Nigerian dancer, Roseline Omokhoa Afije, popularly known as Liquorose, recently shared a pivotal moment in her career. She revealed how a positive COVID-19 test nearly cost her a chance to be on Big Brother Naija in 2020.
This major setback left her feeling deeply discouraged. It almost made her abandon her dream of joining the popular reality show.
In 2020, Liquorose and fellow hopeful, Jaypaul, were both unable to participate. They had both tested positive for the Coronavirus.
Despite the initial disappointment, both contestants returned to audition the following year. Their persistence paid off.
Liquorose confessed that she nearly skipped the 2021 auditions. Her previous experience had deeply affected her. However, a friend strongly encouraged her to try again.
She eventually went through the audition process. Later, she discovered she had been selected. This decision changed her life.
Her determination ultimately led her to compete in Big Brother Naija Season 6 in 2021. She finished as the first runner-up, narrowly losing the grand prize to Whitemoney.
My BBNaija Journey: A Close Call
Recounting the dramatic turn of events, Liquorose said, “In 2020, I was backstage at the BBNaija opening show. I was fully dressed and my makeup was done. But I was never called. That truly hurt me.”
She continued, “That experience weighed heavily on my mind. So, the next year, I didn’t even want to audition. But my friend convinced me to give it a shot. I just auditioned and then forgot about it.”
“One day, I decided to check my spam folder. To my surprise, I found an email. It said I had been selected. It was an incredible moment.”
Liquorose’s story highlights her resilience. It shows how she overcame a major obstacle to achieve her dreams. Her journey is an inspiration to many aspiring talents.
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