Big Brother Naija Season 11 — “Show Ya Sef” — is down to its final stretch, and it just got a shake-up days before the finale. The original Top 10 — Aikou, Barry, Bluethophia, Flora, Keivo, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem, and Tram — was cut to nine on September 29, after Keivo was disqualified following a physical altercation with fellow finalist Tram the day before.
Biggie confirmed the decision directly to the housemates, saying Keivo, as the one identified as the aggressor, had been removed from the house and disqualified from the competition. His exit means the ₦160 million grand prize is now being contested by nine housemates instead of ten: Aikou, Barry, Bluethophia, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem, and Tram.
Voting closes Friday, October 2 at 9 PM WAT, with the live finale airing Sunday, October 4 on Africa Magic Showcase and Family, DStv Channel 198, and GOtv Channel 49. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu returns as host for his tenth consecutive season.
The Prize on the Line
This season carries the largest grand prize in BBNaija’s eleven-season history: ₦160 million, made up of ₦100 million in cash and a brand-new SUV. The record prize was announced ahead of the Season 11 premiere.
Meet the Final Nine
Barry — A civil engineer and designer from Abuja, Barry became the season’s first confirmed finalist after winning the Week 8 Head of House challenge and Ultimate Veto Power. In Week 9, as Ultimate Veto Power holder, he made the call to grant immunity to the entire house — the decision that secured all the remaining housemates’ places in the finale, locking in the Top 10 together, himself included.
Aikou — A 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja. A self-described bookworm, Aikou calls himself calm and outspoken, with dishonesty as his biggest dealbreaker. He was among the housemates saved by Barry’s earlier Week 8 veto use, before securing his finale place along with the rest of the house in Week 9.
Flora — A 30-year-old make-up entrepreneur from Delta State who describes herself as fashionable, honest, and “full of spice.” She’s been one of the season’s steadier competitors, advancing through multiple eviction rounds.
Oyin — A 22-year-old sales entrepreneur and model from Ogun State. Self-described as a “daddy’s girl,” Oyin has said she’s spent the season determined to prove that first impressions can be misleading.
Ricky — A 33-year-old writer from Rivers State (Port Harcourt), Ricky has leaned into his love of literature throughout the season, even while joking that he doesn’t fully believe in the show’s romance angle.
Sheba — A professional broadcaster, gym enthusiast, and proud mother, Sheba has brought warmth and steady confidence to the house, staying largely above the season’s more chaotic conflicts.
Temi Nkem — A 21-year-old model raised in London, Temi Nkem has been one of the season’s most talked-about personalities for her dramatic flair — including a finale-week campaign pitch that involved kneeling and rolling on the floor to plead her case, a moment that quickly got fans talking.
Tram — A 24-year-old streamer from Lagos who made his priorities clear from day one: he came to win, not to find romance. That single-minded focus has carried him all the way to the final stretch.
Bluethophia — A 22-year-old photographer, model, and student from Adamawa State. Fans have described her as entering with quiet confidence, letting her calm personality and sharp instincts do the work rather than loud drama.
What Happens Next
With all nine remaining housemates now confirmed for the finale, the competition has entered its final stage, with public votes set to determine who takes home the ₦160 million grand prize.
Finale week itself was upended by the Keivo-Tram clash, which reportedly began after Tram accused Keivo of taking his missing shirt and escalated into a physical altercation that also involved show security stepping in to separate them. Big Brother announced Keivo’s disqualification directly to the remaining housemates on September 29, identifying Keivo as the perpetrator of the violent act.
The decision has also sparked reactions among viewers online, with some questioning why Tram did not face a similar punishment.
Voting remains open until Friday evening, so the ₦160 million is still very much anyone’s to win among the nine housemates left standing.
