BBNaija announces Season 11 audition date

Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced the commencement of auditions for its 11th season, unveiling registration details and requirements for aspiring housemates.

In a statement released on Saturday, the organisers said: “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here,” adding that registration will run from May 16 to 20 for candidates seeking to advance to the physical audition stage.

According to the announcement, interested applicants are required to register via africamagic.tv/bigbrother, complete their personal details, and select preferred audition dates, venues and times. Physical auditions are scheduled to hold between May 22 and 24 in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu.

The organisers emphasised that “AUDITION IS FREE” and stated that only applicants aged 21 and above with valid identification documents are eligible to participate. They also warned that registration may close once capacity is reached.

The statement further cautioned applicants on data usage and participation rules, noting that by submitting entries, participants grant the organisers perpetual rights to use audition materials across global platforms. It also warned that multiple registrations could result in disqualification.

The announcement follows the conclusion of Season 10, which premiered on July 26, 2025, and featured 29 housemates competing for a ₦150 million grand prize.

The season was won by Imisi Ayanwale, who secured 42.8 per cent of the total votes ahead of finalists including Dede, Koyin, Sultana, Kola, Jason Jae, Mensan, Isabella and Kaybobo.

Past winners of the reality show include Mercy Eke, Laycon, Whitemoney, Kellyrae, Phyna and Ilebaye, as anticipation builds for Season 11 and possible new twists to the format.