By Prosper Mene
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 9 “No Loose Guard” reunion kicked off with a fiery confrontation between former lovers Zion Ogiefa and Chinwe Elibe, known as the Zinwe Duo, as they traded accusations over the collapse of their relationship. The premiere episode, which aired on June 23, 2025, at 10:00 PM WAT on Africa Magic, saw the ex-couple airing their grievances in a heated exchange that has set social media ablaze.
Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu wasted no time diving into the state of their relationship, which began before entering the BBNaija house in 2024 but unraveled during and after the show. Zion claimed he initiated the breakup, citing diverging life goals: “I basically ended things because I felt we were moving in different places in our lives, and how she let it play out.” Chinwe, however, fiercely disputed this narrative, calling it “a lie” and accusing Zion of emotional unavailability and financial dependence. “I held him down. He never took me out. I was the one doing everything, and yet he acted like I was a burden,” she fired back.
Chinwe detailed a crucial incident during Zion’s December birthday celebration at a Lagos strip club, where she was left to cover a N290,000 bill, of which Zion only refunded N150,000. She also recounted how Zion went clubbing all night before her departure from Lagos, ignoring her request to spend time together, and later drove past their shared location to visit a friend, claiming he couldn’t find a ride. “What Zion will not do is sit here and lie on me now,” Chinwe asserted, adding that Zion’s family and friends disliked her after she revealed during the show that she financially sponsored his participation.
Zion countered on social media post-reunion, accusing Chinwe of “broke-shaming” him and alleging she engaged in secret relationships with women, a claim that has sparked widespread controversy. “You disrespected me and my people over and over again while secretly being involved with women. That’s betrayal,” he wrote on Instagram, also claiming Chinwe’s team owes his management N1 million, a debt he says he forgave. These allegations have divided fans, with some questioning their validity and others fueling the drama with memes and commentary.
The Zinwe breakup saga, already hinted at in October 2024 when Chinwe suggested a split on X, has reignited public interest in their tumultuous relationship, which saw multiple fights in the BBNaija house, including moments of intimacy that captivated viewers.
