Kiddwaya Claims Dad Discovered Banana Island

Former Big Brother Naija reality television star, Kiddwaya, has made a surprising claim that his father, Terry Waya, was the visionary who discovered the famous and exclusive Banana Island in Lagos.

Kiddwaya made the assertion during a recent appearance on the Off The Record podcast. The statement was prompted by the host, who directly asked: “I heard that your dad discovered Banana Island. Is that correct?”

The reality star confirmed the widely circulated rumor, though he admitted it was not something he grew up knowing intimately. He replied: “Yeah, I didn’t even know until I heard it during one of my trips.”

Kiddwaya’s father, Terry Waya, is a self-acclaimed billionaire with extensive investments spanning the real estate, agriculture, and hospitality sectors.

Terry Waya’s public profile received a significant boost both during and after his son Kiddwaya’s appearance on the fifth season of the popular Big Brother Naija reality show in 2020.

The claim regarding Banana Island’s origins is likely to generate significant debate, given the area’s status as one of Africa’s most expensive and prestigious residential estates.

The actual history of Banana Island’s development, an artificial island in the Lagos Lagoon, is often attributed to the collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Works and the Italian engineering construction firm, Cioban Engineering.