Temi Nkem wins Big Brother Naija Season 11

Temi Nkem has won Big Brother Naija Season 11, becoming the reality television programme’s fifth female winner after 10 weeks of competition. Nkem received 25.87 per cent of the votes cast by viewers in Nigeria and across Africa, according to the results announced at the finale. Aikou finished as the first runner-up with 23.68 per cent, while Sheba placed second runner-up with 9.80 per cent.

As winner, Nkem will receive ₦90 million in cash and a brand-new sport utility vehicle. The cash award is drawn from the original ₦100 million prize, with ₦10 million allocated to the Most Influential Player of the Week prize fund. The season featured 24 housemates competing in weekly tasks, Head of House games and nominations.

It also included several changes to the game, including It Play and varying House veto powers. The season recorded two disqualifications and one voluntary exit. According to the programme’s organisers, it was the first season in which all three developments occurred during the same edition.

Atinuke Babatunde, MultiChoice Nigeria’s Executive Head of Content and Channels, described the season as an exciting chapter for the programme. She said the 24 housemates had brought different personalities, perspectives and approaches to the competition. Babatunde thanked viewers who watched, voted and joined discussions during the season, as well as the show’s sponsors and partners.

Big Brother Naija has provided a platform for personalities who have gone on to build careers in entertainment, media, fashion, music and film, according to the report.