Organisers unveiled twenty-four dynamic housemates for the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija Season 11 show.
Big Brother Naija Season 11 officially welcomed twenty-four housemates into the iconic reality show house. The new “Show Ya Sef” edition which premiered on Sunday, July 26 features actors, lawyers, developers, and creative entrepreneurs. Here is the full detail of every contestant competing for the ₦160m grand prize in 2026.
Big Brother Naija Season 11 launched with an exceptional line-up of personalities. Organisers ushered twenty-four energetic housemates into the house to compete for fame and grand fortunes.
The new season brings together professionals from diverse fields across the country. Fans can expect non-stop drama, strategic gameplay, and intense romance over the coming weeks. ValidUpdates presents the complete list of all contestants entering the reality show.
1. Abi (Abisola Ayoola)
Model and chef Abi (Abisola Ayoola) joined the show with high energy. The 25-year-old contestant is married and enjoys cooking, dancing, working out, and reading.
She can speak Italian almost perfectly as a hidden talent. “I think I am perfect for the show,” she said. “Everyone I’ve met told me I should be on TV,” she added.
Abi noted that being too happy sometimes annoys people around her. “I don’t think I’ve said the worst thing yet because I am just 25,” she stated.
She explained her future expectations in the house. “And I know I will still meet a lot of mad people that will test me in the future,” she declared.
2. Aikou (Amyr Yousufzai)
Backend developer Aikou (Amyr Yousufzai) entered the competition as a single contestant. He loves reading as his primary hobby. He revealed writing as a hidden talent alongside an ability to endure extreme boredom.
”Big Brother Naija is a platform that can give one the boost I need for any career path,” he said. “Secondly, I believe I would have a great time in the house,” he added.
Aikou acknowledged that he can be distant and appear emotionless to others. He also reflected on his past professional choices. “I stopped making music because I was desperate to make money,” he revealed.
He felt deep regret over abandoning his passion for corporate employment. “I quit and started a regular 9-5 job, which I regretted,” he stated.
3. Araga (Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya)
Single fashion model Araga (Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya) enjoys football and athletics. He believes the show offers the ideal space for personal growth.
”I want to be in the Big Brother house because I believe this is the right platform,” he said. “For me to fully break out of my shell,” he noted. “And put myself out there,” he added.
He revealed acting as his secret skill. “I naturally create different scenes and conversations in my head,” he explained.
”And sometimes I’ll stand in front of the mirror and act them out,” he said. “It’s something I’ve always done privately,” he noted. “But I think it’s helped me become more expressive, confident, and creative,” he added.
Araga admitted that his solitude can annoy others. “I sometimes disappear into my own space when I need to recharge, and I know that can frustrate people,” he stated.
4. Barry (Muudumbari Pop-Yornwin)
Fashion designer Barry (Muudumbari Pop-Yornwin) describes himself as single and a lover boy at heart. His wide range of hobbies includes singing, acting, gaming, sports, reading, sewing, and cooking. He considers cooking and natural athleticism as his top hidden talents.
”I want to be in Big Brother’s house because I know I’m entertaining,” he declared. “Ambitious, emotional, competitive, and unforgettable,” he added.
”I want people to experience my personality, my creativity, my humour, and my mindset,” he stated. He revealed that he is highly competitive across all sports. “Cooking. A lot of people don’t know that I’m actually very good at it,” he said.
”I’m also naturally athletic. I’m highly competitive in games and sports generally,” he noted. Barry admitted that he hates accepting defeat and remains very persistent.
”I can be extremely stubborn and emotional when I feel hurt or misunderstood,” he confessed regarding his worst traits. He hopes to make a lasting impression on viewers worldwide.
5. Bells (Isabella Imoh)
Student Bells (Isabella Imoh) entered the show as a single contestant. She enjoys reading, bowling, and cycling during her free time.
”I’ve always loved the show,” she said. “And I’m certain that I’d bring a lot of vibes,” she added. She revealed that she used to perform as a ballerina before undergoing surgery.
”I can dance but after my surgery, I had to stop,” she explained. Bells described herself as a schemer who is highly calculative in her approach.
She recalled a harsh moment from her past relationship. “You disgust me,” she wrote, remembering words spoken to someone who cared about her.
6. Bluethopia (Usaku Bantai)
Single contestant Bluethopia (Usaku Bantai) works as a photographer, model, and student. He enjoys cooking, watching movies, and hanging out with friends. Speed reading stands as his unique hidden talent.
”It will give me the platform to showcase my authenticity, talent, and creativity,” he stated. “I want the world to see me, Usaku, for what and who I am, pure and unfiltered,” he declared.
He noted that his talkative nature, hyperactive behavior, and happy energy can irritate people. He also shared a shocking childhood story. “I took revenge on a bully in school by spitting in the water she was meant to use,” he confessed.
7. Cassi (Ezenwoke Nwosu)
Single entrepreneur Cassi (Ezenwoke Nwosu) joined the house to rebuild his momentum. His hidden talents include drawing, painting, and providing chiropractic therapy.
”I’ve actually hit a low point in my life,” he said. “So, I am looking for a win,” he noted. “And I believe Big Brother Naija can give me that,” he declared.
Cassi admitted that being overly organised often annoys people around him. “I’m ghosting someone I shouldn’t have ghosted,” he revealed regarding his worst action.
8. Chimsom Chuka (Chimsom Chuka-Okoli)
Pharmacist and actor Chimsom Chuka (Chimsom Chuka-Okoli) enters the house while currently in a relationship. He loves playing basketball, football, golf, dancing, and meeting random people.
”I personally feel all the housemates I’ve seen and watched are very boring and very fake,” he said. “So I want to come in, live, and have fun,” he added.
He possesses diverse talents including drawing, dancing, singing, and mimicking walking steps. “I also have a map of Nigeria in my head,” he claimed. He admitted that he can be very loud at times.
”I got into a physical fight with my elder sister,” he confessed as his worst past action. He plans to bring raw excitement to the show.
9. Flora (Flora Egbedi)
Single entrepreneur Flora (Flora Egbedi) enjoys travelling, dancing, and cooking. She describes herself as naturally creative with skills in makeup, storytelling, and content creation.
”I am made for Big Brother Naija,” she stated. “I have the personality, confidence, drama, intelligence and entertainment value,” she said. “That people would love to watch,” she added.
Flora acknowledged that her outspoken and brutally honest nature can intimidate others. “The worst thing I’ve done was reacting emotionally during an argument and saying hurtful things out of anger,” she confessed.
10. Gerard (Gerard Adebija)
Single entertainer Gerard (Gerard Adebija) works as an actor, radio host, presenter, and content creator. His hobbies include gaming and reading. He boasts strong skills in rapping, singing, acting, public speaking, and writing.
”I like the atmosphere and the opportunity to meet new people,” he said. “And make new experiences with people from various walks of life,” he added.
”I love words, and I know how to use them,” he noted. Gerard stated that he has no irritating habits that he knows of. “Cheated on an exam in secondary school and then got caught,” he revealed as his worst mistake.
11. Goddessa (Lovette Okechukwu)
Musician Goddessa (Lovette Okechukwu) enters the house while currently dating. Her primary hobbies include singing, dancing, reading, and cooking.
”I am entertaining!” she declared when asked why she joined the show. She noted that she has not figured out any hidden talents yet. She admitted that acting oblivious when silliness is glaring irritates people around her.
12. Kamsy (Kamsy Uzoma)
Single entrepreneur and event planner Kamsy (Kamsy Uzoma) loves going out with her friends. She joined the show to gain massive exposure. She also considers acting as a personal talent.
”A lot of reasons but it’s the visibility for me, my content creation journey, and my business,” she explained. She noted that her habits can sometimes frustrate her close friends.
”I am always confused,” she said. “I can be too loud,” she noted. “Or I forget to check up on my friends,” she admitted.
13. Keivo (Victor Ikpe)
Web developer Keivo (Victor Ikpe) enters as a single contestant who enjoys video games, painting, and drawing. He quietly holds dancing as a secret skill.
”I want to be in the house because I want to be in the house,” he stated. “I love the visibility it gives,” he added. He revealed that people view his confidence as pride.
”However, I don’t care about what people think of me,” he declared. He shared a past school rebellion story.
”It happened in secondary school,” he said. “Scaling fences,” he noted. “And forging exit forms to go out of the boarding house,” he confessed.
14. Martins (Martins Iyeh)
Creative director and model Martins (Martins Iyeh) enters as a single contestant who loves playing basketball. He believes he possesses a mind-reading skill. He joins the show to showcase his brand to a global audience.
”I belong on such a huge platform,” he said. “The world needs to know me,” he added.
Martins admitted that asking constant questions can annoy people around him. He also reflected on a past lesson regarding self-talk. “One time, I said that I couldn’t get something done and I didn’t get it done,” he explained.
”I used my mouth to project something negative on myself and it stuck,” he noted. “I haven’t said anything negative ever since because I now understand the power of words,” he declared.
15. Mercedes (Ijeoma Emi)
Self-employed contestant Mercedes (Ijeoma Emi) enters the show single and ready for action. Her hobbies include singing, dancing, making videos, and playing dress-up.
She boasts opera singing as her secret talent. “I know I’ll bring entertainment, authenticity, vulnerability, confidence, and unforgettable moments,” she stated. She noted that asking endless questions and stubbornness irritate others.
”I can be brutally honest when I’m upset,” she admitted. She expects to deliver high energy throughout the season.
16. Neche (Chinaecherem Maduagwu)
Lawyer and entrepreneur Neche (Chinaecherem Maduagwu) is a single housemate. She enjoys listening to music, fitness, fashion, beauty, and self-care. She can physically bend backwards to touch the floor as a hidden talent.
”I have watched and enjoyed the show,” she said. “And now I want to be on the screen,” she added.
Neche admitted that overthinking and disappearing to recharge can frustrate people. “Being me,” she answered when asked about the worst thing she has ever done. She brings a combination of legal intellect and personal style to the house.
17. Nomy (Whitney Chukwu)
Fashion entrepreneur Nomy (Whitney Chukwu) enters as a single housemate. She loves travelling, reading, dressing up, and spending time outdoors.
”I want the platform,” she declared. “It would be valuable to my business and my brand,” she added. She stated that her strong intuition allows her to read people accurately.
”I can be blunt and have a short temper,” she admitted regarding her irritating habits. She aims to grow her fashion brand through the show.
18. Oyin (Oyindamola Oshikoya)
Sales entrepreneur Oyin (Oyindamola Oshikoya) is a single housemate who loves music, watching movies, and modelling. She claims an exceptional ability to observe and read people quiet effectively. She notices everything happening around her.
”I want to be in the Big Brother Naija house,” she said. “Because I believe I have the kind of personality and life story people will connect with naturally,” she added.
”My ‘I don’t care’ habit,” she noted when discussing irritating traits. “I am brutally blunt,” she explained. “We live in a world where people don’t want to hear the truth,” she added.
19. Ricky (Patrick Jumbo)
Single writer and filmmaker Ricky (Patrick Jumbo) describes himself as a bad boy. He enjoys storytelling, debating, and supporting Manchester United football club.
He can sing, mimic accents, and dance as hidden talents. “I’m an annoying entertainer,” he stated. “Everyone has always felt I was a perfect fit for the show,” he added.
”I’m too honest, and I try to rage-bait these Gen Zs for a living,” he admitted regarding his habits. “I can’t pick one. The filter in my mouth is definitely broken,” he confessed about his past words.
20. Sheba (Faith Gamde)
Broadcaster Sheba (Faith Gamde) hails from Plateau State and enters as a single contestant. She enjoys travelling, trying new ventures, and hosting events. She can perform voice imitations and make realistic animal sounds.
”There’s so much about me that the world needs to see,” she declared. “It’s my time!” she added.
Sheba admitted to having an ‘I too know’ habit. “I have also heard that ‘I think I’m better than everyone else’,” she noted. She plans to bring her broadcasting charisma straight to the television screen.
21. Sultex (Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro)
Professional dancer and director Sultex (Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro) enters as a single contestant. He loves playing video games, dancing, table tennis, and football.
”I know Big Brother Naija is the biggest platform in Nigeria,” he said. “It can skyrocket and take my career to the next level,” he added. He revealed that he has not discovered his hidden talent yet.
Sultex noted that his blunt nature irritates people because he speaks without sugar-coating facts. “To be honest, the worst thing I’ve ever done was to break up with my ex after three years,” he confessed.
22. Temi Nkem (Temitope Chigbue)
Student Temi Nkem (Temitope Chigbue) enters the house as a single contestant. Her hobbies include golfing, eating, and walking. She considers listening well and giving great advice as her key hidden talents.
”I bring luxury, I bring spice,” she stated. “I truly believe I represent what the show needs, someone who is bold, vibrant, and impossible to ignore,” she added.
She admitted to being revengeful whenever anyone hurts her ego. “I am very egotistical and arrogant but I own it,” she declared. “I don’t shrink myself for anyone,” she added.
23. Tram (Joshua Alekewumu)
Author and YouTuber Tram (Joshua Alekewumu) is currently engaged. He enjoys boxing, working out, and reading to feed his brain.
”It’s Big Brother Naija!” he exclaimed. “It’s an opportunity to put myself out there,” he said. “I feel I’m a gem and the world needs to experience me,” he added.
He claimed deep awareness as his hidden talent. “My intuition never lies, I feel it coming before it even happens,” he noted.
”Some just can’t stand my audacity,” he said regarding his irritating traits. “Honestly, I have no idea,” he answered about past mistakes. “I don’t regret anything! If I said it, then I meant it,” he declared.
24. Yusuf (Yusuf Muhammad-Awal)
Actor Yusuf (Yusuf Muhammad-Awal) enters as a single contestant searching for love. His hobbies include boxing, reading, writing, and engaging in deep conversations. He sang very well while growing up as a hidden talent.
”I want to be in the Big Brother Naija house because it represents more than a game to me,” he said. “It is a stage where real people with real stories are seen, tested, and understood,” he added.
Yusuf admitted that his strong self-belief irritates some people. “I’m not scared to admit that I would achieve anything,” he declared. “And for some weird reason, that makes people mad,” he noted.
With twenty-four bold housemates now locked inside the house, Big Brother Naija Season 11 promises unmatched entertainment. Viewers can vote for their favourite contestants on official streaming platforms throughout the season.
