BBNaija Winner Temi Nkem Plans Investment, Family Support With ₦90m Prize
BBNaija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem says she intends to invest a large share of her ₦90m cash prize, support her parents, complete her university studies and reserve money for personal expenses after her victory in the reality show.
Big Brother Naija Season 11 winner Temi Nkem says investment and education will be among her priorities as she decides how to use the ₦90 million cash portion of her winnings.
Nkem discussed her plans during the prize presentation ceremony in Lagos on Tuesday. She said her background in Accounting and Finance, alongside additional study in Treasury, had influenced her approach to managing the money.
She plans to put a substantial amount into investments with the aim of growing the funds. Nkem also intends to return to her university programme, which she said can be completed online from the United Kingdom.
Part of the prize money will also go towards supporting her parents, while she plans to keep some for herself, including spending on a holiday.
Nkem won the Season 11 finale on Sunday, October 4, after spending 70 days in the house. She received 25.87% of the final vote, ahead of first runner-up Aikou with 23.68%. Sheba finished third with 9.80%.
Her overall prize package is valued at ₦160 million and includes the ₦90 million cash award, a new SUV and other sponsored prizes. The cash component had originally been ₦100 million before ₦10 million was assigned to the season's Most Influential Player of the Week fund.
The 21-year-old, who was born and raised in London, said she had not expected to win after hearing suggestions that contestants from abroad were unlikely to take the title. She said that expectation encouraged her to focus on enjoying the experience and being herself.
Nkem described most of her conduct in the house as a reflection of her personality rather than strategy, estimating that only about 30% was deliberate gameplay.
She identified winning the betPawa Friday Night Arena Game as one of the moments she would most like to experience again, saying the result changed how she viewed her abilities in the competition.
Looking beyond the show, Nkem said she wants to spend at least two years exploring opportunities in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa while continuing her studies and developing content, including vlogs.