BBNaija Season 11 Begins Today: A Look Back at Every Winner from Seasons 1 to 10

The wait is finally over as Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 11 premieres today, ushering in another chapter of Africa's biggest reality television show. With the theme "Everything Is For The Taking," a fresh set of housemates will battle for a record-breaking N160 million grand prize, the biggest reward in the show's history.

Since its debut in 2006, BBNaija has grown from a reality TV experiment into a cultural phenomenon, producing some of Nigeria's most influential entertainers, entrepreneurs, actors, musicians and digital creators. For many contestants, the show has served as a launchpad to national and international success.

As fans prepare to meet the newest housemates, here is a look at the champions who have defined the first 10 seasons of the competition.

Katung Aduwak (Season 1 – 2006)

Katung Aduwak became the first-ever Big Brother Nigeria winner after entering the house as a wildcard contestant. He claimed the $100,000 grand prize before relocating to New York to study filmmaking. Today, he is an accomplished film director and producer.

Michael 'Efe' Ejeba (See Gobe – 2017)

Following an 11-year hiatus, BBNaija returned in 2017 with the See Gobe edition. Efe captured viewers' hearts with his simplicity and the famous catchphrase, "Based on Logistics." He won a prize package worth N25 million and an SUV before pursuing a music career and remaining active in entertainment.

Miracle Igbokwe (Double Wahala – 2018)

Miracle impressed audiences with his outstanding performances in the arena games, earning him victory in the Double Wahala season. After winning the N45 million prize package, he relocated to the United States and qualified as a licensed commercial pilot.

Mercy Eke (Pepper Dem – 2019)

Mercy Eke made history as the first woman to win BBNaija, taking home the N60 million grand prize. Since then, she has built a successful career spanning real estate, fashion, television and entrepreneurship.

Olamilekan 'Laycon' Agbeleshe (Lockdown – 2020)

Laycon's intelligence, resilience and massive fan base propelled him to victory during the Lockdown edition. After winning N85 million, he expanded his music career, starred in his own reality series and later became a voting member of the Recording Academy for the Grammy Awards.

Hazel 'White Money' Onou (Shine Ya Eye – 2021)

Renowned for his charisma, humour and culinary skills, White Money won the N90 million grand prize. He has since ventured into music, secured major endorsement deals and expanded his presence across the entertainment industry.

Josephine 'Phyna' Otabor (Level Up – 2022)

Phyna became only the second female winner in the show's history after a memorable and energetic performance. She received a N100 million prize package and has since established herself as an actress, presenter and influencer.

Ilebaye Odiniya (All Stars – 2023)

Competing against former housemates, Ilebaye emerged as the youngest BBNaija winner. Her N120 million prize package helped her expand her fashion brand while strengthening her career as a digital content creator.

Kingsley 'Kellyrae' Sule (No Loose Guard – 2024)

Kellyrae entered the competition alongside his wife, Kassia, while successfully keeping their marriage hidden from fellow housemates. The unique strategy became one of the season's defining moments as he went on to win the N100 million grand prize. Since then, he has released music and signed several commercial partnerships.

Imisioluwa 'Imisi' Ayanwale (10/10 – 2025)

Imisi emerged winner of the landmark 10th season after impressing viewers with her consistency, strategic gameplay and resilience. She received the N150 million grand prize and has since expanded into acting, content creation and brand collaborations.

As Season 11 officially gets underway today, millions of viewers across Nigeria and beyond will be watching to see who rises above the competition. By the time the curtains fall on this year's edition, another housemate will join the exclusive list of BBNaija champions, adding a new chapter to one of Africa's most celebrated reality television success stories.