Meet the Big Brother Naija 2022 Housemates.
Africa’s most-watched show, Big Brother Naija, returned for its seventh season on the weekends of the 23rd and 24th of July, and it needs no introduction. Its viewership has been compared to that of the American Superbowl; the dramatic nature of the show has been proven time and again to keep people riveted to their couch as the show progresses each week, lasting for three months.
This new season, just like the ones before it, has a unique theme and its twist and turn. When Ebuka, the host, introduced the first batch of 12 housemates on the first day of the launch weekend, people had no idea what Big Brother had rolled up his sleeves. When the second batch of 12 housemates was introduced the following day, they were led into a different house.
Although Big Brother chooses to call the houses “level one” and “level two”—making sense of this season’s theme: Level Up—fans of the show have quickly labelled them “Mainland” and “Island” to segregate the houses according to class. Still, nobody knows what might happen next. But now, we know who the housemates we are working with this season are.
Here are the Big Brother Naija 2022 Housemates:
Level Two Housemates
1. Groovy
Henry Olisa, popularly known as Groovy, is a music artist from Anambra state. The 26-year-old Anambra-born holds a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Lagos. Aside from making music, he has also been running a fashion and accessories business for the past four years.
2. Beauty
Beauty Tukura is a former Miss Nigeria from Taraba state. In 2019, the 24-year-old Port Harcourt-born won the 43rd Miss Nigeria pageantry. She is also an entrepreneur as she manages an online business.
3. Khalid
Khalid, whose real name is Ismail Rukuba Ahalu, is a 22-year-old freelance graphic designer and muralist from Plateau, Jos. He enjoys archery, skateboarding, basketball, watching anime, and has a keen interest in mythology.
4. Ilebaye
Ilebaye is an entrepreneur from Kogi State. The 21-year-old criminology and security studies graduate loves swimming, partying, bowling and shopping and considers herself a controversial, adventurous go-getter. She stated that fans should not expect her to be in any relationship on the show.
5. Cyph
Bright Erekete, also known as Cyph, is an Electrical Engineer from Imo state. The 27-year-old, who studied Electrical Engineering at Madonna University, loves food, travel, fashion and cruise and admits he can be quite enigmatic.
6. Amaka
Amaka, whose real name is Chiamaka Crystal Mbah, is a 23-year-old health care worker from Anambra State. She is also a school administrator and calls herself Nigerian Nicki Minaj.
7. Kess
Kesiena “Kess” Tony Adjekpovu is a 28-year-old married businessman from Delta state. When asked if he has the full support and consent of his wife, Kess answered in the affirmative while stressing that she is an understanding woman. He said his wife approves of him having fun.
8. Daniella
Daniella Peters is a 22-year-old Spoken Word Artist, Actress & Content Creator from Cross Rivers State. She is a twin and loves to sleep and gist.
9. PharmSavi
Saviour Akpan, who goes by the name PharmSavi, is a licensed pharmacist from Akwa Ibom State. He describes himself as a pharmacist and a low-key entertainer and hopes the show helps him kickstart his dream of becoming a professional actor. “I also want to create awareness on drug abuse and misuse, especially among the youth,” he said.
10. Phyna
25-year-old hype woman (entertainer), Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, shortened as Phyna, is from Edo State.
11. Bryann
Bryann, whose real name is Brian Chkuwuebuka Chiji, is a singer and songwriter from Imo State. The 24–year-old, who counts Wande Coal, Vybz Cartel, and Angelique Kidjo as some of his musical influences, started releasing music in 2019 and finally put out a full-length project last year.
12. Christy
Christiana Oluwafunke Ojumu, whose stage name is Christy O is a 24-year-old beauty entrepreneur from Lagos state who runs a cosmetics business and also models in her free time.
Level One Housemates
13. Bella
Bella Okagbue is a digital content creator, model and entrepreneur from Anambra State. The 25-year-old graduate of the University of Lagos loves to have a good time and describes herself as the “life of the party”.
14. Eloswag
Eloswag, with the full name Eloka Paul Nwamu, is a 27-year-old full-time digital marketer and YouTube content creator born in Lagos. He has over 22.2K subscribers on his channel. He is the first Head of House this season.
15. Doyin
Doyinsola David is a medical radiographer from Ondo State. She describes her personality as a mix of Michelle Obama and Cardi B and admits she is not afraid to bring out either of the two depending on the scenario. She hopes the show will help change the direction of her life. “I find medicine incredibly boring, and I want to see if there is anything for me in the entertainment industry. Also, I want to make more money than I am currently making”, she says.
16. Adekunle
Adekunle Tobilola Olopade is a 27-year-old digital marketing consultant from Lagos. He promises he is bringing in some trouble and describes himself as a Lagos Island boy.
17. Allysyn
Osy “Allysyn” Audu is a 25-year-old Sales and Marketing Executive from Lagos State. She is also a model and hopes appearing on the show will help her build her brand.
”I want to do social media full-time, I want to continue modelling, and I also want to be a television presenter.
18. Dotun
Oludotun Oloni is a Medical Physiologist and Personal Trainer from Ekiti State. Dotun has aspirations of taking over the entertainment industry and counts being crowned Mr. Tourism Nigeria 2018 as a proud moment.
19. Chomzy
Esther Chioma Ndubueze, or as she prefers to be called, “Chomzy,” is a 22-year-old entrepreneur from Imo State. Some of her proudest moments come courtesy of her pageant and modelling work, as well as the multiple awards she has received for her humanitarian and school work.
20. Giddyfia
Gideon Anieti Nwawo, also known as Giddyfia, is a 24-year-old from Akwa Ibom. He is said to have Davido’s voice in the house. He revealed on the launch weekend that he had gotten the “fia” part of his nickname from the pop star’s hit single FIA.
21. Diana
Diana Edobor is a 33-year-old project manager from Edo State. Although she now calls Abuja home, she was born in France, giving her dual citizenship. She would love to kickstart her acting career and build a network of friends on the BBNaija platform.
22. Hermes
Hermes Chibueze Iyele is a 25-year-old performance artist from Lagos state. He has performed some of his original dance pieces at reputable festivals in Lagos, Glasgow and Rotterdam. He has also appeared in music videos for afrobeats stars such as Burna Boy, Davido and Ajebo Hustlers. He is in a polyamorous relationship with two girlfriends and feels this kind of partnership has left enough room for everyone to grow individually and collectively.
23. Chi Chi
Chinenyenwa Desire Okoebor, Chi Chi, is a 22-year-old exotic dancer and chef from Edo State but was born and bred in Anambra State.
“Stripper by night and chef by day” is one of the many colourful phrases she uses to describe herself. She disclosed that she was one of the dancers that got close enough to share moments with American rapper Cardi B during her visit to Nigeria in December 2019.
24. Sheggz
Segun Daniel Olusemo, popularly known as Sheggz, is a 26-year-old England-based professional footballer and actor. After sustaining an injury last year, he started acting again and recently scored a role in a production directed by Tola Odunsi.
