Now that we have the list of all the male and female housemates that will participate in the 2024 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season reality TV show, and their biographies/profiles. This article is aimed at giving you and the general public everything about the biographies/profiles of all the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 housemates (male and female). However, we have updated this article as we get the original list of both male and female housemates. With this page, you can view the names, ages, and photos of the BBNAIJA 2024 contestants as the BBN reality show is growing bigger and better this season. Continue reading for more.
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The New BBNaija Housemates Biographies 2024
BBNaija 2024 Housemates’ Biographies/Profiles For Season 7
The following are the current BBNaija housemates for the season 7 live show;
According to Big Brother Naija, the winner of the 10-week long reality TV show will go home with a grand prize of N90 million.
Male Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 Housemates:
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 7 ‘Shine Ya Eye’ has unveiled 11 male Housemates.
CROSS (male housemate number 11)
Cross is adventurous and spontaneous. He loves clubbing and dancing. He will be himself in the house. According to him, he will like to see a lot of drama. He detests evil.
He is a fitness center and spa owner who insists he lives by “the rule of love”.
Full name: Ikechukwu Sunday Cross Okonkwo
Lagos-based Cross is a fitness enthusiast and entrepreneur who describes himself as “a bad boy with a good heart”. Although single, this 30-yer-old is not afraid to dole out the relationship advice and believes people don’t know that communication is the key to successful relationships.
When he is not watching movies, traveling, or clubbing, you will find Cross playing drums or being hype on the mic on an Amapiano or House track or two.
He sees himself as fun-loving, spontaneous, and a good dancer who wears his heart on his sleeves.
SAMMIE (male housemate number 10)
Sammie is a student and also a filmmaker. He said he will talk all through the night. He wants to be the winner because he needs the money.
He said he will be bringing vibes into the house. According to Sammie, he will be himself in the house.
Full name– Samuel Jacob Alifa
Sammie is a 26-year-old amateur filmmaker and final year student at Ahmadu Bello University.
He enjoys storytelling, videography, basketball, eating, and hanging out, and describes himself as “tall, handsome and charismatic”. He admits he talks too much at times and sometimes ends up gossiping, because of the “great dialogue” he gets in his day-to-day conversations. That said, Sammie loves meeting new people and believes he has a bright future in filmmaking.
In 2020, he produced his very first short film and now has his sights set on growing his YouTube series and taking his career to the next level.
EMMANUEL (male housemate number 9)
Emmanuel is a 24-year-old model and entrepreneur who is a former Mr. Africa. He loves fast cars and detests hatred. He said people should expect a little drama from him.
The young man is single.
Full name– Emmanuel Umoh
The first Nigerian to win the Mister Africa pageant, Emmanuel hails from Akwa Ibom, but currently resides in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where owns and runs a fitness center and a uniS3x salon and spa.
A self-described risk-taker, this 24-year-old loves to travel, connect with people and try out new and unique ideas. Emmanuel is a risk-taker who believes in making the best of every opportunity and he counts his physical and social attributes as advantages that garner him a lot of attention.
Currently single, he describes himself as a “sucker for love” and believes “a healthy relationship goes a long way to building one’s life”.
JAYPAUL (male housemate number 8)
Jaypaul is from Cross River state. He is a social butterfly that can cook. He plays a lot but he achieves whatever he sets out to accomplish. Jaypaul said he belongs to nobody and belongs to everybody.
He makes movies and he is also a TV presenter. Jaypaul will be true to himself.
Full name– Paul Ephraim
Jaypaul, a 29-year-old Lagos-based musician and actor, believes the Big Brother Naija House will be the perfect opportunity to help boost his already fledgling career in the Nigerian entertainment industry. In his own words, he is “entertaining, confident, playful, honest and friendly”.
His hobbies include making music, making movies, dancing and cooking. While his career means a lot to him, Jaypaul believes in strong family bonds. He considers being a son to an amazing mother and brother to two wonderful sisters, as his best roles to date – and it’s no wonder that losing his father, is one of the lowest points of his life.
Jaypaul believes he is a catalyst for a chain reaction of positive activities and wants to show this to the world.
YERINS (male housemate number 7)
Yerins is a 27-year-old Bayelsa state indigenous. He is a medical doctor and a polymath. Yerins is bringing creativity, originality, and drama into the house. He is curious to see what part of him comes out on the TV show.
Full name– Yerimene Abraham Saibakumo
Medical doctor Yerins describes himself as “a perfectionist, creative genius, lover of art and poetic rap music”. He sees himself as a renaissance man who isn’t confined to one profession or career.
The 27-year-old enjoys drawing, playing chess, listening to music, and making it too. He also has plans to write a medical book in the near future. He identifies himself as a fun-loving, creative and curious person – and says his curiosity has helped him to garner expert knowledge in many fields, from modeling and digital animation to fashion design.
The high point of Yerins’ life is when he graduated from Medical University in Ukraine and finally got to see his parents for the first time in 9 years.
NIYI (male housemate number 6)
Adeniyi Lawal is 34-year-old man from Oyo State. He wants to be known in the house as Niyi. The young man is spontaneous and likes to have fun. He’s happily married and he has a son. He will showcase a lot of energy and drama.
He is a businessman who has a fantasy gaming platform. Niyi is going to tell his fellow housemates he is single.
Full name– Adeniyi Lawai
Niyi is a 33-year-old computer engineer from Oyo State. Though he was once in the running to be a professional basketball player, that ambition was quickly quashed when he sustained an injury, leading to sciatica.
With a sense of Dennis Rodman about him, he still loves to play basketball and work out, and is adventurous when it comes to new food, and enjoys both eating and cooking it. He is also an avid reader, aspiring writer and is fond of playing board games and card games – he even has a gaming license.
A husband and father, Niyi describes himself as “optimistic, spontaneous and adventurous”, while others describe him as being energetic.
WHITEMONEY (male housemate number 5)
White Money is welcomed on stage. He is a businessman who imports and sells shoes. He dislikes dishonest people. He’s bringing the fire and entertainment. He said he is the reason why people want to watch the show. He’s on the show to win.
White Money wants to showcase the entertaining part of him. According to White Money, he likes putting smiles on people’s faces.
He said he is water, and water doesn’t have an enemy.
Full name– Hazel Oyeze Onou
Multitalented Whitemoney describes himself as an open-minded “jolly good fellow” who likes to have fun. His hobbies include driving, hustling, watching movies and making music. The 29-year-old Lagos-based businessman and entrepreneur, originally from Enugu State, believes he has a great aura and that his “swag speaks for itself”.
The highest point of his life so far happened recently, when he kick-started his designer shoe import business. Down to earth, yet strategic – Whitemoney is hoping his bright outlook on life will take him far.
While in the Big Brother Naija House, he would like to entertain, have fun, get exposed, and possibly win the ultimate prize.
PERE (male housemate number 4)
Housemate number 4 is Pere from Warri. He’s a 36-year-old actor. Pere said he is a natural-born drama king.
Full name– Pere Egbi
Born in Warri, Delta State, Pere was raised by a single mother, and is the firstborn of two children.
He believes change is the only constant in life and describes himself as “a spontaneous, adventurous person”. Pere is a qualified nurse and served in the United States Military for six years, before coming back to Nigeria to pursue a career in real estate. This vibrant 35-year-old is also a part time actor and model.
He is attracted to things of high value and is motivated by his past. As an empath, he hopes to use his experiences with pain to help heal others. He enjoys dancing, playing games, writing, bar-hopping and water rafting.
YOUSEF (male housemate number 3)
Yousef is from Jos. He is confident and he is bringing fun and entertainment. He’s a teacher and model and he is biracial. He said he will be searching for a soulmate.
Full name– Yusuf Garba
Yousef is a 29-year-old Secondary School Teacher and describes himself as a “soft-spoken, fun-loving, down-to-earth go-getter”. Apart from being a big food enthusiast, Yousef enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and sports.
He is also a model, host, and personal trainer and confesses he can’t resist checking himself out in the mirror. Yousef counts winning the Mr. University of Jos and Jos Carnival King titles as the highest points in his life, while the lowest was when he lost his beloved aunt.
SAGA (male housemate number 2)
Saga is 28 years but a 21-year-old in his head. He is an engineer who relates very well with the younger ones. He had a passion for arts but ended up in science.
He wants the viewers to expect vibes from him.
Full name– Adeoluwa Okusaga
Originally from Lagos, 28-year-old Saga is currently based in Port Harcourt as an offshore engineer, though he has found a new passion for sketch drawing and has become celebrated for his hyper-realistic portraits. He decided to turn his efforts to practicing art after being amazed that his work could draw powerful reactions from people.
Besides drawing, his hobbies include dancing, singing, and exercise. That last passion has led him to start an online fitness club that has members from all around the world. He tries to light up any room he’s in with a few jokes and believes his travels to practically all the regions of Nigeria have given him experience relating with people.
The lowest point in his life was being informed that his mother – who he describes as his best friend – passed away.
BOMA (housemate number 1)
The host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, welcomed Boma, the first housemate, on stage. He grew up on the streets of Yaba. He is single and ready to mingle.
He is a masseuse and mixologist who promises to keep it unpredictable.
Full name: Boma Akpore
Raised by his single mother and grandmother, 34-year-old Boma grew up on the streets of Yaba in Lagos. He describes his childhood as “extremely tough”, having had to pay his way through school. One of the hardest decisions he had to make was to drop out in his final year, as he couldn’t make ends meet, but his life’s high point came when he saved enough money to pay for film school, an achievement that was subsequently eclipsed by his graduation.
Boma describes himself as “s3xy, intelligent, adventurous, strong and fit”, and considers himself “extraordinary”. While hustling on his acting career, he makes ends meet by working as a bartender by night, and a masseuse by day.
Having suffered bouts of depression after his marriage failed and after suffering an injury during football tryouts, he is determined “never, ever, to give up” and holds onto his faith.
Female Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 Housemates
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 7 ‘Shine Ya Eye’ has unveiled 11 female Housemates. The host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu unveiled the ladies at the second launch on Sunday night.
ANGEL (female housemate number 12)
The first lady to enter #BBNaija Shine Ya Eye is Angel. Adorned with 11 tattoos, Angel says that what you give is what you get.
Full name: Angel Agnes Smith
“My name is Angel and it’s befitting because I’m truly a goddess.”
Writer and poet Angel likes writing, watching movies, and most importantly, sleeping. She describes herself as a fun, easy, likable person who enjoys storytelling. If she is not in the club dancing, you will find her on the beach writing poetry.
Angel is a proud feminist, and her friends describe her as a drama queen. This 21-year-old likes to meet new people and loves nothing more than to analyze them and believes being on Big Brother Naija will help her kick-start her journey in writing and cinematography. She also believes she’s “beautiful and also funny when I’m not under pressure”.
PEACE (female housemate number 13)
The 13th Housemate to enter Biggie’s House is Peace. She has a simple strategy for #BBNaija; have fun, stay in the game and win in the end.
Full name– Peace Ogor
Peace is a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Port Harcourt. Her burning passion for fashion and style inspired her to open her very own clothing store that continues to keep her busy.
She describes herself as “a fun, sociable, daring team player” and believes her multicultural background makes her relatable. Although she is always on the go, Peace is not afraid to power down and refuel her social gas by spending time with her family when the opportunity presents itself.
JACKIE B (female housemate number 14)
Jackie B is the 14th Housemate to enter #BBNaija Shine Ya Eye. Her strategy is to stay 10 steps ahead of her fellow Housemates.
Full name: Jackie Bent
Jackie B is a proud single mum and hard worker with a passion for life. She is an interior designer and a certified event and wedding planner and went to university in the UK where she had her son. The 29-year-old loves having fun and spending time with the people she loves, but also enjoys time to herself. She describes herself as an “introverted extrovert” and insists she is shy, but confident.
She is driven by money and success and wants to make sure she can take care of herself and her family. She always seeks adventure and gets bored very easily. She is also a resourceful and creative person who enjoys making life beautiful.
Jackie B does what she wants, when she wants and trusts her judgement always.
TEGA (female housemate number 15)
Housemate number 15 to enter the #BBNaija House is Tega. She says she has found the perfect balance between being calm and being hot-headed.
Full name– Tega Dominic
29-year-old mother of one Tega is a business owner who loves dancing, travelling, DIY and photography. When she’s not doing any of the above, you can catch Tega swimming, or being the life of a party.
Her “small circle of friends” describes her as easy-going and a great cook – although she thinks that’s debatable, while she speaks of herself as outgoing, enthusiastic and passionate about the things she loves. Tega is always willing to learn and tries to look at difficult situations as an avenue to learn and grow.
One of Tega’s favourite things is motherhood, because it has changed her perspective on a lot and makes her look forward to all the things life will bring her way.
ARIN (female housemate number 16)
Arin joins this year’s #BBNaija as the 16th Housemate. This boss babe is a culture curator who believes this platform is tailor made for young people like her to come and thrive.
Full name: Arinola Olowoporoku
Multi-faceted Arin is a 29-year-old feminist, millennial Pisces who was raised in a polygamous home in Lagos. She studied genetics and is a fashion designer and an independent arts and culture curator dedicated to promoting the contemporary visual arts in Africa.
She is an emotional, strong, creative, opinionated and unapologetically expressive person, describing herself as “having no filter most times”. She loves to live life uninhibited and wants to be in Big Brother house because she believes it is a platform tailor-made for young people like her to thrive and come into themselves.
Arin is eclectic, loves piercings and loves to dye her hair blue.
MARIA (female housemate number 17)
Maria joins #BBNaija Shine Ya Eye as the 17th Housemate. Air hostess-turned-realtor plans to spice things up by making all the boys fall in love with her.
Full name: Maria Chike Agueze
Maria is a 29-year-old former air hostess, turned realtor who enjoys cooking, exercising, hiking, acting, and dancing. Maria prides herself on being a loving and kind-hearted individual who is always looking for new adventures. Her travels have taken her around the world and to all continents, except Antarctica.
Though she speaks of herself as “a symbol of love in human form”, people are often shocked by her stern side when they cross her or take her for granted. “I can get extreme when disrespected to the fullest”.
Having a go-getter attitude is one of her favourite character traits. Despite being hard-working, Maria enjoys having a glass of red wine when she needs a break.
LIQUOROSE (female housemate number 18)
BBNaija Housemate number 18 is Liquorose. She’s a content creator who admits she can be dramatic without realising it.
Full name- Roseline Omokhoa Afije
Although she loves to meet new people, professional dancer Roseline admits she doesn’t do well with people who talk too much. She speaks of herself as “a down-to-earth go-getter” and also says she is tomboyish, but can glam up when she needs to.
Roseline, 26, loves singing, cooking, reading and writing and also takes pride in her talents as an actor and fashion entrepreneur.
The 26-year-old used to be a video vixen, but her passion for dancing led her to her current profession; leader of a girl dance group. Despite working hard every day to cater for her family and loved ones, Roseline always makes time for travel.
BEATICE (female housemate number 19)
The 19th Housemate to enter #BBNaija Shine Ya Eye is Beatrice. You will not catch this model fighting for food, a man or what rightfully belongs to her.
Full name: Beatrice Agba Nwaji
Fashion model and up and coming actress Beatrice, is a 28-year-old single mother of a five-year-old boy. She is a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt where she studied marketing.
Beatrice believes that she was “created with a special clay” because she wonders how she is able to do the things she does, without having learned how to do them. She can sing, dance, play basketball and football very well and is also a great hairstylist. She is a talented software developer and when it comes to games, she is always the winner or the first runner up, even when she is not familiar with the game.
She wants to be in the Big Brother Naija house because she has an interesting personality which the world needs to see and also wants to positively impact those who have stories similar to hers.
PRINCESS (female housemate number 20)
Princess is the 20th Housemate to enter Biggie’s House. The taxi driver insists no one will take advantage of her as she has seen it all in the streets.
Full name- Princess Francis
Princess Francis is a 30-year-old e-hailing service driver and business owner. She lives in Abuja and enjoys cooking, travelling and watching movies. She takes pride in being a lovable, caring, fun person – and confesses she can be a little dramatic sometimes. “I got the drama from my mama,” she says.
Princess is from Imo State and lists buying her very first car as the highest point in her life. Her lowest, on the other hand, is when she found out her dad passed away.
Princess reckons there are many things that make her royalty, but none above her industriousness and the fact that she is a cool New Year’s baby!
SASKAY (female housemate number 21)
Saskay enters #BBNaija Shine Ya Eye as the 21st Housemate. She is bringing good content to the table for her stay in Biggie’s House.
Full name– Tsakute Jonah
Saskay is a 22-year-old extrovert and lover of books from Abuja. She enjoys all types of music and speaks of herself as “an embodiment of art”. Discovering her talents and skills and using them to impact others and improve her persona, while striving to find her space in the world, is what she considers to be a high point in her life.
Although she was suspended from school in 2015, Saskay is having the last laugh as a fine artist and has even won titles such as ‘Model of The Year’ and ‘Female Personality of The Year’ at her university.
She loves dancing, cooking and meditating, and believes her personality was made for a show like Big Brother Naija.
NINI (female housemate number 22)
The last BBNaija Housemate to enter Biggie’s House is Nini. She is a fashion model and economist who is keen to try out new things and feels this experience will help her face challenges.
Full name: Anita Singh
27-year-old Nini is an economist and fashion entrepreneur born and raised in Nigeria. She has four siblings and a supportive mother that she loves very much.
She currently lives in Abuja and is a graduate of the University of Abuja. Her hobbies include cleaning, cooking, travelling and photography. She describes herself as being “curious, dramatic, ambitious and fun” and admits she loves to be the center of attention.
Nini is joining Big Brother Naija because she believes it is a huge platform that can change her life for the better. She is also keen to try out new things and feels this experience will help her face challenges head-on while having fun.
Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 Housemates (male & female) list
Male Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 Housemates:
- Boma- A 34 years old mixologist, modeling, and former footballer
- Okusaga- A 28 years old Engineer from Lagos State.
- Yousef- A teacher from his plateau State.
- Pere
- Whitemoney
- Niyi
- Yerins
- Jay Paul
- Emmanuel
- Sammie
- Cross
Female Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) 2024 Housemates:
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) season 7 ‘Shine Ya Eye’ has unveiled the 11 female Housemates. The host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu unveiled the ladies at the second launch on Sunday night.
They are expected to battle for the N90 million with the 11 male counterparts unveiled at the first launch on Saturday night.
- Angel
- Peace
- Jackie B
- Tega
- Arin
- Maria
- Liquorose
- Beatrice
- Princess
- Saskay
- Nini
Bbnaija SMS Voting?
The reality show officially kicks off on 24th July 2024. There will be no housemate SMS voting this year for this season which will run for 72 days. All voting will be on the Big Brother Naija website and mobile site as well as on the MyDStv and MyGOtv apps.
BBNAIJA Housemates Photos For Season 7
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