Former Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, Sammie, is facing intense public backlash after being accused of scamming a fellow Nigerian, Emmanuel Idakoh, of ₦4.45 million under the guise of securing him a slot on the 2025 BBNaija show.
The Allegation
In a now-viral video posted by well-known Nigerian videographer Lucky Udu, Emmanuel Idakoh, popularly known as Young Barby, emotionally recounted how Sammie allegedly deceived him into paying millions with the promise of BBNaija fame.
According to Emmanuel:
• He first paid Sammie a substantial amount, after which he was pressured to add another ₦1 million.
• Sammie allegedly convinced him that the return would be worth it and even suggested he take a loan—which Emmanuel did.
• Emmanuel says he eventually sold his car to repay the loan, adding:
“What hurts me the most is the fact that I was not defrauded by a random person but by somebody I trusted so much and considered as my brother.”
Silence from Sammie
As of press time, Sammie has yet to publicly respond to the allegations. Multiple attempts by reporters to reach him have reportedly gone unanswered, further fueling suspicion and anger among Nigerians online.
Nigerians React
The Instagram page of Sammie has become a battleground, with Nigerians flooding his comment section, demanding a refund and calling him out for allegedly scamming a fellow Kogi State brother.
Some of the most scathing reactions include:
• @magold.glitzhairs_backup: “Thiefff refund his money ole.”
• @joodihth: “I don land, how can you scam your own brother?”
• @ondo_first_son: “If VDM enter your matter you go understand.”
• @sweet2andle: “Your life don dey outside, better go refund person hard-earned money, or the street go tire you.”
• @callmeirom: “419 go and refund that poor guy his money.”
The Bigger Picture
This controversy has reignited public criticism of former BBNaija housemates, many of whom are accused of misusing their fame and falling into questionable schemes. One user wrote:
“It’s obvious 95% of BBNaija ex-stars are broke. But bro why go that far to dupe your own fellow brother ₦4.5 million?”
What’s Next?
The case has not yet drawn the attention of law enforcement, but with mounting public pressure and calls for justice, Sammie may be forced to break his silence soon. For now, Emmanuel’s plea has captured national attention, especially as fans await a formal response or action.
This story is still developing.
