BBNaija Season 11 Premieres July 26 with N160m Grand Prize 

Get ready, Big Brother Naija is officially coming back. MultiChoice Nigeria just announced that Season 11 kicks off on Sunday, July 26, 2026. This time, the stakes are higher than ever, with a record-breaking grand prize of N160 million on the line. It is the largest grand prize in the history of Big Brother Naija, which first debuted in 2006.

According to MultiChoice, this year’s theme, “Everything Is For The Taking,” reflects a season where contestants will have to earn every opportunity in the competition. From the very first day, housemates will have to compete hard to win over viewers and stay in the game.

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The total package is made up of N100 million in cold cash plus a brand-new SUV. This is a step up from last season, where the winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale (popularly known as Imisi), walked away with a prize worth N150 million after defeating 28 fellow housemates in the finale on October 5, 2025.

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will return as host for Season 11, continuing in the role he has held since the show’s revival in 2017. His presence has become a staple of the show, providing the steady hand needed amidst all the house drama.

The premiere night airs at 7:00 PM on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family. Once the show begins, fans can watch the non-stop action on the 24-hour channels: DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 49. You can also catch the drama anytime via the DStv and GOtv stream apps. Before the cameras went live, the journey started months ago. The production team held physical auditions from May 22 to 24 in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu. Thousands of hopeful Nigerians showed up, all wanting that one chance to become a household name.

BetPawan Nigeria is the headline sponsor, while Guinness Nigeria and Minimie Nigeria have signed on to support as well. Expect these brands to show up in the weekly tasks and house challenges.

The season will last for ten weeks. Once again, the nation will be glued to their screens, waiting to see which housemate manages to beat the competition and secure that life-changing N160 million jackpot. The season will run for 10 weeks, with viewers watching to see which housemate emerges as the winner of the record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize.