Years after it went off the tubes, popular TV quiz, entertainment and game platform, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Series 2’’ has bounced back.
The return of the programmed usually anchored by Frank Edoho was unveiled at press event at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
According to the organisers, the ultimate prize to be won on the show is now N20 million 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’.
Edoho had hosted the show from its inception on October 8, 2004, until September 2, 2017, when went off the air
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.
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.”
