Big Brother Naija Season 11 is officially underway, with 24 housemates entering Biggie’s house to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize.
This season, themed “Everything Is For The Taking,” brings together entrepreneurs, actors, models, tech professionals, students, broadcasters and other creatives hoping to win the competition and turn the BBNaija platform into something bigger.
Here are the 24 housemates viewers will be watching.
Chimsom Chuka
Full Name: Chimsom Chuka-Okoli
Career: Pharmacist and actor
Chimsom joined BBNaija because he believes previous housemates have often appeared boring and fake, and he wants to bring something different. He enjoys basketball, football, golf, dancing and meeting new people. He can draw, sing, dance and mimic people, although he admits that his loud personality sometimes irritates others. Chimsom is currently in a relationship.
Temi Nkem
Full Name: Temitope Chigbue
Career: Student
Temi believes she brings luxury, spice and a personality that will be difficult for viewers to ignore. She enjoys golfing, eating and walking and describes herself as a good listener who gives useful advice. Temi is single and admits that she can become revengeful when someone hurts her ego. She also describes herself as egotistical and arrogant but says she refuses to shrink herself for anyone.
Ricky
Full Name: Patrick Jumbo
Career: Writer and filmmaker
Ricky believes his entertaining and sometimes provocative personality makes him a natural fit for BBNaija. He loves storytelling, debating and supporting Manchester United. He can sing, dance and mimic accents. Ricky is single and admits that his honesty and tendency to provoke reactions can sometimes annoy people.
Abi
Full Name: Abisola Ayoola
Career: Model and chef
Abi joined the show after repeatedly hearing from people that she belongs on television. She enjoys cooking, dancing, working out and reading, and she can speak Italian almost perfectly. Unlike many of her fellow contestants, Abi enters Biggie’s house married. She says her naturally happy personality can sometimes annoy people.
Martins
Full Name: Martins Iyeh
Career: Creative director and model
Martins believes he belongs on a major platform and wants the world to know who he is. He enjoys basketball and believes he has an unusual ability to read people. Martins is single and admits that his habit of constantly asking questions can irritate others.
Tram
Full Name: Joshua Alekewumu
Career: Author, entrepreneur and YouTuber
Tram sees BBNaija as an opportunity to put himself in front of a much larger audience. He enjoys boxing, working out and learning and considers his intuition one of his greatest strengths. Tram enters the house engaged and says his confidence and audacity can sometimes make people uncomfortable.
Mercedes
Full Name: Ijeoma Emi
Career: Self-employed
Mercedes promises to bring entertainment, confidence, vulnerability and unforgettable moments to the season. She enjoys singing, dancing, making videos and dressing up, and she can sing opera. Mercedes is single and admits that she asks many questions and can become stubborn when she believes she is right.
Keivo
Full Name: Victor Ikpe
Career: Web developer
Keivo wants the visibility that comes with appearing on BBNaija. Away from technology, he enjoys video games, painting and drawing and says he can also dance. Keivo is single and describes himself as confident and proud, even when those qualities irritate other people.
Kamsy
Full Name: Kamsy Uzoma
Career: Entrepreneur and event planner
Kamsy sees BBNaija as an opportunity to grow her business and content-creation journey. She enjoys spending time with friends and believes she has acting talent. Kamsy is single and admits that she can sometimes be loud, confused or forget to check up on her friends.
Nomy
Full Name: Whitney Chukwu
Career: Fashion entrepreneur
Nomy wants to use the BBNaija platform to grow her business and personal brand. She enjoys travelling, reading, dressing up and going out. She also believes she has strong intuition and can read people accurately. Nomy is single and admits that she can be blunt and short-tempered.
Aikou
Full Name: Amyr Yousufzai
Career: Backend developer
Aikou believes BBNaija could provide the career boost she needs while giving her a memorable experience. She enjoys reading and considers writing one of her talents. Aikou is single and admits that she can sometimes appear distant or emotionless. She also revealed that she once left music for a regular job because she needed money, a decision she later regretted.
Gerard
Full Name: Gerard Adebija
Career: Actor, radio host, presenter and content creator
Gerard joined BBNaija because he wants new experiences and the opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds. He enjoys gaming and reading and also raps, sings, acts, writes and speaks confidently. Gerard is single and says he is not aware of any habits that particularly irritate people.
Bells
Full Name: Isabella Imoh
Career: Student
Bells has always loved BBNaija and believes she will bring plenty of energy to the house. She enjoys reading, bowling and cycling and previously trained as a ballerina before stopping after surgery. Bells is single and openly describes herself as calculating and a schemer.
Goddessa
Full Name: Lovette Okechukwu
Career: Musician
Goddessa entered BBNaija because she believes she is naturally entertaining. She enjoys singing, dancing, reading and cooking. She is currently dating and admits that she sometimes acts unaware of situations even when what is happening appears obvious.
Neche
Full Name: Chinaecherem Maduagwu
Career: Lawyer and entrepreneur
Neche has spent time watching BBNaija and now wants viewers to watch her. She enjoys music, fitness, fashion, beauty and self-care and can bend backwards until she reaches the floor. Neche is single and admits that she tends to overthink and sometimes disappears into her own space when she needs to recharge.
Yusuf
Full Name: Yusuf Muhammad-Awal
Career: Actor
Yusuf sees BBNaija as more than a game. He believes the platform gives real people the chance to share their stories and show who they are under pressure. He enjoys boxing, reading, writing and conversations and says he used to be a strong singer while growing up. Yusuf is single and searching and admits that his strong belief in himself sometimes irritates people.
Flora
Full Name: Flora Egbedi
Career: Entrepreneur
Flora believes she was made for BBNaija and says she has the confidence, intelligence, personality and entertainment value required for the show. She enjoys travelling, dancing and cooking and has interests in makeup, beauty, storytelling and content creation. Flora is single and admits that her blunt and outspoken personality can sometimes intimidate others.
Oyin
Full Name: Oyindamola Oshikoya
Career: Sales entrepreneur
Oyin believes viewers will connect naturally with her personality and life story. She enjoys music, movies and modelling and says she has a strong ability to observe situations and read people. Oyin is single and admits that her blunt honesty and carefree attitude can sometimes irritate others.
Sultex
Full Name: Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro
Career: Professional dancer, choreographer, cast director and movie director
Sultex sees BBNaija as one of Nigeria’s biggest platforms and hopes it can take his career to another level. He enjoys video games, dancing, table tennis and football. Sultex is single and admits that he speaks very directly and rarely sugarcoats his opinions.
Cassi
Full Name: Ezenwoke Nwosu
Career: Entrepreneur
Cassi says he reached a low point in his life and entered BBNaija because he needs a win. He believes the platform could provide that fresh start. He can draw and paint and also lists chiropractic therapy among his abilities. Cassi is single and admits that his overly organised nature can sometimes irritate people.
Bluethopia
Full Name: Usaku Bantai
Career: Photographer, model and student
Bluethopia wants BBNaija to give her the platform to showcase her creativity, talent and authentic personality. She enjoys cooking, watching movies and spending time with people and says speed reading is one of her talents. Bluethopia is single and describes herself as talkative, highly energetic and naturally cheerful.
Sheba
Full Name: Faith Gamde
Career: Broadcaster
Sheba believes there is much more about her that the world needs to see and considers BBNaija her opportunity to step into the spotlight. She enjoys travelling, exploring new ventures and hosting events and can imitate voices and make animal sounds. Sheba is single and admits that people sometimes see her as a know-it-all.
Araga
Full Name: Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya
Career: Fashion model
Araga joined BBNaija because he wants to break out of his shell and become more visible. He enjoys football and athletics and says acting is one of his hidden talents. Araga is single and admits that he sometimes withdraws into his own space when he needs to recharge.
Barry
Full Name: Muudumbari Pop-Yornwin
Career: Fashion designer
Barry believes his entertaining, ambitious, emotional and competitive personality makes him a strong fit for BBNaija. He enjoys singing, acting, gaming, sports, reading, sewing and cooking and says he is also naturally athletic. Barry is single and describes himself as a lover boy at heart, although he admits that he hates losing and can become stubborn when he feels hurt or misunderstood.
The Race for ₦160 Million Begins
The 24 housemates enter BBNaija Season 11 with different careers, personalities and ambitions, but only one can take home the ₦160 million grand prize.
For some, winning the money is the ultimate goal. For others, the visibility that comes with BBNaija could open doors to entertainment careers, businesses, endorsements and brand partnerships long after the season ends.
With this mix of personalities now living under one roof, viewers can expect alliances, clashes, friendships and plenty of surprises as Everything Is For The Taking.