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]
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(s) | entrepreneur, Internet personality |
| Awards | Venice Film Festival Award |
| Website | kiddwaya |
Early life and family
editKiddwaya 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
editKiddwaya 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] 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 Big Brother Naija: All Stars, 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
edit- ^ "#BBNaija: Meet the Housemates in the Big Brother Naija House | #BNxBBNaija5". BellaNaija. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "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. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (7 August 2021). "Kiddwaya's mum, Susan Waya, floats governorship ambition". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Shotayo, Nurudeen (24 March 2022). "2023: Kiddwaya's mum joins Benue governorship race". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (28 August 2020). "BBNaija 2020: Terry Waya reveals why he allowed Kiddwaya to participate in reality show". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "BBNaija Kiddwaya papa "Terry Waya" say na im discover Banana Island Lagos". BBC News Pidgin. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Big Brother Naija 2020 housemates: Terry Waya billionaire son Terseer Kiddwaya na contestant for BBNaija season 5 'Lockdown'". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ ""I Didn't Buy Airtel Vote to Support Kiddwaya" – Billionaire Terry Waya". 28 August 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "TERSEER KIDDWAYA: MY VIEWS ABOUT WINE, WOMEN AND THE WORLD – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "11 Things You Didn't Know About BBNaija's KiddWaya". Geeks. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Kidd W: My Ultimate Dream; My Absolute Drive – Global Man". Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "BBNaija's Kiddwaya Lands First Major Deal With Ciroc Vodka". Gistmania. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "BFA & Co Legal completes new ambassadorial deals for Kiddwaya Archives". New Telegraph. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "#MakeLastingImpressions Roundtable With Falz, Kiddwaya and Other Favourite Celebrities". www.durex.com.ng. 12 July 2021. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ Alake, Olumide (10 August 2024). "Odogwu: Kiddwaya set to pay Andrew Tates's brother N3 billion to buy an Island". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (6 August 2020). "BBNaija 2020: I enjoyed making out with you - Erica tells Kiddwaya [VIDEO]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (14 August 2020). "BBNaija 2020: Kiddwaya reveal post- show relationship plans with Erica". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Prince, Kiddwaya evicted from Big Brother Lockdown House". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "BBNaija All-Stars: Davido's favourite Kiddwaya evicted from show - Daily Trust". dailytrust. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Kiddwaya & Cuppy to Star in New Docu-ality Series "Highlife" Coming this September". BellaNaija. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (27 August 2021). "Kiddwaya, DJ Cuppy to star in British reality series 'Highlife'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ 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. 21 August 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ Inyang, Ifreke (31 July 2023). "BBNaija All Stars: Kiddwaya emerges Head of House, picks four BFFs". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ "Kiddwaya Flaunts Award, Draws Reactions From Netizens – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 4 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ Lasaki, Eniola (4 September 2024). ""There must be a reason": Kiddwaya's Venice award win sparks concern online". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 7 October 2024.