Entertainment
Season Finale of Come Play Naija Season 2 Airs This Saturday

After 10 weeks of absolute fun and entertainment, Nigeria’s most loved game show ‘Come Play Naija’ is ending with a bang! This season finale holds this Saturday, 14th January from 7:00 pm on DStv channel 197 and GOtv channel 53. Since this season started in November 2022, we have had over 10 episodes and participants have won millions of naira weekly. Also, the studio audience were not left out as they won free drinks and cash prizes.
Here is a recap of what went down in some of the previous episodes:
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The first three episodes of the show kept fans on the edge of their seats as the contestants gave it their best shot. There were lots of ‘close call’ moments, total misses, and activities that tested the contestants’ mental, physical, and teamwork skills. Viewers enjoyed mind-gripping moments, jaw-dropping twists and turns, and shocking outcomes. The 6 teams who participated in the first 3 episodes won over 8 million naira.
Just like in the first season, the celebrity edition was just as entertaining. Fan favorites from Big Brother Naija’s Shine your eyes and Level up seasons competed and won over 2 million naira..
Team Orange, made up of the Shine your eyes housemates, was represented by Nini, Jaypaul, Tega, and Cross, while Team Blue of the Team Level Up housemates, had Eloswag, Groovy, Giddyfia, and Daniella.
At the end of the games, Team Blue had N2,240,000, while Team Orange had their initial winnings of N380,000 slashed in half. All prizes were distributed amongst the studio audience.
The finale episode will air on Saturday t 7.00 pm on DStv channel 197 and GOtv channel 53 and will see all the winners from the previous episodes of Come Play Naija Season 2 compete for the ultimate prize of millions of Naira and a brand new car.
Visit the website www.africamagic.tv/comeplaynaija to find out more information.
DStv viewers will be able to watch on the DStv app at no additional cost. You can sign-up or reconnect to DStv and GOtv today by downloading the MyDStv or MyGOtv apps or by dialing *288# to subscribe.
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Drama, Tears, and Showdowns: BBNaija Reunion Starts on a Heated Note
The Big Brother Naija Season 10 reunion kicked off yesterday, and honestly, nobody was prepared for how quickly things went from zero to heated. From unresolved tensions to emotional confessions, it looks like the housemates came ready to finally say everything they’ve been holding back.If episode one is anything to go by, the rest of the reunion is set to be explosive.Here are some of the highlights from Episode 1 of the reunion:Sabrina opened up about her early exit, saying that if she had stayed longer, viewers would have seen more of her personality, and that a love interest storyline likely wouldn’t have happened.Tracy reflected on her time in the house, admitting she didn’t feel emotionally prepared for the experience. She also expressed that while she wanted a deeper connection with Kuture, things felt too physical for her.Zita revisited her time in the house as well, insisting her fight with Mide was not performative and that she often felt cornered by how things played out. Mide, however, pushed back, saying Zita misunderstood her intentions and that she is not condescending.Zita and Danboskid also addressed their failed “ship,” finally laying the relationship drama to rest.Thelma had an emotional moment while defending herself in the Isabella and Kayinkumi situation, with tensions rising further when Big Soso jumped into the conversation, escalating things between her and Thelma.We also saw more tension unfold between Tega and Thelma, with revelations that added even more weight to their already strained dynamic.And just when we thought it couldn’t get any hotter, the episode ended on a cliffhanger, with Kola and Doris going head-to-head, leaving viewers waiting for what comes next.If this is just episode one, the rest of the reunion promises nothing short of chaos, clarity, and confrontations.Big Brother Naija S10 reunion is clearly not holding back this year. You can catch all the drama at 10pm on Africa Magic Showcase and 10:30 pm on Africa Magic Family on DStv and GOtv.
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The Final Chapter of BBNaija Season 10 Begins at the Reunion
After ten weeks of twists, shifting alliances, emotional confrontations and unforgettable moments, the BBNaija Season 10 house may have closed its doors, but many of the conversations it sparked never truly ended.Now, months after Imisi emerged victorious and walked away with the ₦150 million grand prize, all 29 housemates are set to return for the Season 10 Reunion, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. As anticipation builds for BBNaija Season 11, the reunion offers fans one final opportunity to revisit the stories that kept the 10/10 season at the centre of conversation.And if there’s one thing viewers know about BBNaija reunions, it’s that they have a way of bringing unfinished business back to the surface.For starters, fans will be eager to hear from Dede and Kola, whose complicated dynamic generated countless conversations throughout the season. What exactly was happening between them? Was it friendship, attraction, strategy, or a little bit of everything? Months later, many viewers are still searching for answers.Then there is Victory and Gigi Jasmine, whose rollercoaster relationship became one of the season’s most talked-about storylines. From mixed signals and emotional conversations to unexpected decisions that left viewers divided, theirs was a relationship that rarely lacked drama. The reunion could finally reveal where things stand between them today.Questions also remain around Faith, one of the season’s most controversial and talked-about housemates. His journey from strong contender to disqualification sparked intense debate among fans and fellow housemates alike. With Sultana and Imisi both playing significant roles in some of the season’s biggest conversations involving him, the reunion may provide long-awaited clarity on one of the defining storylines of the season.Of course, no look back at the 10/10 season would be complete without revisiting the relationships that captured viewers’ attention. Fans will be curious to know whether connections such as Koyin and Isabella’s survived beyond the house, evolved into something more, or simply became part of the BBNaija experience.There are also questions surrounding Jason Jae, whose interactions with Joanna, Sultana and Dede kept fans speculating throughout the season. Was he simply playing the game, following genuine connections, or navigating a complicated mix of both? The reunion may finally offer some answers.Meanwhile, Bright Morgan and Mide’s relationship remained one of the season’s most debated situationships. With emotions, misunderstandings and unanswered questions lingering after the show, viewers will undoubtedly be looking forward to hearing their perspectives now that months have passed.Beyond the individual stories, the reunion is also an opportunity for housemates to reflect on the alliances, rivalries and decisions that shaped one of the most unpredictable seasons in BBNaija history. Friendships were tested, loyalties shifted, and housemates often found themselves on opposite sides of conversations that dominated social media week after week.Whether it’s old rivalries, unresolved tensions, surprising reconciliations or long-awaited explanations, fans can expect the conversations they have been waiting months to hear.The BBNaija Season 10 Reunion premieres on June 8 at 10:00 PM WAT on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family. Episodes will be available on DStv Stream and GOtv Stream, ensuring viewers never miss a moment of the revelations, resolutions and memorable conversations that await.
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The Evolution of Home Viewing in Nigeria
There was a time in Nigeria when watching movies at home wasn’t strictly a “home” experience. People rented VHS tapes and later DVDs from local video clubs around the neighbourhood, and in many cases, viewing extended to video centres or where groups gathered to watch films and sports. It was a shared setup shaped by access, availability, and a very communal way of consuming entertainment.As time went on, analogue television became the main form of home viewing. Families would gather around a single TV set in the living room, with limited channels and fixed programming schedules. Content was not really something you chose; it was something you aligned your day around. Antenna adjustments were part of the routine, and despite the limitations, TV became a central part of everyday household life.The introduction of satellite and pay-TV services marked a major shift. Viewers suddenly had more control, more variety, and more access. Local and international content expanded significantly, covering movies, sports, news, and entertainment in a way that changed viewing habits from passive scheduling to active choice.This is where platforms like GOtv became relevant in the Nigerian context. By making premium entertainment more affordable and widely accessible, GOtv helped bridge the gap between content quality and everyday households. It wasn’t just about more channels; it was about making consistent access to entertainment more realistic for a wider audience.Today, home viewing has become more flexible and audience-driven. People are no longer tied to fixed schedules; viewing is now based on preference, timing, and convenience. At the same time, shared viewing still exists, especially around live sports and major TV moments, where entertainment becomes a collective experience again, just in a more modern form.From rented tapes and video centres to satellite TV and now more structured, accessible entertainment platforms, the evolution of home viewing in Nigeria has been a steady shift toward more choice and control. Throughout that journey, GOtv has remained part of the ecosystem, supporting how everyday audiences access and experience entertainment at home.
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