BBNaija Season 11: Meet First 26 Housemates Battling For ₦160m

Organisers of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija reality TV show have unveiled the first set of housemates who will compete for the grand prize of ₦160 million in the 11th edition of the popular reality show.
The new housemates, made up of streamers, entrepreneurs, models, creatives and professionals from different parts of Nigeria, are expected to bring different personalities, strategies and ambitions into Biggie’s house.
As the competition begins, the contestants will battle for the grand prize while trying to win the hearts of viewers through their personalities, relationships, entertainment and performances during their stay in the house.

Below are the first 26 housemates unveiled for BBNaija Season 11:

1. Tram
Tram, a 24-year-old streamer from Lagos State, says winning the ₦160 million grand prize is his main objective.
According to his profile, he is not interested in romance or distractions and plans to remain focused on the competition and his ultimate goal of winning the show.

2. Temi Nkem
Twenty-one-year-old Temi Nkem says she is entering Biggie’s house with confidence and a clear strategy.
The organisers describe her as a contestant who already has a game plan and intends to play according to 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,” the organisers said.

3. Martins
Martins, a 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State, is swapping the runway for Biggie’s house.
He describes his hidden talent as the ability to read minds and says he is ready to enjoy the experience while being open about his emotions.
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 from Delta State is a massage therapist and concierge CEO.
The organisers describe her as confident and ambitious, saying she is entering the competition determined to add another success to her achievements.
“She’s not chasing the bag, she’s adding another one,” the organisers said.

5. Keivo
Keivo, a 27-year-old web developer from Benue State, describes himself as a jack-of-all-trades with plenty of confidence.
He is open to finding love in Biggie’s house but says marriage is not currently on his mind.
His hobbies include gaming, painting and drawing.

6. Chimsom Chuka
Twenty-seven-year-old Chimsom Chuka is a pharmacist from Anambra State.
He says he is ready to enjoy every moment of his time in Biggie’s house.
The organisers describe him as patient and funny, adding that he wants viewers to see his authentic personality while remaining calm under pressure.

7. Abi
Abi, a chef and model from Osun State, is bringing humour and a lively personality to the competition.
The organisers described her as “a certified scene-stealer.”
“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,” they said.

8. Bells
Twenty-two-year-old Bells is described as a resilient and independent contestant.
She is still in love with her high school sweetheart and describes herself as a rule follower, neat freak and foodie.
Bells says she intends to remain true to herself while dealing with the challenges that come with life in Biggie’s house.

9. Flora
Flora is a makeup entrepreneur whose confidence matches her passion for fashion.
The organisers say she is bringing honesty and plenty of spice to the competition.
Although her love life is described as “complicated,” Flora reportedly 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.
He enjoys reading and is comfortable spending time alone.
Described as calm and outspoken, Aikou says he is single and open to falling in love again.
However, he has made it clear that dishonesty is one thing he cannot tolerate.

11. Sultex
Sultex, a 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos, is entering Biggie’s 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.
Sultex admits that being a people pleaser is one of his weaknesses, while he also says he dislikes liars.

12. Kamsy
Twenty-four-year-old Kamsy is an event planner and gift curator.
She says forgiveness does not come easily to her and is bringing style, ambition, humour and “just the right amount of drama” into Biggie’s house.
She will be hoping to emerge as the winner of the ₦160 million 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 have described him as the house’s “wild card.”

14. Oyin
Oyin, 22, is a sales entrepreneur and model from Sagamu.
Proudly describing herself as “daddy’s girl,” she says she is ready to prove that first impressions can be misleading.
With her eyes firmly set on the ₦160 million grand prize, Oyin is determined to make her mark in the competition.

15. Sheba
Sheba is a gym enthusiast and proud mother who is bringing warmth, confidence and an open heart into Biggie’s house.
The organisers describe her as someone who is ready to have fun and is also open to finding love during her time in the competition.

16. Araga
Fashion model Araga proudly describes himself as a king and “the last loverboy standing in Nigeria.”
He says he is entering the competition for the money, the energy and the possibility of finding love.
Araga is also hoping that his charisma will help him go 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 skills will help him stand out among the other housemates.

18. Nomy
Twenty-six-year-old NomBarry is a civil engineer and Abuja-based fashion designer.
Competitive by nature, he says he is open to finding love in Biggie’s house but has zero tolerance for disrespect.
NomBarry is confident that his style and personality will set him apart from the other contestants.

19. Nechey
Nechey 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 Barry is entering Biggie’s house with confidence, beauty and intelligence.
The organisers describe Barry as bringing “brains, beauty and bundles,” suggesting that she has what it takes to make a strong impression in the competition.

21. 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 Biggie’s house.
A self-confessed lover of romance, Yusuf hopes to add “Loverboy” to his title during the competition.

22. Goddessa
Thirty-year-old Goddessa is a musician from Abia State.
She describes herself as spontaneous, bold and unafraid to stand out.
Goddessa says she has no time for liars or romance and is determined to command attention throughout her stay in Biggie’s house.

23. 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.
She hopes her calm personality will help her navigate the challenges of the competition.

24. Cassi
Twenty-seven-year-old Cassi from Abia State is an entrepreneur and actor with a wide range of talents.
Apart from acting, he enjoys drawing, painting and chiropractic therapy.
Described as confident, organised and creative, Cassi admits that his tendency to be overly organised could sometimes work against him in Biggie’s house.

25. Kamsy
Kamsy, a 24-year-old event planner and gift curator, 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 ₦160 million grand prize.

26. 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 that she has all the ingredients needed to make a strong impression in the competition.
With the first set of housemates now unveiled, viewers will be looking forward to seeing how the contestants interact, form alliances and navigate the twists and challenges that come with life in Biggie’s house.