•Apologises to mum
•Says he won without any strategy
•Thanks Okowa, I Go Dye, Ali Baba, Akpororo, Olamide and Supporters
Efe Ejeba, winner of Big Brother Naija reality TV show is
surely enjoying his new status as a celebrity.
The youngest
millionaire in town arrived the country, Monday night
alongside Bisola, the first runner up of the reality TV show, to
a rousing reception.
On Tuesday, he held his first ever press
conference, in Lagos, where he was presented with the keys
to his SUV and N25 million cheque. In this interview with
Showtime Celebrity, the Warri, Delta State-born rapper shares
his experience in the BBNaija house, his ordeals as well as
his plans to stay on top of his game.
How do you feel being the winner of the BBNaija reality
TV show?
I feel great, I feel honoured.
I’m grateful to God.
I didn’t
do it alone.
I am full of gratitude to everyone who voted
for me and supported me throughout my stay in the Big
Brother Naija competition.
I was simply living my normal
life and having fun in the house. But I didn’t know I was
having this much love outside. I was just being myself
and living my life in the house.
What did you do differently that gave you an edge over
other housemates?
I didn’t do anything differently. All the housemates came
into the house with a winning mentality. I was just myself
while some came with strategies, which we got to find
out later. I feel I represented the average Nigerian youth
in the house. I went into the house to live like a normal
Nigerian child.
How did it feel like to be locked up in a particular place
for 78 days?
It was crazy but I was not worried because I was there
for the money. I said if it was 90 days I didn’t care
because I was out to win. They say we wouldn’t use our
phones and I told them that they could even keep my
phone for two years. I was never tired of staying in the
BBNaija house.
How would you describe your experience in the house?
Its funny that in a place where we expect a lot of
immorality, I became more disciplined. I didn’t think I
would ordinarily have fitted into the Big Brother House
because I am not posh but I was proved wrong. When I
got into the house I realised that I was a bit different from
other housemates. I was not just playing for the camera,
so, when I was angry or happy I showed it. With time, I
started believing that I would actually win the show.
You were always placed on eviction every week.
I’m overwhelmed by this win because I grew up feeling
like people didn’t love me and it turned out to be my
strong point. I don’t try to be nice to people because I
know what people think about me anyway. When I was in
school, I was way ahead in class and people felt
threatened by my young age. So, every week, I knew that
I would be nominated for eviction and that was why I was
ready to die just to win the head of house task. I didn’t
believe in anyone winning the head of house task to save
me aside from myself. So, when it came to those tasks I
gave it my all.
What was the strategy you adopted while you were in the
house?
I didn’t go into the house with any strategy. I was the
same person throughout the show. The way I lived there
was the same way I live my normal life. Nothing changed
about me in the house.
Recall one of your conversations with TBoss where she
boasted that she would spend N25 million within one
week and your reaction was simply unimaginable!
I was stunned when she told me that she would finish
N25 million in a week. I said to myself what is she doing
here. “Me I ready die put for N25m but you say you fit
spend am in one week. So wetin you come they do for
the house na? You dey block oda people space na.” But I
guess she said that out of anger. The biggest irony of the
house was that the younger ones do not know how to
manage their actions but the older ones just said it as it
came.
What are your thoughts on what transpired between
Kemen and Tboss?
Based on logistics, my people say I no dey diplomatic so
I won’t comment on the matter.
Your fans in Jos are saying you never recognized them
while you were in the house?
I am very proud to have been born and raised in Jos; we
all know how Jos has blessed a lot of people in the
Nigerian entertainment industry. I say it all the time that
if I was born and raised in Warri, I wouldn’t have been
this disciplined. I spoke a lot of Pidgin English in the
house but don’t be deceived I also speak English very
well.
Do you regret any of your actions in the house?
The only regret I have is drinking. I heard my mum is
upset with me. So, I apologize to her for drinking so much
in the house.
How did you cope with your fellow housemates?
I learnt tolerance and also, I learnt that some people have
great personalities but still exhibit some unacceptable
behaviours. I learnt that I needed to compromise certain
things in order to live happily with them despite their
flaws. I lived in a confined space and several people
invaded my space. I couldn’t ignore them because of
certain things they did, so I looked beyond their flaws and
embraced their positive side.
With N25million and an SUV at your disposal, how are
you feeling at the moment?
I am a different person who is not particularly moved by
material things.
Have you been told that so many Nigerian celebrities
supported you while you were in the Big brother House?
I am so grateful to a lot of people including Governor
Okowa of Delta State. I heard he threw his weight behind
me. I was also told that comedian; I Go Dye dropped N1
million for my campaign team. When I called him, he
ended my call and called me back. We spoke for hours. I
am also grateful to Ali Baba, AY, Akpororo and so many
Nigerian celebrities whom I had never met but stood
behind me. I hear my family house in Warri can now be
likened to a tourist centre because of the number of
people who have thronged our home to congratulate my
parents.
What will become of your affair with Marvis now that you
are out of the Big Brother Naija house?
What we had in the house was great, but she has a
boyfriend. I was physically attracted to her and that was
why I was close to her in the house.
Beyond BBNaija, what’s next for you?
It will be more about my music because music is my first
love. I have realised that my brand is way bigger than
music, so I will definitely explore different areas. If I
receive any movie offer, the money must make sense. I
don’t feel I know how to act and that was my biggest
frustration in the Big Brother House.
Olamide tweeted that he’s going to do a duet with you!
Yes, Olamide is a great musician. He raps in Yoruba while
I rap in pidgin English. I am looking forward to meeting
and learning from him too.
Will you consider a career in comedy?
No, I’m not a comedian. My life may be funny but I don’t
think my stories are funny.
At a point, you did feel frustrated while in the house?
Yes, I did, especially when it came to tolerating some
people’s annoying behaviours.
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