Yemi Cregx is a Nigerian fashion designer, model, event host, content creator and brand strategist, popular for appearing on BBTitans Season 1; Ziyakhala Wahala.
Yemi rose to public prominence after being announced on 15th January 2023 as one of the initial 20 housemates for the Big Brother Titans reality show, an amalgamation of the popular BB Naija (Nigeria) and BB Mzansi (South Africa) reality shows.
Prior to that though, Yemi already had built a successful career, was popular in certain circles in Ghana and Nigeria and had an impressive social media presence.
Below we dive more into the life and career of the popular Yemi Cregx.
Yemi Cregx Biography
PROFILE
| Real name | Yemi Akin-Dada |
| Professional name | Yemi Cregx |
| Date of Birth | March 20, 1992 |
| Age | 30 |
| State of Origin | Ekiti State |
| Tribe | Yoruba |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Reality tv star, model, fashion designer |
| Height | 1m 87 cm (6ft 1 in) |
| Girlfriend | N/A |
| Parents | N/A |
| Net worth | $30,000 |
| Known For | BB Titans |
BBTitans Yemi Cregx is a Nigerian reality television star, model, fashion designer, actor, event host, content developer and brand strategist.
Yemi rose to prominence in Nigeria and Africa after starring in the first season of Big Brother Titans, where he is currently one of the frontrunners for the $100,000 cash prize.
He joined the show when it premiered on January 15th 2023.
Yemi is a creative person who has been invested in that field all his life. As a young man in college, he entered local male beauty contests and performed admirably. He also modelled and has gained a reputation as one of the most successful commercial models in Nigeria.
Yemi was the first ever Mr University of Africa. Aside from modelling, Yemi has been a fashion designer. He started designing clothes during his college years, designing the wardrobes of some celebrity acquaintances and fashion-forward classmates.
His success pushed him to dabble in fashion design, founding his own clothing line in 2022.
Yemi also worked as a content creator, brand influencer and brand strategist. He has built an extensive portfolio in these fields, working in both Ghana and Nigeria. Yemi Cregx has also worked as an event host on multiple occasions and has provided small and medium-scale enterprise (SME) owners with brand consulting services.
The BBTitans contestant has modelled for many brands including Kimono Collections. He has served as model, content creator or brand influencer for notable businesses such as Leon and Ray Jewelry and Watches Store, Ben Flashes Hair Stylist, Francesco Ezimora Wears, Apet Cosmetics, KCLAN Apparel and Clothing, Morafa Clothing Brand and Nack Apparel.
As can be evidenced, Yemi has a semi-successful career but decided to join Big Brother to take things in his career to the next level.
Yemi Cregx Family and Educational background
BB Titans Yemi Cregx was born to Yoruba parents from Ekiti State but grew up on the Lagos mainland.
Yemi and his siblings were raised by his parents in a strong Christian household. He was also provided with the best education and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate from the University of Lagos.
Whilst little is known about his family background, he is known to have siblings who are yet to be identified.
Yemi currently lives in Victoria Island, Lagos and Accra, Ghana, where he maintains a residence.
He is great friends with the Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim.
Yemi Cregx full name
Nigerian reality television star, Yemi Cregx real name is Yemi Akin-Dada. His father, Afolabi Akin-Dada Michael, was an engineer and celebrated philanthropist.
Yemi Cregx BB Titans Profile
Yemi’s official BB Titans profile reads “Tall, dark, and handsome Yemi Cregx is confident and outgoing. While he is a highly competitive individual, he’s also known for wearing his heart on his sleeve.”
Cregx described himself as a 30-year-old from Lagos in the Big Brother house to showcase his talent and diverse skills.
He revealed he’s worked in different industries including advertising, real estate and content creation.
“I just really need to show you guys all that. I just really need to lay it all on the table. I’ve been holding back for too long. It’s time for me to be a little bit vulnerable and just take it all in,” Cregx said in his official introductory video to BB Titans.
Yemi revealed the best secret about himself is that he can draw and write music.
“The best-kept secret about me is that I can draw and write music. I feel I will be a good housemate because I’m fun-loving and exciting. I like to play a lot and I just like to joke a lot,” he said.
Yemi described himself as a 60% peacemaker and 40% troublemaker.
“I don’t just go around looking for trouble obviously, I just know I can be a pain in the a$$ sometimes,”
Age
Yemi Cregx is 30 years old, born on March 20th 1992.
Girlfriend
Yemi Cregx had no girlfriend prior to joining the BBTitans and made it clear he was in the house to develop possible love connections.
Yemi Cregx and Khosi
In the first week of the show, the Yemi developed a romantic relationship with South African on-air personality, Khosi Twala.
The two seemed destined to be a ‘ship’ until Big Brother added new housemates and one of the fresh housemates, Blue Aiva, stole Yemi Cregx’s heart.
Yemi continued to play the two women for a bit but has seemingly settled on Blue Aiva as his current boo. Khosi, however, is yet to get over Yemi.
Birthday
Yemi Cregx birthday is on the 20th March of every year.
Yemi Cregx net worth
The Nigerian has a net worth in the region of $30,000, garnered from his professions of acting, modelling, fashion design, brand consulting, content creation, event hosting and more.
Yemi Cregx Big Brother
Yemi is one of twenty-four housemates competing in the first-ever BBTitans reality tv show being held in South Africa.
Housemates on BBTitans are sourced from Nigeria and South Africa (12 each) and placed in an elaborately furnished ‘Big Brother’ house located in South Africa.
The housemates are competing for a $100,000 cash prize and have to win over fans with their personalities to ensure they are not evicted from the show.
Yemi has so far been one of the stars of the show with his charming personality, involvement in a love triangle and other factors endearing him to fans.
Yemi is paired with South African housemate, Nelisa, in Big Brother’s innovative pairing scheme. Their pairing is known as Yelisa.
Yemi Cregx Eviction
On 5th March 2023, Yemi Cregx and his partner, Nelisa, were evicted from Big Brother Titans during the week 7 eviction show.
The pair, known as Yelisa, were one of two housemate pairs who were evicted on the night, alongside Juicy Jay and Olivia – Juiovla.
Yemi’s eviction was a shocking event on social media as he had been considered one of the frontrunners for Big Brother Titans $100,000 cash prize.
The Nigerian often topped trends on Twitter an was seen as having a loud and robust fan base but they failed to vote to keep him in the house.
Yemi Cregx and his partner, Nelisa, polled 15.39% of the week’s vote, finishing second bottom ahead of only Juiovla who polled 15.10%.
Juvonne – Justin and Yvonne polled 15.43% to narrowly survive eviction.
Other pairs who survived eviction on the night include Khosicle, Kaniva and the ROYALS.
Social media
Yemi Cregx’s Instagram handle is @kingcregx
Source: Nigeriabombshell.com
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I think have what it take to win the prize. But that guy na confirm play boy.