Kellyrae on Sunday was crowned the winner of this year’s Big Brother Naija Season 9, taking home the grand prize of N60 million, an SUV, and other rewards.
He pipped fellow housemate Wanni who emerged first runner-up and Onyeka who emerged as the second runner-up.
Kellyrae now joins the likes of last season’s All-Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniya (Gen Z Baddie) to claim the grand prize.
Regarded as Nigeria’s most anticipated TV show, this season’s theme ”No Loose Guard”, which premiered on July 24, 2024, welcomed 14 pairs of housemates,
However, only one pair and six individual contestants made it to the final.
The other finalists were Victoria, Ozee, Nelly, Anita and Sooj.
This year’s edition had an unusual twist as the participants were required to apply in pairs.
Among the eight finalists, Kellyrae, Wanni and Onyeka were considered favourites by many viewers to make the top three and earn final podium spots.
The finale was a star-studded affair, featuring performances from popular artistes Joseph Akinfewa-Donus, aka Joeboy, and Chimamanda Chukwuma, popularly referred to as Qing Madi.
