From seasoned entrepreneurs and talented entertainers to ambitious students and young professionals, BBNaija Season 11 has assembled one of its most diverse housemates yet.
Over the coming weeks, these 24 housemates will test their strategy, resilience and social skills as they compete for the coveted grand prize.
Before the alliances are formed and the drama begins, meet the contestants hoping to capture the hearts of viewers across Nigeria and beyond.
Abi – Abisola Ayoola, 25, model and chef from Osun State. Married. Speaks Italian almost perfectly. Known for her positive personality, confidence and culinary skills.
Aikou – Amyr Yousufzai, 25, backend developer from Abuja. Single. Has hidden talents in creative writing and exceptional patience. Known for his analytical mindset and calm personality.
Araga – Oluwaseyifunmi Sosanya, 29, fashion model from Ogun State. Single. Has acting as a hidden talent. Known for creativity, confidence and expressive personality.
Barry – Muudumbari Pop-Yornwin, 25, fashion designer. Single. Has cooking and athletics as hidden talents. Known for creativity, competitiveness and entertaining personality.
Bells – Isabella Imoh, 22, student from Akwa Ibom State. Single. Has ballet and dance as hidden talents. Known for strategic thinking, confidence and vibrant personality.
Bluethopia – Usaku Bantai, 22, photographer, model and student from Adamawa State. Single. Has speed reading as a hidden talent. Known for photography, modelling, creativity and energetic personality.
Cassi – Ezenwoke Nwosu, 26, entrepreneur from Abia State. Single. Has drawing, painting and chiropractic therapy as hidden talents. Known for entrepreneurial mindset, organisation and creativity.
Chimsom Chuka – Chimsom Chuka-Okoli, 26, pharmacist and actor from Anambra State. In a relationship. Has drawing, singing, dancing, mimicking people and exceptional knowledge of Nigeria’s geography as hidden talents. Known for acting, outspoken personality, humour and confidence.
Flora – Flora Egbedi, 30, entrepreneur from Delta State. Single. Has storytelling, content creation, entertainment and creativity as hidden talents. Known for entrepreneurship, confidence, creativity and outspoken personality.
Gerard – Gerard Adebija, 23, actor, radio host, presenter and content creator from Kogi State. Single. Has rapping, singing, acting, public speaking and writing as hidden talents. Known for acting, broadcasting, content creation and exceptional communication skills.
Goddessa – Lovette Okechukwu, 32, musician from Abia State. Dating. No hidden talent identified. Known for music, energetic personality and confidence.
Kamsy – Kamsy Uzoma, 24, entrepreneur and event planner from Imo State. Single. Has acting as a hidden talent. Known for entrepreneurship, event planning and outgoing personality.
Keivo – Victor Ikpe, 27, web developer. Single. Has dancing as a hidden talent. Known for web development, creativity, confidence and artistic interests.
Martins – Martins Iyeh, 28, creative director and model from Kogi State. Single. Believes he is an excellent mind reader. Known for creativity, modelling, confidence and curiosity.
Mercedes – Ijeoma Emi, 28, self-employed entrepreneur from Delta State. Single. Has opera singing as a hidden talent. Known for creativity, confidence and expressive personality.
Neche – Chinaecherem Maduagwu, 25, lawyer and entrepreneur from Anambra State. Single. Has extreme flexibility as a hidden talent. Known for legal career, entrepreneurship, confidence and resilience.
Nomy – Whitney Chukwu, 27, fashion entrepreneur from Anambra State. Single. Has exceptional intuition and the ability to read people as hidden talents. Known for fashion, entrepreneurship, confidence and strong intuition.
Oyin – Oyindamola Oshikoya, 22, sales entrepreneur from Ogun State. Single. Has exceptional observation and the ability to read people as hidden talents. Known for entrepreneurship, honesty, confidence and emotional intelligence.
Ricky – Patrick Jumbo, 33, writer, filmmaker and content creator from Rivers State. Single. Has singing, mimicking accents and dancing as hidden talents. Known for storytelling, humour, honesty and outspoken personality.
Sheba – Faith Gamde, 32, broadcaster from Plateau State. Single. Has voice imitation and making animal sounds as hidden talents. Known for broadcasting, confidence and entertaining personality.
Sultex – Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro, 24, professional dancer, choreographer, cast director and movie director from Lagos State. Single. No hidden talent discovered yet. Known for dance, choreography, directing and creative leadership.
Temi Nkem – Temitope Chigbue, 21, student from Lagos State. Single. Has listening to people and giving great advice as hidden talents. Known for confidence, bold personality and luxury lifestyle.
Tram – Joshua Alekewumu, 24, author, entrepreneur and YouTuber from Lagos State. Engaged. Has exceptional intuition and strong self-awareness as hidden talents. Known for writing, entrepreneurship, digital content creation and confidence.
Yusuf – Yusuf Muhammad-Awal, 27, actor from Kogi State. Single and searching. Has singing as a hidden talent. Known for acting, confidence, storytelling and self-belief.