The 11th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has officially begun, with 24 housemates entering the reality television show to compete for a record ₦160 million prize package.
The contestants were unveiled during the launch of the new season on Sunday, July 26, 2026, marking the beginning of another round of intense competition, drama and entertainment for viewers of the popular reality show.
The eventual winner will receive ₦100 million in cash and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), making the prize package the biggest in the history of the franchise.
The 24 contestants will live together in the Big Brother house, where they will participate in weekly tasks and challenges while navigating nominations and evictions throughout the season.
As in previous editions, viewers are expected to play a major role in determining the fate of contestants through the show’s voting process.
Full list of BBNaija Season 11 housemates
The 24 housemates competing in the 11th season are:
- Abi
- Aikou
- Araga
- Barry
- Bells
- Bluethopia
- Cassi
- Chimsom Chuka
- Flora
- Gerard
- Goddessa
- Kamsy
- Keivo
- Kuture
- Mide
- Otega
- Peace
- Pizzaro
- Rachel
- Seyi
- Thelma
- Tochi
- Zina
- Zubby
The new season comes with heightened expectations following the success of the previous edition, which attracted widespread attention and engagement from viewers across Nigeria and beyond.
With 24 contestants now in the house, the competition is expected to unfold through weekly tasks, nominations, evictions and shifting alliances as the housemates battle to remain in the race for the ₦160 million grand prize.
The eventual winner will be determined at the end of the season after the remaining contestants compete through the final stages of the reality show.
