BBNaija contestant, Francisca Owumi, has tragically passed away after a short illness.

 The family of Francisca Owumi, a former contestant on Big Brother Naija, has sadly announced her passing after a short illness. Francisca, who was the runner-up of the first-ever Big Brother Nigeria reality show in 2006, passed away on August 29, 2024.

Her family shared the heartbreaking news on social media, writing, "A daughter and a sister. May her soul rest in peace."

Francisca, renowned for her energetic dance performances, was a housemate alongside the show's winner, Katung Aduwak, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Gideon Okeke, Maureen Osuji, and others. After the show, Francisca briefly ventured into the Nigerian music industry, releasing the singles "Diva" and "Gbadun You