In an exciting conclusion to Big Brother Naija Season 9, Kellyrae has been crowned the winner of the highly popular reality show, titled the ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. The grand finale, which took place last night, saw Kellyrae beat fellow finalists Wanni, who came in second, and Onyeka, who finished third, to claim the top spot.
As the champion, Kellyrae will walk away with an impressive total prize package valued at N100 million. This includes a cash prize of N60 million and a brand-new car worth N40 million, marking a significant reward for his victory after weeks of intense competition and personal challenges within the Big Brother house.
The journey to the final wasn’t easy for Kellyrae, especially after his wife, Kassia, who also entered the house with him, was evicted just a week before the show’s grand finale. Despite this setback, Kellyrae managed to keep his head in the game, winning the hearts of viewers across Nigeria and beyond, and securing enough votes to emerge as the winner.
The Big Brother Naija show has a long history of producing notable winners. The show first began in 2006, with Katung Aduwak being crowned the first-ever winner. Over the years, the show has grown in popularity, creating stars like Efe Ejeba, who won the Season 2 ‘See Gobe’ edition, and Miracle, who claimed victory in Season 3, known as ‘Double Wahala.’
In 2019, Mercy Eke made history as the first female winner in the show’s fourth season. Since then, the show has continued to entertain millions of viewers, with winners like Laycon in Season 5 and Hazel Oyeze “Whitemoney” Onou in Season 6.
Last year’s winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, took home a prize package worth N120 million, setting a high bar for this year’s contestants. Now, with his N100 million prize, Kellyrae joins the prestigious list of BBNaija champions and is expected to enjoy a boost in his career, fame, and opportunities.
