All You Need to Know About Former BBN Housemate Yousef, his Biography, Arabian Mother, Achievements, Grief and Joy!
A Quick Preamble of Yusuf’s Biography
Name: Yusuf Garba
Date of Birth: 14th July, 1992
Height: 6ft
Religion: Muslim
Tribe: Hausa
Marital status: Single
Nationality: Nigeria
Handle: IG @Yousef
Introduction
If you are a fan of Big Brother Naija, then you will recall the biracial housemate who got the internet and fans trolling for! As popularly known, Yousef came into the world of fame when he auditioned for the Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye edition of 2021 and somehow managed to stay in the game for a while before his eviction.
From a young man of dreams, ambition and an ordinary beginning, Yousef made a big debut when he got into the house with desire, passion and hope to make it out rich, big, famous and lots more that comes from popularity. Yousef is formally known as Yusuf Garba. He was formerly a classroom teacher at the famous Prestige International School Jos. Yousef graduated from the Department of Electronics and Electrical Engineering in 2014 from the University of Jos.
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As of 2021, when he joined the Shine Ya Eye season of Big Brother Naija, Yusuf was 29 years of age, with hopes of chasing his passion for modelling, acting and event planning. Yusuf is a Muslim from the Plateau state and had lived in the city all his life with his family- his father, his Arabian mother and five siblings before the demise of his elder brother in 2021 and his father in 2022.
Yusuf is quite a handsome man to behold. His curly hair, refined voice, 6ft height and charming smile add to the description that can leave all backs turning to behold. From being an ordinary mathematics teacher whose ‘reward would have been in heaven’, Yusuf rose to fame, 2021which earned him a net worth of about 75,000 USD as of 2022.
After Yusuf’s eviction from the house, he bagged ambassadorial deals, earning him much more than an ordinary mathematics teacher would have dreamt of earning. In an interview with several media houses, Yusuf revealed that he wouldn’t return to the classroom but would chase his career in acting, modelling, personal trainer, and event hosting.
The Big Brother house, no doubt, was a stepping stone for the young star. Months after his eviction from the house, Yousef was featured in a comedy skit with cute Abiola, which earned the skitmaker more views than he had since fans of the former BBN star troop in watching and commending their crush.
During the BBN house audition, Yousef revealed that he wasn’t married but had a girlfriend; since then, nothing has been heard about the relationship. He must still be very much unmarried.
Early Life and Background of Yousef
Yousef grew up with his Arabian mother, who he described as soft-spoken and sweet, and his father, a Nigerian from Plateau North. And his five siblings, three boys and twin girls, are married. As a boy, Yousef grew up with his parents, who resided in Jos, Plateau State.
Religion
Yousef was born into a Muslim family, his mother Arabian and his father Hausa, which makes him by nature to be a Muslim. In the same vein, Yousef has also identified himself as a Muslim and lover and believer of Allah and Education.
Yousef is a University of Jos, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduate. He attained his degree in 2014.
Personal Life
Right in the house, one could quickly tell that Yousef was not very reserved; he prefers a simple and private life.
Legacy and Influence
While the Muslim religion is some words reserved, Yusuf chose to look beyond that to chase his passion and career by joining the Big Brother house; this legacy is a big fest for him. Regardless of the down moments and discouragement, he must have received, he still went ahead to the house. This is a great one for the Muslim community. Bug win, Yusuf!
Conclusion
When one realises who they are, they stop living for others but for themselves. Yusuf realised after years of teaching that his passion was more significant than his job and jumped into the BBN house and now is globally known as a star. Do not be belittled by your dreams. If it doesn’t scare you enough, then you haven’t dreamt enough insofar as you can dream; you can live it.
Yusuf is living the life he dreamt of; you, too, can chase your passion and triple your net worth.
