The 72-day journey of Big Brother Naija Season seven themed ‘Level Up’ has begun with the first leg of the double launch/opening show on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

This is coming exactly one year after BBNaija Season six themed Shine Ya Eye kicked off on Saturday, July 23, 2021.

However, unlike the season six of the show, 12 housemates were ushered into the ‘Level Up’ house and they comprise of both genders – male and female.

The show began with the host, Ebuka Obi Uchedu welcoming live studio audience back and viewers across Nigeria and outside the shores to another season. He also introduced co-host of the opening show, Ms. Vicky.

The opening show also had Asake kicking off the series of performances for the first leg of the double performances. Victony also performed for the guests after the fourth housemate got into the ‘Level Up’ house.
Here are the first 12 housemates that were ushered into the revamped BBNaija house situated in the heart of Lagos, Nigeria.

1. Groovy
Name: Henry Olisaemeka
State: Anambra
Sex: Male
Dynamism, drama, creative and different. I have infectious vibe and excellent communication skills. Single

2. Beauty
Name: Etstanyi Tukura
State: Taraba State
Sex: Female
A lawyer, ex-beauty queen, very straightforward, a great cook, a lover and fighter. I don’t love at first sight.

3. Khalid Ismail
Name: Khalid
State: Plateau
Sex: Male
I have good communication skills, I am a skateboarder, boxer and artist. Doesn’t believe in love at first sight and very excited to be on the show. Single and not searching.

4. Ilebaye
Name: Ilebaye
State: Kogi state
Sex: Female
I love drama, my name is unique nd I don’t believe in love at first sight. I love drama and I can be a fighter and lover.

5. Cyph
Name: Mbekete Bright
State: Imo
Sex: Male
I believe in love at first time but not every time, I will bring drama to the show, I am single and will mingle with all the female housemates.

6. Amaka
Name: Chiamaka Crystal Mbah
State: Anambra
Sex: Female
I am both a lover and fighter. I put in a lot to get into the show and I will put everything to make it count. I am super excited, I am going to disappoint everyone that thinks a man will win this season.

7. Kess
Name: Kessiana
State: Delta
Sex: Male
I am 28-year-old guy who is married. A fighter, not a lover and do not believe in love at first sight. I am leaving everything behind to have fun and when I get back home, we will take it from where I stopped.

8. Daniella
Name: Daniella Peters
State: Cross Rivers
Sex: Female
Daniella says she can be sensitive, petty but doesn’t do drama. I am a poet, I will be bring love and pure energy, I am creative and sincere, jack of all trade and master of some. The poet has a twin brother.

9. Pharmsavi
Name: Saviour Akpan Ikin
State: Akwa Ibom
Sex: Male
I am here to show my passion for acting and show myself to the world. I am the life of the party. I am not much of a foodie but I enjoy eating and eating. I don’t believe in love at first sight.

10. Phyna
Name: Josephina Otabor
State: Edo
Sex: Female
I am here on the show to make a difference, I am brining something that has never been seen, I hate gossip, I am a fighter, I don’t love at first sight.

11. Bryann
Name: Bryan
State: Imo
Sex: Male
I do not love at first sight and I am confident. I make music and movies. I am single and viewers should find out if I am ready to mingle.

12. Christy
Name: Odumo Christiana
State: Ondo
Sex: Female
I don’t love at first sight and I love sarcasm. I will be bringing everything original, and vibes.