Temi Nkem crowned Big Brother Naija Season 11 winner, takes home ₦160 million prize package
Temitope Chigbue, popularly known as Temi Nkem, has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, tagged “Show Ya Sef,” after 70 days of competition.
The 21-year-old was crowned winner during the live grand finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026, beating Aikou and Sheba, who finished as the first and second runners-up respectively.
Temi Nkem has broken a record of being the youngest housemate in the history of big brother naija to win.She is the youngest to ever do it and the baddest in the game.
Temi secured 25.87 per cent of the final votes, narrowly finishing ahead of Aikou, who got 23.68 per cent. Sheba came third with 9.80 per cent of the votes.
Her victory comes with a ₦160 million prize package, which includes ₦90 million in cash, a brand-new SUV and other sponsored prizes. The cash component was adjusted from the initial ₦100 million after ₦10 million was set aside for the season’s Most Influential Player of the Week prize fund.
Temi was among the 24 housemates who entered the “Show Ya Sef” edition. The season featured weekly tasks, Head of House games, nominations, evictions and several twists that kept viewers engaged throughout the competition.
Before joining the reality show, Temi was a student and lifestyle content creator. Her real name is Temitope Chigbue, and she was born and raised in London. She is studying Accounting and Finance and has also expressed an interest in treasury related studies.
Her journey in the house was marked by memorable moments, including a controversial kiss with fellow housemate Tram,her relationship with keivo,the love she shows every housemate without being fake ,her diary sessions with big brother,fake eviction and several moments that brought her personality into the spotlight.
The grand finale saw the remaining housemates gradually evicted before Temi, Aikou and Sheba were left to battle for the crown. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu eventually announced Temi as the winner, bringing the 11th season to an end.
Temi’s victory also makes her the fifth woman to win Big Brother Naija, adding her name to the show’s history of female champions.
After 70 days of competition, Temi Nkem has walked away with the BBNaija crown and a ₦160 million prize package.She is indeed loved by many,such a sweetheart.
