BBNaija Winner Temi Nkem Says She Will Stay in Nigeria for at Least Two Years
BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem says she plans to remain in Nigeria for at least two years before travelling more widely. She made the remarks at an event held at the MultiChoice Hall, according to Vanguard, which reported them on October 6, 2026.
What Temi Nkem said
According to Vanguard, Temi said she intends to travel and explore other parts of Africa and the Middle East, but wants to stay in Nigeria first. “I do want to stay here, minimum, for two years,” she said.
She said staying would also give her the chance to explore Nigeria and other parts of the African continent before going farther afield. She did not say how or when she would later travel to the Middle East.
The finance graduate said her background in finance would help her make informed decisions about the prize money. She also plans to continue her education online, Vanguard reported.
Her plans for the prize money
Vanguard says Temi, who won the ₦90 million cash prize, plans to invest a significant portion of it and to put some towards her future. She also intends to support her parents and treat herself.
Premium Times reports that her ₦160 million package includes ₦90 million in cash, an SUV and other sponsored prizes, and that the cash was reduced from ₦100 million after ₦10 million went to a weekly player award fund. P.M. News, however, put the package at ₦150 million, with the SUV valued at ₦60 million.
Other outlets add that she plans to complete her university education. The Sun says she hopes to build a career in finance.
P.M. News says the prizes were formally presented at a ceremony in the Ilupeju area of Lagos, where she said her immediate focus would be thoughtful financial decisions while enjoying the opportunities her win has brought.
Timeline:
- October 4: Temi Nkem is crowned BBNaija Season 11 winner.
- October 6: She receives her cash prize and SUV, according to Leadership and P.M. News.
- October 6: Vanguard reports her plans to stay in Nigeria.
Background and context
Premium Times describes Temi as a London-born Nigerian, which adds context to her plan to spend time at home first. The Sun reports that she was told contestants from abroad rarely win, but she chose to focus on showing her personality.
She was 21 when she entered the house, according to Legit.ng, and won after 70 days. She won the Show Ya Sef edition on Sunday, October 4, 2026, ahead of Aikou and Sheba, as Leadership reported.
Reactions and what happens next
No reaction from MultiChoice or Big Brother Naija organisers to her remarks appeared in the sources reviewed. Her statements are plans rather than commitments, and she gave no timeline beyond the two-year minimum.
Temi has not named the institution or the investments she will make. Any further announcements about her plans, or a statement from the organisers, will be added here when confirmed.
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