What happens to Big Brother Naija housemates after they leave the house?
For some, the spotlight fades. But for others, the show becomes a launchpad for bigger dreams. They’ve used the fame gotten from the reality show to build thriving businesses, securing brand deals and making a name for themselves. Here’s a look at ten BBNaija stars who turned their fame into something lasting.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu

Ebuka

We cannot talk about BBNaija without mentioning the host himself. After appearing in the very first season in 2006, though without winning Ebuka has shown us that you don’t have to win Nigeria’s biggest reality show to succeed in life. Today, not only is he the face of the anonymous Big Brother, he’s also a lawyer, brand ambassador and one of the most influential media personalities in Nigeria, not to mention his high fashion sense.

Bisola Aiyeola

Bisola

Bisola has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Ever since she finished as the first runner up season 7 in 2017, she immediately ventured into Nollywood. Starring in popular movies like ‘Sugar rush’ , ‘Breaded life’ , and even in recent films like ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’ . She has received numerous awards such as the Trail Blaze Award (AMVCA) in 2019, Best Supporting Actress Award in 2022 etc. Aside acting, Bisola is also a TV host, singer and producer. In 2023 her skincare line “Brown Girl Magic” was launched.

Natacha Akide

Tacha

Tacha may have been disqualified from the show’s fourth season, but that didn’t stop her from going higher. After launching her fashion line, She won the Fashion Brand of the Year award in 2021, along with several other recognitions. She’s also a social media influencer with millions of followers and several endorsement deals, once represented Nigeria internationally on MTV’s ‘The Challenge: Spice, Lies, and Allies’.

Mercy Eke

Mercy

Mercy, popularly known as “Lambo,” became the first female winner of BBNaija. She used her winnings and fame to build a business in real estate, launching her own company Lambo Homes. Not only is she a social media influencer and reality TV star, but starred in the Netflix series “Shanty Town”, And went on to win the award for Best Dressed Female (AMVCA) in 2020.

Tobi Bakre

Tobi

Tobi left the house as a finalist in 2018, transitioned from reality TV to acting. His performances in Nollywood movies have earned him respect in the entertainment industry. He’s been featured in popular movies like “Sugar Rush”, “Gang of Lagos”, “Brotherhood”, which won him the Best Actor award at the 2023 AMVCA. Tobi has also hosted events and worked with several brands.

Bamike Adebuniyan

Bambam

BamBam stepped into the limelight after leaving the show in the third season. She’s an actress, influencer and founder of a skincare brand. She starred in movies like “Love in Every World”, “Foreigner’s God”.

CeeC Nwadiora

Ceec

CeeC finished as the first runner up in season 3, 2018, won the award for fashion influencer of the year at the La Mode Magazine’s Green October Event 2018. She’s a successful lawyer, social media influencer and an entrepreneur, owning a fitness brand and debuted her Nollywood acting career in “Fake Liars”.

Elozonam Ogbolu

Elozonam

Elozonam who was present during the “pepper Dem” season, He has built a career in acting and content creation, works as a TV personality, and also runs his own YouTube channel. In 2023, he won the AMVCA award for Best Online Social Content Creator along side Kie-Kie. He also released the series “My Name Is Zozo” playing the role of both lead actor and the producer.

Roseline Afije

Liquorose

Liquorose was a member of a dance group Girls Got Bold Crew, before leaving the house as the first runner up in season 6. She has worked with top brands, performed on big stages, and added acting to her career-featuring in movies like “Seeking Justice” and “Out In The Darkness”. Known for her commendable fashion choices, co-won the Amstel Malta Sleek MVP award for her AMVCA look. She remains a popular social media influencer.

Saga Adeolu

Saga

Saga became famous with his art and easy-going nature in the sixth season. After BBNaija, he leaned into his passion for creativity and owns an online fitness club. He’s also a brand influencer and actor.

Final Thoughts
These stars have turned their time in the house into a success. Their stories are inspiring and  proof that anyone can be famous, all that  matters is how you use the spotlight and keep the doors for opportunities open.

When Jason Jae was announced as the interim Head of House on Sunday night, it was a quiet sign that this season of Big Brother won’t follow the usual script. But barely 48 hours later, Biggie dropped a surprise that changed the tone of the game completely—every single housemate is now up for possible eviction.

The announcement dropped like a bombshell. Just as the housemates were beginning to settle in and navigate early alliances, Big Brother changed the game. What began as a routine nomination process—Diary Room murmurs and calculated name drops—ended with a stunning twist: every housemate was placed on the chopping block.

Jason Jae’s victory in the Head of House challenge earned him a brief seat of authority, along with the expected immunity. But unlike past seasons, his position didn’t come with nomination powers or any real influence. He’s the Head in name, but the power remains firmly in Biggie’s hands.

Inside the house, the twist stirred immediate tension. A few housemates kept their cool, but most were clearly rattled. Conversations grew shorter. Eye contact became calculated. The early days, usually spent building friendships and routines, were suddenly charged with suspicion.

Outside the house, fans had been scrambling to make sense of the twist. Was it a real eviction week? A hidden task? A mind game? Speculation ran wild—until Ebuka cleared the air: it’s a fake nomination. But even a fake move in Biggie’s world isn’t without consequences. Some viewers now see it as a calculated shake-up, designed to rattle early bonds and expose where loyalties really lie.

Whatever the motive, one thing is certain—Big Brother Season 10 isn’t easing into the action. The mind games have started early, and the psychological pressure is real. In this house, it’s not just about playing the game—it’s about staying ahead of it. And this time, no one’s coasting through the opening week.

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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.