Leading Media Intelligence Consultancy, P+ Measurement Services recently undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the media performance of Big Brother Naija All Stars (Big Brother Naija Season 8). The audit meticulously analysed and revealed key insights such as the most-mentioned housemates, media sentiment, media reach, media share by countries, and sponsorships of the reality show.
The edition featured former housemates from past seasons of the popular Big Brother Naija series.
According to the analysis, the housemates with the most significant mentions include Ilebaye (Ilebaye Precious Odiniya), who emerged first with 19 per cent, followed by Mercy (Mercy Chinenye Eke) in second place with 18 per cent, Cee-C (Cynthia Nwadiora) securing third place with 17 per cent, Pere (Pere Egbi) occupying fourth position with 16 per cent, and Cross (Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo) in fifth position with 15 per cent.
Moniepoint, the top sponsor, received 36 per cent of the media attention, followed by Tecno Mobile with 21 per cent, Pepsi with 13 per cent, Guinness Nigeria with 12 per cent, and Aquafina with 9 per cent. It is noteworthy that media prominence does not necessarily equate to the level of financial support provided by each sponsor. It reflects the volume of media exposure and visibility they received during the event period.
According to the analysis, 50 per cent of the sentiments were positive, which provides a valuable opportunity for the Big Brother Naija organizers to cultivate brand loyalty and engage their audience effectively, while the negative sentiment of 5 per cent suggests that any issues or concerns raised during the event were promptly and effectively managed. The remaining 45 per cent of sentiments remained neutral.
Big Brother Naija All Stars was analysed using data harvested from traditional and digital media. These media types provided significant insights into the reach, impact, and performance of the show, with digital media accounting for 98 per cent and traditional media accounting for 2 per cent, providing a sense of credibility and authenticity to the event. The high percentage of digital media mentions also suggests that digital media played a significant role in driving awareness and engagement for the show.
In terms of media coverage by country, Nigeria led the chart with 77 per cent, trailed by Ghana and the United States of America, each with 3 per cent. The United Kingdom and Canada garnered 2 per cent each, while other countries garnered relatively lower media shares, reflecting varying levels of interest and coverage.
The estimated audience reach of 23,275,606 is a testament to the popularity and success of the Big Brother Naija All-Stars season media engagement.