Temi Nkem Wins BBNaija Season 11

Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, tagged the “Show Ya Sef” edition, after 70 days of competition, drama, tasks, nominations and evictions.

Nkem was announced as the winner during the live grand finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026, by the show’s host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. She secured 25.87 per cent of the final votes cast by viewers across Nigeria and Africa.

Aikou finished as the first runner-up with 23.68 per cent of the votes, while Sheba emerged as the second runner-up with 9.80 per cent. Bluethopia finished in fourth place as the third runner-up.

Temi’s victory came after weeks of competition among 24 housemates who entered the Big Brother house at the beginning of the season. The season featured weekly tasks, Head of House games, nominations, evictions and several twists that shaped the competition.

Throughout her time in the house, Nkem attracted attention for her personality and interactions with fellow housemates while building a strong following among viewers.

Her victory makes her the fifth female winner in Big Brother Naija history. She succeeds Imisi Ayanwale, who won Season 10 in 2025.

As the winner, Nkem takes home a prize package valued at ₦160 million, comprising ₦90 million in cash, a brand-new SUV and other sponsored prizes. The cash prize was adjusted from the originally announced ₦100 million after ₦10 million was allocated to the season’s Most Influential Player of the Week prize fund.

Her emergence brings the “Show Ya Sef” edition to a close and adds another name to the list of Big Brother Naija winners who have used the reality show as a platform for entertainment and personal-brand opportunities.