Temi Nkem Crowned Big Brother Naija Season 11 Winner

Temi Nkem has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, bringing the “Show Ya Sef” edition of the reality show to an end after 10 weeks of competition. She was announced as the winner during the live finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after emerging ahead of the other finalists.

The 21-year-old secured 25.87 per cent of the final votes cast by viewers, finishing ahead of Aikou and Sheba. Aikou emerged as the first runner-up with 23.68 per cent, while Sheba placed third with 9.80 per cent.

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Temi’s victory came after a finale that gradually reduced the nine finalists to the final three. Barry was the first housemate to leave during the live show, followed by Oyin and Ricky. Flora, Tram and Bluethopia were later evicted, leaving Temi, Aikou and Sheba to compete for the season’s top prize.

As the winner Temi will receive a prize package valued at ₦160 million. She will take home ₦90 million in cash and a brand-new SUV. The original ₦100 million cash prize was revised to ₦90 million, with ₦10 million allocated to the Most Influential Player of the Week (MIPOW) prize fund.

Temi entered the competition as one of 24 housemates who moved into the Big Brother house when Season 11 premiered on July 26. Over the following weeks, the season featured evictions, nominations, Head of House challenges and several twists before the remaining contestants reached the final stage.

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Born Temitope Chigbue, Temi is 21 years old and was born and raised in London, England. She is a student studying Accounting and Finance. She is also a lifestyle content creator. Her father is from Ibusa, Delta State, while her mother is from Ebute Metta, Lagos.

Her win also places her among the women who have claimed the BBNaija crown since the reality show began. She becomes the fifth female and youngest winner in the show’s history.

With Temi taking the top spot and Aikou and Sheba completing the final three, Season 11 has now officially come to a close.