Whitemoney

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]

Whitemoney
Whitemoney (right) with Obi Cubana and Angel
Born
Hazel Oyeze Onou

Kaduna, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesMazi
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Known forWinner of the Big Brother Naija season 6
TelevisionBig Brother Naija
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals, Piano
Years active2018–present

Early life

Whitemoney is of Igbo descent from Enugu State, Nigeria, but he grew up in Kaduna State.[5] Growing up, Whitemoney didn't go further than NECO level in his academic pursit.[1]

Career

Growing up in Kaduna State, Whitemoney left to Lagos in search for occupations.[5] He ventured into different businesses such as commercial photography, barbering, repairing generators, and fixing telecommunication towers among others.[6] He also invested in importing and selling shoes.[7]

Musical career

Whitemoney has produced a few songs including "Rosemary" (2018), "Your Life" (2018), and "My Heart" (2021).[8][9] On 3 December 2021 he released a single 'Selense' which was produced by Masterkraft, the song was released alongside its video.[10][11]

Big Brother Naija

Whitemoney entered the 6th season of Big Brother Naija as the fifth contestant on 24 July 2021.[12][13][14]

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.[15][16][17][6]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2021 Big Brother season 6 Himself Reality show

References
  1. Oamen, Samuel (2021-10-03). "Eight things you probably didn't know about BBnaija season 6 winner, Whitemoney". The Nation. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Olanilua, Ademola (2021-10-04). "Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6, carts home N90m prize". The Punch. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "N90m Breaking News: White Money wins BBNaija Season 6". Vanguard. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  4. Ewodage, Rejoice. "BBN Season 6: Whitemoney Clinches ₦90m Grand Prize | Channels Television". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. THEWILL. (2021-08-04). "BBNaija's White Money: I Lived Under Ojuelegba Bridge". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  6. Olonilua, Ademola (2021-10-03). "BREAKING: Whitemoney wins BBNaija S6, grabs N90m prize". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Ogunsakin, Damilola (2021-07-24). "BBNAIJA 2021: My Money on White Money 100% - OMASHOLA". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. BellaNaija.com (2021-10-02). "Life Before #BBNaija: 10 Songs You Didn't Know Whitemoney Released". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  9. Kenechukwu, Stephen (2021-10-04). "LISTEN: 'Iyawo Mi', 'Rosemary'... 10 songs White Money dropped before BBNaija". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. Daramola, Kunle (2021-12-04). "DOWNLOAD: White Money drops 'Selense' -- first song after BBNaija". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-12-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Owolawi, Taiwo (2021-12-05). "Videos as Ebuka, Ita-Giwa, other top celebs storm Whitemoney's listening party". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
  12. "Meet Big Brother Naija 'Shine Ya Eye' housemates". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  13. Ososanya, Tunde (2021-07-27). "Big Brother Naija male housemates come out in style as reality show kicks off". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  14. Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-07-24). "BBNaija season 6: 'Shine Ya Eye' launches today!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2021-10-03). "BBNaija 2021 finale: Whitemoney wins the 'Shine Ya Eye' season". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. Olowolagba, Fikayo (2021-10-03). "BBNaija: 'Predictable' - Nigerians react as Whitemoney wins with 47% votes". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  17. "Whitemoney wins BBNaija Season 6 ahead of Liquorose". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
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