Big Brother Naija Announces Season 11 Return, Date, Biggest Prize Ever

• Big Brother Naija is back! Season 11 will feature a record-breaking grand prize, fresh twists, new housemates and another exciting edition of Africa’s biggest reality TV show.

Big Brother Naija is set to return for its highly anticipated Season 11 on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with organizers promising a bigger and more exciting edition of Africa’s biggest reality TV show.

The new season will premiere at 7:00 p.m. on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, while viewers can also follow the 24-hour live broadcast on DStv Channel 198, GOtv Channel 49, and via the DStv and GOtv Stream apps.

This year’s winner will receive a record-breaking ₦160 million grand prize, comprising ₦100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV—the biggest prize ever offered in the history of the show.

MultiChoice’s Executive Head of Content and Channels, West Africa, Atinuke Babatunde, said Season 11 will build on the show’s legacy with higher stakes, fresh twists, and an exciting mix of housemates designed to keep viewers entertained from the premiere to the grand finale.

Season 11 also welcomes betPawa as the new headline sponsor, with Guinness returning as Gold Sponsor and Minimie joining as an Associate Sponsor.

Popular media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu will return as host, guiding viewers through another season packed with drama, strategy, entertaining tasks, unexpected twists, and memorable moments.

Since its relaunch in 2017, Big Brother Naija has grown into one of Africa’s biggest entertainment franchises, producing celebrities, creating jobs within the creative industry, and shaping pop culture across the continent.