Big Brother Naija season 9: Meet the “No Loose Guard” dynamic duos

The ninth season of Big Brother Naija (BBN) has kicked off, bringing with it an exciting twist as contestants are paired to compete for a grand prize of 100 million naira.

This year’s theme, “No Loose Guard,” promises 10 weeks of thrilling entertainment and unexpected twists. This season’s unique format saw housemates enter in pairs tagged as Dynamic Duos, including a recently married couple, two sets of twins, and an aunt and her niece.

Here’s a list of Big Brother Naija housemates and teams:

1. Zinwe 

Relationship: Dating for six months
Chinwe (30): Beauty and Skincare Entrepreneur, from Imo State
Zion (26): Model and Fashion Designer, from Edo State
These lovebirds met at a mutual friend’s bachelor party and have been inseparable since.

2. Radicals

Relationship: Friends

Michky (24): Gym Instructor, from Edo State
Fairme David (29): Professional Dancer and Content Creator, from Delta State
Their friendship began at the gym and grew stronger through their shared love for fitness.

3. Flourish

Relationship: Long-term friends (10 years)
DJ Flo (27): Deejay, from Imo State
Rhuthee (32): Event Planner and Caterer, from Akwa Ibom State
Their decade-long friendship was forged in Ghana and solidified by shared experiences.

4. Ndi Nne

Relationship: Niece and aunt
Mary (22): Entrepreneur, from Anambra State
Chinne (31): Entrepreneur, from Anambra State
Their bond started with Mary’s birth and grew stronger when Chinne moved in with Mary’s parents.

5. Aces

Relationship: Friends for one year
Sooj (23): Communications Specialist, from Imo State
Topher (24): Public Relations Analyst, from Lagos State

Their friendship began at a PR firm where they quickly connected over shared interests.

6. Shatoria

Relationship: Friends for over a year
Victoria (25): Travel Consultant and Commercial Model, from Imo State
Shaun (28): Entrepreneur, Model, and Actor, from Edo State
Their friendship blossomed through mutual professional interests.

7. Wanni x Handi

Relationship: Twin sisters and best friends
Wanni and Handi (27): Deejays, from Kaduna State
These twin sisters are inseparable both personally and professionally.

8. Beta

Relationship: Friends for six years
Ben (29): Club Influencer, from Delta State
Tjay (33): Medical Doctor, from Ogun State
Their friendship started on Instagram and evolved into a strong business partnership.

9. DoubleKay

Relationship: Married for 5 months, together over 9 years
Kassia (30): Entrepreneur, from Delta State
KellyRae (33): Professional Singer, from Delta State
Their love story began over nine years ago and culminated in a recent marriage.

10. Streeze

Relationship: Friends since 2022
Mayor (24): Media Director/Content Creator, from Oyo State
Toby (27): Content Creator and Dance Artist, from Ondo State
Their friendship formed through shared creative pursuits.

11. Tami

Relationship: Best friends for 8 years
Damilola (28): Nightlife PR Manager, from Osun State
Toyosi (26): Beautician, from Osun State
Their bond started at a Lagos TV event and has grown stronger ever since.

12. Mbadiwe Twins

Relationship: Identical twins

Ocee and Ozee (37): Lawyers, Entertainers, Entrepreneurs, from Imo State

13. Nelita

Relationship: Friends for 9 years
Anita (28): Specialist Practitioner, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2018, from Imo State
Queen Nelly (29): Chef and Entertainer, from Abia State
They met at a beauty pageant audition and have been close friends ever since.

14. CHEKAS

Relationship: Sisters and best friends, from Anambra state

Chizoba (31): Software Developer

Onyeka (28): Lawyer and Entrepreneur