I genuinely thought I would win, or at least be declared a co-winner! – Tayo

Nigeria’s representative, Tayo Faniran, who emerged 2nd runner-up at the just concluded Big Brother Africa-Hotshots, has opened up on this year’s show, saying that he was shocked when Idris Sultan of Tanzania was declared the winner of the reality show.

Speaking with the media at a welcome party organised in his honour by MultiChoice Nigeria, M-Net, Tayo said, “I was really shocked when IK declared Idris winner of the show.

I genuinely thought I would win, or at least be declared a co-winner! Nonetheless, I’m incredibly grateful for the unique opportunity and exposure Big Brother has given me.

All I can tell Nigerians, Africa, and the rest of the world now is “watch this space!” The 28-year old model and latest dad in town explained that the interaction with other Africans in the Big Brother house and the exposure to the rich and diverse cultures in Africa have adequately prepared him to further pursue a career in acting, singing, or as a TV presenter.

The reality show which began with 26 housemates successfully came to an end on Sunday, 7 December 2014.