After 71 days of intense competition, Kellyrae was crowned the BBNaija Season 9 No Loose Guard Edition winner. The 33-year-old singer from Warri, Delta State, walked away with a staggering N100 million cumulative grand prize, sealing his status as a rising star in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
He triumphed over eight finalists to claim the coveted N60 million cash prize, an SUV, and other rewards totaling 100 Million Naira.
Eight housemates were featured in the grand finale: Kellyrae, Wanni, Victoria, Onyeka, Ozee, Sooj, Nelly, and Anita. The competition was fierce as the housemates battled for the winning spot. Sooj was evicted first, followed by Anita and Ozee.
The Big Brother Naija Reality Television Show season nine (9) with a carefully crafted theme, “No Loose Guard,” was embedded with mesmerizing Twists and Turns among Housemates of the House. These twists and turns included surprise evictions, secret tasks, and unexpected alliances, all adding an extra layer of excitement to the show and keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, curious about the unfolding dynamics.
The highly anticipated Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” officially kicked off on Sunday, July 28th, 2024. The spectacular house was already buzzing with energy as the housemates embarked on their journey to fame and fortune.
This season’s surprising twist introduces pairs, promising a thrilling blend of competition, collaboration, and unexpected drama. With 14 pairs – including two sets of twins, a married couple, besties, gym bros, and even a niece and aunt – the dynamics were sure to be explosive, offering a diverse and intriguing mix of personalities and relationships.
Big Brother’s house has always been a hotbed of drama, laughter, and unforgettable moments, and this season is poised to be no exception, promising a rollercoaster of emotions and entertainment for the viewers.
As previously mentioned, in the battle for supremacy in the “No Loose Guard” Big Brother Naija Season Nine, one of the housemates is expected to win One Hundred Million Naira, including an SUV embedded with additional sponsored prizes.
For additional edification, the theme “ No Loose Guard,” aptly chosen by the organizers of Big Brother Naija Season Nine (9), was an idiomatic phrase used to describe someone who is not paying attention or being careless. For example, “The security guard was on a loose guard and failed to notice the intruder.” The logical contextualization of the theme “ No Loose Guard” was to prepare all the Housemates and get eyes on the ball in the house, which is exactly what Kellyrae did to bag such a prestigious prize.
The housemates for BBNaija 2024 came in pairs as part of the maiden reforms in the Big Brother Naija Reality Television Show. Ruthie was paired with DJ Flow as Friends, Femi, and Michky as Friends, Chinwe and Zion as Dating partners, Chinne and Nne and Sooj and Topher as Colleagues, Shaun and Victoria as Friends, Handi and Wanni as Twins, Damilola and Toyosi, Nelly and Anita as Dancers, Ocee, and Ozee as Twins, Tjay and Ben, Mayor Frosh and Toby Forge as Friends, Kassia, and Kellyrae as Married couple and Chizoba and Onyeka as Sisters. Synopsis of the profile and biography of all the twenty-eight (28) housemates are as follows:
Chinwe Elibe is 30 years old and from Imo State. She graduated from Igbinedion University Okada. She enjoys dancing, playing games, partying, shopping, traveling, fashion and beauty, and making money. Chinwe enters the house with her romantic partner, Zion Ogiefa. Zion Ogiefa is 27 years old and from Edo State. He graduated from Trinity University of Asia. Zion loves playing sports, working out, partying, hanging out with guys, fashion, and modelling.
Femi David is a 29-year-old dynamo from Delta/Warri. He graduated from the University of Abuja. Femi’s interests range from dancing and hiking to football, video games, and content creation. Michky the Great is a 24-year-old dancing sensation from Edo State. He also graduated from the University of Calabar. Michky combines his passion for dancing with a dedication to fitness. His social media pages are a total of energetic and inspiring content.
Flora Chiedo is 26 years old and from Imo State. She graduated from Knutsford University in Ghana. Flora loves partying, listening to music, and eating. She enters the house with her friend of 10 years. Ruth Akpan is also 32 years old and from Akwa Ibom State. She graduated from Knutsford University in Ghana. Ruth enjoys cooking, playing pool, and traveling.
Joseph Bassey Christopher is 24 years old from Akwa Ibom. He is a student at Mountain Top University. Joseph’s interests include hosting, running, public speaking, and designing clothes. Joseph enters the house with his colleague. Samuel Osuji is 23 years old and from Imo State. He is a student at Babcock University. Samuel loves American football, boxing, basketball, drawing, and dancing.
Victoria Onyenwere Uchechi is 25 years old, from Imo State, and a student at the National Open University. She loves traveling, going to the gym, and eating good food. Shaun Okojie, 28, is from Edo State and a graduate of Bedfordshire University. Shaun enjoys sports, partying, and working out.
Handi Danbaki is a 24-year-old DJ and dancer from Kaduna. He graduated from Ahmadu Bello University. Her twin sister, Wanni Danbaki, is 27 years old and a Ahmadu Bello University graduate. Wanni loves dancing and meeting new people. Together with her identical twin, Handi, Wanni is ready to make a big impact.
Precious Nwafor is 31 years old and a graduate of Anambra State University. She enters the BBNaija house with her niece, Mary Nwafor, who is 22 years old and a student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Mary enjoys reading, researching, and playing basketball.
Damilola Eniola Ojo is 28 years old, from Osun State, and a graduate of Lagos State Polytechnic. Damilola enjoys partying, watching movies, listening to music, cooking, and trying new things. He enters the house with his friend.
Oluwatoyosi Precious Bakare is 26 years old, from Osun State, and a graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic. He loves movies, music, and painting. With her friend Damilola, Oluwatoyosi is set to create memorable moments.
Oseloka Ocee Mbadiwe is 37 years old, from Imo State, a graduate of the University of Hertfordshire, and a Nigerian Law School Student. He enjoys working out, football, socializing, and entertaining. Oseloka enters the house with his brother. Ozuomba Ozee Mbadiwe is 34, from Imo State, a graduate of the University of Bradford, and a Nigerian Law School Student. Ozuomba’s interests include working out, football, socializing, and entertaining.
Tunji Adeniji Soji, 34, is a graduate of Olabode Onabanjo University from Ogun State. His interests include running and reading. He enters the house with a friend he met on social media.
Benjamin Eseoghene Olufemi is 29 years old, from Ekiti/Delta State, and a graduate of Afe Babalola University. Benjamin enjoys partying. Nnenna Mbonu is 29 years old, from Abia State, and she is a graduate of ISCG University in Benin Republic. Nelly loves cooking, dancing, traveling, and meeting new people.
Anita Ukah is 28 years old from Imo State and graduated from Igbinedion University and the University of Chester, UK. Anita enjoys dancing, health care, and traveling.
Kingsley Sule is 33 years old, from Delta State, and a graduate of Delta University. He enjoys music, movies, and anything fun. Entering the house with his wife, Kingsley is set to navigate the challenges of BBNaija as a recently married couple.
Kassia Sule is 30 years old, from Delta State, and a graduate of Delta State Polytechnic. Kassia’s interests include movies. Kingsley and Kassia are ready to take on the BBNaija adventure as a married couple.
Toby Forge is 27 years old, from Ondo State, and a graduate of the University of Lagos. Toby loves dancing, food, basketball, and movies. Toby enters the house with his close friend of three years.
Mayowa Adewumi is 25 years old, from Oyo State, and a graduate of Caleb University. Mayowa’s interests include movies, traveling, working out, and content creation.
Onyeka Chigbo is 28 years old, from Anambra State, and a graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Onyeka’s interests include dancing, swimming, yoga, and acting. Chizoba Chigbo is 31 years old, from Anambra State, and a graduate of Imo State University. She loves reading, listening to music, hiking, and cooking. Chizoba is set to create memorable moments with her sister Onyeka.
The BBNaija Season Nine Eviction series has introduced new strategies, vim, and vigour. The eviction is done by pears. Toyosi and Dami, dubbed Tami, were the first pears to be evicted. They found themselves in the bottom four, along with Chekas, the Radicals, and the Streeze.