Big Brother Naija Season 11, popularly known as Show Ya Sef, premiered on July 26, 2026, with 24 housemates competing for a record ₦160 million prize package.
Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the season brought together contestants from different parts of Nigeria, with backgrounds ranging from entertainment and fashion to technology, business, law and medicine.
Here is the complete list of the original BBNaija Season 11 housemates, including their real names, ages, states and occupations.
BBNaija Season 11 Housemates
1. Abi
Real name: Abisola Ayoola
Age: 25
State: Osun State
Occupation: Chef and model
Abi entered the Show Ya Sef house as a confident and lively personality. She described herself as someone who brings humour, confidence and plenty of “sauce” to the house.
She has also become one of the season's strongest competitors, winning the Head of House title twice.
2. Aikou
Real name: Amyr Yousufzai
Age: 25
Location: Abuja
Occupation: Freelance teacher and web developer
Aikou is a self-described introvert and book lover who values honesty. His calm personality and technology background made him one of the more distinctive members of the cast.
3. Araga
Real name: Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya
Age: 29
State: Ogun State
Occupation: Fashion model
Araga introduced himself as a confident fashion model with a strong personality. He also described himself as a “king” and “vibe curator.”
His relationships and alliances have become an important part of his journey in the house.
4. Barry
Real name: Muudumbari Pop-Yornwin
Age: 26
Location: Abuja
Occupation: Civil engineer and fashion designer
Barry combines a professional engineering background with an interest in fashion. He entered the house as a competitive and stylish contestant who was also open to building relationships.
5. Bells
Real name: Isabella Imoh
Age: 22
State: Akwa Ibom State
Occupation: Undergraduate
Bells describes herself as resilient, independent and organised. She is also a self-confessed foodie and has spoken about her relationship with her high school sweetheart.
6. Bluethopia
Real name: Usaku Bantai
Age: 22
State: Adamawa State
Occupation: Photographer and model
Bluethopia brought a combination of creativity and quiet confidence into the house. Her interests in photography and modelling have been central to her identity on the show.
7. Cassi
Real name: Ezenwoke Nwosu
Age: 27
State: Abia State
Occupation: Forex trader and actor
Cassi presented himself as an entrepreneur and entertainer with an interest in several creative activities.
He became the fourth housemate to be evicted from the season on August 23.
8. Chimsom Chuka
Real name: Chimsom Chuka-Okoli
Age: 27
State: Anambra State
Occupation: Pharmacist and actor
Chimsom Chuka describes himself as patient, funny and authentic. He also says he performs well under pressure.
His competitive side has become increasingly visible during the season, including his success in Head of House competitions.
9. Flora
Real name: Flora Egbedi
Age: 30
State: Delta State
Occupation: Make-up artist and entrepreneur
Flora is outspoken and confident, with a personality that has made her one of the more noticeable housemates.
She has also been involved in several of the season's conversations and house dynamics.
10. Gerard
Real name: Gerard Adebaji
Age: 23
State: Lagos State
Occupation: Actor, content creator and on-air personality
Gerard entered the house as an outspoken and adventurous entertainer.
His relationships and interactions with other housemates have also made him part of several major storylines throughout the season.
11. Goddessa
Real name: Lovette Okechukwu
Age: 30
State: Abia State
Occupation: Musician
Goddessa brought a strong musical and outspoken personality to the Show Ya Sef house.
She was evicted alongside Sultex during the fifth live eviction show on August 30.
12. Keivo
Real name: Victor Ikpe
Age: 27
State: Benue State
Occupation: Web developer
Keivo describes himself as a jack of all trades. Outside technology, he enjoys gaming, painting and drawing.
His technical background makes him one of the season's more unconventional contestants.
13. Nomy
Real name: Whitney Nneoma Chukwu
Age: 26
State: Anambra State
Occupation: Fashion designer and entrepreneur
Nomy is a fashion entrepreneur who entered the house with confidence, charisma and a strong personality.
However, her BBNaija journey ended differently from most contestants. On September 7, Big Brother disqualified her after repeated violations of his instructions and rules.
14. Oyin
Real name: Oyindamola Oshikoya
Age: 22
State: Ogun State
Occupation: Sales entrepreneur and model
Oyin entered the competition determined to prove herself and compete for the grand prize.
She has described herself as someone people can easily misjudge, giving her an extra motivation to show her personality in the house.
15. Ricky
Real name: Patrick Jumbo
Age: 33
State: Rivers State
Occupation: Writer
Ricky is a writer who entered the house with considerable life and relationship experience.
He has described himself as reflective and has brought a more mature perspective to some of the conversations in the house.
16. Sheba
Real name: Faith Gamde
Age: 32
State: Plateau State
Occupation: Broadcaster
Sheba is a broadcaster and mother who entered the competition with an open-hearted and positive approach.
She has also emerged as an influential personality in the house, including winning the Most Influential Player of the Week title.
17. Sultex
Real name: Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro
Age: 24
State: Lagos State
Occupation: Dancer and choreographer
Sultex is a dancer and choreographer known for his straightforward personality.
He was evicted alongside Goddessa on August 30 after five weeks in the competition.
18. Temi Nkem
Real name: Temitope Chigbue
Age: 21
Raised: London
Occupation: Undergraduate and model
Temi Nkem entered the house with a bold personality and strong sense of individuality.
She described herself as having “main character” energy and made it clear that she intended to play the game on her own terms.
19. Tram
Real name: Joshua Alekewumu
Age: 24
State: Lagos State
Occupation: Streamer and entrepreneur
Tram entered Biggie's house with one major objective: winning.
The streamer described himself as tenacious and said he was not interested in allowing romance or distractions to interfere with his game.
20. Yusuf
Real name: Yusuf Muhammed-Awal
Age: 25
State: Kogi State
Occupation: Actor
Yusuf is an actor who describes himself as confident, emotional and unpredictable.
He also entered the house open to romance and competition.
21. Neche
Real name: Chinecherem Maduagwu
Age: 25
State: Anambra State
Occupation: Lawyer and entrepreneur
Neche entered the house as a lawyer and entrepreneur with a confident personality.
She later became Head of House but voluntarily left the competition on August 16 because of pressing personal matters.
22. Kamsy
Real name: Kamsy Uzoma
Age: 24
State: Imo State
Occupation: Event planner and gift curator
Kamsy described herself as stylish, ambitious and emotional but tough-skinned.
She became the third housemate to be evicted from the season on August 16.
23. Mercedes
Real name: Ijeoma Emi
Age: 26
State: Delta State
Occupation: Massage therapist and concierge business owner
Mercedes entered the house with what she described as “boss energy,” bringing confidence, ambition and a fun-loving personality to the competition.
She was one of the first two housemates evicted from the season on August 9.
24. Martins
Real name: Martins Iyeh
Age: 30
State: Kogi State
Occupation: Visual storyteller and model
Martins described himself as a fun-loving visual storyteller and model. He also claimed to have a hidden talent for reading minds.
He was the first housemate evicted from BBNaija Season 11, leaving the competition alongside Mercedes on August 9.
What Is the BBNaija Season 11 Prize?
The Season 11 winner is competing for a ₦160 million grand prize package, consisting of ₦100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV.
This makes it the biggest prize package in Big Brother Naija history.
How Many BBNaija Season 11 Housemates Are Still in the House?
The season started with 24 housemates.
As of September 9, 2026, seven original housemates have left through eviction or voluntary exit, while Nomy was later disqualified.
The housemates who have left are Martins, Mercedes, Kamsy, Neche, Cassi, Sultex, Goddessa and Nomy. That leaves 16 housemates still in the competition.
Nomy's disqualification was announced on September 7 after repeated defiance of Big Brother's instructions.
BBNaija Season 11 has brought together one of the show's most diverse casts, with contestants from different professional and cultural backgrounds competing under the Show Ya Sef theme.
From actors and models to entrepreneurs, tech professionals, creatives and professionals in fields such as law and pharmacy, the housemates have already created plenty of drama, friendships, rivalries and memorable moments.
With the competition moving closer to its final stages, the biggest question now is which of the remaining housemates will ultimately claim the ₦160 million prize?
Who is your favourite BBNaija Season 11 housemate? Let us know in the comments.
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