Temi Nkem has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, taking home the ₦160 million grand prize after a dramatic live finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Temi secured 25.87% of the final votes, narrowly beating Aikou, who finished as the first runner-up with 23.68%. Sheba placed third with 9.80%, bringing an end to the 70-day “Show Ya Sef” season.
Temi Nkem Beats Aikou by Just 2.19 Points
The final voting figures show just how close the battle for the crown became.
Temi’s 25.87% gave her a 2.19 percentage-point lead over Aikou, making the two housemates the clear front-runners among the final three. Sheba’s 9.80%, meanwhile, placed her 13.88 percentage points behind Aikou.
That means the final race was much tighter at the top than the final standings might suggest. Aikou came within a small margin of taking the crown, while the distance between Aikou and Sheba was considerably larger.
₦160 Million Prize Awaits Temi
Temi Nkem’s victory comes with a grand prize package valued at ₦160 million, including ₦90 million in cash, a brand-new SUV and other sponsored prizes. The cash component was adjusted from the initially announced ₦100 million after ₦10 million was allocated to the season’s Most Influential Player of the Week prize fund.
Her victory also makes Temi the fifth female winner in Big Brother Naija history, adding her name to the show’s growing list of women who have claimed the ultimate prize.
A Dramatic End to 70 Days
Season 11 began with 24 housemates and delivered several twists, evictions and controversies before the final nine reached the grand finale.
The live finale then moved quickly, with Barry, Oyin, Ricky, Flora, Tram and Bluethopia all leaving before the final three of Temi Nkem, Aikou and Sheba were confirmed.
After the final voting results were certified and revealed by host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Aikou was announced as the first runner-up and Sheba as the second runner-up before Temi Nkem was crowned the Season 11 winner.
After 70 days of competition, the “Show Ya Sef” season now has its winner: Temi Nkem.
