‘I regret going to BBNaija, but love the benefits’, Ex-winner Mercy Eke

Mercy Eke, winner of Big Brother Naija's fourth season, has voiced regret over her participation in the popular reality show, even while acknowledging the significant benefits it has provided. The reality star shared her candid feelings during an interview on Toke Makinwa's show, "Toke Moments."

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I regret going to Big Brother, even though I love the benefits that come from it.

Eke explained that the intense public scrutiny that followed her time on the show has made it difficult to find peace in her daily life. "I regret going to Big Brother, even though I love the benefits that come from it," she stated. She elaborated on the toll this constant attention has taken, admitting she struggles with sleep as her life is perpetually compared to those not in the public eye.

"I wish I didn’t go, because I have friends who… I know people who are like, okay, this person has passed me but nobody’s talking about them, because they are not out there. But me, I’m not doing anything, and I can’t even sleep at night," Eke confessed.

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I wish I didn’t go, because I have friends who… I know people who are like, okay, this person has passed me but nobody’s talking about them, because they are not out there. But me, I’m not doing anything, and I can’t even sleep at night.

Despite her regrets, Eke returned for the "All Stars" edition of the show, driven by the pursuit of prize money. However, she found the experience different from her initial participation, noting that many contestants seemed more desperate for money than she was. She firmly stated that she would not go on the show again.

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I felt like all of us, we have money already, but a lot of people were not acting like they didn’t have money before. They were more hungry than me.

Looking ahead, Eke has focused on setting personal goals and draws inspiration from other successful Nigerian women. She emphasized her dedication to hard work and self-challenge to become a better version of herself. Eke also addressed misconceptions about her personal life, clarifying that her lifestyle is not funded by a married man, as she has been in a four-year relationship with a single partner. Recently completing a master's degree in the UK, she highlighted the importance of financial literacy in business.

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No knowledge is a waste.