Monrovia — The drama inside Biggie’s House has officially kicked into high gear as Big Brother Naija Season 11 recorded its first double eviction of the season over the weekend. Housemates Martins and Mercedes became the first to exit the competition after polling the lowest votes from viewers across the continent.
Speaking with host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu immediately following his departure, Martins remained upbeat, promising fans that he plans to surprise the world with his upcoming projects outside the House.
For Mercedes, leaving early was far from a defeat. “I gave the experience everything I had, and I’m proud of my time in the House,” she shared during her exit interview. Mercedes revealed plans to take her performance talent to international stages, scale her massage and concierge enterprises, and prioritize funding her father’s upcoming surgery.
Early Alliances, Immunity, and Biggie’s Discipline
While two contestants packed their bags, the atmosphere in the House shifted dramatically as Chimsom Chuka clinched the season’s inaugural Most Influential Player of the Week (MIPOW) title. The win earned him the coveted betPawa Elite Award and, most importantly, immunity from the upcoming eviction round.
The high-pressure environment is already testing housemates’ adherence to the rules. Just moments before the live show, Big Brother summoned the housemates to address repeated rule infractions by Nomy. Biggie issued Nomy a formal strike and a final warning, reinforcing that compliance with House rules is non-negotiable as gameplay intensifies.
Record-Breaking Winnings and High-Stakes Twists
This season boasts the largest reward package in the show’s history, valued at a massive ₦160 million:
Grand Prize Package: Includes ₦100 million in direct cash, a brand-new SUV, and premium goods from corporate sponsors.
Weekly Task Rewards: Contestants compete in daily and weekly sponsored challenges to secure individual cash prizes and accolades, such as the betPawa Elite Award.
The Cash Pot Penalty Twist: Adding an extra layer of tension, Big Brother introduced a twist where failed weekly house tasks result in a ₦5 million deduction from the grand cash pot.
Deducted funds will accumulate in a separate pool to be distributed to housemates voted as the “Most Influential” later in the season.
How Liberian Viewers Can Follow the Action
As Liberian pop-culture enthusiasts and reality TV fans tune in to support their favorite housemates, Multichoice Liberia has ensured seamless access across satellite TV and mobile platforms:
24/7 Satellite Broadcast: DStv subscribers in Liberia can tune into Channel 198, while GOtv subscribers can catch uninterrupted 24-hour action on Channel 49.
Prime Time Live Shows: The weekly Sunday live eviction shows, daily highlights, and Saturday night parties air live on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel 143 and Africa Magic Family (DStv Channel 154)
Mobile Streaming Across Liberia: For viewers without a physical decoder or satellite dish, the entire season can be streamed live on smartphones, tablets, or laptops via the DStv Stream mobile application with an active subscription and internet connection.
With two housemates down and strategies actively taking shape, the race for Africa’s biggest reality TV crown is officially underway.
