Big Brother Naija Season 11 winner, Temi Nkem, has received the Hyundai SUV and ₦90 million cash prize included in her ₦160 million grand prize package.
The prize presentation took place on Tuesday at the MultiChoice studio in Lagos, two days after the 21-year-old was crowned winner of the “Show Ya Sef” edition of the reality TV show.
Temi attended the event in a navy blue gown, alongside fellow Season 11 housemates Aikou, Tram, Bluethopia, Araga, Oyin, Chimsom, Bells and Yusuf.
Representatives of the show’s sponsors presented the new Hyundai SUV to Temi, who later posed for photographs with the vehicle and its keys.
The cash component of the prize was presented to Temi as a ₦90 million cheque, while the Hyundai SUV was the major physical prize handed over to her at the event.
Temi, who appeared excited during the presentation, thanked God, her family and her supporters, especially members of her fanbase, known as the “Teminators”.
The 21-year-old revealed she already has plans to invest her cash prize
She also thanked viewers who voted for her during the 70-day competition and helped her secure the title.
Temi emerged victorious at the grand finale on Sunday after polling 25.87 per cent of the final votes.
She defeated Aikou, who finished as the first runner-up with 23.68 per cent of the votes, while Sheba emerged as the second runner-up with 9.80 per cent.
Her victory made Temi the fifth female winner in Big Brother Naija history, following Mercy Eke, Phyna, Ilebaye and Imisi.
Temi’s victory brought 10 weeks of competition involving 24 housemates to an end, with the season featuring evictions, alliances, confrontations, romance, twists and several memorable moments.
The IJGB’s journey included a fake eviction, BB Bucks drama, relationships with fellow housemates and several diary-room moments that helped establish her as one of the season’s standout personalities.
Her outspoken and unpredictable personality kept her in the spotlight throughout the competition, while her resilience in surviving multiple nomination rounds ultimately secured her a place in the finale.
The official prize package was valued at ₦160 million and comprised the ₦90 million cash prize, a brand-new SUV and other sponsored prizes.