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The highly-anticipated ninth season of Big Brother Naija, titled “BBNaija: No Loose Guard,” debuted on Sunday, July 28, 2024, with 14 distinct duos, making a total of 28 housemates. These housemates will battle for the grand prize of ₦100 million over a 71-day journey filled with entertainment and drama. The premiere show featured performances from top Nigerian artists like Niniola, and host Ebuka introduced the new housemates.
Here are the BBNaija duos competing this season:
- Chinwe Elibe and Zion Ogiefa — Zinwe
- Chinwe Elibe (30, from Imo State) loves dancing, playing games, and fashion.
- Zion Ogiefa (27, from Edo State) enjoys sports, working out, and modeling.
- Relationship: Romantic partners in a five-month relationship.
- Femi David and Michky — Radicals
- Femi David (29, from Delta/Warri) is into dancing, hiking, and content creation.
- Michky the Great (24, from Edo State) is a dancing sensation dedicated to fitness.
- Relationship: Dance partners and gym bros.
- Flora Chiedo and Ruth Akpan — Floruish
- Flora Chiedo (26, from Imo State) loves partying and listening to music.
- Ruth Akpan (32, from Akwa Ibom State) enjoys cooking, playing pool, and travelling.
- Relationship: Friends of 10 years.
- Joseph Bassey Christopher and Samuel Osuji — Aces
- Joseph Bassey Christopher (24, from Akwa Ibom) is into hosting, running, and public speaking.
- Samuel Osuji (23, from Imo State) loves American football, boxing, and dancing.
- Relationship: Friends for a year.
- Victoria Onyenwere Uchechi and Shaun Okojie — Shatoria
- Victoria Onyenwere Uchechi (25, from Imo State) enjoys travelling and gym.
- Shaun Okojie (28, from Edo State) loves sports, partying, and working out.
- Relationship: Friends of three years.
- Handi Danbaki and Wanni Danbaki — Wanni X Handi
- Handi Danbaki (24, from Kaduna) is a DJ and dancer.
- Wanni Danbaki (27, from Kaduna) loves dancing and meeting new people.
- Relationship: Identical twins.
- Precious Nwafor and Mary Nwafor — Ndi Nne
- Precious Nwafor (31, from Anambra State) enjoys picnicking, cooking, and acting.
- Mary Nwafor (22, from Anambra State) loves reading, researching, and playing basketball.
- Relationship: Aunt and niece.
- Damilola Eniola Ojo and Oluwatoyosi Precious Bakare — Tami
- Damilola Eniola Ojo (28, from Osun State) enjoys partying, movies, and cooking.
- Oluwatoyosi Precious Bakare (26, from Osun State) loves movies, music, and painting.
- Relationship: Friends.
- Oseloka Ocee Mbadiwe and Ozuomba Ozee Mbadiwe — Mbadiwe Twins
- Oseloka Ocee Mbadiwe (37, from Imo State) enjoys working out, football, and socialising.
- Ozuomba Ozee Mbadiwe (34, from Imo State) loves football, socialising, and entertaining.
- Relationship: Brothers.
- Tunji Adeniji Soji and Benjamin Eseoghene Olufemi — Beta
- Tunji Adeniji Soji (34, from Ogun State) enjoys running and reading.
- Benjamin Eseoghene Olufemi (29, from Ekiti/Delta State) loves partying.
- Relationship: Friends who met on social media.
- Nnenna Mbonu and Anita Ukah — Nelita
- Nnenna Mbonu (29, from Abia State) loves cooking, dancing, and travelling.
- Anita Ukah (28, from Imo State) enjoys dancing, healthcare, and travelling.
- Relationship: Friends.
- Kingsley Sule and Kassia Sule — Double Kay
- Kingsley Sule (33, from Delta State) enjoys music, movies, and fun activities.
- Kassia Sule (30, from Delta State) loves movies.
- Relationship: Married couple (married in February, hiding marital status in the house).
- Ogunyemi Oluwatobi Feyishola (Toby Forge) and Mayowa Adewumi — Streeze
- Toby Forge (27, from Ondo State) loves dancing, food, basketball, and movies.
- Mayowa Adewumi (25, from Oyo State) enjoys movies, travelling, and content creation.
- Relationship: Close friends of three years.
- Onyeka Chigbo and Chizoba Chigbo — Chekas
- Onyeka Chigbo (28, from Anambra State) loves dancing, swimming, yoga, and acting.
- Chizoba Chigbo (31, from Anambra State) enjoys reading, listening to music, hiking, and cooking.
- Relationship: Sisters.