Some social media users are unhappy about the reduction of the grand prize for the winner of Big Brother Naija season 9, which has been announced as N100 million and a new SUV, a decrease from the N120 million prize in the previous season.
Naija traffic had reported that, at a press conference, Busola Tejumola announced that Big Brother Naija season 9 will start on July 28 and last for 71 days, with a grand prize of N100 million and a new SUV.
However, some fans expressed anger in the comments, questioning whether the winner will receive the full prize amount, referencing the alleged incomplete payment to season 7 winner Phyna.
One Nelly Lopez4real wrote, “Una go pay?
One Indomitable5010 wrote, “I hope the winner doesn’t have to beg for the money like Phyna
One Sugsconcepts_naturals wrote, “Una go still explain tire
One Owen Imagery wrote, “Hope they will be paid o?
One Xtiee4luv wrote, “Another story
One Emeline Esinam1 wrote, “Do well to pay this time around
One Abike Taylor Official wrote, “Hope they will pay this time around?
One Don’t Give Up 4 Life wrote, “100m why Phyna chop too. Multichoice is broke
Recall that Phyna, the winner of Big Brother Naija season 7, publicly accused the franchise of withholding her prizes and money, causing her depression and difficulties after the reunion.
Despite her initial reluctance to speak out, she sought help from the Practitioners of Content Creating, Skitmaking, and Influencers Guild (PCCSIGN), which prompted them to send a memo to the organizers, urging them to fulfill their obligations to Phyna, including paying her the outstanding amount, including the BTC worth over a million, which she claimed was still owed to her.
