Entertainment
BBNaija Season 11 Returns With Bigger Prize, Twists [All You Need To Know]
The wait is almost over for fans of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) as the popular Nigerian reality television show prepares to return for its 11th season on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
The new edition is expected to bring together a fresh group of young Nigerians who will spend several weeks under the watch of Big Brother, competing for a record-breaking prize while entertaining millions of viewers across Nigeria and beyond.
From friendships and romance to heated arguments, strategic alliances and surprise evictions, Season 11 is set to provide fans with another round of the drama that has made the show one of Africa’s most watched reality programmes.
With the premiere just days away, here are some things to know about the new season.
1. Show Premieres Sunday
BBNaija Season 11 will officially begin on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
The opening ceremony is scheduled to start at 7 pm West Africa Time, when viewers will finally meet the housemates selected to compete for the grand prize.
The launch is expected to set the tone for the season, with the contestants entering Biggie’s house and beginning their journey towards the final.

2. Winner Gets Record ₦160 Million Prize
One of the biggest talking points ahead of the new season is the grand prize.
The eventual winner of Season 11 is expected to receive a total prize package worth ₦160m, making it the biggest prize in the history of the reality show.
The huge reward is likely to increase the competition among the housemates, with each contestant expected to use different strategies to remain in the house and win the support of viewers.
3. Ebuka Returns As Host
Popular media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, will once again take charge of the show as host.
Ebuka has become one of the most recognisable faces associated with BBNaija since his days as a contestant in the first edition.
His return means viewers can expect his usual stylish appearances, sharp questions and lively interaction with the housemates during the live shows.
4. New Housemates Enter Biggie’s House
A new group of contestants will take over Biggie’s house for the new season.
The housemates, selected through the audition process, are expected to come from different backgrounds, professions and parts of the country.
Their different personalities are likely to produce a mix of friendships, disagreements, romantic relationships, alliances and rivalries as the competition progresses.
For many of them, the show could also become a major turning point in their personal and professional lives.
5. Ten Weeks of Entertainment
Season 11 is expected to run for about 10 weeks.
During that period, viewers will follow the housemates as they take part in daily activities and compete in tasks designed to test their physical and mental abilities.
The season will feature Head of House contests, nominations, evictions and other activities leading up to the grand finale expected in October.
6. Expect Tasks, Parties And Evictions
The new season will feature many of the activities that have become part of BBNaija’s identity.
Viewers can expect daily diary sessions with Biggie, Head of House challenges, Arena Games and brand-sponsored tasks.
The popular Saturday night parties will also return, alongside weekly nominations and live eviction shows.
However, the organisers are expected to introduce twists and surprises that could change the direction of the game at any time.
7. Social Media Buzz
Beyond television screens, BBNaija has become a major part of Nigeria’s social media culture.
Every season, fans take to social media platforms to support their favourite housemates, analyse strategies, debate relationships and react to controversial moments.
Memes, hashtags and heated arguments between fan groups have become almost as much a part of the show as the activities inside Biggie’s house.
Season 11 is expected to generate another wave of online conversations in Nigeria and among viewers across Africa.
8. BBNaija Season 11 Expectations
Naija News understands that the new season comes with high expectations, particularly because of the record ₦160m prize.
The combination of a huge reward, a new set of housemates and promises of unexpected twists is likely to make the competition intense from the beginning.
For the contestants, however, the challenge will go beyond winning the prize money.
They will have to navigate friendships, rivalries, nominations and public opinion while trying to remain relevant enough to earn the votes of millions of viewers.
Since its return in 2017, BBNaija has ‘helped launch the careers of several former housemates.
Winners and popular contestants from previous seasons, including Efe, Miracle, Mercy Eke, Laycon, Whitemoney, Phyna, Ilebaye, KellyRae and Season 10 winner Imisi, have remained in the public spotlight in different ways.
Some former housemates have gone on to establish careers in music, acting, entertainment, business, fashion and social media influencing.
This has made the show attractive to young Nigerians who see it as more than just a television competition.
As BBNaija Season 11 prepares to open its doors, attention is already turning to the personalities who will become the talking points of the next 10 weeks.
Some housemates may find love, others may build lifelong friendships, while a few could emerge as major entertainment stars.
With a record prize at stake and millions of viewers expected to follow the action, the big question is now simple: Who will win the hearts of Nigerians, survive Biggie’s house and ultimately walk away with the ₦160 million prize?
The answer will begin to unfold when the cameras go live on Sunday, July 26.
Entertainment
Wizkid Headlines Afro Plus Fest, Marks 15 Years In Music
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, closed the 2026 edition of the Afro Plus Fest in Maryland, United States, on Sunday, marking 15 years since his breakthrough in the music industry.
The 35-year-old singer headlined the final night of the three-day festival, which ran from 4 to 6 September at the Northwest Stadium Complex in Landover, Maryland.
Wizkid’s performance carried added significance as he celebrated a decade and a half in the industry, having first risen to prominence with the hit “Holla at Your Boy” from his 2011 debut album, Superstar.
Wizkid, who shared the stage with a global line-up of Afrobeats, dancehall and hip-hop artists, delivered a mix of career-defining tracks that had the crowd singing along.
The performance included “In My Bed,” “Daddy Yo,” “Bad to Me,” “Slow Down,” “Caro,” “Essence,” “Alaye,” “Jogodo,” “Money Constant,” and “Ojuelegba.”
Since his breakthrough in the industry, Wizkid has built one of the most decorated careers in African music, becoming the first Nigerian artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as a co-writer and featured artist on Drake’s “One Dance.”
His catalogue includes albums such as Ayo, Made in Lagos, More Love, Less Ego and Morayo.

Wizkid has also won a Grammy Award for his contribution to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” and is the most-streamed African artist on platforms such as Spotify. His Tems-assisted hit “Essence” achieved massive global crossover success.
The artist’s appearance as the final-night headliner underscored both his influence on Afrobeats and the rapid growth of Afro Plus Fest into a major diaspora gathering.
Official announcements for the festival featured Nigerian superstar Davido as the Friday headliner, Jamaican dancehall artiste Alkaline on Saturday, and Wizkid closing on Sunday, with additional acts including Lil Baby, Latto, Tems, Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage, Olamide and Adekunle Gold among others.
Billed as the largest Afro-Caribbean-Hip Hop festival, the 2026 edition reportedly expanded to a three-day format across two stages, drawing a projected 40,000 fans daily.
Reflecting on the festival’s growth, Founder and Executive Producer Michael Awosanya noted in an earlier statement that the event had evolved into a global diaspora movement.
“The block party we dreamed about for a decade became a reality, and it exceeded every expectation. This sold-out debut proved that Afro Plus Fest is not just an event — it’s a movement. This was only the beginning. Afro Plus Fest is here to stay,” Awosanya stated.
Entertainment
Toxic Today, Sweet Tomorrow – Deborah Shokoya Speaks On Peller, Jarvis Marriage
Nollywood actress Deborah Shokoya has reacted to the mixed opinions surrounding the marriage of social media personalities Peller and Jarvis.
Daily Voice reports that the actress said public opinion can change quickly based on what people see.
Shokoya commented on an Instagram post while discussing how people often judge relationships from the outside.
She said that some people who criticize a relationship at one moment may later support and admire the same relationship when circumstances change.
She advised Peller and Jarvis, as well as others facing public scrutiny, to focus on understanding themselves and doing what works for them rather than allowing outside opinions to determine their choices.
The actress also urged people to prioritise their happiness and peace of mind while avoiding self-deception.
She wrote: “I Have Seen People Talk Down On Peller And Jarvis’s Marriage Today, Support And Admire It Tomorrow🤣 Call It Toxic Today, Then Call It Sweet Tomorrow🤣 I Have Come To A Conclusion Of What I Already Know Before Tho… That People Will Always Judge Base On What You Show Them😁😂 Just Do You! Know You! Satisfy You! Do What Works For You! People Will Always Talk Regardless… They Will Always Judge Anyways! You Owe Your Happiness And Sanity To Yourself, Just Best Live By Not Deceiving Yourself👌.”

Entertainment
Tragedy as Another Popular Actress Dies of Cancer After Ogogo
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, who passed away after battling breast cancer.
Kareem’s death was announced on Tuesday by Owolabi Ajasa, the Ogun State governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), in a statement shared on his Instagram page.
Ajasa expressed appreciation to colleagues, fans and well-wishers who supported the actress financially and emotionally during her illness, but said their efforts had ultimately not been enough to save her.
“Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call,” Ajasa said.
He added that the association remained grateful to everyone who contributed towards Kareem’s treatment, offered prayers or encouraged her and her family during the difficult period.
The actress had publicly appealed for assistance during her battle with breast cancer. In a video circulated online, Kareem disclosed that she had been receiving treatment for some time and that the financial burden had placed considerable pressure on her family.
“I’m a breast cancer patient. It has been going on for a while. My family has spent a lot of money; I’ve come to seek help,” she said in the appeal.

Kareem also revealed that she was a mother of two young children as she appealed to Nigerians and other well-wishers to assist with her treatment.
Her death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Yoruba film industry, coming barely days after the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died after a prolonged battle with cancer.
Kareem’s passing has therefore deepened the sense of loss within an industry that has endured a string of bereavements involving actors and other practitioners.
The TAMPAN Ogun chapter described her death as an “irrecoverable loss” and prayed for strength for her family, colleagues and loved ones.
Ajasa said the association could only accept the development and entrust Kareem’s soul to God.
“We cannot question the Almighty God. We can only submit to His will and pray that He grants her eternal rest and gives her family, colleagues, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss,” he said
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