In a live broadcast broadcasted by Africa Magic, contestants Martins Iyeh and Mercedes were officially announced as the first pair of housemates evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11 *’Show Ya Sef’*.
The double eviction dramatically narrowed the field of contestants competing for the season’s grand prize down to 22. Martins, a creative director from Kogi State, exited the reality house on his birthday following two weeks of gameplay.
Mercedes followed shortly after as the lower tier of viewer vote counts were disclosed. Sixteen contestants had faced potential eviction following a chaotic nomination round earlier in the week.
Validating the eviction results, TVC News reported the emotional scene inside the house, noting that “their eviction was announced during the live eviction show on Sunday, bringing an end to their stay”. Additionally, BellaNaija confirmed the remaining lineup numbers, writing that “with 24 contestants stepping into the house at the start of the season, their exit leaves 22 remaining housemates to continue the battle”.
The early eviction of prominent figures like Martins underscores how volatile public voting dynamics are in this season’s format. Viewers should expect aggressive strategic shifts and tactical alliances as the remaining 22 housemates fight to secure fan bases.
Source: Africa Magic / BBNaija — https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/08/martins-mercedes-evicted-bbnaija-season-11-first-eviction/, August 9, 2026
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