Popular show host and broadcaster, Frank Edoho, has been announced as the host of the television game show, Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

The announcement was made at an event at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, to intimate journalists and members of the public about the return of the popular show which went off the air in 2017.

According to the organisers, the ultimate prize to be won on the show is now N20m, and it would be broadcast for 52 weeks.

Tagged ‘The Rebirth’, another addition to the show will see contestants able to use a ‘lifeline’ of ‘asking the host’ whenever they get stuck.

Other lifelines on the show are ’50-50’, ‘Call a Friend’, and ‘Ask the Audience’.

Recall that Edoho had hosted the show from its inception on October, 8, 2004, until September 2, 2017.

At that time, he had announced on Twitter that he would no longer host the show because he did not reach an agreement with the organisers of the show on certain conditions.

Originally a British show, it was adapted for Nigerian audiences, and was well followed during the initial 13 years it was broadcast.

Edoho was applauded by many for the way he handled the show, particularly his sense of humour and the suspense he employed, which usually left contestants and viewers glued to the edge of their seats.

Past winners of the show include Osazuwa Osahon Daniels, who went home with N5m in 2009; Aroma Chimuanya, who got N10m in 2009; Babatunde Oladipo, who walked away with N5m in 2010; and Nnaemeka Ubaekwena, who left the show N5m richer in 2012.

The show is sponsored by UP, a payments and financial technology company, in collaboration with BLK Hut Media, producers of the Nigerian version of the show, under the license of Sony Pictures.

The Managing Director of UP, Agada Apochi, stated that the show would create lasting memories for viewers.

He said, “We are sponsoring the show to entertain, educate and excite Nigerians. The return of WWTBAM is coming with a bang that would create lasting memories in the minds of audiences.

“It is going to keep them on the edge of their seats as new millionaires emerge from the show.”

The Chief Executive Officer of BLK HUT Media, Hakeem Condotti, also emphasised that the show would keep viewers glued to the edges of their seats while watching it.

He said, “We are proud to bring international quality content right to our screens again in Nigeria.

“As part of the much-needed relief from COVID-19 that we all need as a nation, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series 2 – The Rebirth’ is here to entertain, educate and have viewers on the edge of their seats.”

Born in Kano State, Edoho is also a photographer, filmmaker. He has also won awards such as ‘Youth Ambassador Award’ by Fly Networks, ‘Best TV Presenter of the year 2006’ by City People Magazine Award, and ‘Male TV Presenter of the year 2008’ by Nigeria Kids Choice Award.

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That's some worthy nostalgia right there

Such a good news
Very entertaining show
I just hope it doesn't go the GUS way

Wow, very cool.
And this guy knows how to present a show, his just good in it.

Frank should claim back his career. Not just on who wants to be a millionaire, we want to be seeing his face regularly now.

Lessons must have been learnt regarding the past.

All the best Edoho

Give us date. Can't wait oooo

I always wondered why the program was discontinued for so long.

please start... So we can rest a bit from this bbn people...

I just love this guy. He speaks good english.

Is that your final answer?

Tokskob2008:
I always wondered why the program was discontinued for so long.

Frank's contract terminated/expired without been renewed.

Before then, Frank was having personal issue or so which cost him a lot

Educative Program not all dis yeye BbN

Naira loses value.

cherishmichael:
Wow, very cool.
And this guy knows how to present a show, his just good in it.

He's very gud, I really miss dat show

Ok Frank Edoho .. the savage troller.. mTN well done

That's good

Nice one though, but the value of the Prize money did not change. ₦10m then is ₦20m now because of our naira devaluation.

Kindly check my signature

Ok

Alright, welcome back.

I loved the show back then like kilode

Wow! What a great news, I'm more than glad to have WWTBM back to us. I have missed this show a lot.

Wow,

but becoming a millionaire in this present world is not a big deal compared to becoming a millionaire in the old days. So I am suggesting becoming a billionaire or half a billionaire at least

Better show

Hnm

Anything that can quash that insanity soaked and porn based BBnaija is welcome..

Bbnaija is responsible for the rot in the society.

That programme is sponsored and backed by the buhari regime to detract the youths of this nation..

It should be probed.

This is far better.