- Tacha says people killed goats to celebrate her disqualification.
- She was removed from BBNaija after a fight with Mercy Eke.
- Despite the backlash, she’s built a thriving career post-show.
BBNaija star Tacha has revealed that her 2019 disqualification from the show sparked shocking celebrations, including people slaughtering goats to mark her exit.
As reported by Eko Hot Blog, Tacha’s story shows how intense reality TV fandom can become in Nigeria.Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has opened up about the extreme reactions that followed her disqualification from Big Brother Naija Season 4 (Pepper Dem).
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Speaking on the Honest Bunch podcast, Tacha recalled how her sudden exit from the reality show sparked bizarre levels of public excitement. According to her, people went as far as slaughtering goats in celebration.“I got disqualified and people killed goats, people celebrated,” she said.
Tacha’s time on BBNaija came to an abrupt end after a heated confrontation with fellow housemate Mercy Eke. The altercation, which turned physical, violated the show’s rules on violence and earned her a third strike leading to her disqualification. Mercy, who was issued only a warning, eventually won the show.
While some fans sympathized with her, many others ridiculed her exit. The incident became one of the most talked-about moments in BBNaija history, triggering online debates, memes, and now, stories of goat-slaughtering celebrations.
Despite the backlash, Tacha has moved forward. She’s successfully transitioned into brand influencing, business, and media, proving that her disqualification was not the end of her journey.
Tacha’s revelation highlights the intensity of BBNaija fandom, where contestants are either idolized or torn apart sometimes both. Her experience serves as a reminder of the emotional extremes reality TV can stir up, especially in a country where the show commands millions of passionate viewers.
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