Temi Nkem, whose real name is Temitope Chigbue, is a student, lifestyle influencer and the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, the “Show Ya Sef” edition. She entered the house on launch night promising “luxury” and “spice”, spent 70 days at the centre of the show’s biggest storylines, and was crowned winner on October 4, 2026 , beating Aikou and Sheba to the ₦160 million prize package.
| Real Name | Temitope Chigbue |
|---|---|
| Popular As | Temi Nkem |
| Place of Birth | London, United Kingdom |
| Hometown | Ibusa, Delta State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Accounting and Finance (undergraduate) |
| Occupation | Student, Lifestyle Influencer, Reality TV Star |
| Known For | Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11 (2026) |
| @temiinkem |
Temitope Chigbue (born on June 23, 2005, 21 years old) is from Ibusa in Delta State, Nigeria. She was born and raised in London, United Kingdom, to a father from Ibusa and a mother from Ebute Metta in Lagos. She is studying for an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance alongside a treasury qualification.
Before reality TV, Temi combined her studies with lifestyle content on social media. The show’s organisers introduced her as “the student bringing luxury, spice and plenty of confidence”, an image she had already built online.
She was the second housemate to enter on the launch night of Season 11 on July 26, 2026. On her first full day, Biggie picked her to read the season’s first wager brief, and several housemates struggled with her British accent, which led to the first real clash of the season.
She went on to build a close friendship with Sheba, mediated between Araga and Goddessa, and had heated exchanges with Oyin and Flora. On the romance side, an early connection with Keivo ended in a falling-out, followed by an on-and-off dynamic with Tram.
Her most replayed moment came at the Week 9 live show on September 27, 2026. Host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced that her journey had ended, and she smiled, waved and said “Chakam” as she walked out. The eviction was a twist, and she was one of the housemates moving on to the finale.
At the October 4 finale, she won with 25.87% of the final vote, just 2.19 points ahead of first runner-up Aikou on 23.68%. Sheba came third with 9.80%, and Bluethopia finished fourth.
The win made her the fifth woman to win Big Brother Naija, after Mercy Eke, Phyna, Ilebaye and Imisi who won Season 10 a year earlier.
Temi went into the house single and said she was not there to find love. Her storylines with Keivo and Tram played out on the show, but she has not publicly confirmed a relationship with anyone. Away from the cameras, she enjoys golf, food and long walks.
Temi Nkem won Big Brother Naija Season 11 and has a net worth of ₦160 million. Her earnings come from her Big Brother Naija ₦160 million prize package, which includes ₦90 million in cash and a brand-new SUV. Her personal net worth beyond the prize has not been disclosed.
Temi Nkem was born on June 23, 2005, which makes her 21 years old.
She is from Ibusa in Delta State, Nigeria.
Her real name is Temitope Chigbue.
She won a ₦160 million prize package, including ₦90 million in cash and a brand-new SUV.
