
The 2024 Season 9 Big Brother Naija reality show premiered on Sunday, July 28, 2024, and it’s already shaping up to be an exciting season.
This year, the show’s format has been tweaked, introducing a new level of competition and companionship among the contestants.
Surprisingly, the show has 14 paired contestants, for a total of 28 housemates.
This unique approach is set to bring a fresh dynamic to the competition, as each pair will need to work together, support each other, and possibly even make sacrifices for the benefit of their partner.
The 28 housemates come from diverse backgrounds, ages, and professions, ensuring a rich and engaging mix of personalities, interests, and motivations.
As they embark on this 71-day journey, they’ll face challenges, obstacles, and opportunities that will test their intelligence, strategy, and relationships.
With the “No Loose Guard” theme, this season promises to be an intense and unpredictable ride. Alliances will be formed and broken, tempers will fray, and emotions will run high. But in the end, only one pair will triumph and take home the N100 million grand prize, which includes an SUV.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a well-known media figure and former BBnaija housemate, took back to hosting and revealed modifications on how the show is structured.
Below are brief profiles of the BBnaija season 9 housemates who entered the Big Brother House on Sunday 28th July, 2024.
1. The Zinwes (Chinwe and Zion)
The first couple of housemates to be accepted into the home is Chinwe and Zion, collective known as ‘Zinwe’.
They duo are fitness professionals who are in a relationship and have been dating for five months.
2. The Radicals (Femi David and Michky)
The second pair of housemates to enter the house is Fairme David and Michky.
The pair, both united in body goals and gym lovers are collectively known as ‘Radicals’.
On the show, Michky disclosed that, despite being 29 years old, he had never had sex.
3. Floruish (DJ Flo and Rhuthee)
Rhuthee and DJ Flo, collectively known as Floruish, are besties for over a decade who are eager to take on the “No Loose Guard” house and intend to disperse any relationship-related issues.
They said they are in the house to cause wahala and we have our popcorn ready.
4. NdiNne (Nne and Chinne)
Nne and her niece Chinne, also known as ‘NdiNne,’ are another dynamic pair of housemates on BBnaija season 9.
Nne mentioned that for more than eight years, she has been attempting to be a part of the show. Nne claims that if she is successful, she plans to use the winnings to further diabetes awareness.
5. The Aces (Topher and Sooj)
Topher and Sooj are the work colleagues turned housemates who are collectively known as the ‘Aces’.
They disclosed that they have been friends for a little more than a year despite being coworkers.
The pair is entering the BBNaija No Loose Guard residence with their unmatched style, they guarantee to bring the fire, vibe, and to keep things ablaze.
6. The Shatorias (Victoria and Shaun)
The Shatorias are friends who’s relationship has no extra strings attached.
Victoria is a 23-year-old business consultant, and Shaun is 25, they have been friends since they first met in Dubai in 2022.
Their intention is to strengthen their friendship during their stay in the house.
7. WanniXHandi (Wani and Handi)
The first set of identical twins to enter the BBNaija House was Wani and Handi, who goes by the acronym ‘WanXHandi’.
The female duo revealed that they met in their mother’s womb and have been best of friends since then.
They are Kaduna-born identical twins who are Disk Jockeys (DJs).
The DJs also disclosed that they plan to bring a ton of drama, chaos, and good vibes to the show.
8. Beta (Tjay and Ben)
Tjay and Ben, the online best friends-turned-brothers who are complete opposites, form the dynamic duo ‘Beta’ in the ‘No Loose Guard’ House.
They met on Twitter through a random comment. One of them is single and eager to socialize, while the other is married and traveled from the UK to participate in the show.
Tjay is married and has a daughter while Ben says he parties for a living.
9. Mbadiwe Twins (Ocee and Ozee)
Another twin, Ocee and Ozee, are both lawyers and quite the socialite on the nightlife of Lagos.
Their family is a well-known political family in Nigeria, they are grandsons of iconic Nigerian politician, late Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe.
Ocee and Ozee said they are on the show with to know how to manage the pressure that comes with the show.
They are both single and have a strong desire to find love with the BBNaija House.
10. Tami (Toyosi and Tami)
Toyosi and Damilola formed the ‘Tami’.
Toyosi said she’s the crazy one while Damilola is the calm They intend to exert all necessary effort to prevail.
Regarding their romantic status, they entered the house as single individuals and plan to find the ideal relationship ship for their needs.
11. Nelita (Nelly and Anita)
The beauty queen and a pole dancer, Nelly and Anita formed the pair Nelita. Both Nelly and Anita crossed paths at a beauty pageant in 2015.
They plan to win by being as original as possible. Anita stated in her initial interview with Ebuka that she is a confirmed Aba girl, that she is there to bring as much fire as she can, and that she will do whatever it takes to maintain their friendship, especially while they are in the house.
12. The Streeze (Tobi Forge and Mayor Frosh)
Tobi Forge and Mayor Frosh make up the ‘Streeze’.
Both of them are prolific content producers with sizable TikTok followings. They say they are here to bring a blend of Rizz and Steeze.
13. DoubleKay(Kassia and Kellyrae)
The first married couple on BBNaija are Kassia and Kellyrae, better known as ‘Doublekay’.
They got married in February, despite having known each other for more than ten years.
The DoubleKays intend to conceal their relationship status from the other housemates.
As a married couple, Ebuka cautions them about the potential threats that lie ahead in the house.
14. The Chekas (Chizoba and Onyeka)
The ‘Chekas’, Chizoba and Onyeka, are the last and possibly tightest pair to enter the house.
The Chekas are sisters who have now turned into besties. Their strategy is to play the fool. They also intend to exert every effort to prevail.
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