Since its debut in 2006, Big Brother Naija has grown from a modest reality experiment into one of Africa’s most-watched TV franchises, producing a decade of stars and fan favourites.
From Katung Aduwak’s trailblazing win in Season 1 to Imisi Ayanwale’s recent triumph in Season 10, each edition has showcased the power of public voting and Nigeria’s evolving pop culture landscape.
But how much support did each winner actually enjoy? In this article, New Daily Prime will show every BBNaija winner, their vote percentages, and the gender ratio of victories, from the highest to the lowest winning votes.
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Complete list of BBNaija winners (2006–2025)
| Season | Year | Winner | Winning Vote % | Runner-Up | Edition / Theme |
| Season 5 | 2020 | Laycon | 60.00% | Dorathy (21.85%) | Lockdown Edition |
| Season 2 | 2017 | Efe Ejeba | 57.61% | Bisola (18.54%) | See Gobe |
| Season 6 | 2021 | Whitemoney | 47.00% | Liquorose (22.99%) | Shine Ya Eye |
| Season 4 | 2019 | Mercy Eke | 41.77% | Mike (19.94%) | Pepper Dem |
| Season 7 | 2022 | Phyna | 40.74% | Bryann (26.74%) | Level Up |
| Season 3 | 2018 | Miracle Igbokwe | 38.18% | Cee-C (28.04%) | Double Wahala |
| Season 9 | 2024 | Kellyrae Sule | 35.95% | Wanni (32.48%) | No Loose Guard |
| Season 10 | 2025 | Imisi Ayanwale | 42.8% | Dede (28.70%) | 10/10 |
| Season 8 (All Stars) | 2023 | Ilebaye | 30.08% | Mercy Eke (23.48%) | All Stars |
| Season 1 | 2006 | Katung Aduwak | 51.30% (approx.) | Francisca Owumi | Original |
Ranking the winners by vote percentage
When ranked by vote strength, Laycon leads the BBNaija hall of fame with a commanding 60% of the total votes in 2020, a record that still stands unmatched.
He was followed closely by Efe, who won 57.61% of the votes in 2017, while Whitemoney’s 47% in 2021 cements his place among the most dominant victors.
At the other end of the spectrum, newer seasons have seen narrower wins. Kellyrae’s 35.95% in 2024 and Imisi’s 42.8% in 2025 reflect tighter competitions and more divided fanbases.
The All Stars edition in 2023 was the most unpredictable yet, with Ilebaye scraping through with a 30.08% win margin, the lowest in BBNaija history.
The gender ratio: 6 men vs 4 women
Out of ten official seasons, six winners have been male, including Katung, Efe, Miracle, Laycon, Whitemoney, and Kellyrae, while four women have clinched the title: Mercy Eke, Phyna, Ilebaye, and Imisi.
Interestingly, while men dominated the early years, women have made a strong comeback in recent editions.
From Mercy’s trailblazing victory in 2019, the first by a female contestant, to Phyna’s fiery 2022 win, and the back-to-back triumphs of Ilebaye (2023) and Imisi (2025), female housemates now account for 40% of all BBNaija champions.
Key insights and trends
- Most Overwhelming Win: Laycon – 60% (2020)
- Closest Finale: Kellyrae vs Wanni – 35.95% vs 32.48% (2024)
- First Female Winner: Mercy Eke – 2019 (Pepper Dem)
- Lowest Winning Vote: Ilebaye – 30.08% (2023 All Stars)
- Average Winning Percentage: ~43%
The numbers reveal a clear trend: as BBNaija’s fanbase expands, votes have become more evenly split, making each season’s finale more unpredictable. Gone are the days of landslide victories; today’s winners often prevail by slim margins, driven by strong social media campaigns and strategic alliances.
From Laycon’s record-breaking victory to Imisi’s recent win, Big Brother Naija’s history is a mirror of changing audience dynamics, growing diversity, and the rise of digital fan culture.
Ten seasons in, the show remains not just a reality competition but a national obsession that crowns new stars every year, one public vote at a time.
