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Posted By Udokabestluv On July 26th, 2026

Big Brother Naija Season 11 officially premiered on Sunday with organisers unveiling 24 housemates who will compete for the record-breaking N160 million grand prize.

The live launch show, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, introduced each contestant to viewers before they took part in a brief interview and entered Biggie’s house.

Themed ‘Show Ya Sef’, the 10-week season will air live on DStv and GOtv.

Here is the full list of housemates:

1. Tram: 24-year-old streamer from Lagos. Laser-focused and driven. He says he’s in the house for one reason only: to win. Romance and distractions are not on his agenda.

2. Martins: 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State. Trading the runway for reality TV. Charismatic and playful, he claims he can read minds. He’s here to have fun, but admits his emotions might show.

3. Abi: Chef and model from Osun State. Vibrant, witty, and confident. She’s bringing humour, bold energy and “sauce” to every conversation in the house.

4. Chimsom Chuka: 27-year-old pharmacist from Anambra State. Calm under pressure and quick with a joke. Patient, genuine and self-assured, he’s looking to enjoy the experience while staying true to himself.

5. Keivo: 27-year-old web developer from Benue State. Multitalented and self-assured. A creative who games, paints and draws. He’s open to love, but marriage isn’t on his mind yet.

6. Mercedes: 26-year-old massage therapist and concierge business owner from Delta State. Ambitious and poised. She’s walking in with “boss energy” and the confidence to match.

7. Kamsy: 24-year-old event planner. Stylish, sharp and unapologetic. She plans, she curates, and she doesn’t hold back. Expect ambition, humour and a touch of drama.

8. Sultex: 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos State.

Confident, outspoken and goal-oriented. He calls it as he sees it. A gamer and sports lover, he dislikes liars and admits he cares too much about what people think.

9. Aikou: 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja. Introverted but self-possessed. A reader who values honesty above all. Single and open to love again.

10. Flora: Makeup entrepreneur. Fashion-forward and straightforward. She promises honesty and enough fire to keep things interesting. Love life: complicated. Age and state not disclosed

11. Bells: 22-year-old. Disciplined, tidy and passionate about food. Independent and loyal, she’s still holding onto her high school love.

12. Temi Nkem: 21-year-old. Bold, outspoken and unbothered by expectations. She’s here with a clear strategy and her own rules. “Playing by Temi Nkem’s rules and that’s a strict programme.”

13. Gerard: 23-year-old on-air personality from Lagos State. Talented, expressive and transparent. The self-styled wild card who values truth and plans to live every moment to the fullest.

14. Oyin: 22-year-old sales entrepreneur and model from Ogun State. Driven and determined to prove people wrong. A proud daddy’s girl with her eyes firmly on the prize.

15. Sheba: Gym enthusiast. Proud mother. Romantic at heart. Warm, energetic and vocal. She’s bringing good vibes and an open mind to whatever the house throws at her.

16. Araga: Fashion model. Confident, magnetic and a self-declared king of vibes. According to him, he’s here for the cash, the clout.

17. Ricky: 33-year-old writer from Port Harcourt. Edgy by circumstance. A literary mind who finds love fascinating but doesn’t chase it.

18. Nomy: 26-year-old fashion designer from Anambra State. Commanding and camera-ready. She’s determined to turn her presence into headlines and win on her own terms.

19. Barry: 26-year-old civil engineer and Abuja-based designer. Competitive and stylish. Open to romance, but draws a hard line at disrespect.

20. Neche: 25-year-old. Intelligent, attractive and ambitious. She’s bringing “brains, beauty and bundles” and isn’t here to play small. Occupation and state not disclosed

21. Yusuf: 25-year-old actor from Kogi State. Confident self-starter. Emotional, honest and unpredictable. He’s bringing high energy and hopes to earn the “Loverboy” title.

22. Goddessa: 30-year-old musician from Abia State. Bold, spontaneous and no-nonsense. She’s not here for lies or love. Her mission: command every room she enters.

23. Bluethophia: 22-year-old photographer, model and student from Adamawa State.

Soft-spoken but sharp. She’s bringing quiet confidence, Northern pride and strong instincts to the game.

24. Cassi: 27-year-old entrepreneur and actor from Abia State. Creative and versatile, from painting to chiropractic therapy. Meticulous to a fault, he jokes that being too organised could get him in trouble.