By Milcah Tanimu
On August 19, 2024, the Nelita pair, consisting of Nnena Mbonu and Anita Ukah, triumphed once again in the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Head of House (HOH) Challenge, marking their second consecutive week as HOH. Their victory this week also came with the significant benefit of immunity from the next Sunday’s eviction.
The pair had previously won the HOH challenge on August 12, 2024, leading the house for a week. This week, despite changes in the selection process, including the cancellation of the ballot system and custodian challenge, Nelita excelled in a two-round task held on Monday, August 19. They completed the task in record time, securing their position as HOH once more.
In a notable change from previous weeks, the HOH challenge now includes immunity, providing winners with protection from eviction. As part of their new role, Nelita had the privilege of choosing a pair to share the HOH lounge. They selected Sooj and Topher of the Aces as their special guests. While Sooj and Topher will enjoy the benefits of the HOH lounge, they are not permitted to bring any of these benefits back to the main house.
The housemates also conducted their first live nominations. The Zinwe pair nominated Chekas and Wanni x Handi, while other pairs made various nominations, leading to a dynamic and strategic week ahead. In the previous week, the Nelita pair had chosen Onyeka and Chizoba of the Chekas pair to share the HOH lounge, a decision that stirred discussions among fans and housemates who had anticipated a choice of Aces.
