Organisers of the Big Brother Naija Reality TV show, Multichoice have retained former Big Brother Nigeria housemate, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as host for the 2018 edition of the reality TV show.

Ebuka who featured in the first edition of the show in 2006 will make a re-appearance at the reality show’s third edition in 2018 after hosting the second edition of Big Brother Naija show which saw hip-hop artiste, Efe Ejeba emerge as the winner, going home with the coveted N25 million prize money and SUV.

The lawyer turned media personality will usher the housemates into the Big Brother Naija house and will take up the task of announcing the evicted housemates each week.

Speaking on Ebuka’s return as host of the #BBNaija, the Regional Director, M-Net West Africa, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu said: “We are thrilled to have Ebuka return as host of Big Brother Naija. This was the platform that unearthed his potential first as a housemate and then as a host, ultimately launching him to stardom.

“He is a prime example of what the Big Brother platform offers, as he has proven over the years to be one of Nigeria’s biggest names in pop culture and entertainment whilst also lending his voice to youth empowerment initiatives.

Fans and viewers alike are familiar with his cool, debonair and witty, on-air and on-stage personality. They are guaranteed to enjoy the excitement that he brings to the Big Brother Naija show”, Mba-Uzoukwu said.