₦100 million cash prize intact.
Last week, Big Brother revealed that the ₦100 million cash portion of the grand prize was no longer guaranteed. Throughout the season, the House will have opportunities to protect the prize through tasks, challenges and other activities.
A failure could cost the House ₦5 million.
After reviewing their performance, Big Brother confirmed that housemates had not lost a single naira from the prize money in this week.
Their commitment to the tasks, challenges and entertainment throughout the week paid off, keeping the full ₦100 million cash prize intact.
However, Biggie issued a reminder: the prize is never guaranteed.
The House will face more activities in the weeks ahead, and the quality of their performance — not simply how much they do — will determine whether the prize remains untouched.
Every missed opportunity could cost them.
For now, the housemates have successfully protected their prize. But next week brings another opportunity to either keep the ₦100 million intact or watch it shrink.
Say hello to BB Bucks
Just when the housemates thought they had enough to keep track of, Big Brother introduced another element to the game: BB Bucks.
Unlike real money, BB Bucks have no value outside Biggie's House. Inside, however, they could become one of the most valuable resources available to the housemates.
Throughout the season, housemates will have opportunities to earn BB Bucks through their performance, effort, initiative and the way they play the game.
But earning them is only half the game.
They can also lose them.
Spend wisely
At different points during the season, the BB Marketplace will open, giving housemates the opportunity to exchange their BB Bucks for items, privileges and experiences available exclusively inside the House.
That means every BB Buck earned could become a future choice. Do you spend it when the Marketplace opens, or save it for something bigger? Do you take the reward now or hold out for later?
Biggie has made one thing clear: how housemates earn, manage and spend their BB Bucks will become part of their Show Ya Sef journey.
And for now, there's just one rule to remember:
Every BB Buck counts.
Big Brother will reveal more about the BB Marketplace and what the new currency can buy in due course.
Until then, the prize is safe, the BB Bucks are in play and the game is only getting started.
All housemates are up for possible eviction this week, except Head of House Neche, The Gambit Aikou and Flora, Chimson Chuka voted Most Influential Player of the Week and Bleuthopia and Cassi who were saved by the House Nominations. You have until this Thursday at 21:00 WAT to vote for your favourite Show Ya Sef housemate. Stream BB Naija Season 11 live 24/7, on DStv Channel 198 and GOtv Channel 49. Catch the Sunday Live Eviction Show at 19:00 WAT on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family. Join the conversation using #BBNaija and connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok! BBNaija season 11 is proudly brought to you by our Headline sponsor, BetPawa; our Gold sponsor, Guinness Nigeria and our Associate sponsor Minimie.