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.

The BBNaija Season 10 Reunion has opened with heightened tension, and fans are here for every moment of it.

One of the biggest talking points from the reunion was the heated clash between Big Soso and Thelma. The drama erupted after Thelma became emotional while discussing her fallout with Isabella. Things escalated quickly, when Big Soso stepped in to defend her friend, referenced that her net worth and UK based business placed her on a different level.

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Thelma, however, challenged the intervention. She accused Big Soso of inserting herself into a fight that had nothing to do with her, turning an already tense conversation into one of the tense exchanges.

More charged exchange of the reunion, Mide and Zita revisited their unresolved issues from the house. Mide denied the allegations that she made colourist remarks and insisted she was never condescending toward her fellow housemate.

The reunion teaser also hinted at further confrontation, involving several housemates. Kola and Doris revisited their failed connection. Viewers got a glimpse of unresolved relationship tensions, sharp exchanges, and accusations exchanged across the reunion stage.

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Imisi delivered one of the reunion’s widely circulated moments, calling out a fellow housemate during a fiery confrontation that quickly sparked online reactions.

As an alliance shift and old conflicts, resurface, the BBNaija Season 10 Reunion continues to unfold with unresolved tensions still taking center stage.

The curtain finally fell on Big Brother Naija Season 10 on Sunday night, and it was Imisioluwa “Imisi” Ayanwale who walked away with the top prize. After more than 70 days in the house, 29 contestants, and countless twists, the 25-year-old stood center stage as the confetti fell, securing 42.8% of the total votes.

The finale was as tense as expected. One by one, housemates were evicted until only two remained: Imisi and Precious “Dede” Ashiogwu. When host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced Imisi’s name, the crowd erupted. It was a finish that many had predicted, but few thought would be this decisive. Dede finished as the runner-up, with Koyin taking third place.

The win came with a total prize package worth ₦150 million, including ₦80 million in cash and a lineup of brand-sponsored gifts. It’s one of the biggest rewards in the show’s history, and the kind that can reshape a contestant’s career overnight.

This season wasn’t short of drama. A few weeks before the finale, Faith’s disqualification after a physical clash with Sultana sent shockwaves through the house and the audience. The incident forced Big Brother to make a swift decision and became one of the most talked-about moments of the season. It also seemed to shift public sympathy, with many fans rallying around housemates who handled the tension with restraint, Imisi among them.

Her journey to the crown wasn’t built on outbursts or grand gestures. She connected with viewers through her humor, calm reactions, and a steady sense of composure even when alliances fell apart. Her diary sessions revealed a mix of self-awareness and authenticity that resonated with a wide audience, especially during the later weeks when emotions were running high.

Still, her victory sparked debate. Social media split between those celebrating a well-deserved win and others suggesting that sympathy votes played a role. Yet the numbers told their own story: a gap wide enough to silence most of the criticism.

As she begins her media rounds and endorsement tours, Imisi joins the short list of women who have won the BBNaija title. Her next moves will determine whether she becomes another fleeting reality-show name or a lasting figure in entertainment. But for now, she holds the spotlight, the newest face of Nigeria’s most-watched reality show and the latest proof that quiet confidence can still win in a house built on noise.