delight his fans with his astute fashion choices which will be showcased for 13 weeks!
What will be the theme of this year’s edition?
The theme for Big Brother Naija Season Six will be revealed soon
Who will be Big Brother in this edition of the show?
As in all Big Brother shows around the world, the identity of Big Brother is a mystery and will remain so before, during and after the show.
What language will Big Brother Naija be filmed in?
Big Brother Naija will be broadcast to audiences across the African continent and the language most common to our audiences is English and therefore Big Brother Naija will be an English language production. However, our housemates allowed to converse in Pidgin, which is often subtitled during the daily highlights show.
What is MultiChoice’s role in Big Brother Naija?
MultiChoice provides subscription services to the multi-channel, digital, pay-TV products DStv and GOtv which screen Big Brother Naija.
On what channels will Big Brother Naija air on DStv and GOtv?
Big Brother Naija will air live on channel 198 on DStv and channel 29 on GOtv (Channel 129 in Ghana and Channel 329 in Uganda). Highlights will also be available on the www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother website. The live Sunday eviction show will be broadcast weekly at 19:00 Nigerian Time/ 20:00 Central African Time on:
- Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 151)
- Africa Magic Urban (DStv Channel 153)
- Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154 and GOtv channel 2)
On which packages will Big Brother Naija be available on DStv or GOtv?
Big Brother Naija will be available to subscribers on all DStv packages and only to subscribers on GOtv Max and Plus packages
Will I be able to watch Big Brother Naija on GOtv Value/Lite?
No. The 24-hour channel will only be available to GOtv Max and Plus subscribers.
How many hours a day will the Big Brother Naija channel broadcast?
The channels will broadcast 24 hours a day for 14 weeks
What should I do if I want to watch Big Brother Naija?
To watch Big Brother Naija, you need be a DStv of GOtv customer. If you’re not, please visit www.dstv.com or www.gotvafrica.com or contact your nearest MultiChoice office or branch and subscribe to DStv or GOtv Max or Plus (where available). Big Brother Naija channel will only be available to DStv subscribers on all packages as well as on the GOtv Max and Plus package (where available) in Africa.
Will the show be available on DStv Now?
Yes. The BBNaija channel will be available on DStv Now. Download the DStv Now app on App store and Google Play store. Make sure you have an active subscription to stream live content
Can I watch the daily highlights on DStv CatchUp?
Yes. The daily highlights and eviction shows will be available on Catch Up and available to active Premium, Compact Plus and Compact subscribers.
How many countries in Africa will watch Big Brother Naija?
49 countries across the African continent will get to enjoy Big Brother Naija via the DStv and GOtv platforms. These countries are: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Will I be able to watch the show on YouTube?
The opening show of BBNaija S4 will be uploaded on Africa Magic’s YouTube channel on Monday, July 1 and will be available to more BBNaija fans to enjoy a taste of the excitement for one month!
Fans will also catch other exclusive content all season long on the channel, such as daily highlight moments twice a week, interviews with music artistes and the evictees after the Sunday eviction shows.
If I want to comment about Big Brother Naija, where can I do this?
Our social community pages are ready for you. Send your messages to TV, read the daily stories, watch videos of the House and the Housemates on the www.bbnaijadaily.com or on official website www.africamagic.tv/bigbrother.
Send Your Messages to TV:
Twitter: Follow our official Twitter account @BBNaija and share your moments and comments with Biggie using the #BBNaija.
Facebook and Instagram: Like our official page www.facebook.com/bigbrothernaija and do not miss an instant of Biggie’s House thrills on Instagram by following account @BigBroNaija and comment using #BBNaija.
You can also follow verified social media accounts of DStv, GOtv and AfricaMagic on Twitter: @DStvNg @GOtvNg @AfricaMagicTV
Instagram: @DStvNigeria @GOtvNg @AfricaMagic
Can I Opt-out if I am not interested in watching the show?
Subscribers will have the option to opt out as they always have. The specific opt-out sequence will be communicated in due course.
DStv SMS (Opt Out)
Text Smartcard Number + BBOUT to 30333 to opt out.
GOtv SMS (Opt Out)
Text IUC Number + BBOUT to 4688 to opt out.
How were contestants selected for Big Brother Naija?
MultiChoice Nigeria announced a Call to Audition in eight locations across Nigeria on the 1st and 2nd of February 2019: Warri, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Ibadan, Calabar and Benin on Africa Magic channels, owned and third-party social media platforms and on public platforms like radio and in print media. Interested parties over 18 with a valid Nigerian passport were invited to attend the audition where over 15,000 people turned up for the auditions and taken through various stages of auditions until the finalists were selected.
Then in March, we held a first-of-its-kind online audition to give the fans the opportunity to select one more housemate to enter the house. Same rules applied as well; applicants were to be over 18 with a valid Nigerian passport. From the pool of over 3000 entries received, 10 were shortlisted for fans to vote one unique personality they would want to have in the house.
Did you have to be a DStv/GOtv subscriber to enter Big Brother Naija?
No, you do not need to be a current DStv/GOtv subscriber to enter Big Brother Naija.
Did you need any special qualifications to enter Big Brother Naija?
No, you do not need any special qualifications to audition for Big Brother Naija.
What are the rules of Big Brother Naija?
A rule-book is distributed to Housemates before the commencement of the show. General rules will include – no contact with the world outside the Big Brother house, strictly no violence and an obligation to nominate fellow housemates for eviction.
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