Kellyrae of the former Doublekay duo in the Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season has emerged winner of the show. He was announced the winner by the host of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during the grand finale of the show on Sunday night in Lagos.

The winner was presented with a ₦60 million cash prize and a new SUV. Kellyrae, 33 years old, from Delta, who came into the show with his wife, Kassia, is a graduate of Delta State University.

The eight housemates who made it to the finals are Kellyrae, Sooj, Anita, Nelly, Onyeka, Wanni, Victoria and Ozee.

Sooj, the first finalist to be evicted, said “I am thankful for the journey so far, I feel like a winner and a champion regardless of the situation; I am coming for any and everything; I’m taking the world by storm.”

This was followed by Anita, a model, who expressed her desire to be engaged on the international runway.

She said, “I am excited and grateful right now, I wanted to win the prize but I am here till the last day; I am happy. I will be taking my modelling business to the next level.”

Ozee said: “It’s not about the final winner but the fact that I made it to the end. This platform is like a social experiment where I have learnt about myself. I have a lot am working on. Just look out for me, this is just the beginning.”

Nelly, who auditioned nine times before her final success in the show, said, “I am very happy. I will be growing my restaurant brand. You people should expect something big. I can’t wait to work with all the brands that love me.”

Victoria, the fifth finalist to leave the house, said she would be going back to her business as a travel consultant and would remain open to more collaborations from brands.

For Onyeka, she spoke about her interest in singing, dancing, acting, and directing.

The reality television show began on July 28 with 28 housemates.

The show witnessed lots of twists, drama, controversies, and romance, as the housemates came in pairs of 14. Wanni Danbaki ended her journey on BBNaija as the last woman standing, earning the spot after amassing 32.48% of the total votes. Wanni, who came in as a duo with her twin sister Handi Danbaki, won fans’ hearts with her bubbly personality. With many finding her bond with her twin sister inspiring and others finding her relationship with Shaun endearing, she entertained the viewers and the housemates for ten weeks.

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has dismissed the allegation that Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky while serving his six-month jail sentence from a purported private apartment reached out to him to seek a presidential pardon.

In a recent viral video, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan, claimed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dropped the money laundering charges against the popular cross-dresser after receiving ₦15 million.

In a recorded conversation Otse played online, a voice believed to be Bobrisky’s was heard saying Falana and his son, Folarin Falana aka Falz, tried to get him a presidential pardon in exchange for ₦10,000,000.

While releasing the audio conversation aimed at exposing the alleged corruption involving Bobrisky and officials of the EFCC and the Nigeria Correctional Service, Otse said the Falanas would lose the respect he has for them if the cross-dresser’s claims about them were true.

In response to the allegation, the lawyer while speaking on Channels TV on Thursday, October 3, 2024, debunked the claim, saying he has never met Bobrisky.

“Bobrisky never spoke to me. I have never met him. I do not know him from Adam. He allegedly spoke to my son, Folarin (Falz),” he said.

Contrary to the presidential pardon claim, Falana said the cross-dresser approached Falz his son on May 4, requesting for ₦3 million to be placed in a special part of the prison.

“My son said this guy (Bobrisky) was appealing to people for assistance and called my son on May 4 or thereabout this year and said can you give me ₦3 million to be placed in a special part of the prison — we call it VIP section.

“And my son said, ‘are you calling me under the authorization of the superintendent of prisons?’ He said no. Then Falz said ‘don’t call me again. I’m unable to assist you to bribe the prison authorities. And be very careful, since you are already in jail for an offence. Please, if you are going to call me next time, you either do it through the superintendent, or you write a letter endorsed by the prison authorities.” the Lagos lawyer said.

Falana emphasized that his son has never negotiated fees on behalf of anybody.

Having threatened to institute legal action against Otse, the human rights lawyer described his action as infantile radicalism, saying he would make him a deterrent to other social media users who use their platforms to defame people.

Meanwhile, the EFCC’s head of the prosecution team, Bilikisu Bala, has denied the bribery allegation against the commission.

While appearing before the House of Reps committee investigating the matter, Bala said the anti-corruption agency legally dropped the money laundering charges against the controversial cross-dresser because the EFCC could not sustain the charges.

Burna Boy and Odumodublvck, two of Nigeria’s Music icons, have earned nominations for the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Burna Boy, the Last Last crooner, is recognized in the Best Live Performer category alongside Cardi B and Kendrick Lamar.

Odumodublvck, on the other hand, has earned a nomination for Best International Flow alongside Ghetts, Stefflon Don, and other international acts; reflecting his influence in the global music scene.

The award show, airing on October 8, 2024, in Las Vegas, will celebrate hip-hop excellence.

Other major nominees include Megan Thee Stallion, who leads with 12 nominations, and Kendrick Lamar, with 11 nominations.

Other stars like Drake, Cardi B, Glorilla and Nicki Minaj are also in the running for various categories​.

BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 Full list Nominations
See the full list of nominees below:

Hip-hop Artist Of The Year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Drake
Future
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj

Song Of The Year
‘Agora Hills’ – Doja Cat
‘Bent’ – 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
‘Fe!N’ – Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti
‘FTCU’ – Nicki Minaj
‘Get It Sexyy’ – Sexyy Red
‘Like That’ – Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
‘Mamushi’ – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar
‘Yeah Glo!’ – GloRilla

Hip-hop Album Of The Year
American Dream, 21 Savage
Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla
For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake
In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red
Megan, Megan Thee Stallion
One of Wun, Gunna
Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
Utopia, Travis Scott
We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin

Best Hip-hop Video
‘8 AM in Charlotte’ – Drake
‘Band4band’ – Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
‘Bent’ – 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
‘Big Mama’ – Latto
‘Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion
‘Enough (Miami)’ – Cardi B
‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar
‘Type Shit’ – Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti

Best Breakthrough Hip-hop Artist
41
310babii
Bossman Dlow
Cash Cobain
Lady London
Sexyy Red
Skilla Baby
Tommy Richman

Best Collaboration
‘At the Party’ – Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott
‘Band4band’ – Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
‘Bongos’ – Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
‘Everybody’ – Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert
‘First Person Shooter’ – Drake feat. J.Cole
‘Like That’ – Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
‘Mamushi’ – Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
‘Wanna Be’ – GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion

Best Duo or Group
¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
Common & Pete Rock
Earthgang
Flyana Boss
Future & Metro Boomin
Rick Ross & Meek Mill

Best Live Performer
Burna Boy
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
Drake
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott

Lyricist Of The Year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Common
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj

Video Director Of The Year
20k Visuals
A$AP Rocky
Cactus Jack
Cole Bennett
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Dave Meyers & Travis Scott
Doja Cat & Nina McNeely
Offset

Producer Of The Year
Atl Jacob
Cash Cobain
Hit-Boy
Hitmaka
Metro Boomin
Pete Rock
Q-Tip
The Alchemist

DJ Of The Year
Big Von
DJ D-Nice
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
Kaytranada
Metro Boomin
Mustard
The Alchemist

Best Hip-Hop Platform
Bootleg Kev
Club Shay Shay
Complex
Drink Champs
Million Dollaz Worth of Game
On the Radar
The Breakfast Club
The Joe Budden Podcast
The Shade Room
XXL

Hustler Of The Year
50 Cent
A$AP Rocky
Cam’ron & Ma$e
Cardi B
Drake
Fat Joe
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion

Sweet 16: Best-Featured Verse
21 Savage, ‘Good Good’ (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker)
A$AP Rocky, ‘Gangsta’ (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak)
Cardi B, ‘Wanna Be’ remix (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B)
Drake, ‘Meltdown’ (Travis Scott feat. Drake)
J.Cole, ‘First Person Shooter’ (Drake feat. J. Cole)
Kendrick Lamar, ‘Like That’ (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)
Lil Wayne, ‘Brand New’ (Tyga, YG & Lil Wayne)
Megan Thee Stallion, ‘Wanna Be’ (Glorilla, Megan Thee Stallion)

Impact Track
‘Blessings’ – Nicki Minaj feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
‘Fortunate’ – Common & Pete Rock
‘Get in With Me’ – Bossman Dlow
‘Hiss’ – Megan Thee Stallion
‘Humble Me’ – Killer Mike
‘Not Like Us’ – Kendrick Lamar
‘Precision’ – Big Sean
‘Yeah Glo!’ – GloRilla

Best International Flow
SDM, France
Leys Mc, France
Racionais Mcs, Brazil
Budah, Brazil
Ghetts, UK
Bashy, UK
Stefflon Don, UK
Maglera Doe Boy, South Africa
Blxckie, South Africa
Odumodublvck, Nigeria