The Nigerian entertainment world is once again buzzing with controversy, as former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Sammie faces serious allegations of scamming a young man out of N4.45 million. The promise? A guaranteed slot on the highly anticipated 2025 BBNaija season. But as the story unfolds, it’s clear that not everything is as it seems.
The scandal erupted after Emmanuel Idakoh, popularly known as Young Barby, released a heart-wrenching video. The footage, recorded by well-known Nigerian videographer Lucky Udu, quickly went viral across social media platforms.
In the video, Emmanuel, visibly upset, accused Sammie of betraying his trust and swindling him out of a huge sum of money.
“Hi everyone, my name is Emmanuel Idakoh, also known as Young Barby. I was scammed N4,450,000 by my brother from Kogi State, Big Sammie from BBNaija Season 6,” Emmanuel said.
According to Emmanuel, after he made the first payment, Sammie allegedly asked for an additional N1 million. When Emmanuel explained that he didn’t have the funds, Sammie reportedly advised him to take a loan, even suggesting he use his car as collateral.
“There was a time he advised me to take a loan, and the person told me if he’s to give me N1 million I will refund N1.5 million. And when I talked to him (Sammie) about it, he said I should not worry that definitely what I’m going to reap from all of this would be far greater than what I’m losing right now,” Emmanuel explained.
The situation took a darker turn when Emmanuel, after following Sammie’s advice, found himself in deeper financial trouble.
He revealed that he had to sell his car to repay the loan after Sammie stopped responding to his calls and messages. The betrayal was especially painful because Emmanuel considered Sammie a brother.
Social Media Explodes
When the official 2025 BBNaija audition list was released and Emmanuel’s name was nowhere to be found, Nigerians took to Sammie’s Instagram page in droves.
The comments section was flooded with angry messages from fans and concerned citizens demanding justice.
Here are some of the boldest and most popular reactions from netizens:
@magold.glitzhairs_backup: “Thiefff refund his money ole.”
joodihth: “I don land, how can you scam your own brother. What do you think of this?”
paid4a: “Go return his money 419. Ole.”
ondo_first_son: “Mumu go and pay up what you scammed someone. If VDM enter your matter you go understand.”
teemah_wura: “Go and pay the 5 million you stole oga.”
set_doctor: “Howfa what do you have to say about the allegations against you? Does your silence mean what the young man is saying is true?”
maxiigram1: “How far? Dem say u scam person 4.4m? U do am or not??”
that.katsef: “Barawooooo Allah ya yisa.”
callmeirom: “419 go and refund that poor guy his money.”
aare_d_entertainer: “Are u not a tiff Sammy?”
Sammie’s Silence Deepens the Mystery
Despite the growing outrage and mounting pressure, Sammie has remained completely silent. He has not responded to the allegations, addressed his fans, or spoken to the media.
His refusal to comment has only fueled more speculation and anger among Nigerians, who are demanding transparency and accountability.
This incident has sparked a broader conversation about trust, fame, and the risks of chasing quick success in the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Many are now warning others to be cautious when dealing with reality TV stars and to always verify claims before parting with their money.
Quote of the Day
“Trust is like a mirror, once it’s broken, you can never look at it the same way again.”
This quote perfectly captures the heartbreak and betrayal felt by Emmanuel and echoed by many Nigerians who have been following this story. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trust and the dangers of blind faith in the pursuit of fame.
The story of Emmanuel and Sammie is a cautionary tale for anyone dreaming of overnight success. Always be careful who you trust with your money and dreams. For now, Nigerians are watching and waiting to see if Sammie will break his silence, refund the money, or if this scandal will become another sad chapter in the reality TV world.
