{
  "id": 5588797,
  "title": "‘Forget celebrity status, go and hustle’ — Tochi warns struggling BBNaija ex-housemates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/forget-celebrity-status-go-and-hustle-tochi-warns-struggling-bbnaija",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T15:30:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/04/forget-celebrity-status-go-and-hustle-tochi-warns-struggling-bbnaija-ex-housemates/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tochi, is urging his ex-housemates who are struggling after leaving the reality show to forget their celebrity status and focus on hustling. In a post, Tochi advised former housemates who are having a difficult time to put aside the notion of being a \"celebrity\" and instead, \"come out and hustle oh, if not you go cry pass new born baby oh.\" He explained that he has stopped defining himself by his time on the show and now sees himself as a businessman. Tochi further stated that not everyone is destined to succeed from the show, and success post-BBNaija is not guaranteed for everyone. He urged the ex-housemates to surround themselves with supportive and encouraging individuals rather than those who constantly remind them of their celebrity status. Tochi emphasized that when people see them, they should not be seen merely as ex-housemates, but also as hustlers with values striving to make it.",
  "summary": "Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tochi, has told ex-housemates struggling after the reality show to forget their celebrity status and go out to hustle, saying not everyone is destined to become successful through the show. Tochi gave the advice in a post while speaking to former housemates who are finding life difficult after leaving BBNaija. […] ‘Forget celebrity status, go and hustle’ —…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}