Organisers of the show quickly issued a statement informing viewers of the disruption and assuring them that all housemates were safe. The message noted that technical teams were working to restore power and resume normal broadcast as soon as possible.
“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,” the statement read.
The interruption, which lasted for more than two hours, stirred reactions among fans on social media, with many expressing concern about the housemates and the sudden blackout.
Organisers, however, reiterated that the issue was purely technical and promised that the show’s broadcast would resume without further incident.