You happen to be the first Nigerian to change the history of Big Brother Africa, having been evicted just two weeks into the show. What really happened?
I can’t really say what happened because I wasn’t outside. I was in the house doing what I know how to do best. But I would say one thing: it was really not easy when two Nigerians, Tayo and I, were up for eviction at the same time. Maybe Nigerians decided to team up and cast their votes for Tayo. There was nothing I could do.
People felt you imitated Karen or felt that if you acted like Karen, it would work for you. Is this true?
I wasn’t trying to imitate Karen, I’m Lilian and I am different. I have my own personality. For those who think I was trying to imitate Karen, well, welcome to my world.
What are your plans now?
I am taking a cue from Gideon Okeke. He did not win, but today, he is a star. I lasted two weeks in the house, and for those two weeks, I showcased myself and entertained Africa. Everyone was glued to their TV. But now, I am out here and people get to see me on the TV. I have been on Tinsel, Afriwood, but people didn’t know me. Now they will know me and talk about me and my moves. I am going to show Africa what I can do. I may not have won, but trust me, I am going to be bigger than the winner.
Do you wish you had done things differently while inside the BBA house?
Before I take any decision in life, I make sure I am sure about it. So, I have no regrets. I went into the Big Brother house with no strategy. So, when I came back and saw the recap, I knew I was just being me. You have to please yourself first and that is the most important thing. I was happy with everything I did. I am very proud of my moves in the house.
...including the massage you had?
In the real world, I can have a friend and ask him or her to give me a massage. I had no ulterior motives. Luis gave me a massage and I did not have second thoughts. It didn’t lead anywhere. I did not have any negative thoughts. It was just a mate giving me a massage in the house.
Was it not a little bit too early to get a massage from a housemate?
That was how I felt at that point. If I was in my house, I would go to a spa or look for a friend to massage my body. I did not see anything wrong in it. There is something people don’t know: we had been locked down for over a month; it wasn’t easy.
If you had the opportunity to go back to the house, what would you change?
I would not change anything about me. It was not an easy decision for people to make because two Nigerians were up for eviction. If I went back into the house, I would learn more and explore more opportunities and do some things I didn’t know how to do. But in the house, I realised I was twerking too much and decided to try something new – rapping - and my housemates loved it and asked me to work on a few things.
So, what’s next for you?
Before going into the house, I was working at Lagos independent revenue. I was acting and modelling at the same time. But now that I am back, I would go back into acting and modelling fully. I was recently the face of Diamond Bank. I also want to focus on my talk show. The aim of my talk show is to help up-and-coming talents. I have gone for auditions and I have seen what they face before they get noticed by the world. I am not interested in bringing the big artistes and asking them if they have mansions or girlfriends.
What would you have done with the money if you had won?
When Big Brother asked me this question, I told him I would invest in my talk show, to make it a first class, international show. I would have got a bigger house for my mum and family to live in.
So, who do you think will win?
There is no other person than Tayo. I love that guy. He is amazing. He doesn’t gossip or talk ill of people. I hope people will keep voting for him.
Are you unhappy you did not win?
I’m not unhappy. Whatever happens in my life, I channel it to positivity. I feel leaving the house was for a reason.
What’s your educational background?
I studied accounting from Benson Idahosa University in Benin
You were once an exotic dancer. Where did you dance?
To me, dancing is not a talent. It is not like I was once a video vixen. For me, dancing is something I have always wanted to do. I don’t drink much when I have music. When I have music, I get high. If someone pisses me off, instead of getting angry, I dance.
Sex is one of the high points of Big Brother Africa. If it had come down to it, would you have done it?
It wouldn’t have happened because I was not in the house for sex. Also, there was no guy I fancied in the house. It is a game. I wouldn’t have had sex in the house. If a guy had liked me, he would have had to wait until the game was over. I was friendly with everyone and just having fun, because I knew what I was there for.
So, there was no guy you fell in love with?
None.
Were they not hot enough?
Not that; I just don’t like guys with ‘six packs.
What did your pastor say when you were leaving for the house?
Before I left for the BBA house, my friends at Afriwood knew that I was a fun-loving person. I have not spoken to my pastor since I got back because I just got out and I have been doing interviews, but my parents are proud of me.
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