Former Miss Nigeria and Big Brother Naija contestant Beauty Tukura has spoken about her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts following her disqualification from the show.
In an interview on BeyondWithEzinne podcast, Tukura revealed she felt overwhelmed by public scrutiny and shame, leading to a dark period where she nearly took her life.
She said: “I was depressed, I feel like my life ended. I was living in a dark room for weeks and in between, I will do therapy.
“I cried every day. I was thinking of ending it. I almost actually committed suicide.
“The heat was too much, and personally, I felt like nothing I said was going to make sense because all they wanted to do was crucify me like Jesus. It was very hard”.
According to her, after disqualification, she struggled to face her parents, admitting, “I was too ashamed to see them. I didn’t know how to face them. I was in a very bad place.”
Tukura praised her parents’ unwavering support and messages from fans worldwide, which helped her cope and focus on the positive.
“I decided to focus on the love. Since then, I’ve always focused on the positive messages,” she said.
The experience was a turning point for Tukura, who has since reflected on mistakes and the lessons learned.
“That was the lowest point of my life, and I’ve decided it will stay that way. There’s no room for such mistakes anymore,” she said.

The highly anticipated Pan-African crime thriller 3 Cold Dishes premiered to a sold-out audience of 1,757 guests at Indigo at The O2, London.
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Asurf Oluseyi and executive produced by Bose Ogulu, Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu, and Osas Ighodaro, the film captivated viewers with its gripping tale of survival, sisterhood, and revenge.
The evening opened with a lively red carpet hosted by Shank Comics and Hakeem, featuring appearances by lead actress Osas Ighodaro, whose poise set the tone for the night, alongside co-stars Fat Toure, Maud Guerard, Ruby Akubueze, Taiwo Adeyemi, Amelie Mbaye, and veteran actor Wale Ojo.

Legendary Congolese musician Awilo Longomba added star power to the event, highlighting the film’s Pan-African spirit.
Other notable attendees included Hakka Da Host, Nissi, Boma Akpore, Yvonne Jegede, KC Obiajulu, and several influencers, media figures, and industry personalities.
Following the screening, guests engaged in a post-show conversation with Burna Boy, Nissi Ogulu, Namix, Ronami Ogulu, and director Asurf Oluseyi, moderated by Dr. Suzaan McLean. The night concluded with an exclusive VIP reception.
Set across Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire, 3 Cold Dishes takes audiences on a bold cinematic journey exploring the dark realities of sex trafficking and the unyielding quest for justice.
The production unites a diverse Pan-African cast and crew, reaffirming the strength and creativity of African cinema. 3 Cold Dishes opens to the public on November 7, 2025, in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Cameroon, and the UK, and on November 28 across Francophone countries and other parts of the world.

Former BBNaija housemate CeeC has reflected on her experience on the show and highlighted the importance of having a strategy to achieve one’s goals.

In an interview on Pulse, the two-time finalist, admitted that she personally struggled with planning and sticking to a strategy, often preferring to go with the flow.

However, she emphasised that having a clear plan and being focused on one’s objectives is crucial to success on the show.

According to CeeC, contestants should prioritise their goals, whether it’s winning the money or building relationships, and maintain a ruthless focus on achieving them.

She noted that the show’s unpredictable nature means that contestants need to be adaptable and strategic in order to thrive.

CeeC said her insights come from her own experience of being on the show twice, as well as her observations of other contestants.

She said: “I think the one thing that I don’t know how to do is to stick to a strategy. I don’t even know how to strategize, I feel like just go with it. And to be honest, maybe that’s why I have no money.

“No, please. Yeah, but having been on the show twice and also having watched the show sometimes, I’ll say one thing, it’s very important to have a strategy and stick to it. Be serious about it, be ruthless about it. If you’re going into the show to win the money, your eyes should be on the prize, the money.

” Don’t lose that. Forget about what anybody else is doing. Just focus on your own. If you’re there to maybe be a first run out, focus on it. If you’re there to do sheep, catch relationship, do friendship, whatever it is, focus on it. But it’s very, very important because one thing about the show is that they don’t give a script”.