Saga Reveals Big Brother Naija Was a Strategic Move to Begin His Entertainment Journey

Former Big Brother Naija Season 6 contestant Adeoluwa Okusaga, widely recognized as Saga, has disclosed that his decision to participate in the reality television show was driven by a desire to establish himself in the entertainment industry.

Speaking in a recent interview with Channels TV, Saga explained that although he is professionally trained as an engineer, he intentionally used the BBNaija platform as a springboard for a career in entertainment. According to him, encouragement from colleagues played a significant role in his decision to audition.

“I went to Big Brother Naija to launch my career as an entertainer. I am an engineer,” he said.

He further noted that people he worked with urged him to take the opportunity after recognizing his abilities.

“My colleagues at work begged me to go for Big Brother Nigeria, they said I will do well,” Saga added.

The reality star, who has since transitioned into acting, also addressed the connection between engineering and creativity. He pointed out that the technical profession requires imagination and analytical skills, qualities he believes are transferable to entertainment.

“As an engineer, you have to have a powerful imagination, understanding, and skill. A lot of artists like Davinci ended up as engineers because it’s a parallel,” he stated.

Saga was a contestant on Season 6 of Big Brother Naija in 2021 and was evicted during the ninth week of the competition.

Since leaving the show, he has pursued acting and has appeared in more than a dozen films, marking a steady progression in his entertainment career.