Cross
| Cross | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo 8 July 1990 Kano, Nigeria |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Cross da boss |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2021–present |
| 👔 Employer | Self-employed |
| Television | Big Brother Naija |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) |
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Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo // (
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Background and family[edit]
Cross was born in Kano state, Nigeria.[1] He is from Oba, Idemili South in Anambra state. He is the son of Ezego.[3] He has two sisters and four brothers. Following the death of his father, his family had to seek asylum overseas as a result of the trauma surrounding his death.[4][5] His mother, Uju Grace Okonkwo, is an Evangelist and pastor based at the Holy Ghost School Training Program in Canada.[6]
Controversies[edit]
Leaked nudes[edit]
Cross' nude video was leaked on social media platform Snapchat by his official account. He claimed it was unintentional, being that he had been away from his gadgets locked in the Big Brother Nigeria house for long, he wasn't used to the new interface of the app and that led to him posting the picture unintentionally to the public.[7][8] However he suffered backlash from the public, as a lot of people believed he posted it on purpose as a publicity stunt as had become a norm for celebrities like Tiwa Savage, MC Galaxy during this period to post nudes and claim they were ignorant about the leaks.[9] Cross also stated that having to face his mother following the nude leak, was one of the worst feelings of his life.[10]
Arrest in South Africa[edit]
Cross was arrested in South Africa for violating curfew during a vacation in 2021. He was arrested by the African police in Soweto. He told the police that his name was Siyabonga, which is a South African name which was given to him by his South African fans. For that reason, he was released on the same night.[11][12][13]
Big Brother Nigeria[edit]
Cross entered the 6th season of Big Brother Naija as the eleventh contestant to come into the house on 24 July 2021.[14][15][16] He was the third runner up.[17] He shared a close friendship with fellow housemate Angel while he was in the house.[18] Cross Okonkwo was seen as one of the contestants that could have given Whitemoney stern competition in winning the Season 6 edition of the show.[19]
Entrepreneurship[edit]
Cross is owner of the Cross View Hotel in Owerri, Imo state and a co-owner of Gemhouse restaurant, Abuja. He is also the MD of Cross Fitness Nutrition and also has his fitness products.[5] He is also a crypto investor and enthusiast, heading into crypto trading in 2015 and then into NFTs and the metaverse in 2021.[20]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Big Brother season 6 | Himself | Reality show |
Discography[edit]
| Year | Track | Album | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Feeling Funky (featuring Ajebutter 22) |
Non-album single | Produced by TMXO, Spinall[21] |
Personal life[edit]
Cross is a fitness enthusiast. He is also against extravagant spending; rather he spends his money on investment. He is single and has dyslexia.[22][23] He gave his support to Atiku Abubakar for president in the 2023 Nigerian general election; he suffered backlash from the youths for his choice of candidate.[24] He later went on to pay a courtesy visit to Atiku in Lagos.[25][26] He shares a very close relationship with his mother.[27][28] He has also maintained a good relationship with alot of BBNaija housemates, even after the show.[29][30][31][32]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ada (26 October 2021). "Cross BBNaija biography, real name, Instagram, Father". 9ja Daily. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ↑ Coleman, Ekene (14 August 2021). "My Father Was Late Ezego Of Ihiala, Cross Reveals". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Oluwafunmilayo, Akinpelu (1 December 2019). "Tragedy of Nigeria's King of Money (Ezego): His life, controversies and death". Legit.ng. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Okhuevbie, Omon (13 October 2021). "Murder Of My Dad Forced My Family To Asylum, BBN's Cross Discloses". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Enenaite, Blessing (26 December 2021). "Negative Stories About My Late Father Made Our Family Leave Nigeria – Cross". The Punch. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ CarMart, Admin (14 May 2022). "Cross Bbnaija Biography, Net Worth, Houses, And Cars". Car Mart. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Edeme, Victoria (27 October 2021). "Nude photo: It was a simple mistake, says BBNaija star, Cross". The Punch. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Onu, Stephen (27 October 2021). "Like Tiwa Savage, Cross's nude video 'mistakenly' leaked on Snapchat". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ "BBNaija Cross snapchat nude video: Cross, Angel, Tiwa Savage, Nengi, celebs nude dey rise?". BBC News. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Enenaite, Blessing (30 October 2021). "Posting my nude worse day of my life, I apologise –Cross". The Punch. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Chukwudi, Precious (9 November 2021). "Siyabonga: BBNaija' Cross arrested in South Africa". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Okanlawon, Taiwo (9 November 2021). "Police Arrest BBNaija Housemate Cross In South Africa". P.M. News. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ Nseyen, Nsikak (9 November 2021). "ENTERTAINMENT: BBNaija: Cross arrested in South Africa". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ↑ "Meet Big Brother Naija 'Shine Ya Eye' housemates". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ↑ Ososanya, Tunde (2021-07-27). "Big Brother Naija male housemates come out in style as reality show kicks off". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-07-24). "BBNaija season 6: 'Shine Ya Eye' launches today!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-06-14. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6 ahead of Liquorose". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
- ↑ Bada, Gbenga (2021-09-17). "BBNaija Shine Ya Eye: Cross, Angel Kiss Passionately". The Nation (Nigeria) - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
- ↑ "Cross Bbnaija Biogrpahy: Age, Endorsements, Life Facts | 2022". 30 July 2022.
- ↑ "BBNaija's Cross shares experience with NFTS, crypto before becoming a star". 14 June 2022.
- ↑ "MUSIC: #BBNaija's Cross Teams Up With Ajebutter22 on the Debut Single Feeling Funky". Bella Naija. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ↑ "Dyslexia: Cross reveal to Angel say im get Dyslexia afta im bathroom fight wit Nini for Big Brother house". BBC News. 15 September 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (15 September 2021). "BBNaija: I have dyslexia, almost everyone is smarter than me – Cross". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ↑ "Atiku took me like a son when I had nowhere to go — BBNaija star, Cross". 3 July 2022.
- ↑ "Atiku meets BBNaija Cross, others in Lagos (Photos) - P.M. News".
- ↑ "Atiku meets BBNaija's Cross, Frodd, promises to 'prioritise the youth'". 18 September 2022.
- ↑ https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1488149-mama-fit-kill-i-reactions-bbnaijas-cross-locks-lips-mum-reunite/
- ↑ https://punchng.com/bbnaija-i-will-use-your-platform-to-preach-the-gospel-cross-mother-tells-son/
- ↑ https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/tv-shows/1487975-bbnaija-level-cross-chides-daniella-quitting-drinking-khalid-dotun-penetrate-her/
- ↑ https://www.qed.ng/video-of-bbnaijas-cross-kissing-beauty-sparks-reactions-on-social-media/
- ↑ https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1479809-fireworks-side-attractions-spotted-bbnaijas-cross-shares-video-star-studded-birthday-bash/
- ↑ https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1478942-happy-birthday-this-big-headed-goat-bbnaijas-pere-celebrates-ex-housemate-colleague-cross/
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