Franca Owumi, a former Big Brother Naija housemate who finished as first runner-up of the reality TV show in 2006 has passed away.
The development was made known on her Instagram handle with the caption “A daughter and sister. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.”
Owumi reportedly died after a brief illness. She was a memorable contestant on the first season of Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija), known for her energetic dance moves and charming personality.
Other notable contestants from season 1 are like Katung Aduwak, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Gideon Okeke, and the late Joseph Ada.
Also a musician, she released two singles, “Gbadun You” and “Diva”, under her record label, Cisca Entertainment, in 2012. She also wrote for Revista, an international magazine based in Ghana.