LAGOS, Nigeria — Big Brother Naija Season 11 has unveiled its 12 male housemates who will compete for the record ₦160 million grand prize.

The contestants were introduced during the ‘Show Ya Sef’ premiere hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. They come from different states and professional backgrounds, including streaming, modelling, pharmacy, web development, dancing, acting and engineering.

Here are the 12 male housemates:

  1. Joshua ‘Tram’ Alekewumu – 24-year-old streamer and author from Lagos. He describes himself as determined and focused on winning. He is not interested in romance.
  2. Martins Iyeh – 30-year-old visual storyteller and model from Kogi State. He hopes to bring fun to the house and is in a relationship.
  3. Chimsom Chuka – 27-year-old pharmacist from Anambra State. He describes himself as patient, funny and authentic, saying he thrives under pressure.
  4. Victor ‘Keivo’ Ikpe – 27-year-old web developer from Benue State. He calls himself a confident jack-of-all-trades who wants to be himself and have fun.
  5. Sultan ‘Sultex’ Aregbe-Obanikoro – 24-year-old dancer and choreographer from Lagos. He is bringing confidence, realness and a mix of lover-boy and player energy.
  6. Amyr ‘Aikou’ Yousufzai – 25-year-old freelance teacher and web developer from Abuja. He describes himself as calm and outspoken, with his heart belonging to someone outside the house.
  7. Gerard Adebija – 23-year-old on-air personality from Lagos. He plans to settle in, bring good vibes and embrace healthy competition.
  8. Oluwaseyifunmi ‘Araga’ Sosanya – He calls himself a ladies’ man and says he is not coming with a complicated strategy, just staying true to himself.
  9. Patrick ‘Ricky’ Jumbo – 33-year-old writer from Port Harcourt. He is opinionated and ready to create memorable moments.
  10. Barry (Muudumbari Pop-Yornwin) – 26-year-old civil engineer and fashion designer based in Abuja. He is highly competitive and stylish, promising creativity and entertainment.
  11. Yusuf Muhammad-Awal – 25-year-old actor from Kogi State. He describes himself as confident, energetic and unpredictable.
  12. Ezenwoke ‘Cassi’ Nwosu – 27-year-old entrepreneur and actor from Abia State. He is bringing high energy and good vibes to the house.

The male housemates join their 12 female counterparts as the competition for the ₦160 million prize continues.