Maria BBNaija is a Nigerian realtor, former air hostess, and television host who entered Big Brother Naija (BBN) Season 6 as a wildcard in 2021. She served as Head of House in week 4 and was evicted on Day 35. This biography covers her origin, education, careers, reality show journey, and family.
Who Is Maria BBNaija?
Maria BBNaija is a Nigerian reality TV star, former air hostess, realtor, and model known as Maria Chike. Legit.ng describes her as an entrepreneur and social media influencer who worked as an air hostess in Dubai. She gained public attention through Big Brother Naija in 2021.
What Is Maria BBNaija’s Real Name?
Maria BBNaija’s real name is Maria Chike Agueze. She also uses the name Maria Chike Benjamin online. DNB Stories lists her full name as Maria Nkechinyere Agueze.
How Old Is Maria BBNaija?
Maria BBNaija was born in 1992, which makes her 34 years old in September 2026. Wikipedia lists her age as 29 during Season 6 in 2021. No verified full birth date appears in the sources reviewed.
What Are the Key Facts About Maria BBNaija?
The table below summarizes biographical details. Each row names one attribute. The right column gives the detail for that attribute.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Real name | Maria Chike Agueze |
| Birth year | 1992 |
| State of origin | Imo State, Nigeria |
| Parents | Nigerian father and white mother |
| Education | Trinity High School, MANCAT College, City College Manchester, University of Salford |
| Former career | Air hostess based in Dubai |
| Current career | Realtor and television host |
| Reality show | Big Brother Naija Season 6 (Shine Ya Eyes) |
| Entry role | Wildcard, entered on 25 July 2021 |
| Partner | Kelvin Anene |
| Children | Leonardo (born 1 October 2023) and Skylar’Rose (born 23 October 2024) |
Where Is Maria BBNaija From?
Maria BBNaija is from Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria. Legit.ng reports that she was born to a Nigerian father and a white mother. She comes from a Christian family. 9ja Daily lists her as Igbo by tribe.
What Is Maria BBNaija’s Educational Background?
Maria BBNaija studied in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom. 9ja Daily reports that she attended Federal Government Girls’ College Owerri before returning to Britain for university. Legit.ng lists Trinity High School, MANCAT College, and a Performing Arts course at City College Manchester. 9ja Daily states that she graduated from the University of Salford with a second class upper division.
What Did Maria BBNaija Do Before the Show?
Maria BBNaija worked in administration and human resources in the UK before becoming an air hostess. Her reported roles are:
- Front-of-house representative at Grosvenor Casinos, starting in 2006
- Administrative assistant at Goodenough College
- Human resources assistant at KBC
- Personal assistant to the CEO of Deloitte UK
- Air hostess with Emirates
- Realtor in Dubai
Gistlover states that she left Emirates to focus on real estate. DNB Stories confirms she worked as a realtor in Dubai before her selection for Season 6.
How Did Maria BBNaija Enter Big Brother Naija Season 6?
Maria BBNaija entered Big Brother Naija Season 6 on 25 July 2021 as a wildcard alongside Pere. DNB Stories reports that both entered as fake housemates whom the others had to identify. The housemates failed to identify them correctly, so both stayed in the competition. They also received a nomination privilege.
The season carried a ₦90 million grand prize. Whitemoney won the season on Day 70.
When Was Maria BBNaija Head of House and Evicted?
Maria BBNaija served as Head of House in week 4 and was evicted on Day 35. During her Head of House week, Biggie set up a fake nomination task. No housemate left that week. Wikipedia lists her among the housemates evicted on Day 35, together with Sammie and JMK.
What Is Maria BBNaija Doing Now?
Maria BBNaija works as a realtor and television host. BellaNaija names her as the host of Mums Next Door. Her Instagram handle is @mariachikebenjamin.
Who Is Maria BBNaija’s Partner?
Maria BBNaija’s partner is Kelvin Anene, a Dubai-based Nigerian businessman. Intel Region reports that he is an entrepreneur based in Dubai. Their relationship drew public attention in 2021, when Cubana Chief Priest publicly accused her of taking Kelvin from his sister, according to P.M. News.
How Many Children Does Maria BBNaija Have?
Maria BBNaija has 2 children with Kelvin Anene. Her first child, a son named Leonardo AmaraNna Anene, was born on 1 October 2023. Her second child, a daughter named Skylar’Rose, was born on 23 October 2024.
What Is Maria BBNaija’s Net Worth?
Maria BBNaija’s net worth is estimated between $50,000 and $80,000. Gistlover reports this range. DNB Stories claims she had over ₦100 million before entering the show. Neither figure is confirmed by financial disclosures.
What Is Maria BBNaija Best Known For?
Maria BBNaija is best known as a former air hostess turned realtor who entered Big Brother Naija Season 6 as a wildcard. She held the week 4 Head of House title and left on Day 35. Her post-show work as a realtor and television host extended her public profile.
People Also Ask
What is Maria BBNaija’s real name?
Maria BBNaija’s real name is Maria Chike Agueze.
Which BBNaija season was Maria in?
Maria was a housemate in Big Brother Naija Season 6, titled Shine Ya Eyes, in 2021.
What state is Maria BBNaija from?
Maria BBNaija is from Imo State, Nigeria.
Was Maria BBNaija a wildcard?
Yes, Maria and Pere entered Season 6 as wildcards on 25 July 2021.
Who is Maria BBNaija’s partner?
Maria BBNaija’s partner is Kelvin Anene, a Dubai-based businessman.