MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 2026 edition of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality television show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, with a record-breaking grand prize of N160 million for the eventual winner.
The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, where organisers unveiled plans for what is expected to be another exciting season of Africa’s biggest reality TV show.
The N160 million prize is the highest ever offered in the history of BBNaija since the show debuted in 2006, underscoring MultiChoice Nigeria’s commitment to raising the stakes and rewarding outstanding contestants.
Although the organisers are yet to reveal the theme for the new season, they assured fans that this year’s edition will feature fresh twists, entertaining tasks and intense competition among housemates vying for the coveted prize.
BBNaija has grown into one of Africa’s most-watched television programmes, producing several celebrities and entrepreneurs while attracting millions of viewers across the continent through its 24-hour live broadcast and social media engagement.
With the premiere date now confirmed, excitement is already building among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the new housemates when the reality show begins on July 26.
