The 2026 edition of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) officially kicked off on Saturday, July 26, with organisers unveiling 24 contestants who will compete under the theme, ‘Show Ya Sef’.
This season also comes with the biggest reward in the show’s history, as the eventual winner will walk away with a grand prize worth ₦160 million.
The new housemates, drawn from different backgrounds and professions, are expected to battle for the top prize over the next 10 weeks.
Below are the contestants for BBNaija Season 11:
- Tram – A 24-year-old from Lagos who hopes to become Africa’s biggest live streamer.
- Temi Nkem – A 21-year-old Accounting and Finance graduate raised in London.
- Martins – A 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State.
- Abi – An Osun State-born chef, model and married housemate.
- Chimsom Chuka – A 27-year-old pharmacist from Anambra State who describes himself as a “fine boy.”
- Keivo – A 27-year-old web developer from Benue State with a master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management.
- Mercedes – A 26-year-old massage therapist, concierge and pole dancer.
- Kamsy – A 24-year-old event planner and gift curator who admits she rarely forgives.
- Sultex – A 24-year-old Lagos-based dancer and choreographer with what he calls a complicated relationship status.
- Aikou – A 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer who enjoys reading and spending time alone.
- Flora – A 30-year-old makeup entrepreneur from Delta State.
- Bells – Isabella Imoh, who describes herself as a food lover and cleanliness enthusiast.
- Gerard – A 23-year-old Lagos radio personality who says he values honesty above everything else.
- Oyin – A 22-year-old model and sales entrepreneur from Sagamu, Ogun State.
- Sheba – A fitness enthusiast and mother who proudly refers to herself as the “queen bee.”
- Araga – Oluwaseyifunmi Shosanya, a fashion model who calls himself a king and full-time vibe curator.
- Ricky – A 33-year-old filmmaker and writer from Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
- Nomy – A 26-year-old fashion designer from Anambra State who says she dislikes losing.
- Barry – A 26-year-old Abuja-based civil engineer and designer who prides himself on being fashionable and competitive.
- Neche – A lawyer and twin who says she is bringing “brains, beauty and bundles” into the house.
- Yusuf – A 25-year-old actor from Kogi State who says confidence is one of his biggest strengths.
- Goddessa – An Afropop and Afrofusion singer who describes herself as an “adrenaline junkie.”
- Bluethopia – A photographer, model and student from Adamawa State who says she is entering the house with quiet confidence and sharp instincts.
- Cassi – A 27-year-old entrepreneur and actor from Abia State who believes he is a man of many talents.
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The contestants will spend the next 10 weeks competing in tasks, challenges and eviction rounds as they battle for the record-breaking ₦160 million prize.