Sultex from BBNaija aims to dance his way to the ladies' hearts and the top of Season 11

Sultex from BBNaija aims to dance his way to the ladies' hearts and the top of Season 11

Sultex from BBNaija is a professional dancer, choreographer, cast director, and movie director contesting for the Big Brother Naija Season 11 title and its record-breaking ₦160 million prize. The bona fide life of the party brings good vibes and star power to the house. Sultex’s biography reveals all you need to know about the fun and vibrant Lagosian.

Sultex from BBNaija poses smiling
Sultex from BBNaija is a professional dancer and choreographer. Photo: @olorisupergalmedia, @sultex_star (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • BBNaija’s Sultex’s real name is Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro, with variations such as Sultan Aregbebanikoro.
  • Sultan hails from Lagos Island in Lagos State, Nigeria.
  • Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro is active on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X (Twitter) under the handle @sultexstar.
  • Sultex was the eighth contestant to enter the Big Brother Naija house on 26 July 2026, Day One of the experience.
  • The Lagos choreographer enjoys gaming, dancing, table tennis, and football.

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Profile summary

Full name

Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro

Nickname

Sultex

Gender

Male

Date of birth

29 March 2002

Age

24 years (as of 2026)

Zodiac sign

Aries

Place of birth

Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria

State of origin

Lagos State

Tribe

Yoruba

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

Black

Religion

Muslim

Sexual orientation

Straight

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Brown

Relationship status

Single

Profession

Dancer, choreographer, casting director

Social media

X (Twitter)

Sultex from BBNaija's biography

Sultex from Big Brother Naija Season 11 was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. While his formal name is Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro, variations of his name include Sultan Aregbebanikoro and Aregbe Baniku Sultan.

He celebrates his birthday on 29 March 2002 and is 24 years old (as of 2026). Sultex's zodiac sign is Aries.

Five facts about Sultex of BBNaija Season 11.
Top five facts about Sultex of BBNaija Season 11. Photo: @sultex_star on Facebook (modified by author)
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Sultex’s daring journey from Lagos Island to the BBNaija limelight

Sultex, whose hobbies include gaming, dancing, playing table tennis, and football, entered the house upfront about his ambition, straightforwardness, and zero-tolerance policy for sugarcoating or lies. In his bold introduction video, he said,

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My name is Sultex. I no fear anybody, and like I said, I'm ready for anybody. I'm coming back with the Gen Z vibes.

Where other housemates hope to be liked, Sultex has admitted that honesty matters more to him than popularity. The Nigerian dancer and choreographer has admitted that being blunt is one of the habits that tends to irritate the people around him, and he seems unbothered by that.

Lying is one of Sultex's biggest pet peeves. He also admits that he has struggled with being too available for others and often puts their needs before his own, despite his tough exterior. That mix of contradictions makes him one of the more unpredictable BBNaija housemates.

Sultex's take on love and relationships

Sultex from BBNaija strikes a pose
Sultex from BBNaija pictured in a promo shoot for his appearance on the show. Photo: @Sultexstar
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Sultex walked into the BBNaija Season 11 house talking about himself as a self-styled playboy. He described his love life as complicated. In a later BBNaija confessional, he kept viewers on their toes, adding,

I've been in love before. Yes. And he taught me that I should always not put my egg in one basket.

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On past relationships, he has admitted that the hardest thing he ever had to do was end a three-year relationship. Unlike housemates such as Martins, who made a point of stating their romantic intentions at launch, Sultex has left his approach to love inside the house open.

Is Sultex from BBNaija on Instagram?

The Lagos-based choreographer has an Instagram account with the handle @sultexstar. At the time of this writing, his following on Instagram stands at about 27,800.

Sultex's following on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) profiles has grown rapidly since he was introduced alongside Kamsy and Aikou.

As of July 2026, his social media presence includes over 52,700 TikTok followers, 32,000 Facebook followers, and 770 followers on X.

FAQs

  1. What is Sultex from BBNaija's real name? The housemate's real name is Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro.
  2. What is Sultex from BBNaija's age? Sultan Aregbe-Obanikoro is 24 years old at the time of this writing, and his zodiac sign is Aries.
  3. What does Sultex from BBNaija do? He works as a professional dancer, choreographer, cast director, and movie director.
  4. Where is BBNaija contestant Sultex from? He is from Lagos State, Nigeria.
  5. Is Sultex from BBNaija in a relationship? Sultex describes his love life as a complicated situation.
  6. What are Sultex's hobbies? He enjoys playing video games, dancing, table tennis, and football.

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Sultex from BBNaija entered the house as someone unlikely to blend into the background. With a career in dance, choreography, and casting, coupled with his straightforward personality and dislike for lies and fake people, he has all the ingredients of a housemate to watch as the season unfolds.

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Ciku Njuguna (Lifestyle writer) Ciku Njuguna is a Lifestyle Journalist at Legit.ng. She joined the project in 2024 and has over four years of professional writing experience. Previously, she worked with Sports Brief and CyberSchool. Ciku earned a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Nairobi (2022). In 2023, Ciku completed the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course and the Google News Initiative training. Email: ciku.njuguna1@gmail.com.