The organisers of the reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, have announced May 22, 2026 as the commencement date to begin auditioning for its 11th season.
An Instagram post, the organizers stated that registration for interested participants will run from May 16 to May 20, 2026.
Details shared by the organisers indicates that the selection process is set to take place physically across selected cities in Nigeria.
Only those who complete the registration within this period will be considered for the audition stage, according to the organisers who also revealed that entry into the audition process is free of charge.
The organisers clarified that only individuals who are 21 years old or older and possess a valid form of identification are allowed to apply.
The registration portal may close earlier than planned once the maximum number of applicants has been reached, while acknowledging that the number of available slots is limited.
The organizers further said only Candidates who successfully pass the registration stage will receive confirmation emails.
Accordingly, These selected applicants will then attend physical auditions scheduled to hold from May 22 to May 24 in Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu.
Naija News recalls that the return to in-person auditions marks a shift back to the earlier format used in the show’s first seasons, after several years of online and hybrid audition methods that allowed wider participation from different locations.
Opeyemi Ayanwale, known as Imisi, who emerged, the champion on October 5, 2025, after competing against 28 other housemates for the grand prize of ₦150 million during the previous season of the reality television show.
