Friday, November 13, 2026

BBNaija Season 11: Meet the 24 housemates competing for ₦160 million grand prize

BBNaija

The first batch of contestants features a diverse mix of professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and entertainers drawn from different parts of Nigeria. From streamers and chefs to pharmacists, actors, fashion designers and web developers, the housemates enter the competition with varying personalities, backgrounds and strategies, all hoping to emerge as the winner of the lucrative cash prize.

Seyi Awolowo reveals why he hid his surname during 2019 BBNaija audition

Seyi Awolowo

According to Seyi, he had hoped to enter the BBNaija house simply as ‘Seyi’ without revealing his connection to one of Nigeria’s most prominent political families. He said he believed using only his first name would allow fellow contestants and viewers to assess him based solely on his character and performance in the competition, free from the expectations attached to the Awolowo name.