Kingsley Sule, widely known as Kellyrae, emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija season 9, 'No Loose Guard' edition. Kellyrae secured the top position, with Wanni coming in second and Onyeka third.
As the winner, Kellyrae is entitled to a cash prize of N60 million and a brand-new car valued at N40 million, bringing the total prize to N100 million. Notably, Kellyrae participated in the show alongside his wife, Kassia, who was evicted in the penultimate week.
It's worth noting that the inaugural edition of BBNaija, which took place in 2006, was won by 38-year-old Katung Aduwak. Subsequently, Efe Ejeba clinched the title in Season 2's 'See Gobe' edition, contending against housemates such as Bisola, Kemen, and TBoss.
In 2018, Miracle emerged as the winner of Season 3, known as 'Double Wahala.' The following year, Mercy Eke, also referred to as Lambo, made history as the first female champion of BBNaija, triumphing in the Season 4 show after intense competition with housemates such as Tacha, Mike, and Omashola.
Laycon claimed victory in 20Laytoneason 5, securing a prize package worth N85 million. In 2021, Hazel Oyeze "Whitemoney" Onou was crowned the champion of Season 6, winning ₦90 million in prizes.
Ijeoma Josephina "Phyna" Otabor emerged as the winner of the seventh season in 2022, walking away with a prize of 100 million naira, while Ilebaye Odiniya triumphed in 2023's eighth season, securing a 120 million naira prize.