Martins and Mercedes Become First Housemates Evicted from BBNaija Season 11

Martins Iyeh and Ijeoma Mercedes Emi have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house, becoming the first two housemates to leave the reality show.

Their exit came during the live show on Sunday, August 9, with Martins announced as the first housemate to be evicted before Mercedes followed. It was the first double eviction of the “Show Ya Sef” season, bringing an end to their stay in Biggie’s house just two weeks after the show premiered on July 26.

Photo: Instagram/@mercedesbbn

A total of 16 housemates had been placed on the eviction list ahead of the live show. When the voting results were announced, Martins recorded 1.63 per cent of the votes, while Mercedes polled 2.29 per cent. Keivo, who was also among those at risk, narrowly escaped eviction with a vote of 2.92 per cent, putting him ahead of both Martins and Mercedes. The result secured his place in the house for another week, while the other two housemates were asked to leave.

Nomy also received the season’s first strike, which Big Brother described as her final warning. The punishment came after Big Brother summoned the housemates and addressed Nomy over repeated violations of his instructions.

Photo: Instagram/@officialnomy

According to the explanation given during the show, Nomy had repeatedly failed to follow Big Brother’s instructions in the house. Big Brother made it clear that the housemates are expected to obey his directives rather than decide which instructions they want to follow. The strike further breaches potentially putting her position in the show at greater risk.

With Martins and Mercedes gone, 22 housemates remain in the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house.