Saga and the unfolding story of his origins and rise in the public eye
Adeoluwa Okusaga, famously known as Saga, is an offshore oil and gas engineer, fashion model, hyper-realistic visual artist, fitness expert, actor, producer, and entrepreneur. He participated in the reality TV show Big Brother Naija season 6 titled "Shine Ya Eye." Saga BBNaija’s biography highlights his origins and rise in the public eye.
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Key takeaways
- Saga worked for five years as an engineer before entering the BBNaija house.
- He is a self-taught sketch artist known for his detailed, hyper-realistic portraits.
- The entrepreneur also runs an online fitness club with international members.
- He studied at the University of Lagos.
Saga's profile summary
Full name | Adeoluwa Okusaga |
Nickname | Saga |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 27 April 1993 |
Age | 29 years old (as of 2022) |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
Residence | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Ethnicity | African |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height (feet) | 5'8" |
Height (cm) | 173 |
Weight (lbs.) | 165 (estimate) |
Weight (kg) | 75 (estimate) |
Hair color | Black |
Eye color | Dark brown |
Marital status | Single |
College | University of Lagos |
Profession | Offshore engineer, fashion model, sketch artist, fitness expert, actor, producer, and entrepreneur |
Net worth | $100K - $200K (estimate) |
What is Saga BBNaija’s real name?
The former BBNaija star's birth name is Okusaga Adeoluwa. Saga is a shortened version of his first name.
What is Saga Adeoluwa's age?
Born on 27 April 1993, Saga BBNaija’s age is 32 years as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Taurus.
What is Saga’s state of origin?
The Nigerian celebrity was born in Lagos, but currently lives in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
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Is Saga’s father a billionaire?
His father is a wealthy Nigerian business tycoon, allegedly a billionaire. He rarely had time for his family because he was busy running his businesses. As a result, Saga spent most of his time with his mother and siblings in Lagos.
Saga and his dad had a strained relationship after his mum passed away in 2014, but over time, their relationship improved, and they are now reportedly close. He told Punch magazine in 2024:
My father did not support me initially. When I went for BBN, it was a blessing for me because my father got to watch me in my real element.
When I left the house, I thought we would fight because I had an unfiltered discussion about my relationship with him on TV. Fortunately, it made us closer.
Now, he supports everything I do. My father was the one who pushed me into engineering. But right now, I am making money, and we are all happy, because that has always been the goal.
His father appeared in some BBNaija-related content, including a moment where Saga's girlfriend, Nini, met him for the first time. In one instance, Saga's dad offered words of wisdom, telling them to "stay active and stay focused" and that "the sky's the limit."
Speaking about his parents and childhood, Saga said in a March 2025 interview with RellaiNQtv:
I grew up in a cold and hot kind of home. You know, my dad was a very strict father growing up. He was a banker, and I'll call him a freelance inventor. You know, my dad used to invent stuff. He invented Payton.
He draws all these designs that he has in his head. He brings them to life. He studied banking. He has no engineering background, but he's full of creativity...
Growing up, I used to be active in church. I was always in the drama department. I was always in the choir even till my university days. So, I used to perform at the amphitheater in UNILAG and sing.
That was my major experience in acting and singing, and even in my home church, I used to coordinate acting, singing choreography. That's why I got all the experience.
And then my mom would make me perform for her growing up. She'd literally sit down and call my cousins and me to come out and sing.
That's why all of us in my family have one sort of the other. We drew, we sang, or danced or rapped, acted, it was all there.
That was what my friends saw in me and advised me to go for Big Brother.
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Does Saga have any siblings?
The entrepreneur/reality TV star has at least one older sister named Opeoluwa Jessica Adejumo Okusaga. He shared a heartfelt birthday message for her on social media, mentioning how she has helped him throughout his life, including guiding him through his time on Big Brother Naija.
He described himself as her "one in a trillion" younger brother and mentioned they were "stuck together forever," which implies he may not have other siblings.
Saga's education
Saga completed his basic education in Lagos and obtained an engineering degree from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
What does Saga BBN do for a living?
Saga is a practising offshore engineer in Port Harcourt. He gained fame in 2021 when he participated in Big Brother Naija season 6, even though he was evicted on day 63 of the show.
Speaking of how he joined the show, he told RellaiNQtv:
When I applied for Big Brother, I was in a very desperate situation. You know, I was in oil and desperate financially, economically, career-wise, mentally, psychologically...
When I was working in the oil sector, I didn't feel at home. I felt like I could be doing more. I was always training people in fitness, and I was always painting. I took my drawings to work, and I was always singing.
I was out of place; I wanted out. I know a lot of people are there working 9 to 5. They're looking for an escape, you know, that feeling, but there's nowhere to run, there's no plan, there's no money to leave.
So, on this day, I go home. I was going to resign the next day. I was frustrated and I opened my laptop, checked my email I saw, "Big Brother invites you for an interview."
I screamed, "Wow!" and believe it or not, the email was unread for 2 weeks...It was going to expire by 12 midnight that same day. So, I saw it, I screamed, and called all my friends. It changed my life, honestly...
There's no connecting. You apply as a regular person, and you get chosen because of your character. That's how it is. In 2020, I applied for Big Brother. I sent my audition video in 2020, but I sent a nonsense video. I didn't read the instructions. I just sent a video I wanted to send.
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Before he was featured on BBNaija, Saga worked for five years as a Well Completion Engineer in Port Harcourt. Following his BBNaija appearance, he transitioned into acting and filmmaking, with the release of his debut movie, Falling Notes, in late 2025, which he produced, co-wrote, and provided the music for.
The multi-talented storyteller and creative disruptor officially launched his YouTube channel in 2010. The channel has vlogs and movies.
The ex-BBNaija contestant is also a model. He regularly shares pictures of his work on Instagram. Known for his unique fashion sense, Saga has worked as a model and brand ambassador for numerous local and international companies, including Pepsi, Tecno, Smirnoff, and Peak Milk.
As a fitness enthusiast, he is proficient in gymnastics and runs an online fitness club with international members. During his stay in the BBNaija house, Saga coached housemates in morning workouts.
Additionally, he found passion in sketch drawing at a tender age and decided to focus on it professionally after seeing how his art evoked powerful reactions in people, especially on Instagram.
He has since hosted art exhibitions—his first was at Omeka Gallery at Ikoyi, Lagos—and has many plans for his future in art. He told Punch magazine how his journey in art has been, saying:
After I graduated from school, I had nothing to do, and I was broke. I also had a girlfriend then, and I did not have the money to get her a gift for her birthday, so I had to make a painting of her. 2015 was the first time I painted a friend for practice, and she gave me N2000.
That was the first money I made from painting. I then painted my pastor’s wife, and when I gave it to her, she was emotional. That was when I knew I could make money from painting. I started making inquiries about where I could learn more, and I was introduced to an artist. I went on to have a six-day training with him.
My number one goal is to be a world-renowned artist. I also want to go into the business of buying and selling art, and eventually set up an art institute.
What is Saga’s net worth?
According to various sources, the net worth of former BBNaija actor, Saga, ranges between $100K and $200K. He earns come from his engineering and artistic work, his fitness coaching work, and potential endorsements as a model. The celebrity also earned significantly during his time on the BBNaija show.
Who is Okusaga Adeoluwa's wife?
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Saga is not married, and he also implied he was not dating anyone in March 2025 during an interview with RellaiNQtv, where he stated the qualities of his ideal woman. He said:
I'm looking for a funny girl who enjoys comedy, who can laugh with, talk to, and have intellectual conversations with. You have to be smart and funny.
You have to be peaceful... I want to live humbly and be happy and raise my children...
I would also like someone who is driven...and family oriented. You have to be beautiful as well because I'm an artist...
If I'm going to hide my relationship, not because it's going to affect my career, it's probably for personal reasons...
I just don't want people in my business cuz when you become a celebrity, you need to curate your life... So, it's for personal reasons that I will do that.
The actor has never been married, but he has been linked to a few women in the film industry. In one instance, rumors had it that Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede was Saga BBN's wife when he posted online images of themselves wearing matching wedding outfits for a movie scene.
Who is Saga BBN's girlfriend?
Saga debunked rumors of him dating former BBNaija housemate Liquorose in an interview with Punch magazine, saying:
Liquorose and I are like best friends. Having a talented friend cannot just go to waste. After we made our first skit and got lots of positive feedback, we decided to make it a series every Sunday.
Speculations that Saga and Liquorose were dating began in 2024 due to their film reenactments. Addressing the rumors, Liquorose described Saga as her gossip partner and brother, saying:
I can’t date Saga, I can’t marry Saga, not because he’s not attractive, but because we have gone beyond that. Saga is a very nice person to me. He is a friend, a brother, and my partner in crime. He is my gossip partner.
Saga's most prominent and publicized relationship was with fellow BBNaija ex-housemate Nini Mbonu (Muna) during the show, but they have since stated they are just friends. In an interview with RellaiNQtv, he was asked how genuine his relationship with Nini was.
Saga responded:
When I went to Big Brother's House, it was my first time with the people experience in any way. I never watched the show before, you know. So, I went in there as honest as you can get, you know. So, that was everything you saw; there was just me.
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Fast facts about Saga
- He is a Christian and a faith-based person.
- He is the last child in his family and the only son.
- He inherited the love for art and fitness from his dad.
- He had his first kiss at the age of 22.
- He did not have a girlfriend while his mother was alive.
- His mum used to coach him every day on how to be a good husband.
- He discusses kissing scenes with his co-stars beforehand.
- Liquorose was among his first art buyers at his first exhibition.
- His favorite color is black.
Actor Saga from BBNaija envisions himself as a full-time filmmaker in the future, aiming to be a "maestro" of excellence in Nollywood, much like acclaimed directors Christopher Nolan or Kunle Afolayan. Besides his endevours in the film industry, he is also an engineer, hyperrealistic artist, fitness expert and model.
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