The Buzz predictions come true as Kellyrae cements his status as the next big thing in Nigeria’s entertainment industry
The 33-year-old singer from Warri, Delta State, walked away with a staggering N100 million grand prize, sealing his status as a rising star in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, now let’s look at his journey thus far.
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 has indeed been full of excitement! This season, Showmax’s exclusive talk show, “The Buzz,” hosted by Toke Makinwa, has been a hit. The show features celebrity guests and commentators who analyze the drama, fun, and twists happening in the BBNaija house. Their predictions and insights have added an extra layer of entertainment for the viewers.
Are you following this season closely? What do you think about the predictions made on “The Buzz”?
On the 10th episode of The Buzz, host Toke Makinwa and her guests, Femi Daniels and Mercy Obidake, tackled the all-important question: Who would make it to the final cut and potentially win BBNaija Season 9: No Loose Guard?
Femi and Mercy placed their bets on Kelly Rae, Wanni, and Victoria, naming them the most likely to dominate the final stages. Toke, not one to shy away from making her bold call, predicted a top four featuring Kellyrae, Onyeka, Wanni, and Victoria.
And guess what? Their predictions were spot on.
Hosted by the vivacious Toke Makinwa, the show dissected the housemates’ gameplay, relationships, alliances, and, chances of winning. With guests like Femi and Mercy bringing their sharp analysis, The Buzz became a BBNaija fan’s dream—a place to hear behind-the-scenes insights and predictions.
Toke and her guests didn’t just entertain the idea of who might win—they committed to their guesses. And as the season barreled toward its epic finale, Kellyrae, Wanni, and Victoria emerged as the top contenders, just as predicted.
Eviction Recap:
Tami and Toyosi: The first eviction occurred on August 4, 2024, when Damilola and Toyosi were sent home.
Tami, who received only 2.21% of the total votes, was in the bottom four alongside Chekas, Streeze, and the Radicals, who were saved by custodians Nne and Chinne.
Chinne and Nne: The duo, known as NdiNne, became the second pair evicted from the show, following Tami’s exit the previous week.
They found themselves in the bottom four alongside Radicals, Zinwe, and Flourish, ultimately being evicted by the custodians Streeze.
Streeze: Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge, the Streeze duo, were the third pair to exit the house.
Flourish: Comprising DJ Flo and Rhuthee, Flourish was the fourth pair to leave. Initially, they were among four pairs with the lowest votes, but Wanni and Handi saved the Beta pair, leading to Flourish’s eviction.
Zinwe: Zion and Chinwe, known as the power couple Zinwe, were the fifth pair to be evicted due to receiving the lowest public votes, closely followed by Beta and Chekas.
Radicals: The gym bros Fairme David and Mickey became the sixth pair to leave on September 1, 2024, after being eliminated based on public votes.
End of Pair Evictions:
Following the eviction of the Radicals, Big Brother announced the end of pair-based evictions, forcing the remaining housemates to compete as individuals for the ₦100 million grand prize.
Kellyrae’s Rise to Stardom
Kellyrae entered the BBNaija house on Sunday, 28 July alongside 27 other housemates, with a unique twist—contestants were paired up and competed as dynamic duos. Week after week, housemates were tested on their mental, physical, and emotional strengths, leading to countless moments of tension, joy, and heartbreak but Kellyrae, with his talent, charm, and strategic prowess, stood out.
Kellyrae, whose real name is Kingsley Sule, is a Nigerian singer with a bachelor’s degree in music from Delta State University.
Throughout the competition, Kellyrae’s journey was filled with highs and lows, but his resilience paid off when he claimed the grand prize and earned the title of BBNaija Season 9 champion. Alongside him, Wanni, Victoria, and Onyeka stood as finalists, giving the show one of its most thrilling conclusions.