Temi Nkem Wins Big Brother Naija Season 11, Takes Home ₦160 Million Prize

LAGOS, Nigeria: Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, securing the coveted crown at the grand finale of the reality television show on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

The 21-year-old reality star was announced as the winner after 70 days of competition in the “Show Ya Sef” edition, which began with 24 housemates and ended with nine finalists battling for the ultimate prize.

Temi secured 25.87 per cent of the final votes, finishing ahead of Aikou, who emerged as the first runner-up with 23.68 per cent, while Sheba placed second runner-up with 9.80 per cent.

Her victory comes with a ₦160 million prize package, comprising ₦90 million in cash, a brand-new SUV and other sponsored prizes. The cash component was adjusted from the initially announced ₦100 million following the allocation of ₦10 million to the season’s Most Influential Player of the Week prize fund.

Temi’s victory brings to an end a season marked by drama, strategic gameplay, friendships, rivalries, romance, nominations, evictions and several unexpected twists.

The grand finale featured performances from Nigerian music stars Teni and Oshamo, adding to the excitement as the remaining finalists waited for the results.

The season also recorded several unusual moments, including two disqualifications and a voluntary exit, making it the first BBNaija season to record all three types of departures in one edition.

Temi’s win also places her among the female housemates who have claimed the BBNaija crown, further adding to the show’s history of producing winners who have gone on to build careers in entertainment and other creative industries.

With the announcement of Temi Nkem as the Season 11 winner, the “Show Ya Sef” edition has officially come to a close.