Anambra-born pharmacist and actor, Chimsom Chuka, has made history as the first Head of House in the 11th edition of Big Brother Naija after winning the opening leadership challenge.
Big Brother announced Chimsom as the winner on Monday after he posted the fastest overall time in the inaugural Head of House task, securing immunity from eviction for the week.
The competition featured separate rounds for the male and female housemates, with contestants battling within their respective groups.
The top performers from both categories were then compared, and Chimsom emerged with the best overall result to claim the title.
His victory gives him safety from this week’s eviction and marks the first major achievement of the new season.
Abi, a chef and model from Osun State who finished second overall, was named the Deputy Head of House.
Unlike previous editions of the reality show, the winner will not automatically occupy the luxurious Head of House loft this season.
Instead, Big Brother introduced a new twist, requiring Chimsom to pick a housemate through a lucky dip to enjoy the privilege.
After selecting from a yellow lucky dip box, Chimsom picked Tram, who was immediately granted access to the Head of House loft for the week. Tram subsequently chose Sheba to share the apartment with him.
Although he will not stay in the Head of House residence, Chimsom retains the major advantage of the position, immunity from this week’s eviction, alongside other leadership privileges and a special treat from Big Brother.
The development marks one of the biggest twists introduced in the newly launched season, separating immunity from occupancy of the exclusive Head of House quarters.
Before entering the house, the 27-year-old described himself as someone who remains calm under pressure and intended to stay authentic throughout the competition.
“The biggest strength I have is being myself,” he said in his pre-show introduction, adding that he hoped viewers would connect with his genuine personality rather than a manufactured game plan.
As of the time of filing this report, the housemates were still participating in the nomination process for possible eviction later in the week.
The 24 contestants are competing for the show’s grand prize of ₦160 million in the “Show Ya Sef” edition of the reality television programme
