Seyi Awolowo says he did not want to be associated with his family name when he joined Big Brother Naija. Speaking on the Nigeria Meter Podcast, the former housemate says his goal during the 2019 audition was to be evaluated on his own merit rather than the “Awolowo” surname. He explains that he tried to keep his identity from being widely linked to his famous grandfather while preparing to enter the show. However, his plan changed during his on-stage introduction after Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced his full name. The outlet reports focus on his account of what prompted the shift from his initial intention of staying independent from his family background. Across the coverage, both sources present the same core points: Seyi Awolowo sought to avoid name-based assumptions when auditioning, and the moment his full name was called during his introduction altered that approach.