The organisers of the show confirmed the disruption in a circular posted on their official Instagram page, noting that the incident was technical and not connected to the safety of the housemates.
Millions of Nigerians watching the popular reality television show, Big Brother Naija, were left in shock on Friday when the transmission was abruptly cut off due to a sudden power interruption.
The organisers of the show confirmed the disruption in a circular posted on their official Instagram page, noting that the incident was technical and not connected to the safety of the housemates.
The notice reads: “We’re currently experiencing a temporary break in Big Brother Naija transmission due to a power issue. Rest assured, the housemates are safe and sound.
“Our technical team is working swiftly to restore power and normal service. Thank you for your patience. Grab a snack, stretch your legs. We’ll be back serving premium entertainment shortly!”
SaharaReporters observed that as of the time of filing this report, the show had yet to return on air. Instead, the Big Brother Naija channel on DStv was replaying old scenes to keep viewers glued.
The abrupt blackout has also sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms as fans of the show expressed frustration and raised questions about why one of the country’s most expensive and widely followed productions could still suffer basic power failures.
On X (formerly Twitter), “Ilupeju” began trending after fans jokingly threatened to storm the house where the show is being held in Ilupeju, Lagos State.
Some users posted memes saying they were “already on their way” to rescue their favourite housemates, while others ridiculed the organisers for not having reliable backup power in a multi-billion-naira project.
A user, @Julietogoo36 wrote: ”Na small thing dey vex me.. on my way to Ilupeju.#BBNaija better make sure nothing happen to my Sultana.”
Another user, Getupdated wrote: “I slept, woke up and Dede is still not on my screen? All road leads to ilupeju!”
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2024 acknowledged shortcomings in the country’s electricity sector, despite raising tariffs for Band A customers.
The admission was made in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework for 2025–2027, published by the government. It noted that, even after spending ₦2 trillion to subsidize electricity costs, challenges with power availability persist.
The government, however, pledged to further promote a competitive electricity market and outlined plans to increase power generation and distribution across the country.