The stakes are high for the housemates, with the upcoming wager challenge determining whether they can maintain their current standard of living. Each housemate staked a certain number of Moniepoint coins towards the communal pool, which they will use for their weekly shopping should they win the wager.
Head of house Adekunle, staked the minimum of 100 Moniepoint coins, reflecting his confidence or lack thereof in the success of the task. Alex, CeeC, Frodd, Pere, Tolanibanj and Ike also staked 100 Moniepoint coins, with Princess offering 120 Moniepoint coins. Cross, Ilebaye and Mercy Eke staked 150.
Angel, Doyin, Neoenergy, Kiddwaya and Uriel staked 200, and Venita came in at a whopping 210 Moniepoint coins for the house shopping, Seyi went even bigger, staking 300 Moniepoint coins while Whitemoney made a stake of 350 Moniepoint coins while Soma made the biggest sacrifce of 450 Moniepoint coins. Should the housemates fail the challenge, they will have to survive on minimal supplies until the next wager, which could create tension and hardships within the house.
Down memory lane
For the first wager challenge of Big Brother Naija All Stars, housemates were tasked with developing a single play to celebrate their previous stay in the house, reminiscing about the grand moments of previous seasons. Under the leadership of Head of House Adekunle and the creative direction of Alex, the housemates put their heads together to craft a play that not only celebrates their time in the house but also pays homage to their sponsors through short skits. However, this decision seems to have run afoul of Biggie's guidelines, leading to a challenging situation for the housemates as they navigate the fine line between creativity and adhering to the brief.
Play gone astray
The brief given by Biggie was straightforward - create a play celebrating their past experiences in the Big Brother Naija house, capturing the essence of their journey throughout the seasons. Unfortunately, the housemates decided to include multiple ads as part of the play, intending to honour the various sponsors. While their intention might have been noble, it resulted in the play deviating from the primary objective.
Biggie's notes
During Adekunle's diary session, Biggie expressed concern on the inclusion of advertisements in the play. Biggie emphasized that the play should have nothing to do with brand promotions or mentions. The aim is to focus solely on celebrating their time in the house and paying tribute to the show's history, not advertising products.
After receiving feedback from Biggie, Adekunle called for a meeting with the housemates to brainstorm alternative ideas. However, he made the decision to let housemates ideate without him because his voice is gone.
The importance of teamwork
Adekunle admitted to Biggie that he felt the housemates were more inclined to pursue their own individual ideas rather than working together as a team. This lack of teamwork has become a significant concern and is hindering the housemates' ability to create a cohesive and meaningful play.
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