Big Brother Naija
BBNaija Opens With a Twist
The most talked-about reality show in Africa is back on our screens again with the theme 10/10 and this time, Big Brother Naija isn’t playing games. Just when viewers were expecting the usual housemates rollout, Big Brother flipped the script.
On Saturday, 15 female housemates were introduced with no men in sight. Then on Sunday, just as fans were beginning to pick their favourites, the male housemates made their surprise entrance.
Now that the full cast is in play, unless Big Brother has another surprise up his sleeves, it’s time to dive into who’s who inside the house.
Meet the 15 Female Housemates
Sabrina Idukpaye

Sabrina
She is 32 years and from Edo State, actor, former Vogue model, TEDx speaker, and LSE graduate. She calls herself a confident, multifaceted woman on a mission to spark important conversations.
Tracy

Tracy
Uchenna Ekwe is 27 years from Anambra State, she’s a graduate trainee and proud mother of one. She calls herself a “special kid.”
Big Soso

Big Soso
Sonia Amako, age 28 from Kaduna State. A UK-trained lawyer and chef who paid her tuition through cooking. She’s a type that balances tradition and ambition.
Doris Okorie

Doris
Age 33 from Imo State, a radio host, actor, and writer with an hyperactive energy. she promises drama and the attitude of a true main character.
Sultana

Sultana
Farida Sultana Auduson Ibrahim, age 26, from Adamawa State is a plus-size model representing Northerners with spice.“I love to impact and learn from people” she said. She’s single and ready to challenge.
Mide

Mide
Ayomide Iwasokun, age 23 from Ondo State. Actress and entrepreneur with intuition sharp enough to sniff out red flags. she says she can sense when things aren’t real.
Zita

Zita
Elizabeth Oloruntola, age 24 from Ogun State, UNILAG student, photographer, makeup artist, content creator, and “sass queen.” She promises plenty of gossip and energy.
Thelma Lawson

Thelma
Age 26, Rivers State. Skincare entrepreneur and single mother. She’s emotionally savvy and fiercely loyal.
Imisi

Imisi
Opeyemi Ayanwale, age 23 fromOyo State. Designer-turned-actress. She narrates her own drama and plans to be heard without apology.
Gigi Jasmine

Gigi Jasmine
Nicole Simon–Ogan, age 31, from Akwa Ibom. Abuja-based DJ and single mother shaping Nigerian-American culture into her identity.
Ivatar

Ivatar
Ifeyinwa Okafor, age 37, from Anambra State. Media personality, DJ, TV host, and mother of three. Raised between Nigeria and South Africa, she brings maturity, poise, and storytelling strategy to the house.
Ibifubara Davies

Ibifubara Davies
Age 28, from Rivers State, trained psychologist-turned-techie. Passionate about mental health and real conversations.
Isabella

Isabella
Esther Georgewill age 29, from Rivers State. Actress and single mother who says she’s “sweet like honey, sharp like a sting.”
Joanna

Joanna
Josephine Iwoh, age 21, from Benue State. Youngest female housemate, two-time pageant queen, and fashion entrepreneur. She’s here to shake tables with poise and purpose.
Dede

Dede
Precious Ashiogwu age 23, from Delta State. An entrepreneur, she once bought her mum a house and refers to herself as the “antagonist.” No-nonsense and ready to dominate.
14 Male Housemates
Koyin

Koyin
Koyinsola Sanusi Ogun age 21, from Ogun State. Model and singer, with both fine-boy and street style.
Danboskid

Danboskid
Daniel Olatunji, age 25, from Ekiti state. Mr Ideal Nigeria 2024, gym lover and confident.
Bright Morgan

Bright Morgan
Age 27 from Imo State, an actor, chef, gym enthusiast, not here for anything called love but strategy and style.
Rooboy

Rooboy
Olatunde Kayode Samuel, age 29, from Ogun state. Hypeman and loner, always cautious but bold in the dynamics.
Faith Adewale

Faith
Age 25, from Osun state. A Medical doctor with charm and brains—calls himself “easy to melt into”.
Kaybobo

Kaybobo
Kayode Oladel age 26, from Ekiti state. Footballer, poet, chef with swagger; says he’s ready to “wreck ship.”
Denari

Denari
Denis Arinze Ekwenem age 27, from Anambra state. Unfiltered, creative, funny—he’s here to entertain.
Kayikunmi

Kayikunmi
Kunmi Ajibade, age 25, from Ekiti state. A banker turned disruptor; strategic, funny.
Victory Okokon

Victory
Age 28, from Akwa Ibom state, Psychologist and pig farmer, loves conversation and real connections.
Kola

Kola
Kolapo Omotosho age 28, from Ekiti state, A software analyst and content creator.
Jason Jae

Jason Jae
James Ayomide age 29, from Ondo state. Choreographer and performer, ready for love circles and competition.
Otega

Otega
Oghenetega Eritomi, age 32, from Delta state. A tech bro turned chef, healing a heartbreak and cooking up tension in the house.
Kuture

Kuture
Unekwuojo Godswill Ameh, age 27, from Kogi state. Stylist and sailor from Ajegunle. He’s fearless and built to disrupt.
Mensan

Mensan
Men Sanawaji James, age 29, from Rivers state. Law student and a storyteller; calls himself the “sweet bad guy”.
Final Thoughts
This year’s game will be anything but predictable. With secrets to unfold, alliances to build, and drama waiting around every corner, one thing’s for sure — it’s really going to be a 10/10 season.
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Cassi Evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11
Cassi has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11, after spending four weeks in the house, during the Week 4 live eviction show on Sunday, August 23, 2026, making him the only housemate to leave during the live show.
Cassi was among eight housemates nominated for eviction in Week Four. The others were Araga, Gerard, Goddessa, Nomy, Temi Nkem, Tram and Yusuf. When the voting results were announced, Cassi received 5.27% of the total votes, Goddessa who polled 6.76%, and Nomy who recorded 10.84%. Following Cassi’s eviction, Big Brother announced Abi as the Most Influential Player of the Week.

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The 27-year-old whose real name is Ezenwoke Nwosu, entered the show as an entrepreneur. Before entering the “Show Ya Sef” house, Cassi said he had experienced a difficult period in his life and viewed Big Brother Naija as an opportunity to change his circumstances. He listed drawing, painting and chiropractic therapy among his talents and described himself as highly organised, while acknowledging that the trait could sometimes irritate people around him.
During his time in the house, Cassi was involved in several of activities.
His final week also produced one of his strongest individual performances. Cassi won the Friday Night Arena Games in Week 4, recording the fastest time in the challenge.

Photo: Instagram/@cassinwosu
Responding to Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during the live show, he explained that his experience came with rapidly changing emotions, noting that he could feel happy at one moment and sad the next. He also revealed that he intends to take his acting career more seriously after leaving the show.
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BBNaija S11: Neche’s Team Breaks Silence Following Her Voluntary Exit
Team Neche has reacted to the reality star’s sudden departure from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house, describing the decision as difficult but asking fans to support her decision to leave.
Neche voluntarily exited the competition on Sunday, August 16, 2026, shortly after the live eviction show. She gathered her fellow housemates and informed them that she had decided to withdraw from the competition. The organisers later confirmed that her decision was prompted by pressing personal matters that required her immediate attention. The nature of those matters has not been disclosed.

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Two days after her departure, Team Neche released an official statement addressing her supporters and reflecting on her short stay in the house. The team acknowledged that the exit was not what they had expected when she entered the competition.
According to the statement, Neche went into the house with the intention of giving the competition her best and staying until the end. During the three weeks she spent on the show, her team said she developed a strong connection with viewers and became a housemate many people supported.

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“Neche was a worthy competitor,” the team said, pointing to her drive, personality and intelligence as qualities that could have taken her further in the competition.
The team also recognised the disappointment among fans who had hoped to see Neche remain in the competition. Some supporters, it said, had already begun to picture her making it to the finale and possibly winning the season.
Team Neche urged supporters to see her decision as a difficult choice rather than a failure. The team said the same resolve Neche displayed inside the house was behind her decision to leave when circumstances outside the show demanded her attention.

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The message was particularly directed at her supporters, known as the Cheytars. Team Neche thanked them for standing behind her and urged them to continue their support even though she was no longer competing for the season’s ₦160 million prize package.
The team also made it clear that Neche’s public activities would not stop with her departure from BBNaija. It announced that her media rounds would begin soon, giving her an opportunity to speak directly about her experience on the reality show and address the public herself.
Neche was one of the 24 housemates introduced when the 11th season, tagged “Show Ya Sef,” premiered on July 26. Her departure came less than a month into the competition and ended her pursuit of the season’s grand prize.
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Kamsy Evicted from BBNaija Season 11
Kamsy Uzoma‘s journey in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house has come to an end after she was evicted during the live show on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The 24-year-old event planner and gift curator from Imo State was among 16 housemates nominated for possible eviction in the third week of the competition. After the voting process, Kamsy emerged as the only housemate to leave the show on the night, becoming the third contestant evicted from the ‘Show Ya Sef’ season with a vote of 2.41%.
Kamsy’s exit came a week after Martins and Mercedes became the first two housemates to leave the season. Her departure leaves 21 housemates competing for the ₦160 million grand prize attached to this year’s edition. The season premiered on July 26 with 24 contestants entering the house.

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Following her eviction, Kamsy joined host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu for her first interview outside the house, where she addressed some of the conversations surrounding her time on the show. One of the subjects was her relationship with fellow housemate Gerard. Kamsy explained that the emotional moment viewers saw from her was not because of Gerard, although she admitted that she had started developing feelings for him.
Her departure, however, was not the only major development from Sunday night.
Shortly after the live eviction show, Neche, who was the Head of House for the week, gathered her fellow contestants in the lounge and announced that she had decided to leave the competition voluntarily. Unlike Kamsy, whose journey ended through the public eviction process, Neche chose to withdraw from the show herself.
Neche did not give the housemates a specific reason for her decision. She removed her microphone and name tag before heading to the Diary Room to formally complete her exit. Her announcement caught the other contestants off guard, with several of them becoming emotional as they processed her decision.

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The exits were followed by another message from Big Brother, this time directed at the housemates who remain in the competition.
Big Brother warned the contestants over repeated violations of the house rules and reminded them that they were expected to follow the instructions governing life in the house. The warning comes as the new week begins with 21 housemates remaining following Kamsy’s eviction.
The latest developments leave the remaining contestants with more than just another eviction to think about. With Kamsy out through the public vote, Neche choosing to walk away and Big Brother tightening his warning over rule violations, the fourth week of the competition begins with fewer housemates and another reminder that every decision inside the house can affect their stay.
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