Big Brother Naija is back — and Season 11 is already delivering. The launch show aired on Sunday, 26 July 2026, at 7:00 PM WAT, hosted by the inimitable Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, and the first batch of housemates has walked through the doors of Biggie’s redesigned house to compete for the biggest prize in BBNaija history: ₦160 million.
That includes a ₦100 million cash prize and a brand-new SUV — surpassing the ₦150 million package that Season 10 winner Imisi Ayanwale took home in 2025. This season’s theme is “Everything Is For The Taking.”
📌 Season 11 at a glance: Premiere: 26 July 2026, 7:00 PM WAT. Theme: Everything Is For The Taking. Host: Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Grand prize: ₦160 million (₦100 million cash + SUV). Duration: ~10 weeks; finale expected early October 2026. Housemates: 24 total — double launch. Live feed: DStv Channel 198 / GOtv Channel 49. How to vote: MyDStv and MyGOtv apps after weekly nominations.
The BBNaija Season 11 Housemates — Night 1 Reveals
1. Tram — 24, Streamer, Lagos
The first housemate through the door. Tram arrived with zero interest in romance or distractions — his organisers’ summary: “He’s tenacious to the core and here for one thing only — the game.” Single-mindedness like this either makes you a week-one threat or a week-one target. Either way, Tram is one to watch from night one.
2. Temi Nkem — 21, Model, Raised in London
The first female housemate of the season, entering with a game plan and the confidence to impose her own rules on the house from the start. A diaspora perspective inside a majority-Nigeria cast is always an interesting dynamic.
3. Martins — 30, Visual Storyteller and Model, Kogi State
Leaving the runway for Biggie’s house, Martins says he has a hidden talent for reading minds and admits he could end up wearing his heart on his sleeve. At 30, one of the more experienced personalities in this first batch.
4. Abi — 25, Chef and Model, Osun State
Bringing humour, a vibrant personality and serious culinary skills to the competition. Chefs are always popular in the house — good food buys you goodwill. Abi comes with the looks and the laughs to back it up.
5. Chimsom Chuka — 27, Pharmacist, Anambra State
Patient, funny and here to show his authentic self under pressure. Organisers describe him as someone who handles stress with ease — in a house designed to manufacture stress, that’s a genuine competitive edge.
6. Keivo — 27, Web Developer, Benue State
A jack-of-all-trades who is open to finding love but in no rush toward marriage. Hobbies: gaming, painting, drawing. Keivo is the kind of personality who becomes quietly beloved — interesting enough to be memorable, non-threatening enough to avoid early eviction.
7. Mercedes — 26, Massage Therapist and Concierge CEO, Delta State
Already a business owner entering with confidence and ambition. Her organisers’ line: “She’s not chasing the bag, she’s adding another one.” Mercedes enters as one of the most economically self-sufficient housemates in this batch.
8. Kamsi — 24, Event Planner, Imo State
Event planners manage personalities and keep complex situations from imploding — skills that translate directly to the BBNaija house. Kamsi’s professional background makes her worth watching in group dynamics and task situations.
9. Sultex — 24, Dancer and Choreographer, Lagos State
Stage presence, physical expressiveness, and a Lagos energy. Performers who entertain without even trying always build strong viewer bases — and strong viewer bases mean safer eviction windows.
10. Aikou — 25, Freelance Teacher and Web Developer, Abuja
Teaching and tech — two fields that require explaining complex things to diverse audiences and adapting quickly when it’s not landing. Aikou brings a calm, analytical energy to what will be a very loud house.
11. Flora — 30, Make-up Artist and Entrepreneur, Delta State
Fashionable, honest, and with enough spice to keep things interesting. Rule follower. Neat freak. Foodie. Her own admission: her love life is complicated. At 30, Flora enters as someone who knows exactly who she is — which is either armour or a target, depending on who’s watching.
12. Bells — 22, Undergraduate, Akwa Ibom State
Resilient, independent and still in love with her high school sweetheart on the outside. Bells walks in with arguably the most interesting built-in storyline of the first night — will the house test that loyalty, or will she prove that commitment holds under 10 weeks of pressure?
13. Gerard — 23, On-Air Personality, Lagos State
The self-described wild card — an open book who hates dishonesty and is here to live every moment fully. OAPs know how to talk, perform and hold a crowd. Gerard is likely to be the most quotable housemate of the season.
14. Oyin — 22, Sales Entrepreneur and Model, Ogun State
A proud father’s daughter with eyes on the prize and the self-awareness to know that first impressions may not tell her full story. Sales entrepreneurs read people and close — the endgame of BBNaija requires exactly that.
Night 2 Housemates: Coming Soon
BBNaija Season 11 used a double launch format. The remaining 10 housemates are expected to be unveiled on Night 2. This article will be updated immediately when the full 24-person lineup is confirmed. Bookmark this page and check back tomorrow.
About the Season 11 House
This year’s house features a newly redesigned “upside-down” concept with bold colours and luxury interiors. The production facility is fitted with 52 robotic PTZ cameras, seven handheld cameras, 59 microphones, 36 antenna blades and 19 speakers for uninterrupted 24-hour coverage.
How to Watch
- Africa Magic Showcase: DStv Channel 151
- Africa Magic Family: DStv Channel 154 / GOtv Channel 7
- 24-hour live feed: DStv Channel 198 / GOtv Channel 49
- Showmax: stream via the Showmax app (subscription required)
How to Vote
Vote through the MyDStv app (DStv subscribers) or MyGOtv app (GOtv subscribers). Voting windows open after housemates are nominated each week. DStv Prestige subscribers receive the highest number of allocated votes; upgrading your package increases your voting allocation.
Related reading on NaijaSabi:
- How to Vote for BBNaija Season 11 — Full Voting Guide
- How to Watch BBNaija Season 11 Without a DStv Dish
- BBNaija Season 11 Prize: What ₦160 Million Means
This article will be updated with Night 2 housemate reveals. Last updated: 26 July 2026, 9 PM WAT · NaijaSabi Entertainment Desk.
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