For the first time in the show’s history, the housemates will be entering in pairs of twos, whether they are couples, friends, family members or colleagues. This dynamic duo format is a strategy to bring more excitement and put more eyes on the show’s competition.

The “No Loose Guard” season promises exciting twists designed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats for the next 10 weeks and the main prize for the 2024 edition is N100 million, along with a brand-new SUV.

This season, it’s all about paired-up housemates battling for the grand prize. Expect drama, laughter, shocking twists, intense challenges and enough “gbas gbos’.

LIST OF BIG BROTHER NAIJA 2024 (SEASON 9) NO LOOSE GUARD HOUSEMATES NAMES & PROFILE

1. ZINWE (Zion and Chinwe)

Fans of the show since their teenage years, this couple met at a bachelor’s party. Tagged “The Zinwes”, they’ve been dating for five months. They are excited to showcase their relationship and compete together as the “Zinwes” dynamic duo.

 

2. RADICALS (Fairme David and Michky)

Called “The Radicals”, Femi and Micky are gym buddies and self-proclaimed “virgins” who met at the gym. At 29 and 24 years old, respectively, the duo is ready to bring their youthful energy to the Big Brother Naija house.

 

3. FLOURISH (DJ Flo and Rhuthee)

Friends for 10 years, DJ Flo and Rhuthee met in school in 2014 and have been close ever since. Calling themselves “Aki and Paw Paw”, the pair claim to not have any strategy and are in the house for the vibes. The duo call themselves the “Flourish” team.

 

4. NDI NNE (Nne and Chinne)

Nne and Chinne, the ‘Ndinne’ team, are relatives who are super close and consider each other as friends. They are excited to compete together as a dynamic duo and showcase their familial bond.

 

 

5. ACES (Sooj and Topher)

The “Ace” team, Topher and Sooj, have been friends for over a year, and they are ready to put their friendship to the test in the Big Brother Naija house.

 

6. SHATORIA (Shaun and Victoria)

The “Shatoria” team, Shaun is a model and actor, while Victoria is a travel consultant. They met in Dubai in 2022 and have been tight ever since.

They claim to be just friends and nothing more.

 

7. WANNI AND HANDI (Wanni and Handi)

Handi and Wanni are the first set of twins to ever step into the Big Brother Naija house. Hailing from Kaduna State, they promise to bring the drama and are single and ready to mingle.

 

8. BETA (Tjay and Ben)

The “Beta” team, Ben and Tjay met via social media in the comment section of a Big Brother Naija post. Tjay is married.

 

9. MBADIWE TWINS (Ocee and Ozee)

The Mbadiwe twins, they are lawyers and are a part of the popular Ozumba Mbadiwe family. They’re the second pair of twins to be in the show.

 

10. TAMI (Damilola and Toyosi)

Damilola and Toyosi, are known as TAMI. The two best friends set to bring a mix of crazy and calm vibes to the BBNaija No Loose Guard house. Damilola is outspoken, admitting she doesn’t take nonsense, while both are single but financially constrained.

11. NELITA (Nelly and Anita)

The pair met at a beauty pageant audition and have been friends for nine years. Anita is a beauty queen, while Nelly is a pole dancer and stripper.

12. STREEZE (Mayorfrosh and Toby Forge)

Going by the name “Streeze,” Toby Forge and Mayor Frosh are friends who are ready to bring their unique energy to the Big Brother Naija house.

13. DOUBLEKAY (Kellyrae and Kassia)

The only married couple in the house this season, Kassia and Kellyrae dated for 10 years before getting married in February 2024. They go by the name “Doublekay.”

14. CHEKAS (Chizoba and Onyeka)

The “Chekas” team, Chizoba and Onyeka are best friends who are ready to have fun in the Big Brother house and are also on the lookout for love.