Kiddwaya Explained

Kiddwaya
Birth Name:Terseer Kiddwaya
Birth Date:5 March 1993
Birth Place: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

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 the billionaire Terry Waya and Susan Waya, an entrepreneur and politician.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Kiddwaya shares a close relationship with his father, he often gives him credits for having a major influence on his life and success.[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]

Big Brother Naija

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] He was evicted from the Big Brother Naija house on September 13, 2020. His eviction came during the show's ninth week, just a few weeks before the finale.[18] [19]

He has starred in the British TV series Highlife as himself alongside DJ Cuppy. The show was aired on Channel 4.[20] [21] Other Tv series include , How the Other Half Live, and Getting Filthy Rich Olivia Attwood.[22] [23] [24]

Kiddwaya received the Venice Film Festival award for pioneering contributions to youth empowerment and entertainment.[25] [26]

References

  1. Web site: 2020-07-19 . #BBNaija: Meet the Housemates in the Big Brother Naija House #BNxBBNaija5 . 2024-10-06 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2020-07-19 . Big Brother Naija Season 5 housemates biography: What you need to know about di 2020 contestants wey just enta di 'lockdown' house . 2024-10-06 . BBC News Pidgin.
  3. Web site: Edeme . Victoria . 2021-08-07 . Kiddwaya's mum, Susan Waya, floats governorship ambition . 2024-10-06 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
  4. Web site: Shotayo . Nurudeen . 2022-03-24 . 2023: Kiddwaya's mum joins Benue governorship race . 2024-10-06 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  5. Web site: Nwachukwu . John Owen . 2020-08-28 . BBNaija 2020: Terry Waya reveals why he allowed Kiddwaya to participate in reality show . 2024-10-06 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2020-09-16 . BBNaija Kiddwaya papa "Terry Waya" say na im discover Banana Island Lagos . 2024-10-06 . BBC News Pidgin.
  7. News: Big Brother Naija 2020 housemates: Terry Waya billionaire son Terseer Kiddwaya na contestant for BBNaija season 5 'Lockdown' . 2024-10-06 . BBC News Pidgin.
  8. Web site: 2020-08-28 . ”I Didn’t Buy Airtel Vote to Support Kiddwaya” – Billionaire Terry Waya . 2024-10-13 . en-US.
  9. Web site: TERSEER KIDDWAYA: MY VIEWS ABOUT WINE, WOMEN AND THE WORLD – THISDAYLIVE . 2024-10-07 . www.thisdaylive.com.
  10. Web site: 11 Things You Didn't Know About BBNaija's KiddWaya . 2024-10-07 . Geeks . en.
  11. Web site: Kidd W: My Ultimate Dream; My Absolute Drive – Global Man . 2024-10-07 . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2020-11-20 . BBNaija's Kiddwaya Lands First Major Deal With Ciroc Vodka . 2024-10-13 . Gistmania . en.
  13. Web site: BFA & Co Legal completes new ambassadorial deals for Kiddwaya Archives . 2024-10-13 . New Telegraph . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2021-07-12 . #MakeLastingImpressions Roundtable With Falz, Kiddwaya and Other Favourite Celebrities . 2024-10-13 . www.durex.com.ng . en-NG.
  15. Web site: Alake . Olumide . 2024-08-10 . Odogwu: Kiddwaya set to pay Andrew Tates's brother N3 billion to buy an Island . 2024-10-07 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.
  16. Web site: Olowolagba . Fikayo . 2020-08-06 . BBNaija 2020: I enjoyed making out with you - Erica tells Kiddwaya [VIDEO] ]. 2024-10-06 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  17. Web site: Nwogu . Precious 'Mamazeus' . 2020-08-14 . BBNaija 2020: Kiddwaya reveal post- show relationship plans with Erica . 2024-10-06 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  18. Web site: Prince, Kiddwaya evicted from Big Brother Lockdown House . 2024-10-06 . www.premiumtimesng.com.
  19. Web site: 2023-08-20 . BBNaija All-Stars: Davido's favourite Kiddwaya evicted from show - Daily Trust . 2024-10-06 . dailytrust . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2021-08-27 . Kiddwaya & Cuppy to Star in New Docu-ality Series "Highlife" Coming this September . 2024-10-07 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  21. Web site: Nwogu . Precious 'Mamazeus' . 2021-08-27 . Kiddwaya, DJ Cuppy to star in British reality series 'Highlife' . 2024-10-07 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  22. Web site: Cartmill . Claire . How the Other Half Live with Brian Cox . News Letter.
  23. Web site: 2023-08-21 . Watch: Kiddwaya Spills All on #BBNAllStars Experience & Kiss with Mercy in New Interview with Ebuka . 2024-10-13 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  24. Web site: Inyang . Ifreke . 2023-07-31 . BBNaija All Stars: Kiddwaya emerges Head of House, picks four BFFs . 2024-10-13 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
  25. Web site: 2024-09-04 . Kiddwaya Flaunts Award, Draws Reactions From Netizens – Independent Newspaper Nigeria . 2024-10-07 . en-GB.
  26. Web site: Lasaki . Eniola . 2024-09-04 . "There must be a reason": Kiddwaya's Venice award win sparks concern online . 2024-10-07 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.

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