BBNaija 2026 premiere: Organiser unveils season 11 housemates [FULL LIST]

Big Brother Naija reality show, BBNaija, has officially unveiled the first set of Season 11 housemates.

MEDIA TODAY reports that the 2026 edition of the reality show premiered on Sunday evening.

The first set of contestants competing for this year’s record-breaking N160 million grand prize was introduced during the show’s launch by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.

Here is the list of the contestants:

1. Tram

Tram is a 24-year-old Lagos-based streamer who stated that he has no interest in romance or distractions on the show.

2. Martins

Martins, 30, is a visual storyteller and model from Kogi State.

3. Abi

Abi is a chef and model from Osun State.

4. Chimsom Chuka

Chimsom is a 27-year-old pharmacist from Anambra State.

5. Keivo

Keivo is a 27-year-old web developer from Benue State who disclosed that he is open to finding love.

6. Mercedes

Mercedes, 26, is a massage therapist from Delta State.

7. Kamsy

Kamsy is a 24-year-old event planner.

8. Sultex

Sultex is a 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos.

9. Aikou

Calm, strong, and definitely someone who can speak his mind, Aikou is a 25-year-old from Abuja and a bookworm who is comfortable in his own company.

10. Flora

Flora is a makeup entrepreneur.

11. Bells

12. Gerald

13. Oyin

14. Sheba

15. Araga

16. Ricky

17. Nomy

18. Barry

19. Neche