The recently eliminated Big Brother Naija couple, Zion Ogiefa and Chinwe Elibe, collectively referred to as Zinwe, have disclosed that their time on the reality show has positively influenced their relationship.

In a virtual interview conducted on Thursday, the pair discussed how the experience has aided them in navigating and fortifying their connection.

Although Zinwe faced various misunderstandings during their time in the house, which resulted in a temporary separation, they both recognized that the obstacles they faced have ultimately reinforced their relationship.

“Going into the show has impacted positively on our relationship. Now, we know how to handle situations better,” said Chinwe.


“If we hadn’t been on the show, we would have our real-life issues and might have handled them differently, probably even breaking up earlier. Biggie’s house gave us the chance to confront these situations, and having gone through that together, we’ve come out stronger.”

Zion expressed agreement with her views, noting that the show provided a significant opportunity for learning.

“The Big Brother Naija show was definitely a learning experience for us. We’ve learned patience and resilience. I had good relationships with most of the housemates, so it was a fun and enriching experience. I got to engage with people from different backgrounds and cultures,” he said.

Despite the challenges they encountered throughout the competition, the Zinwe duo assured their supporters that their bond remains strong. Zion highlighted that their relationship was not initiated by the show, nor will it conclude due to it.

“Big Brother Naija has come and gone, but our relationship is still standing strong,” Zion stated.

“We knew going into the show, with our relationship just five months old, that it would come with lots of criticism and scrutiny, and we were prepared for that. We also understand that rocky days are normal in any relationship; they are part of the learning process.”