The 21-year-old beat Aikou and Sheba in a finale that began with nine housemates.
By: Tunji Okunlola
Temi Nkem has been crowned winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, tagged “Show Ya Sef,” after the grand finale on Sunday night, October 4, 2026. She finished ahead of Aikou, the first runner-up, and Sheba, the second runner-up, and takes home a prize package valued at N160 million.
The result
Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced the standings one after another before declaring Temi the winner. She was reported to have polled 25.87 per cent of the votes cast in Nigeria and across Africa, with Aikou on 23.68 per cent and Sheba on 9.80 per cent. Voting closed on Friday, October 2, at 9 p.m.Temi is described as 21 years old and London-based.
The prize package is reported to include N90 million in cash, a new SUV and additional sponsored prizes.
The finale
Nine housemates entered the finale: Aikou, Sheba, Temi Nkem, Flora, Ricky, Oyin, Barry, Tram and Bluethopia. They were evicted gradually during the live show. Barry was the first finalist out, followed by Oyin, Ricky and Flora; Temi, Sheba and Aikou as the final three left.
The finale came after a dramatic final day. Keivo was disqualified after a physical altercation, and the housemates’ Ultimate Veto Power was used to give immunity to everyone, so all remaining housemates reached the finale.
The season
The 2026 edition began in late July with 24 housemates, 12 women and 12 men, competing for the N160 million prize. Temi succeeds the previous Big Brother Naija winner as the franchise’s latest champion.
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