Nigeria: BBNaija S11 - Mercedes Becomes 2nd Housemate to Be Evicted From Show Ya Self Edition

What the report says
Mercedes has become the second housemate to leave the ongoing Big Brother Naija season 11 “Show Ya Self” edition, according to Leadership’s report distributed by AllAfrica. The eviction was reported from the Big Brother House, with the story published on 9 August 2026. Mercedes is described as a 26-year-old entrepreneur, massage therapist and concierge CEO from Delta State.
In comments reported by Leadership, Mercedes said she enjoyed her time in the house and planned to continue growing her personal brand and business. She also said that leaving the competition would help her raise money for her father’s leg treatment and for other business needs. The report did not provide details on how many contestants remain in the show or when the next eviction will take place.
The article also noted that Mercedes and Martins are the first two housemates to exit the current season. It added that Mercedes had previously given Martins a lap dance during his birthday celebration in the first week of the show. Separately, housemate Chisom Chuka was said to have won immunity from the next eviction after being named the most influential person in the house. For readers following the franchise, BBNaija is one of Nigeria’s most closely watched reality TV competitions and often draws attention for both gameplay and housemate relationships.
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