The organisers of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show have unveiled the first batch of housemates set to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize in this year’s edition.
The newly introduced contestants include streamers, entrepreneurs, models, and other creatives, each entering the house with unique personalities, game plans, and high hopes of emerging victorious.
Below is the list of BBNaija housemates for the 11th edition.
1. Tram: Twenty-four-year-old streamer, Tram, who hails from Lagos State, said winning the grand prize is his one goal. According to his profile, he has no interest in romance or distractions and intends to stay focused on the game.
2. Temi Nkem: 21-year-old Temi Nkem said she is bringing confidence and strategy into the BBNaija house. The organisers describe her as someone with a clear game plan who intends to play strictly by her own rules. “Temi Nkem is entering Biggie’s house with a game plan and plenty to say. She’s playing by Temi Nkem’s rules, and that’s a strict programme.”
3. Martins: Martins, a 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State, is swapping the runway for the BBNaija house. He describes his hidden talent as reading minds and says he is ready to enjoy the experience while wearing his heart on his sleeve.
According to the organisers, “Martins from Kogi will be trading runway shows and catwalks for Biggie’s house… He is ready to have fun, and he might wear his heart on his sleeve.”
4. Mercedes: Twenty-six-year-old Mercedes, who hails from Delta State, is a massage therapist and concierge CEO.
According to the organisers, Mercedes is entering the BBNaija house with confidence and ambition, determined to add to her success rather than chase it. “She’s not chasing the bag, she’s adding another one.”
5. Keivo: Keivo, a 27-year-old web developer from Benue State, describes himself as a jack-of-all-trades with plenty of self-confidence. He says he is open to finding love in the house but is not thinking about marriage yet. His hobbies include gaming, painting and drawing.
6. Chimsom Chuka: Twenty-seven-year-old Chimsom Chuka, a pharmacist from Anambra State, said he is ready to enjoy every moment in Biggie’s house. The organisers describe him as patient and funny, adding that he wants to show viewers his authentic self while handling pressure with ease.
7: Abi: Abi, a chef and model from Osun State, says she is bringing humour and a vibrant personality to the competition. The organisers described her as “a certified scene-stealer”, adding that “Abi from Osun State isn’t here to do background roles. She’s bringing the big laughs and enough personality to season the entire BBNaija house. With the sauce.”
8. Bells: Twenty-two-year-old Bells is described as a resilient and independent contestant who is still in love with her high school sweetheart. A self-confessed rule follower, neat freak and foodie, she enters the BBNaija house hoping to stay true to herself despite whatever challenges lie ahead.
9. Flora: Flora is a makeup entrepreneur whose confidence matches her passion for fashion. According to the organisers, she is bringing honesty and plenty of spice into the competition. While her love life is described as “complicated,” she has little patience for insults and is expected to make her presence felt in the house.
10. Aikou: Twenty-five-year-old Aikou from Abuja is a freelance teacher and web developer who enjoys reading and is comfortable spending time on his own. Calm and outspoken, he says he is single and ready to fall in love again. However, the organisers note that dishonesty is one thing he cannot tolerate.
11. Sultex: Sultex, a 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos, says he is entering the BBNaija house with confidence and big dreams. He is known for speaking his mind and avoiding sugarcoating issues. His hobbies include gaming, dancing, table tennis and football, while he admits being a people pleaser is one of his weaknesses. He also says he dislikes liars.
12. Kamsy: Twenty-four-year-old Kamsy is an event planner and gift curator who says forgiveness does not come easily to her. She is bringing style, ambition, humour and just the right amount of drama into Biggie’s house as she competes for this season’s grand prize.
13. Gerard: Twenty-three-year-old Gerard is an on-air personality from Lagos who describes himself as a bundle of talent. An open book, Gerard says he hates dishonesty and plans to make the most of every moment in the BBNaija house. The organisers describe him as the house’s “wild card.”
14. Oyin: Oyin, 22, hails from Sagamu and is a sales entrepreneur and model. Proudly describing herself as “daddy’s girl,” she says she is ready to prove that first impressions can be misleading. With her sights firmly set on the grand prize, Oyin is entering the competition determined to make her mark.
15. Sheba: A gym enthusiast and proud mother, Sheba is bringing warmth, confidence and an open heart into Biggie’s house. The organisers describe her as someone who is ready for fun and is also open to finding love during her stay in the competition.
16. Araga: Fashion model Araga proudly calls himself a king and “the last loverboy standing in Nigeria.” He says he is entering the BBNaija house for the money, the energy and the possibility of finding love, while hoping his charisma will carry him far in the competition.
17. Ricky: Thirty-three-year-old Ricky from Port Harcourt is a writer who describes himself as a “bad boy by necessity.” Although he finds love exciting, he says he does not subscribe to it. He hopes his personality and storytelling ability will help him stand out in Biggie’s house.
18. Nomy: Twenty-six-year-old NomBarry, 26, is a civil engineer and Abuja-based fashion designer. Competitive by nature, he says he is open to finding love in the house but has zero tolerance for disrespect. Barry is confident his style and personality will set him apart from the other contestants.
19. Nechey: She is a fashion designer from Anambra State who believes hard work speaks louder than empty promises. According to the organisers, she prefers a quiet hustle and is ready to turn her star quality into headlines during her stay in the BBNaija house.
20. Barry: Twenty-five-year-old Neche is entering Biggie’s house with confidence, beauty and intelligence. The organisers describe her as bringing “brains, beauty and bundles,” suggesting she has all the ingredients needed to make a strong impression in the competition.
21. Neche: Twenty-five-year-old Neche is entering Biggie’s house with confidence, beauty and intelligence. The organisers describe her as bringing “brains, beauty and bundles,” suggesting she has all the ingredients needed to make a strong impression in the competition.
22: Kamsy: 24-year-old phoney is an event planner and gift curator who says forgiveness does not come easily to her. She is bringing style, ambition, humour and just enough drama into Biggie’s house as she competes for the grand prize.
23. Yusuf: Twenty-five-year-old Yusuf from Kogi State is an actor who describes himself as a self-starter with strong self-confidence. He says he is bringing honesty, energy, unpredictability and plenty of emotion into the BBNaija house. A self-confessed lover of romance, Yusuf hopes to add “Loverboy” to his title during the competition.
24. Goddessa: Thirty-year-old Goddessa is a musician from Abia State who describes herself as spontaneous, bold and unafraid to stand out. She says she has no time for liars or romance and is determined to command attention throughout her stay in the BBNaija house.
25. Bluethophia: Bluethophia, 22, is a photographer, model and student from Adamawa State. According to the organisers, she is entering Biggie’s house with quiet confidence and sharp instincts, hoping her calm personality will help her navigate the competition.
26. Cassi: Twenty-seven-year-old Cassi from Abia State is an entrepreneur and actor with a wide range of talents. In addition to acting, he enjoys drawing, painting and chiropractic therapy. Confident, organised and creative, Cassi admits that being overly organised could sometimes work against him in the BBNaija house.
