Whitemoney Explained

Whitemoney
Other Names:Mazi
Birth Name:Hazel Oyeze Onou
Birth Place:Kaduna, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Known For:Winner of the Big Brother Naija season 6
Television:Big Brother Naija
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Years Active:2018 - present
Instrument:Vocals, Piano

Hazel Oyeze Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and reality TV star.[1] He is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 6.[2] [3] [4]

Early life

Whitemoney is of Igbo descent from Enugu State, southern region of Nigeria, but he grew up in Kaduna State, northern region Nigeria.[5] Growing up, Whitemoney didn't go further than NECO level in his academic pursuit.

Career

Growing up in Kaduna State, Whitemoney left to Lagos in search for occupations. He ventured into different businesses such as commercial photography, barbering, repairing generators, and fixing telecommunication towers among others. He also invested in importing and selling shoes.[6]

Musical career

Whitemoney has produced a few songs including "Rosemary" (2018), "Your Life" (2018), and "My Heart" (2021).[7] [8] On 3 December 2021 he released a single 'Selense' which was produced by Masterkraft, the song was released alongside its video.[9] [10]

Big Brother Naija

Whitemoney entered the 6th season of Big Brother Naija as the fifth contestant on 24 July 2021.[11] [12] [13]

During the season finale of the show on 3 October 2021, he was declared the winner scoring 47% of the final votes ahead of Liquorose with 22.99% of the total votes cast and was entitled to the ₦90 million grand prize.[14] [15] [16] [17]

In July 2023, he was announced as one of the housemates for Eight season of Big Brother Naija All Stars.On the 17th of September 2023 he was evicted from the show, making him to finish in the 11th place after Alex.[18]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Big Brother Naija 6Contestant Won
2023Big Brother Naija 8 All StarsContestant 11th Place

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oamen. Samuel. 2021-10-03. Eight things you probably didn't know about BBnaija season 6 winner, Whitemoney. 2021-10-04. The Nation. en-US.
  2. Web site: Olanilua. Ademola. 2021-10-04. Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6, carts home N90m prize. 2021-10-04. The Punch. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-10-03. N90m Breaking News: White Money wins BBNaija Season 6. 2021-10-04. Vanguard. en-US.
  4. Web site: Ewodage. Rejoice. BBN Season 6: Whitemoney Clinches ₦90m Grand Prize Channels Television. 2021-10-04. Channels Television.
  5. Web site: THEWILL.. 2021-08-04. BBNaija's White Money: I Lived Under Ojuelegba Bridge. 2021-10-04. en-US.
  6. Web site: Ogunsakin. Damilola. 2021-07-24. BBNAIJA 2021: My Money on White Money 100% - OMASHOLA. 2021-10-04. Vanguard News. en-US.
  7. Web site: BellaNaija.com. 2021-10-02. Life Before #BBNaija: 10 Songs You Didn't Know Whitemoney Released. 2021-10-04. BellaNaija. en-US.
  8. Web site: Kenechukwu. Stephen. 2021-10-04. LISTEN: 'Iyawo Mi', 'Rosemary'... 10 songs White Money dropped before BBNaija. 2021-10-04. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US.
  9. Web site: Daramola. Kunle. 2021-12-04. DOWNLOAD: White Money drops 'Selense' -- first song after BBNaija. 2021-12-05. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US.
  10. Web site: Owolawi. Taiwo. 2021-12-05. Videos as Ebuka, Ita-Giwa, other top celebs storm Whitemoney's listening party. 2021-12-05. Legit.ng - Nigeria news.. en.
  11. News: Meet Big Brother Naija 'Shine Ya Eye' housemates. BBC News Pidgin. 2021-10-04.
  12. Web site: Ososanya. Tunde. 2021-07-27. Big Brother Naija male housemates come out in style as reality show kicks off. 2021-10-04. Legit.ng - Nigeria news.. en.
  13. Web site: Nwogu. Precious 'Mamazeus'. 2021-07-24. BBNaija season 6: 'Shine Ya Eye' launches today!. 2021-10-04. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  14. Web site: Nwogu. Precious 'Mamazeus'. 2021-10-03. BBNaija 2021 finale: Whitemoney wins the 'Shine Ya Eye' season. 2021-10-04. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  15. Web site: Olowolagba. Fikayo. 2021-10-03. BBNaija: 'Predictable' - Nigerians react as Whitemoney wins with 47% votes. 2021-10-04. Daily Post Nigeria. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2021-10-03. Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6 ahead of Liquorose. 2021-10-04. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  17. Web site: Olonilua. Ademola. 2021-10-03. BREAKING: Whitemoney wins BBNaija S6, grabs N90m prize. 2021-10-04. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
  18. Web site: Gbadebo . Bode . 2023-07-23 . BBNaija 8: Whitemoney, Mercy, Kiddwaya, Pere, Angel, 15 Others Return For All-Stars Season . 2023-07-26 . en-US.