BBN: Chisom Chuka emerges first Head of House, secures immunity 

Anambra-born pharmacist and actor Chimsom Chuka has emerged as the first Head of House (HoH) in the 11th season of Big Brother Naija (BBN) after winning the show’s inaugural HoH challenge.

The victory, announced by Big Brother on Monday, earned the 27-year-old immunity from this week’s eviction, making him the only housemate safe from possible elimination during the opening week of the competition.

The HoH task, held on the first full day of the reality show, saw the male housemates compete among themselves while the female contestants also battled separately. The best overall performances were then compared, with Chimsom recording the fastest time to claim the coveted title.

Abi, a chef and model from Osun State, finished second overall and was named the Deputy Head of House.

This season, however, Big Brother introduced a major twist to the traditional HoH privileges. Unlike previous editions, the winner does not automatically move into the luxurious Head of House loft.

Instead, Chimsom was required to select a fellow housemate through a lucky dip to enjoy the accommodation. After drawing from a yellow lucky dip box, he picked Tram, who was granted access to the exclusive Head of House residence for the week. Tram later selected Sheba to share the apartment with him.

Although Chimsom will not stay in the Head of House loft, he retains the most significant advantage of the position—immunity from this week’s eviction—along with other leadership responsibilities and special privileges from Big Brother.

Before entering the house, Chimsom described himself as someone who remains calm under pressure and said authenticity would be his strategy throughout the competition.

“The biggest strength I have is being myself,” he said during his pre-show introduction, expressing confidence that viewers would connect with his genuine personality rather than a carefully crafted game plan.

As of the time of the announcement, the housemates were still taking part in the nomination process ahead of the first eviction of the season.

The “Show Ya Sef” edition of Big Brother Naija features 24 contestants competing for the grand prize of ₦160 million, with more twists and challenges expected to unfold in the weeks ahead.