Kellyrae Wins Big Brother Naija Season 9, Bags Grand Prize [Video]

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Kellyrae has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 9, themed “No Loose Guard,” bagging ₦100 million(976,549.04) grand prize.

This season, which began on July 28, brought together 28 housemates competing in pairs before transitioning to individual play. The intense journey spanned 71 days filled with drama, alliances, and fierce competition.

Kellyrae’s victory followed a gripping finale that saw eight finalists vying for the grand prize.

In the finale, Kellyrae outperformed fellow contestants Anita, Onyeka, Ozee, Nelly, Sooj, Victoria, and Wanni, who each brought their unique charm to the competition but ultimately fell short.

Kellyrae edged Wanni who came in second and Onyeka third to emerge winner of the night.

As the winner, Kellyrae goes home with a cash prize of N60million and a brand new car worth N40m bringing the total prize worth to N100m.

Kellyrae came into the show along with his wife, Kassia who got evicted in the penultimate week.

Kellyrae and wife, Kassah

 

The first edition of BBNaija, held in 2006, was won by 38-year-old Katung Aduwak. Efe Ejeba took home the title in Season 2’s ‘See Gobe’ edition, competing alongside housemates like Bisola, Kemen, and TBoss.

In 2018, Miracle emerged as the winner of Season 3, dubbed ‘Double Wahala.’ The following year, Mercy Eke, also known as Lambo, became the first female champion of BBNaija, winning the Season 4 show after fierce competition with housemates such as Tacha, Mike, and Omashola.

Laycon claimed victory in the 2020’s Season 5, taking home a prize package worth N85 million. In 2021, Hazel Oyeze “Whitemoney” Onou was crowned the champion of Season 6, securing ₦90 million in prizes.

Ijeoma Josephina “Phyna” Otabor won the seventh season in 2022, walking away with 100 million naira, while Ilebaye Odiniya triumphed in 2023’s eighth season, securing a 120 million naira prize.

Watch video of Kellyrae’s announcement: 

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