Denrele says BBNaija applicants send him n*des, millions of naira to take part in show

Nigerian media personality Denrele Edun has shared his experience with some applicants hoping to take part in the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija.

The gist - The media personality made this known while talking about his influence on the show during an interview on Lunch Time with Vanguard.

"I get a lot of nudes from people who want to go for BBNaija. I get all kinds of monetary offers. I have gotten N100m, N50m, N30m and I tell people go and do something reasonable with your money," he said.

Denrele Edun. [Instagram/DenreleEdun]

"So, let’s just say if you don’t have a Denrele in your life that can help you rediscover yourself or help you get to the next level and give you direction to help you navigate your way through life, then what are you looking for? Go and find a Denrele."

"Away from that, yes! I have been instrumental to a lot of these things. It is what it is. I’m at the industry’s center of gravity. Let’s just say I know people in the right places, when they ask you, tell them to come and meet me.”

All you need to know - Big Brother Naija is Nigeria's most watched reality TV show.

BBNaija winners Efe Ejeba, Miracle Ikechukwu , Mercy Eke, Laycon

The show's first season premiered in 2006 with Katung Aduwak emerging as the winner.

It has run for six seasons and is currently airing its seventh season.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, one of the housemates from the first season has hosted the show since season two.

The past winners of the show include Efe, Miracle, Mercy Eke, Laycon and Whitemoney.