The tenth season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) premiered on Saturday night, marking a two-day opening weekend that will continue on Sunday.
With the theme ‘Ten Over Ten’, all the female housemates were unveiled, each bringing a unique personality, flair and drama to the reality TV show.
The 15 female housemates comprised lawyers, single mothers, therapists, self-proclaimed antagonists, and seductresses.
Below is a list of the female housemates unveiled on the show’s launch on Sunday.
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BBNaija10 housemate, Zita
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1. Zita: The 24-year-old, during her unveiling, said her parents are unaware she joined the reality TV show. With her “no 100 per cent trust” policy, she is bringing fire and fierce independence to the house.
BBNaija10 housemate, Mide
BBNaija10 housemate, Doris
BBNaija10 housemate, Sultana
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4. Sultana: Sultana, who hails from Adamawa, values loyalty and close connections. She said she is not looking to betray anyone and is excited for pool parties and forming bonds without compromising her values.
BBNaija10 housemate, Big SOSO
BBNaija10 housemate, Dede
BBNaija10 housemate, Johanna
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7. Joanna: Joanna, 21, from Benue State, brings a mix of elegance and insight. Known for her love of kizomba and salsa, she’s also deeply introspective.
BBNaija10 housemate, Isabella
BBNaija10 housemate, Ibifubara
BBNaija10 housemate, Tracy
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10. Tracy: A 27-year-old graduate trainee from Anambra, Tracy is hitting pause on pressure and play on pleasure. After years of battling comparisons, “She’s ready to break free, let loose, and have real fun.” Loyal in love, despite thinking “relationships are shams,” she’s bringing honesty, humour, and heart.
BBNaija10 housemate, Ivatar
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11: Ivatar: The 37-year-old is the oldest female contestant and a media mogul, mum, and self-described “main character” from Anambra.
BBNaija10 housemate, Sabrina
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12. Sabrina: Representing Edo State, Sabrina is royalty by blood and a boss by mindset. With a Master’s degree from the London School of Economics, she said she is on the reality TV show to represent every woman who’s ever been told she’s “too much.” And she’s doing it with style and purpose.
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BBNaija10 housemate, Gigi Jasmine
BBNaija10 housemate, Thelma Lawson
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14. Thelma Lawson: At 26, Thelma from Port Harcourt is a skincare boss who “calls a thing, a thing.” Owning every room she walks into, she’s loyal, bold, and stepping fully into her soft life era.
BBNaija10 housemate, Imisi
This year’s winner will take home a staggering N150 million — the highest grand prize in the show’s history since its debut in 2006.
During the live show, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced major twists for this year’s edition.
· The coveted HOH title will now be contested weekly on Sundays.
· Winners must defend their title against a challenger every Monday.
· A new weekly title awarded by fellow housemates to the most impactful player.
· Housemates will accumulate weekly earnings toward the N150m grand prize, making the stakes higher than ever.
