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  • The Most Iconic Nigerian Reality TV Women

    Love them or hate them, you couldn鈥檛 ignore them.

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    Whether you are a Big Brother Naija fan or a Real Housewives of Lagos addict, there is enough reality TV show to go round. Over the years, they鈥檝e given us some of the most chaotic storylines and unforgettable personalities.

    And that’s why we’ve taken upon ourselves to highlight the women across these reality TV shows that not only kept us entertained but have managed to maintain culture relevance long after their shows ended. Here are some of the most memorable women in reality TV history.

    1.

    Show: Big Brother Naija: Pepper Dem


    It’s been seven years since Mercy won. Her continued relevance and the success of her endeavours since then make it clear that her win was anything but a fluke.

    2.

    Show: Big Brother Naija: Pepper Dem


    Tacha is the ultimate definition of a polarising TV personality. Despite her clashes with fellow housemates, she always stayed true to herself.

    3.

    Show: Big Brother Naija: Level Up


    Yes, Phyna was chaotic in the house. But no one wants to watch a show where everyone is singing kumbaya with each other.

    4.

    Show: Big Brother Naija: Double Wahala


    Is Cee-C a villain or simply too honest for TV? Whatever your answer, you can’t deny she was entertaining AF. Many have tried to recreate her playbook and failed.

    5.

    Show: Big Brother Naija: Lockdown


    Reality TV often needs a calm presence to weather the storm, but Erica somehow managed to be both.

    6.

    Show: Real Housewives of Lagos


    Yes, she ended every season she’s appeared in with all her friendships destroyed, but her erratic behaviour is part of why we love her.

    7.

    Show: Young, Famous & African


    If there’s one thing Annie did, it was keep viewers glued to their screens, whether they were rooting for her or criticising her.

    8.

    Show: Big Brother Naija: Level Up


    During her season, Bella made headlines as the housemate who wasn鈥檛 afraid to speak her mind, even if it meant ruffling a few feathers along the way.

    9.

    Show: Real Housewives of Lagos


    Chioma wasn’t a housewife, but reality TV never needed to be real. Her no-nonsense approach to issues endeared fans to her.

    10.

    Show: Big Brother Naija: Lockdown


    If reality TV is known for pushing cast members to their limits, Nengi defies that axiom. She somehow managed to both stir the pot and rise above it.


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