Meet All The Big Brother Naija Housemates Season 7

The Big Brother Naija Housemates for the 7th season are 24 individuals from different parts of Nigeria
Contending for the grand prize of 100 million Naira, these housemates have to battle it out to the 72nd day
Through the weeks leading to the grand finale, there would be evictions and reductions in numbers, however, one of the following housemates would stay till the last minute.

The biggest reality TV show in Nigeria in recent times is Big Brother Naija. Even for those who have never seen the show, it undoubtedly gets their tongues wagging. The show is a showcase of what would happen when you bring different people (housemates) from all works of life and put them in a house for days.

For Big Brother Naija, it has gone on for a long and this year happens to be its 7th season. This season is themed ‘Level Up’ and it has 24 contestants known as ‘housemates’ competing for the grand prize of 100 million Nigerian Naira.

The Big Brother Naija Housemates consist of 12 men and 12 women. They are also evenly distributed in both the Level 1 and Level 2 houses as this year’s special feature included dual houses.

Gathering different people from all parts of the country to live together for 72 days is no easy task. In as much as their struggle for survival is the bane of the entertainment, it is also a recipe for disaster. Nonetheless, come day 72, one of them would be crowned the ultimate winner of the grand prize.

This year’s Big Brother Naija Season 7 Headline sponsors are ‘Pocket by Piggyvest’. The associate sponsor is ‘Flutterwave’. The Nigerian-made reality TV show has Ebuka as the show’s host and it’s being aired in Lagos, Nigeria.

Let’s Meet the Housemates in the Order They Entered the Big Brother House

1. Groovy

The Lagos-based young man from Anambra State happened to be the first housemate to make it into the big brother season 7 house. He prefers to be called Groovy in the house but his real name is Henry Olisaemeka Orakwue.

At the time he made his way into the house, Groovy was 26years old. He was also a businessman who has a knack for fashion as he is into clothing and accessories. Olisaemeka graduated from the University of Lagos with a B. Sc. in Biochemistry.

Additionally, the first BBNaija Season 7 housemate believes he is a positive, self-sufficient, and supportive person. He claims to be very blunt and this may pose a challenge for him with the other housemates.

Above all, Groovy intends to do whatever it takes to remain in the house to the very end. The final goal for him is to be influential, wealthy, and powerful. He is also interested in bringing change to his country.

On if he was interested in having a relationship in the big brother house, 6 feet 5 inches Groovy came ready to mingle. Interestingly, the first few days of the first week in the house have seen him cozying up with a fellow housemate.

2. Beauty

Just like her name implies, Beauty is a beauty queen and is the 43rd Miss Nigeria. She has the tag of ‘Covid Queen’ as her coronation and reign happened during the period of the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to this, she was crowned the ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Taraba’ (2015-2017).

Born Beauty Etsanyi Tukura, she hails from Taraba state, and as of the time of entering the big brother house, she was 24 years old. The young beauty queen is the last of 4 kids and is also a Law graduate. She claims to be a great cook but does not like to cook.

Self-described as passionate, reliable, generous, and free-spirited, she feels the problem the other big brother naija housemates may have with her is ‘bluntness’. She feels she is respectful and would also not take any form of disrespect.

Beauty Tukura is a ‘10’ but her penchant for drinking a little too much attracts a dent to that image. We would however see if this habit will work for her against the other Big Brother Naija housemates, though.

Beauty may have had her eyes on the prize money but just a few days into the show, she seems to be eyeing another prize. The one who caught Groovy’s attention is none other than the beauty queen. It will interest you to know that they have shared a bed and a kiss already.

3. Khalid

Representing Plateau State, 22-year-old Ismail Rukuba Ahalu believes he’s as charismatic as they come. He wants to be simply called Khalid and known as a master of a lot. The young Plateau man loves basketball, skateboarding, archery, and watching anime.

Khalid hails from a large family consisting of 8 siblings and works as a freelance graphic designer and muralist. According to him, you’ll most likely catch him where the fun is at as he loves engaging conversations and sports.

The archer is a full package lacking the skills and ability to cook. This he however makes up for with his brains and charisma. Khalid has a tribe of friends that he is proud of and plans to meet more people and make more friends.

When it comes to relationships, however, he doesn’t seem to be so invested. Identifying as ‘chronically single’, Khalid doesn’t consider the big brother house a place he would want to change that title.

His goal as one of the big brother housemates is to sell himself and get a wider reach. Ultimately, Ismail would readily ditch being a team player in order to win the grand prize. Contending with 23 other Big Brother Naija housemates is no walk in the park, though.

4. Ilebaye

Ilebaye Odiniya known as Ilebaye for short is a graduate of Criminology and Security studies. She is 21 years old and from Kogi State and believes to be unique and a true definition of Gen-Z. Ilebaye is adventurous, controversial, and a go-getter.

On personal traits she feels could rub people off the wrong way, top of her list is her nonchalance and bluntness. Her love for fun and entertainment could most likely play in her favor and overshadow the bad traits.

Ilebaye believes she brings a balance to being a lover and a fighter as she is both. Additionally, she loves to swim, bowl, shop, and party and admits that if she were Big Brother, she would let the Big Brother Naija housemates party all the time.

With no intention of coupling up in the house, she suffered a heartbreak a month prior to the show’s launch. The heartbreak she suffered was a result of her lover leaving her to get married to another woman. Maybe the criminologist is still heartbroken and may find a fixer in the house before the 72 days are over.

5. Cyph

A native of Ezihitte, Mbaise, in Imo State, Cyph, born Bright Hidi Nwekete is a 27-year-old. He is an art lover whose interests in music and movies supersedes some human capabilities. Bright dabbles in anything artistic and instantly falls in love with arts in all forms.

A graduate of Electrical Engineering from Madonna University, he enjoys traveling, fashion, and entertainment. He always reminds himself that he only lives once and so should enjoy life to its fullest.

He happened to be the first of the Big Brother Naija housemates to admit his competitiveness. According to the engineer turned entertainer, he is on the show to win the prize money through intense competition.

As a lover, Cyph believes that big brother gathered the 24 housemates together in one house to compete for the prize and to also mingle. He is willing to mingle with any willing person in the house and would see where that goes.

6. Amaka

Chiamaka Crystal Mbah, the only daughter of two, has a brother whom she has declared her unwavering love for. She is a 23-year-old health care worker from Anambra State. She also works as a front desk officer in a school where she provides a listening ear to the students.

Amaka, as she wants to be called, is a go-getter and fun-loving person. She is unapologetically bold and may come off as mean and a little extra. However, upon knowing her, she isn’t all that.

A proud talkative, she feels other housemates may find this annoying and it may work against her. Nonetheless, she is honest and this may make up for whatever flaw she may have.

From her first few minutes in the house, the health worker announced her love for food. In her words, she is a huge foodie. So far, this seems to be the only love she has but on having a romantic fling or relationship, we are watching out.

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7. Kess

From Delta State, he is the only married man in the Big Brother Naija Level up Season 7. Born Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, he got married in his mid-20s to a white woman. He is 28 years old as of his entrance into the house.

In addition to being one of the oldest, he is a businessman who loves family. He is stubborn and may come off as being cocky which is an annoying trait other housemates may pick up on. However, Kess would try to cover up for it by being multi-talented and useful in the house.

Kess claimed to have gotten express permission from his wife to have fun in the house. Viewers are interested in knowing if this includes mingling with female housemates or just doing what it takes to win the grand prize.

Above all, he stated that he came to the show to win money, importantly. He has always been a huge fan of the Big Brother Naija show and envisaged himself in the house a lot of times while watching previous episodes.

8. Daniella

A twin and more! Daniella Utangbe Peters is an Obudu native from Crossrivers State. She is a poet and an all-around creative as she loves to believe. This, she also feels would work in her favor as her plan is to bring love and good vibes to the big brother housemates and the house at large.

She also hails from a large family of 8 and her twin brother named Daniel is an albino. Daniela also has a younger sister who is albino like her twin brother. She is 22 years old and passionate about a lot while hating bullies.

Some of her strongholds include being very fit as she works out a lot. She is also bilingual as she speaks a little bit of the French language and is a martial artist. She could be easily trusted by housemates because she promises not to steal food.

Self-described as energetic and resilient, Daniella Peters is confident that she would use this platform to sell herself well. She also plans to do whatever it takes to be noticed in and outside the house.

Fresh out of a toxic relationship, the poet and lover in her still believes in love and is willing to try again. She is very sensitive and her pettiness may rub off wrongly on her fellow housemates. However, she is all sweet and loveable and would only reciprocate energies.

9. Pharmsavi

Merging his profession and his first name, this pharmacist named Saviour Ikin Akpan is over the moon to be a Big Brother Naija housemate. He enjoys a host of entertaining, fun-loving things which include traveling, dancing, gaming, and graphic designing.

Pharmsavi is extroverted and considers himself confident and multitalented. He is also friendly and dislikes dishonesty. However, he feels him being a perfectionist could get on the nerves of other housemates.

As a pharmacist, the Akwa Ibom believes he is the medicine for all madness. Pharmsavi considers his ability to put smiles on faces, to be his strong point. He is a lover and this may just mean that he is up for a relationship in the Level up house.

10. Phyna

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor is a 25-year-old hype girl, actress, and comedian. She is a great handywoman who hails from Edo State and has a very exciting personality. She is an Agricultural Engineer graduate who has jilted that path for entertainment, totally.

Phyna, as she wants to be called in the house, hates gossip and malice. She could be confrontational but the next minute she relates with you as though nothing happened. The Edo girl prides herself in being a graduate and entertainer.

Ijeoma believes that her short temper may work against her in the house. Nonetheless, she is confident that she would bring loads of vibes and ginger which would make the Big Brother House fun.

The 10th housemate to walk into the BBNaija house is not a lover. She doesn’t believe in love at first sight and finds it absurd. However, she is a fighter who can make a difference in the world as she believes.

11. Bryann

Amongst Nigerians, he is seen as the Rema of the BBNaija house. This is mostly attributed to their physical appearance though. However, Bryann and Rema share a love for music as the young 22-year-old is an artist and producer.

He was born Brian Chukwuebuka Chiji to Imo parents. He plans to use his young age as a Gen-Z to bring drama and spice to the show. Nonetheless, he has a confident persona that would probably work in his favor.

Bryann had been manifesting being a Big Brother Naija Housemate for a while and finally got the chance this year. He believes he is very confident and would not let anyone stomp his shine.

Bryann loves to be creative although he has a bad habit of showing up late for stuff. He is also very forgetful but can cover up for that by being energetic. Though young, Bryann believes he has quite a great experience in life and can easily adapt to new situations.

Brian Chukwuebuka Chiji is single and very ready to mingle. He just doesn’t know if he would take relationships inside the house seriously, though. According to the music producer, he would see how events play out regarding having a romantic relationship.

12. Christy O

The last lady and housemate to walk into the BBNaija Level Up house on the 23rd of July 2022 is Christy O. She hails from Ondo State and loves to think of herself to be sarcastic and smart.

24-year-old Christiana Oluwafunke Ojumu runs a cosmetic business. She says to also be interested in coding and other aspects of programming. Additionally, she works as a part-time model and is very hardworking.

Christy O is the name she goes by in the Big Brother House. She is an extrovert who goes where the fun is or creates one for herself. The Ondo woman claims to be a perfectionist who does not like people who claim to ‘know it all’.

Ready to be the life of the party, Christy O is fun-loving. She does not believe in love at first sight and would pick fighting over loving. However, she has a hunch that the viewers would love what she brings to the show.

These Big Brother Housemates Joined The Others on the Second Day of Premiere

So, as seen above, 12 people made it into the Big Brother Naija Level Up house on Saturday. However, trust big brother with his usual twists as that was obviously not the end. On the Day2 of the Season 7 launch, 12 more housemates were introduced.

This set of Big Brother Naija housemates did not go into the house with the previous housemates, though. They had a separate house and each of them had 11 other housemates to contend with in the same house. In this section of the article, we would be meeting the second half of the Level Up housemates.

13. Bella

25-year-old Chidimma Esther Okagbue made her way into the Level Up house on Sunday the 24th of July 2022. She is the first housemate to be introduced on the show and who launched Biggie’s second house.

Bella hails from Anambra State and is a graduate of Unilag. She works as a content creator whose dream is to walk into places needing no introduction. She enjoys the outdoor life and is happy to have just a small circle of friends. Her closed circle is a result of how easily susceptible she is to being angry and losing her cool. She also believes hanging with male friends saves her the stress of being dragged into the female drama.

Being unable to sugar-coat her words is something she believes would make her other housemates dislike her. However, she is a focused and passionate young lady. She made the effort to be in the Level Up house because she wants to be rich and famous.

She who prides herself in being more of a fighter has however struck a romantic interest among a fellow housemate already. Whether this would go far or end soon, we would follow up to see. It just looks like it would be difficult for this set of the Big Brother Naija housemates to ignore themselves.

14. Eloswag

Just after Bella, walked in Eloswag who recently has Nigerians buzzing his name non-stop. His real name is Eloka Paul Nwamu and hails from Delta State. As of the day he walked into the house, he was 27 years old.

Eloka is a digital marketer and content creator who was based in Lagos before the show. He enjoys meeting new people and networking while also having fun. Praising the platform he got on, Eloswag believes that it was made to uplift the youths and he believes he was made to be part of it.

The content creator who happened to be the first head of house in the season 7 show is a family guy. He loves his mother so much and considers her to be his superhero. In addition to being a mummy’s boy, Elo believes he has his way around ladies in general.

Part of the ‘heartbroken’ gang, Eloswag isn’t ready to be in any romantic relationship in the house. He seems to be focused on winning the grand prize and we would love to watch him navigate the temptations of boo’ing up. Nonetheless, he seems to be blending in well with the other Season 7 Big Brother Naija housemates.

15. Doyin

A mixture of Michelle Obama and Cardi B, Doyinsola Anuoluwapo David believes she is. She is a 26-year-old medical radiographer who loves to party and read. Though she seems tough and mean on the outside, Doyin reckons that she is a softie at heart.

Having a low tolerance for shitty behaviors is a factor she believes stampedes her relationship with other people. However, she has no qualms with having few friends as she would rather be alone than have to stroke an ego.

She made her way to the big brother’s house because she found her profession to be boring. According to the Ondo-born, she wants to test the entertainment waters to know if she has a place there.

This ‘box of surprises’ in human form is open to having a romantic relationship in the house. She just has to find someone who ticks all her boxes and with whom she can vibe.

16. Adekunle

Born in Lagos State, Adekunle Tobilola Olopade simply called Adekunle is a consultant. He is 27 years old and loves to give and solve problems other people face. He considers himself to be an introvert but promises to be entertaining as part of Big Brother Naija housemates.

Adekunle is known to use big grammar when talking, however, he is mostly interested in creating a better future for himself. He loves to be at peace with people but this does not mean that he does not stand up for himself if need be.

The consultant claims he is always right and never says something he doesn’t know. While this might be a strength for him, he admits it could be read wrongly by his fellow housemates. On chasing a romantic relationship in the house, we will see how that goes with Adekunle.

17. Allysyn

African Queen Allysyn was born Osy Allysyn Audu a Lagos-born ‘creative goofball’. From her introductory profile, you could tell a few things that make her unique. These things include her personality and physical appearance, of course.

Allysyn is a model who enjoys watching movies and the outdoor life. She is an entrepreneur who has and makes her own line of lipgloss. However, she works as a Sales and Marketing Executive for a vehicle brand.

25-year-old Allysyn is a passionate young woman who has been through quite a few heartbreaking situations. She however believes that being on the show would help her achieve all her dreams, especially the ones of being a presenter and model.

Osy Allysyn considers herself to be a loyal friend and expects her energy to be reciprocated. She is a huge lover girl who has a relationship outside the Big Brother House. Ultimately, Allysyn believes that love helps her realize who she really is.

18. Dotun

Oladotun Mofiyinfoluwa Oloniyo is an indigene of Ekiti State. He is a medical physiologist who graduated as one of the University of Ibadan’s top students in 2018. In addition to that, he moonlights as a part-time personal trainer. He loves gardening, cooking, and watching movies and prides himself on his competitive abilities.

26-year-old Dotun believes he is spontaneous and fun to be with. He dreams of making it big in the entertainment industry and being a household name. After being crowned Mr. Tourism Nigeria in 2018, he believed that he was made for celebrity life.

Apart from being competitive and playful, Dotun believes that something else people may find annoying is his being semi-clad. Being a fitness buff, he loves to show off what he achieves from working out a lot. As such, Dotun loves to walk around shirtless and while this may attract the ladies, it could also piss off the guys.

19. Chomzy

She is popular on the screens as Chomzy but her real name is Esther Chioma Ndubueze. Hailing from Imo State, Chomzy is an entrepreneur who wants to be rich and famous. She is a family girl who totally adores her family. While her mother and siblings are all in Nigeria, her father is in Gabon.

One of the Big Brother Naija housemates, Chomzy enjoys her free time sewing, twerking, and traveling. However, she hates people who are not loyal. Chomzy believes she is everyone’s favorite and she isn’t limiting this list to her family members.

She is a humanitarian who has received numerous awards for her works. However, Chomzy finds fulfillment in her pageantry and modeling careers. She has also been recognized as a stellar student.

The Imo State Indigene is a lover girl. She may come off as expressive and unpredictable but she is down to find and be in love. In addition to wanting a romantic relationship, Chomzy also wants her business to flourish as great as her to-be-love life.

20. Giddyfia

Gideon Anieti Nwawo is a 24-year-old engineer who believes to have impeccable skill sets. He sees himself as a great team player who has interpersonal skills. From Akwa Ibom, Giddyfia believes he bursts with a lot of creative ideas.

The young engineer has a low tolerance for drama and betrayals this is why he loves to keep a close circle. In 2019, he won the award of ‘Mr. Physique of the Year’ while in college. Given this, Giddyfia is obviously a fitness and workout freak who has an enviable physique.

On traits he believes would win a lot of hearts, Anieti says his caring and kind nature would do the trick. Additionally, he is smart and fun to be with and this would offer a great amount of entertainment. Of course, one of the attributes the Big Brother Naija Housemates need to have is entertaining.

21. Diana

Diana Isoken Edobor is from Edo State and she is a Project Manager. She is 33 years old woman who was born in France but relocated to Abuja. The Edo woman worked in different countries for a while. Diana had even worked in a bank before she finally relocated to Nigeria.

She is family-oriented, fun-loving, and very social. Diana believes that people should be treated like humans with respect, loyalty, and love. Something she totally enjoys doing is meeting new people and learning about their different cultures.

She may seem like a firecracker but Diana is a lovable person who can be described as a romantic. She believes in love and would want to be in a relationship as she is single. However, the actress-wannabe confessed that men used to be weary of approaching her because she looked like high maintenance.

With her appearance in the Big Brother House, Diana hopes to achieve her entertainment dreams. She is also hopeful that she would be of great help and impact in certain areas of development her country lacks.

22. Hermes

The one who got people talking from the get-go is Hermes Chibueze Iyele. He is a performance artist who loves basketball, public speaking, American flag football, and dancing. Hermes has toured around the world to perform his dance pieces and has been in music videos for notable Nigerian artists.

Though he loves to be honest and tell the truth at all times and at whatever cost, Hermes learned to tone it down. He realized that a lot of people did not appreciate his honesty and so he had to become diplomatic about it.

One very interesting thing about the Lagos-born is his relationship status. Not only is he a lover boy but Hermes is in a polyamorous relationship with two women. He believes that his style of relationship has greatly helped him and the women involved.

As one of the Big Brother Naija housemates, Hermes has a lot in store for viewers. He wants to show how the infusion of love and creativity can make the world and people, better.

23. Chi Chi

Chi Chi is a 22-year-old exotic dancer who is an indigene of Edo State. She is also a chef who enjoys swimming, dancing, and traveling. A goal-getter she is, she describes herself as a ‘stripper by night and chef by day’.

Chi Chi had a traumatic childhood but has risen through the pains and is creating a better path for herself. She is quite blunt and this she reckons may be annoying to the other Level Up housemates. Regardless, Chi Chi loves how sincere she can be.

Being in the Big Brother House, Chi Chi wants to show people that being a stripper isn’t as bad as people think. She believes that the BBN platform affords her the opportunity to be in the spotlight, make a difference, and grow bigger, professionally.

24. Sheggz

Sheggz shuffles between being a Nigerian and British. With an accent that is almost impossible to recognize, he lived a good number of years in England. Born Segun Daniel Olusemo, he is 26 years old and hails from Lagos State. He was the last of the Big Brother Naija Housemates to make it into the house.

Sheggz is an actor and professional footballer who switched to acting in 2021 after sustaining a sports-induced injury. He is a confident young man who believes he doesn’t need validation from anyone.

He believes he is humble, easy to talk to, and ambitious. As much as Sheggz loves to work hard, working smart is also a very important superpower to have, for him. He is a go-getter and loves the fact that just like him, most Nigerians are hardworking, ambitious people.

On the topic of love, relationships, and romance, Sheggz is a single man who doesn’t believe in rushing things. What is most important to him is finding the right person and being with someone he truly shares a connection with.

Interestingly, in just the first week of being in the Big Brother Season 7 house, Sheggs seems to have found the ‘one’. Seen to be very free with and cozying up with Bella, he has shown the other Level 1 housemates that he has an interest in the Anambra woman. On several occasions, the two have been seen talking alone and even making future plans together.