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Meet All 24 Housemates of BBNaija Season 11

The ‘Show Ya Sef’ house is a mix of streamers, lawyers, pharmacists, musicians, and entrepreneurs.

  • Philip Ibitoye
  • ●27th July 2026
Meet All 24 Housemates of BBNaija Season 11

The lump prize of ₦160 million is up for grabs in the Season 11 of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) and 24 housemates are playing to win. One by one, longtime host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu introduced the housemates to viewers on the stage of the launch show on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

 

The ‘Show Ya Sef’ house is a mix of streamers, lawyers, pharmacists, entrepreneurs, and musicians; dreamers chasing exposure and realists chasing cash in equal measure. Some walked onto that stage already swearing off love, arms folded against romance rumours before the doors had even shut behind them. Others admitted, quietly or loudly, that they’re here for one thing only: the money.

 

 

Confidence wasn’t in short supply either. A handful call themselves the smartest, the most honest, or simply the best-looking person walking into Biggie’s house, while just as many warn that betrayal is fair game once the game gets tight. Somewhere between the loverboys, the workaholics and the self-declared realists, Season 11’s cast promises a house that won’t sit still for long. 

 

Here are all 24 of the new housemates and what to know about each of them:

 

1. Tram

 

First through the doors in a dapper grey suit, 24-year-old Lagos streamer Tram calls himself a Gen-Z maverick: an outspoken hustler who questions everything and believes he can achieve anything he sets his mind to. He’s not here for love; he says he already has someone. High trust issues mean he’s slow to open up, but he insists he won’t betray anyone to get ahead. “After the finale, I want Nigerians to say thank you because I gave them a show,” he declared.

 

 

2. Temi Nkem

 

The 21-year-old London-raised “it girl” studied Accounting and Finance and describes herself as kind, egotistic and empathetic; unusually mature for the baby of the house, by her own admission. She says she isn’t used to hearing “no” in life or love, though she’s already proven she knows how to say it herself, turning down hug requests from a few of the guys before the night was even out. Asked how she plans to cope with house pressure, she was refreshingly honest: “I don’t know.”

 

 

3. Martins

 

A 30-year-old visual storyteller, creative director and model from Kogi State, Martins says he brings infectious energy and claims mind-reading as a hidden talent. He wears his heart on his sleeve and insists the shy, reserved image people project onto him is wrong: “I’m not in the house with them, they’re in the house with me.” On what makes him different, he said, “I simplify everything but I still give you extraordinary things.” His plan is simple: be his best and have fun.

 

 

4. Abi

 

The 25-year-old chef and model from Osun State met her husband on TikTok, and he wasn’t thrilled when she got the call to join the show. “What are you going there to do?” he asked, before eventually coming around to support her. She says she’s the best at friend-zoning people and can tell within seconds whether someone will be a friend or an enemy. Married ring and all, she’s going in purely to have fun.

 

 

5. Chimsom Chuka

 

A 27-year-old pharmacist from Anambra State, Chimsom calls himself a straightshooter who’s often mistaken for a snob when he’s actually a big talker. He’s bringing physical strength and mental smartness into the house and says he handles pressure “like it’s nothing.” His only ask is that housemates see him for who he is, not who they assume he is.

 

 

6. Keivo

 

The 27-year-old Benue-born web developer describes himself as an “AI imitator” with an elephant’s memory and stories to last a lifetime. Keivo says he is kind and wicked in equal measure, lets his confidence speak for itself, and admits the ladies tend to like him. His one dealbreaker is backstabbing. The ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate wants to be remembered simply for being original.

 

 

7. Mercedes

 

Delta State’s Mercedes, 26, is a massage therapist and concierge business owner who walked onto the stage in 10-inch heels. A church singer by day and a pole dancer by night, she calls herself adventurous, ambitious and fiercely independent. “I’ll betray even myself to get ahead,” she warned, adding that she’s layered like an onion with plenty more to reveal.

 

 

8. Kamsy

 

The 24-year-old event planner from Imo State curates gifts, plans parties and rarely forgives. Naughty and always up for a good time, she made her intentions plain: “The show needs me. I’m content. I’m what you need this season.” She’s bringing chaos, mystery and drama, with her partner’s full blessing.

 

 

9. Sultex

 

A 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos, Sultex is blunt, confident and unbothered by sugarcoating anything. His relationship status is “complicated,” and his hobbies range from gaming to table tennis. He hates liars, admits people-pleasing is his one weakness, and isn’t afraid of confrontation: “I no fear anybody and I can say it to anybody.” He’s bringing realness, Gen-Z energy and loverboy vibes.

 

 

10. Aikou

 

The 25-year-old bookworm and French schoolteacher from Abuja is calm, comfortable in his own company, and driven by quiet, relentless ambition. Honest and simple, he dislikes dishonesty above all else and is laser-focused on the prize money; enough that he’s considering going back to university with it. He’s also in love with an Egyptian woman he hopes to win the money for.

 

 

11. Flora

 

An entrepreneur from Delta State who is passionate about empowering women with practical skills, Flora is expressive and never afraid to speak her mind. And she is not a fan of romantic relationships with men younger than her. “If you’re younger than me, I’ll treat you like my younger brother. Which one be love?” she said. She calls herself a 10/10, is in a situationship rather than a relationship, and is here mostly for the money, though she wouldn’t rule out romance: “We dey for am.”

 

 

12. Bells

 

The 22-year-old from Akwa Ibom calls herself an “accidental rebel”: resilient, independent, and still attached to her high school sweetheart. A neat freak and foodie, she’s competitive enough to admit she’d play dirty if it counted: “If it comes to me betraying somebody to get ahead; yes, I’m going to take that option.” When trouble hits, she says, she cries.

 

 

13. Gerard

 

A 23-year-old on-air personality from Lagos, Gerard bills himself as the house’s wild card; an open book who can’t stand dishonesty. Easygoing but confident, he’s competitive without wanting to win at any cost: “I want to win but not at all costs.” He walked onstage nervous and skipped the usual fan handshakes, but says he plans to settle in fast.

 

 

14. Oyin

 

The 22-year-old sales entrepreneur and proud daddy’s girl from Shagamu, Ogun State, is a blunt, observant realist who came prepared: “I’m coming with a lot of strategies; 50 shades of strategies.” A big eater who promises to clash with any food prefect, she’s leaning on pure street smarts to navigate the house: “Fine girl dey, ogba dey.”

 

 

15. Sheba

 

Self-proclaimed queen bee Sheba is a broadcaster and gym enthusiast with a presence that’s hard to forget: “This is not a face you see and forget.” She admits she’s not a strong swimmer but plans to swim anyway. A mother who intends to keep that part of her life private in the house, she insists she’s single: “I don’t know if anybody is in a relationship with me but I’m not in a relationship with anyone.” Her only real plan is to have the time of her life.

 

 

16. Araga

 

A fashion model, athlete and entrepreneur, Araga lets his personality do the talking and doesn’t shy away from calling himself a ladies’ man. He’s loyal, with a caveat: “I won’t snatch your babe. But if I have to, I would.” His strategy begins and ends with being himself: “No Seyi, no vibes.” So, Seyi Vibes? 

 

 

17. Ricky

 

The 33-year-old writer and filmmaker from Port Harcourt carries self-proclaimed “bad boy” and main-character energy. He’s opinionated to a fault — “I think I know everything” — and has already ruled out romance entirely: “Love in the house? No. Not going to happen.” He wants to be remembered as the guy who won everything, hinting there’s more beneath the surface: “There’s more to my coolness than you can see.”

 

 

18. Nomy

 

A 26-year-old fashion designer from Anambra, Nomy calls herself a firecracker with a cold exterior and an unapologetic love for the finer things. Honesty is non-negotiable for her: “When you’re around me, you know that I do not lie, I do not compromise for any reason.” She auditioned once before and missed out: this is her second shot, and by her own admission, she’s a sore loser determined to give her best.

 

 

19. Barry

 

The 26-year-old fashion designer and civil engineer describes his energy as a mix of calm and intensity. He rejects the “player” tag outright: “People think I’m a player but I’m actually a loverboy.” His strategy is simply to be himself, with disrespect as his one real dealbreaker, and his plan is to keep the house entertained however he can.

 

 

20. Neche

 

A 25-year-old lawyer who calls herself the puzzle of the house, Neche is done sitting on the sidelines: “I got tired of watching people. Time for them to watch me.” She’s single, in a situationship, and not chasing love inside the house. She hates bullies but positions herself as “the bully of bullies,” promising beauty, brains and character in equal measure.

 

 

21. Yusuf

 

The 25-year-old actor and storyteller from Kogi State calls the house a lifelong dream: “It’s always been my dream to come into the house.” Single and open to romance, he refuses to dim himself for anyone. He admits he’s selfish but insists he’s trustworthy, with disrespect as his only red line.

 

 

22. Goddessa

 

A 30-year-old Afrofusion singer with 13 tattoos, Goddessa lives for adventure and creative expression. Proud and unbothered by opinions, she made her introduction memorable: “Nigerians will fuck with me because I’m a badass girl.” Her promise for the season is simple: originality, confidence, and a willingness to “shake some tables too.”

 

 

23. Bluethopia

 

The 22-year-old photographer, model and student from Adamawa State brings quiet confidence and sharp instincts. Smart, spontaneous and empathetic, she came to build a name for herself: “I’m bringing so many vibes.” She’ll return any energy sent her way and, despite calling herself a bad dancer, promises to be a certified party starter.

 

 

24. Cassi

 

A 27-year-old entrepreneur and actor from Abia State, Cassi’s talents range from painting to chiropractic therapy, and he admits his love for order could land him in trouble. Unbothered and confident, he’s refusing to strategise just to avoid losing himself, even if his opinions occasionally rub people the wrong way. He’s not chasing love but is open to whatever the house brings, going all in with what he calls his own “Cassi energy.”

 

 

As the last housemate settled in and the doors of the house finally closed for the night, Ebuka closed out the launch show with a challenge rather than a pep talk, reminding the new cast that charisma alone won’t carry them through ten weeks under the cameras: 

 

“It’s easy to come on stage and say I’m bringing the vibes. If you are dry, you cannot fake it. If you are boring, there’s nothing you can do about it. If your show is boring, it’s on all of you. We’ve seen many amazing seasons. Are you going to be one of them?”

 

Ebuka wrapped up the night by teasing a surprise for viewers during the nomination show on Monday, July 27.

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