Kiddwaya
| Kiddwaya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Terseer Kiddwaya 5 March 1993 Lagos, Nigeria |
| 🏫 Education | Nottingham Trent University (B.Sc, Business Management) Nottingham University Business School (M.Sc, International Business) |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom |
| 💼 Occupation | entrepreneur, Internet personality |
| 🏅 Awards | Venice Film Festival Award |
| 🌐 Website | kiddwaya |
Terseer Kidd Waya (born 5 March 1993), known professionally as Kiddwaya, is a Nigerian entrepreneur, actor and reality TV star. He gained prominence as a contestant on the Big Brother Naija season 5.[1][2]
Early life
Kiddwaya was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and hails from the Tiv ethnic group in Benue State. He is the son of Nigerian entrepreneur and politician. Terry Waya and Susan Waya.[3][4][5][6] He has credited his father with having a major influence on his life and career.[7][8]
He holds a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in international business from Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham University Business School.[9][10]
Career
Kiddwaya is a businessman and involved in various business ventures including KIDD W & CO, Ciroc, BoohooMan, Durex, Turkish Airways and others.[11][12][13][14][15]
Kiddwaya entered the Big Brother Naija house in 2020 as one of the contestants for the fifth season, known as the “Lockdown Edition.”[16][17][18] He was evicted from the Big Brother Naija house on 13 September 2020, during the show's ninth week, a few weeks before the finale.[19][20]
He has starred in the British TV series Highlife as himself alongside DJ Cuppy. The show was aired on Channel 4.[21][22] Other TV series include Big Brother Naija: All Stars, How the Other Half Live, and Getting Filthy Rich Olivia Attwood.[23][24][25] He received the Venice Film Festival award for pioneering contributions to youth empowerment and entertainment.[26][27]
References
- ↑ "#BBNaija: Meet the Housemates in the Big Brother Naija House | #BNxBBNaija5". BellaNaija. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ "Big Brother Naija Season 5 housemates biography: What you need to know about di 2020 contestants wey just enta di 'lockdown' house". BBC News Pidgin. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ Edeme, Victoria (2021-08-07). "Kiddwaya's mum, Susan Waya, floats governorship ambition". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ Shotayo, Nurudeen (2022-03-24). "2023: Kiddwaya's mum joins Benue governorship race". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ Nwachukwu, John Owen (2020-08-28). "BBNaija 2020: Terry Waya reveals why he allowed Kiddwaya to participate in reality show". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ "BBNaija Kiddwaya papa "Terry Waya" say na im discover Banana Island Lagos". BBC News Pidgin. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ "Big Brother Naija 2020 housemates: Terry Waya billionaire son Terseer Kiddwaya na contestant for BBNaija season 5 'Lockdown'". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ ""I Didn't Buy Airtel Vote to Support Kiddwaya" – Billionaire Terry Waya". 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ↑ "TERSEER KIDDWAYA: MY VIEWS ABOUT WINE, WOMEN AND THE WORLD". This Day. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ "11 Things You Didn't Know About BBNaija's KiddWaya". Geeks. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ "Kidd W: My Ultimate Dream; My Absolute Drive – Global Man". Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ "BBNaija's Kiddwaya Lands First Major Deal With Ciroc Vodka". Gistmania. 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ↑ "BFA & Co Legal completes new ambassadorial deals for Kiddwaya Archives". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ↑ "#MakeLastingImpressions Roundtable With Falz, Kiddwaya and Other Favourite Celebrities". www.durex.com.ng. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ↑ Alake, Olumide (2024-08-10). "Odogwu: Kiddwaya set to pay Andrew Tates's brother N3 billion to buy an Island". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (2020-08-06). "BBNaija 2020: I enjoyed making out with you - Erica tells Kiddwaya [VIDEO]". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2020-08-14). "BBNaija 2020: Kiddwaya reveal post- show relationship plans with Erica". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ Lewis, Ezie (2024-12-29). "Why I went to Big Brother Naija - Kiddwaya opens up". GistReel. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ↑ "Prince, Kiddwaya evicted from Big Brother Lockdown House". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ "BBNaija All-Stars: Davido's favourite Kiddwaya evicted from show". Daily Trust. 2023-08-20. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ↑ "Kiddwaya & Cuppy to Star in New Docu-ality Series "Highlife" Coming this September". BellaNaija. 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-08-27). "Kiddwaya, DJ Cuppy to star in British reality series 'Highlife'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ Cartmill, Claire. "How the Other Half Live with Brian Cox". News Letter.
- ↑ "Watch: Kiddwaya Spills All on #BBNAllStars Experience & Kiss with Mercy in New Interview with Ebuka". BellaNaija. 2023-08-21. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ↑ Inyang, Ifreke (2023-07-31). "BBNaija All Stars: Kiddwaya emerges Head of House, picks four BFFs". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ↑ "Kiddwaya Flaunts Award, Draws Reactions From Netizens". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ↑ Lasaki, Eniola (2024-09-04). ""There must be a reason": Kiddwaya's Venice award win sparks concern online". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
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