Organisers of Big Brother Naija have announced that physical auditions for Season 11 will commence on May 22, 2026, in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu.
In a statement shared via Instagram on Monday, the organisers revealed that online registration opened on May 16 and will close on May 20, 2026.
Key highlights:
- Big Brother Naija Season 11 physical auditions will hold in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu from May 22–24, 2026.
- Online registration runs from May 16 to May 20 for Nigerians aged 21 and above.
- Organisers described the upcoming season as bigger and more competitive.
- The audition process is free, and successful online applicants will attend physical screenings.
- Opeyemi Ayanwale, also known as Imisi, won Season 10 in 2025.
Interested applicants are required to be Nigerian citizens aged 21 and above with a valid means of identification.
According to the organisers, this season is expected to be “bigger and more competitive,” urging intending housemates to complete their registration early due to limited slots.
Successful applicants will proceed to the physical screening exercise scheduled to hold from May 22 to May 24 across the three designated cities.
The organisers also stressed that the audition process is completely free.
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They further explained that the return to physical auditions is aimed at reconnecting directly with fans and discovering fresh personalities from different parts of the country.
The move marks a departure from the virtual and hybrid audition methods adopted in recent seasons.
Recall that Season 10 of Big Brother Naija ended on October 5, 2025, with Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, emerging winner after defeating 28 contestants to clinch the grand prize.
