Citizen TV is poised to introduce ex-NTV 'Teen Republik' host Aziza Hashim, also known as Azeezah, as the new host to replace Willis Raburu on the '10/10' show.
Confirming the news, Azeezah posted a series of videos on her Instagram account on September 3.
"A dream come true. Still can’t believe I’ll be hosting the biggest entertainment show in the 254! Enyewe God is great!
"This and every other Friday on Citizen TV, the baddest TV duo will be on your screens. The Media Messiah fit The Mega Hypeman Gudah Man … Your Fridays are never gonna be the same again! Gear ni 5," she wrote.
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Azzeezah is among those battling it out for the coveted Next Gen Influencer of the Year and Media Influencer of the Year titles in the 2023 Pulse Influencer Awards.
She was the host of Teen Republik on NTV. During her final show on August 12, Azeezah announced that she would be taking a short break and assured her audience of her return after the hiatus.
However, she didn't disclose her next destination, sparking speculation that she might be considering joining one of the rival TV stations.
"The journey is going up from here…but a small break from TV. I would like to say that I appreciate the support that I got, I have grown a lot by being at Nation Media Group," Azeezah said.
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She also reminisced about her wig falling off during her very first show and noted that history repeated itself over the weekend during her final show.
Celebrities who battled it out for 10/10 show
Following Willis Raburu's departure from Citizen, the media house has seen several celebrities stepping in to host the show in the past weeks while the search for his replacement continues.
Initially, Oga Obinna took the stage, sparking speculation that he might be Raburu's successor.
However, it didn't take long for former NTV presenter Martin Kimathi to step up, generating anticipation as he built up excitement for his appearance on the show.
Former Kiss 100 presenter Kamene Goro and DJ Bonez were also included in the roster of guest hosts who graced the show, while Citizen continued their search for a permanent host.
Other celebrities who tried their luck include Kwambox