Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of the 2026 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality television show.
The 21-year-old reality star was declared the grand prize winner during the show’s finale on Sunday night.
Temi Nkem clinched the title ahead of fellow finalists Aikou, Sheba, Barry, Oyin, Tram, Ricky, Flora, and Bluethopia, out of the 24 housemates who reached the concluding stage of the competition.
Earlier in the final week, Keivo, who was among the top ten finalists, was disqualified on Tuesday following a violent altercation.
Prior to the grand finale, the show’s authoritative voice, Big Brother, announced that the season’s top contenders will share a total of N10 million, while the winner takes home the grand prize consisting of N90 million in cash and N70 million worth of additional rewards.
Barry was the first finalist eliminated, finishing in ninth place, followed by Oyin in eighth.
Ricky and Flora placed seventh and sixth, respectively, while Tram finished in fifth place.
Bluethopia secured third place, while Sheba and Aikou finished as the runners-up, paving the way for Temitope Chigbue, known as Temi Nkem, to claim the ultimate title.
This season featured a record-breaking grand prize package worth N160 million, marking the highest individual payout in the show’s history since its inception in 2006.
Watch the winning moment here
Backstory
Recall that the BBNaija 2026 edition launched on July 12 with a balanced roster of 24 housemates, comprising 12 male and 12 female contestants.
The season was built around several twists that repeatedly changed the competition. One of the biggest came when Temi Nkem, Tram and Ricky were announced as evicted during the ninth live show, only for Biggie to reveal that their eviction was fake.
Her victory also marks the beginning of a new chapter after Imisi, who won BBNaija Season 10 in 2025. Imisi’s win had ended the previous “10/10” edition.
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