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 contestant was announced as the winner during the reality show’s grand finale on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Temi defeated Aikou and Sheba, who finished as the second and third finalists respectively.
She was among 24 housemates who entered the Big Brother Naija house when the 11th season premiered on July 26.
The season featured a ₦160 million grand prize package, reportedly comprising cash, a car or SUV and other prizes from sponsors.
Throughout her time in the house, Temi became known for her outspoken personality, confidence and distinctive British accent.
Born and raised in London, England, she has Nigerian roots and is associated with Delta State.
Before joining the reality show, Temi was a student and lifestyle content creator, producing online content focused on shopping and luxury-related interests.
Her journey to the finale saw her survive several nominations while taking part in tasks and competitions.
She also built a strong following among viewers, with her supporters adopting the name “Teminators” in support of her campaign.
One of her memorable moments came during a fake eviction towards the end of the season. Rather than appearing distressed, Temi smiled, waved and said, “Chakam”, a moment that quickly became a talking point among viewers.
Temi secured her place in the finale after Barry used his Ultimate Veto Power to activate “Immunity for All”, cancelling the eviction and public vote for that week.
The live finale featured a series of evictions before Temi, Aikou and Sheba emerged as the final three.
At the conclusion of the voting process, Temi was announced as the BBNaija Season 11 winner, prompting celebrations among her supporters at the live show, fan parks and online.
Her victory brings the 11th season of Big Brother Naija to a close after weeks of nominations, wager tasks, Head of House contests, twists, evictions and public voting.
Channels Television reported the victory and noted that official details of the final vote percentages and the complete breakdown of the ₦160 million prize package were expected after the live show.
