BBNaija 2026 Housemates: Full List, States, Ages and Social Media Handles

• BBNaija Season 11 premieres on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with a ₦160 million grand prize. The official housemate list has not been released yet, but the names, ages, states and social media handles will be confirmed during the launch show.

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, Season 11 is set to premiere on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with a new group of housemates entering the Big Brother house.

The 2026 edition comes with the biggest prize package in the history of the show, as the winner will receive a grand prize worth ₦160 million, including ₦100 million cash and a brand-new SUV.

As of Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the official list of BBNaija 2026 housemates has not yet been released by Africa Magic or MultiChoice.

The housemates will be introduced during the live launch show.

BBNaija 2026 Start Date

BBNaija Season 11 starts on:

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Time:

7:00 PM WAT

The launch show will reveal the new housemates, the house design, possible twists and other major details for the season.

BBNaija 2026 Housemates Full List

The official BBNaija 2026 housemates list will be updated after the launch show.

Fans should avoid fake lists already circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok and blogs. The only confirmed list will come from Africa Magic, DStv, GOtv or official BBNaija handles.

Where to Watch BBNaija 2026 Launch Show

Fans can watch the BBNaija 2026 launch show on:

• Africa Magic Showcase, DStv Channel 151
• Africa Magic Family, DStv Channel 154
• DStv Channel 198 for the 24-hour live show
• GOtv Channel 49
• DStv Stream
• GOtv Stream

The 24-hour live channel will begin after the housemates enter the house.

BBNaija 2026 Prize Money

This year’s winner will receive a prize package worth ₦160 million.

The prize includes:

• ₦100 million cash
• Brand-new SUV
• Additional sponsor rewards

This makes BBNaija Season 11 the biggest edition in terms of prize money.

BBNaija 2026 Host

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will return as host of Big Brother Naija Season 11.

He will anchor the launch show, live eviction shows and major weekly episodes.

BBNaija 2026 Audition Update

Auditions for BBNaija Season 11 were held from May 22 to May 24, 2026.

The registration portal opened from May 16 to May 20, 2026.

Physical auditions were held in:

• Lagos
• Abuja
• Enugu

Africa Magic also confirmed that BBNaija audition and registration were free.

Who Was Eligible for BBNaija 2026?

According to the official audition requirements, applicants must:

• Be 21 years or older by May 1, 2026
• Be a Nigerian citizen or permanent resident of Nigeria
• Have valid identification
• Be in excellent physical and mental health
• Avoid multiple registrations

BBNaija 2026 Official Social Media Handles

Fans can follow official updates through:

• X: @bbnaija
• Instagram: @bigbronaija
• Facebook: Big Brother Naija

These are the safest places to confirm housemate names and updates.

Why the Housemate List Is Not Out Yet

BBNaija housemates are usually revealed during the launch show to keep suspense and prevent early leaks.

This means any “full list” published before the official launch may be false unless it comes directly from Africa Magic or MultiChoice.

BBNaija 2026 Season 11 will premiere on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM WAT.

The official housemate list, including names, ages, states and social media handles, will be confirmed during the launch show. Until then, fans should ignore fake lists and follow only official BBNaija channels.