On Sunday, we’ll watch the new Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemates get on stage and tell the show’s host, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, their only strategy for winning ₦100m is to “Be themselves.” We all know that’s a big fat lie, and that’s where we come in.

With help from AI, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide that’ll help anyone win the show or at least make it to the final week.

Avoid clumsy names

Trikky Tee, Ka3na, Allysn, Giddyfia, ThinTallTony — what do these names have in common? They’re a mouthful. Chances are, they got fewer votes because fans misspelt their names while trying to vote. Keep your name simple, please.

Enter a ship

Whether it’s a bromance or romance, ensure you’re not sailing alone in the house. Think of Nengi and Laycon, Ozo and Neo, Mercy and Diane, and you’ll understand why you need a close ally in the house.

Organise house games

The house will get boring, but there’s an opportunity to shine if you establish yourself as the game master as soon as the first week. This worked for Neo in both the Lockdown and All Stars seasons.

Have a signature style

Anyone who followed the Pepper Dem season knows this strategy worked for Mercy Eke and contributed to her success. A signature style doesn’t necessarily mean colouring your hair or having a particular look. In Mercy’s case, her signature style was “Never to be caught unfresh.”

Go wild during diary sessions

This strategy might not get you into the finals or make you win, but you won’t be among the first to leave the house. Take away their iconic diary sessions, and Diana and Uriel wouldn’t have lasted as long as they did in the house.

Avoid conflicts

AI doesn’t quite hit the mark with this strategy. Conflicts might be a great way to get viewers’ attention and show them you’re not afraid to stand up for yourself. Make sure you carefully pick your fights to avoid being nominated for early eviction.

Create memorable catchphrases

From Omashola’s “Warri” to Tacha’s “No leave, no transfer,” catchphrases can make you memorable to viewers and increase your popularity.

Be the life of the party

Your main goal is to entertain viewers but make sure you also entertain housemates. Do the most during parties and gatherings in the house. Be the one who dances the most, sings along, and encourages others to have fun.

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Create a feud

Make it a mission to find an opponent in the house. If there isn’t one, make one. A friendly rivalry with another housemate can make you entertaining to viewers and prolong your stay in the house.

Play the role of a mediator

This was Doyin’s strategy during the Level Up season, and whether people agree or not, it kept her in the house longer than expected.

Small tears here and there

As long as you don’t overdo it and make it seem like you’re playing the pity card, getting vulnerable on live TV shows the audience you have warm blood pumping through your heart. It’ll secure you extra weeks in the house.

Win tasks and challenges

Remember, you didn’t uproot your life to come and count ceilings inside Big Brother’s house. Your strategy can be to win cash prizes, brand ambassadorships, and fully sponsored trips from the house tasks and challenges.

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