BBNaija 11 unveils first set of housemates as race for ₦160m begins

The 11th season of Big Brother Naija officially got underway on Sunday with the unveiling of the first set of housemates who will compete for this year’s grand prize of 160 million naira.

The contestants come from diverse professional backgrounds, including entertainment, technology, business and fashion, and have promised to bring unique personalities, strategies and energy into the reality show.

The housemates unveiled are:

Tram – A 24-year-old streamer from Lagos focused solely on winning the competition, with no interest in romance or distractions.

Temi Nkem – A 21-year-old contestant who says she is entering the house with confidence, strategy and plans to play the game on her own terms.

Martins – A 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State who says he is ready to have fun and showcase his personality.

Mercedes – A 26-year-old massage therapist and concierge chief executive from Delta State determined to add another success to her achievements.

Keivo – A 27-year-old web developer from Benue State who describes himself as a confident jack-of-all-trades and is open to finding love in the house.

Chimsom Chuka – A 27-year-old pharmacist from Anambra State who hopes to entertain viewers with his patience, humour and authentic personality.

Abi – A chef and model from Osun State who says she is bringing humour and a vibrant personality to the competition.

Bells – A 22-year-old contestant described as resilient and independent, who hopes to remain true to herself throughout the competition.

Flora – A makeup entrepreneur with a passion for fashion, honesty and confidence, who says she is ready to make her presence felt.

Aikou – A 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja who enjoys reading, is open to love and says he cannot tolerate dishonesty.

Sultex – A 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos known for speaking his mind and bringing confidence and ambition into the house.

Kamsy – A 24-year-old event planner and gift curator who says she is bringing style, humour, ambition and drama to the competition.

Gerard – A 23-year-old on-air personality from Lagos who describes himself as a bundle of talent and says he plans to make the most of every moment in the house.

Oyin – A 22-year-old sales entrepreneur and model from Sagamu determined to prove first impressions can be deceptive while pursuing the grand prize.

Sheba – A gym enthusiast and mother who says she is bringing confidence, warmth and an open heart into the competition while remaining open to finding love.

Araga – A fashion model who describes himself as “the last loverboy standing in Nigeria” and says he is entering the house for the money, excitement and the possibility of finding love.

Ricky – A 33-year-old writer from Port Harcourt who describes himself as a “bad boy by necessity” and hopes his personality and storytelling skills will set him apart.

Organisers said the contestants would compete for this season’s grand prize while navigating the challenges, twists and relationships that have become the hallmark of the Big Brother Naija reality television show.