From lawyers to streamers: What BBNaija Season 11 housemates do for a living
July 26, 2026 10:49 pm
Brother Naija season 11 housemates. Photo credit: BBN
The 11th season of the Big Brother Naija reality television show premiered on Sunday, introducing 24 housemates who will compete for a record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize.
While viewers are eager to see alliances, rivalries and romance unfold, this year’s contestants are bringing diverse professional backgrounds into Biggie’s house, ranging from healthcare and engineering to entertainment, law and technology.
Here are the careers of the BBNaija Season 11 housemates:
Tram – Streamer and content creator
Temi Nkem – Accounting and Finance graduate with a second degree in Treasury
Martins – Visual storyteller and model
Abi – Model and chef
Chimsom Chuka – Pharmacist
Keivo – Web developer
Mercedes – Massage therapist and concierge
Kamsy – Event planner, gift curator and entrepreneur
Sultex – Dancer and choreographer
Aikou – Freelance teacher and web developer
Flora – Makeup entrepreneur
Bells – Undergraduate
Gerard – On-air personality
Oyin – Sales entrepreneur and model
Sheba – On-air personality and gym instructor
Araga – Fashion model
Ricky – Writer
Nomy – Fashion designer
Barry – Civil engineer and designer
Neche – Lawyer
Yusuf – Actor
Goddessa – Musician
Bluethophia – Photographer, model and student
Cassi – Entrepreneur, actor and chiropractic therapist
Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the new season opened with performances by Falz and Ycee, setting the tone for another edition of the reality show.
From a pharmacist and lawyer to a civil engineer, OAP, gym instructor, streamer, musician and fashion designer, this year’s BBNaija housemates represent a broad mix of professions. Whether their real-world careers translate into strategy, leadership or entertainment in Biggie’s house remains to be seen as they compete for the ₦160 million grand prize.
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