- Big Brother Naija housemate Koyin recently opened up about his real age in a conversation with his colleagues
- He revealed he is 25, not 21, while explaining that he reduced his age when joining a modelling agency
- This disclosure has stirred mixed comments online, as some accepted his explanation, while others accused him of lying to fit in
During a recent conversation in the Big Brother Naija house, housemate Koyin surprised his fellow contestants and viewers by revealing that he is actually 25 years old, not 21 as previously believed.
The topic arose casually when fellow housemate Gigi Jasmine referenced his age, prompting Koyin to clarify the confusion surrounding it.
Koyin said he is not 21. Credit: @koyinofficialSource: Instagram
He explained that when he joined a modelling agency around 2020 or 2021, he was advised to adjust his age to increase his longevity in the industry.
According to him, it was a common practice in modelling, similar to what happens in football, where a younger age is often seen as an advantage.
Following the agency’s guidance, three years were deducted from his actual age, and he began presenting himself as younger, particularly in professional spaces related to his modelling career.
Koyin went on to disclose that his real age is 24, and he will be turning 25 on August 19.
His explanation was met with visible amusement from Gigi Jasmine and another housemate, Ivatar, who were present during the conversation. Both seemed surprised but entertained by the unexpected disclosure.
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Netizens chip in with comments
The disclosure from Koyin spurred a variety of comments from cybercitizens. While some believed his story, others claimed Koyin is lying to fit into the house properly.
Koyin opens up about his real age. Credit: @koyinofficialSource: Instagram
TheTalk.NG garnered some comments:
@AmidatO19442 wrote:
Deduct 3 years is 24 sef …he dey lie
@101Tino0 wrote:
Even Kaybobo is using 25. How is that grown man 25 😭😂😂
@shagida24 wrote:
Koyin can never be 25 years. Even 21 seems a bit much. He is still a baby
@biggurst17975 said:
That boy is 21, he said 25 to feel among, go and check his 2023 videos on tiktok, he was so small and young.
@BulletJosiah commented:
He should have still kept the age secret,since he is already written that he is 21,I think he feels threatened that’s why he is clarifying his age,really not necessary.
@Babygir72359852 asserted:
He might actually be 25. We have small stature in my family lol my elder brother will be 25 this august and He looks just like Koyin ,Koyin is even taller than him lol and he no even get facial hairs 😂
@skriiiiiiii001 averred:
People have been talking too much about his age that was why he had to tell that story it’s so obvious… Koyin is 21.. He Acts mature but that 21 year old is still in him..
@JacksonTch2000 stated:
He is 21 but don’t want them to look down on him the money is young.
Kuture asks Biggie for fighting arena
In another development, TheTalk.NG reported that BBNaija housemate Kuture, during a diary session, suggested Biggie introduce a fighting arena for housemates to settle disputes through controlled fist-to-fist, weapon-free combat.
He argued that it would promote accountability and reduce unnecessary provocations.
Kuture averred that this could be considered and implemented in subsequent seasons.
Source: TheTalk.NG
