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Former Head of House becomes latest casualty as ₦160m prize race enters another decisive phase

The race for the ₦160 million grand prize on Big Brother Naija Season 11 took another unexpected turn on Sunday night as Abisola “Abi” Ayoola was evicted from the reality television competition.

Abi’s exit was announced during the latest live eviction show, adding another layer of uncertainty to the “Show Ya Sef” season and leaving viewers to question the fortunes of the housemates still competing for the ultimate prize.

Her eviction was particularly striking because of the visibility she had gained throughout her time in the house. Abi had emerged as one of the season’s notable personalities and had also occupied a position of influence after winning the Head of House title.

That victory gave her immunity from eviction and placed her at the centre of the shifting alliances and power struggles that have characterised the season.

However, her fortunes changed after another housemate, Tram, subsequently won the Head of House title, pushing the competition into another phase and returning Abi to the uncertainty of the eviction race.

Her eventual departure has therefore come as a major surprise to viewers who had watched her rise to a position of considerable influence within the house.

Abi becomes the latest housemate to leave a competition that has already witnessed a series of dramatic exits. The season, which premiered on July 26, 2026, has previously seen Gerard, Sultex, Goddessa, Cassi, Kamsy, Martins and Mercedes depart the show.

The latest eviction is expected to generate considerable debate among fans, particularly on social media, where BBNaija viewers routinely dissect voting results, house dynamics and the performances of the remaining contestants.

For Abi, the eviction brings an end to a run in which she had moved from being a contestant to becoming a central figure in the house’s power structure.

For those left in the competition, however, her departure serves as another reminder that no position in the house is guaranteed.

As the “Show Ya Sef” season progresses, the remaining housemates now face an increasingly intense battle, with the ₦160 million prize and the title of Season 11 winner drawing closer.

Abi’s exit has once again reshaped the competition—and ensured that the road to the finale remains anything but predictable.