After 70 days of nominations, tasks, evictions, twists, alliances and plenty of drama, Big Brother Naija Season 11 has officially come to an end, with Temi Nkem emerging as the winner of the "Show Ya Sef" edition.
The grand finale took place live on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with nine finalists returning to the stage for one final night. By the end of the evening, Temi had claimed the ₦160 million grand prize, while Aikou and Sheba finished as first and second runners-up respectively.
A Night of Rapid Evictions
The finale wasted little time getting to the business of determining the winner.
Barry was the first finalist to leave, finishing in ninth place, followed by Oyin in eighth and Ricky in seventh. Flora was then evicted in sixth place, while Tram became the fifth-place finisher.
That left four housemates still in the running: Bluethopia, Sheba, Aikou and Temi Nkem.
Bluethopia was subsequently announced as the fourth-place finalist, officially setting up the final three.
The remaining housemates then waited for the results that would determine the final positions of the season.
Sheba was announced as the second runner-up after securing 9.80% of the total votes. Aikou followed as the first runner-up with 23.68%.
Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for.
Temi Nkem was crowned the winner of BBNaija Season 11.
Temi Nkem Takes the Crown
Temi secured 25.87% of the total votes from viewers across Nigeria and Africa, finishing ahead of the other finalists and taking the BBNaija crown.
Her victory comes with a grand prize package valued at ₦160 million. The package includes ₦90 million in cash, a brand-new SUV and additional sponsored prizes.
The cash component was adjusted from the original ₦100 million after ₦10 million was allocated to the season's Most Influential Player of the Week prize fund.
With her victory, Temi also becomes the fifth female winner in Big Brother Naija history, adding her name to the growing list of women who have claimed the show's ultimate prize.
A Season Full of Twists
Temi's victory brings an eventful Season 11 to a close.
The "Show Ya Sef" edition began with 24 housemates and delivered a season packed with weekly Head of House competitions, nominations, evictions, task wins, shifting alliances and unexpected twists.
The season introduced the Gambit twist and experimented with changing Head of House veto powers. It also made BBNaija history by recording two disqualifications and one voluntary exit in the same season, marking the first time all three occurred within a single edition of the show.
The finale itself also had its share of entertainment, with Teni opening the night with a high-energy performance alongside choreographed dancers. UK-based Nigerian singer Oshamo also took the stage later in the broadcast as the finalists waited for the final results.
After 70 days, however, everything came down to one name.
Temi Nkem.
From the original 24 housemates to the final three, the "Show Ya Sef" season has officially reached its end.
Congratulations to Temi Nkem, the BBNaija Season 11 winner.
