Big Brother Naija Season 11 has officially begun, with 24 housemates entering the house to compete for a record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize, according to Channels Television. The season kicked off on Sunday, July 26, 2026, as the contestants moved into the newly designed house.
Channels Television reports that the prize pool of ₦160 million is the largest in the show’s history, surpassing previous seasons. The full list of housemates was published by multiple outlets, including BellaNaija and Punch Newspapers, which confirmed the 24 participants. Among the contestants is a housemate named Abi, who told Vanguard News that her husband initially opposed her joining the show.
Premium Times Nigeria provided a first look at the season’s house, noting it features 59 microphones and 19 speakers. The production scale reflects the show’s continued popularity in Nigeria, where BBNaija remains one of the country’s most-watched reality TV programs.
As the season progresses, viewers will watch the housemates compete in weekly tasks and nominations, with eliminations expected to begin in the coming weeks. The winner will be determined by public votes at the end of the season.
