Get to Know the Housemates of Big Brother Naija Season 11 (PHOTOS)

The highly awaited 11th season of Big Brother Naija kicked off on Sunday night. Twenty-four housemates from all over Nigeria entered Biggie’s House. This season promises to be another exciting chapter in Africa’s biggest reality TV show.

The 24 housemates include 12 women and 12 men. They come from different backgrounds and bring unique personalities and plans for this year’s edition themed "Show ya sef".

In the weeks ahead, they will face Biggie’s challenges, nominations, and evictions while competing for a grand prize of ₦160 million and the title of Big Brother Naija Season 11 winner.

Fans can catch the live show on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49. The DStv Stream app will also show it, so you won’t need a dish or decoder.

Meet the Big Brother Naija Season 11

Bells (Isabella Imoh) | Age: 22

BELLS
Bells is a 22-year-old student from Akwa-Ibom. She loves reading, bowling, and cycling. Bells sees herself as a schemer and very calculative. She believes she will bring plenty of vibes to the house.

Kamsy (Kamsy Uzoma) | Age: 24

KAMSY
Kamsy, 24, is an entrepreneur and event planner from Imo. She is not sure about her hidden talents, but she knows she is a good actress. Kamsy also admits she can be emotional but has tough skin!

Sheba (Faith Gamde) | Age: 32

SHEBA
Sheba is a 32-year-old broadcaster from Plateau. She is skilled in voice imitation and animal sounds. She doesn’t like many people, but when she does, she tends to “suffocate you with love.”

Flora (Flora Egbedi) | Age: 30

FLORA
Flora is an entrepreneur with a beauty, content house, and bridal brand. The 30-year-old from Delta is outspoken and brutally honest. She plans to bring her personality, confidence, drama, intelligence, and entertainment to the house.

Goddessa (Lovette Okechukwu) | Age: 32

GODDESSA
Goddessa is a 32-year-old musician from Abia. She believes she is entertaining and music is her heart. A big moment in her life was staging her own music concert. She enjoys dancing, reading, and cooking.

Oyin (Oyindamola Oshikoya) | Age: 22

OYIN
Oyin, 22, is a sales entrepreneur from Ogun. She thinks her personality and life story will help people connect with her. She admits to being brutally blunt, but her hidden talent is reading people.

Bluethopia (Usaku Bantai) | Age: 22

BLUETHOPIA
Bluethopia is a 22-year-old photographer, model, and student from Adamawa. She aims to show her authenticity, talent, and creativity in the house.

Nomy (Whitney Chukwu) | Age: 27

NOMY
Nomy, a 27-year-old fashion entrepreneur from Anambra, is very intuitive. She can read people well and is single and focused. She wants to make a mark in the game and beyond.

Neche (Chinaecherem Maduagwu) | Age: 25

NECHE
Neche, 25, is a lawyer and entrepreneur from Anambra. A long-time Big Brother Naija fan, she wants to experience the show from the inside. She describes herself as an overthinker who sometimes needs to recharge.

Temi Nkem (Temitope Chigbue) | Age: 21

TEMI NKEM
Temi is bold, lively, and hard to ignore. The 21-year-old student from Lagos believes she represents what the show needs. She sees herself as a good listener and a great advisor.

Abi (Abisola Ayoola) | Age: 25

ABI
Abi, 25, is a model and chef who speaks Italian almost fluently. Married and confident, she thinks she is a great fit for Big Brother Naija. The Osun state native believes her cheerful nature might annoy some.

Mercedes (Ijeoma Emi) | Age: 28

MERCEDES
Mercedes, 28, is a performance artist and massage therapist from Delta. She plans to bring entertainment, authenticity, vulnerability, and unforgettable moments to the house.

Araga (Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya) | Age: 29

ARAGA
Araga describes himself as calm, observant, and funny when he wants to be. The 29-year-old fashion model from Ogun thinks Big Brother is the right place to break out of his shell.

Barry (Muudumbari Pop-Yornwin) | Age: 25

BARRY
Barry is a fashion designer, graphic designer, and trained Civil Engineer. His secret talent is cooking. The 25-year-old says he is a lover boy but can be very stubborn when hurt.

Tram (Joshua Alekewumu) | Age: 24

TRAM
Tram is a 24-year-old author and entrepreneur from Lagos. He enjoys boxing and reading. He is engaged and believes the world needs to experience him as he sees himself as a gem.

Gerard (Gerard Adebija) | Age: 23

GERARD
Gerard, 23, from Kogi, sees himself as a lone wolf. He is an actor, radio host, presenter, and content creator who wants to meet new people and create experiences in the house.

Ricky (Patrick Jumbo) | Age: 33

RICKY
Ricky, a 33-year-old writer and filmmaker from Rivers, describes himself as “The annoying entertainer.” Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, he calls himself a ‘bad boy’ and thinks he is a perfect fit for the show.

Chimsom Chuka (Chimsom Chuka-Okoli) | Age: 26

CHIMSOM CHUKA
Chimsom Chuka is a 26-year-old pharmacist and actor from Anambra. He is in a relationship and ready to enjoy life in the Big Brother Naija house.

Aikou (Amyr Yousufzai) | Age: 25

AIKOU
Aikou is a 25-year-old backend developer from Abuja. He combines his technical skills with a love for writing. He believes he can handle boredom well, but his reserved nature might rub some people the wrong way.

Cassi (Ezenwoke Nwosu) | Age: 26

CASSI
Cassi is a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Abia. He wants to start fresh in Big Brother Naija. His hidden talents include drawing, painting, and chiropractic therapy. He knows that his overly organized ways can annoy some people.

Martins (Martins Iyeh) | Age: 29

MARTINS
Martins, 29, is a creative director and model from Kogi. He enjoys basketball and says mind-reading is his hidden talent. He admits that his curiosity and many questions can sometimes irritate others.

Sultex (Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro) | Age: 24

SULTEX
Sultex is a professional dancer, choreographer, cast director, and movie director. He thinks Big Brother Naija is the place to elevate his career. The 24-year-old from Lagos doesn’t sugarcoat his opinions, which doesn’t always please others.

Keivo (Victor Ikpe) | Age: 27

KEIVO
Keivo is a 27-year-old front-end web developer from Benue. He likes painting and drawing but doesn’t care much about what others think of him. His biggest achievement so far is completing his Master’s in Disaster Risk Management.

Yusuf (Yusuf Muhammad-Awal) | Age: 27

YUSUF
Yusuf, 27, is an actor from Kogi. He is entering Big Brother Naija to share his story and show his personality. He enjoys boxing, reading, and writing. He believes not everyone appreciates his strong self-belief.

This season is supported by betPawa as the Headline Sponsor. Guinness is back as the Gold Sponsor, while Minimie joins as an Associate Sponsor. This shows the continued brand confidence in BBNaija as one of Africa’s top entertainment platforms.