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Funke Akindele Is My Number One Mentor – BBNaija Winner, Imisi

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale aka Imisi has named Funke Akindele as her number one inspiration.
According to the reality star, she dreams of collaborating with renowned filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele.
The 23-year-old reality star made this known while speaking with journalists after receiving her ₦150 million cash prize and an SUV at the prize presentation ceremony held in Lagos on Tuesday.
Imisi, who gained fame for her entertaining, expressive personality and acting flair during the show, said her time in the Big Brother house reignited her passion for film.
“I think people saw a lot of my acting side while I was in the house. Even my fellow housemates said I’m a natural actress. I’m ready to do more.
 
“Funke Akindele is my number one mentor. I really hope to work with her one day. I also admire Bimbo Ademoye and Bolaji Ogunmola, they inspire me a lot.”
Speaking on her win, Imisi described the experience as “overwhelming”, admitting that she is still processing the love and support she has received from fans nationwide.
When asked about claims that ethnic support influenced her victory, she said:
“Maybe. Yoruba people are very supportive of their own, so that might’ve played a role. But honestly, I believe people connected with my realness and vulnerability.”
 
Imisi also extended gratitude to her Celestial Church community for their prayers throughout her BBNaija journey, adding that she plans to use her newfound fame to build a solid career in entertainment.
 
“Fame is new to me, but I’m ready to learn and grow. I’ll seek mentorship and be intentional about my next steps,” she concluded.
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BBNaija Season 10 Winner Imisi Receives N150m Grand Prize, SUV

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Imisioluwa Ayanwale aka Imisi has officially received her N150m grand prize.
The prize consists of a brand-new SUV and N80 million in cash.
The prize presentation ceremony was held in Lagos on Tuesday, where Imisi was captured posing proudly with her symbolic cheque and her new SUV.
Images and videos from the event quickly went viral across social media platforms, drawing celebratory reactions from fans.
Imisi secured her win after 72 days in the Big Brother Naija house, where she competed against 29 other housemates in the intense “10/10” edition.
She triumphed over strong finalists, including Dede and Koyin, to emerge as the ultimate winner.
Following the finale, fans, celebrities, and fellow housemates flooded social media with congratulatory messages, describing her as one of the show’s most deserving champions.
Many highlighted her calm demeanour, emotional intelligence, and authentic personality as key factors that endeared her to viewers.
Imisi, a 23-year-old actress and fashion designer from Oyo State, captivated audiences nationwide with her creativity, resilience, and relatable character. Her time in the house reflected a compelling blend of wit, warmth, and quiet confidence that resonated deeply with the show’s massive audience.
In the grand finale, Imisi secured 42.8% of the total votes, cementing her place as the Season 10 winner of Africa’s biggest reality television show.
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Why I Can’t Date Kola – Dede Says After End of BBNaija 10 Show

Big Brother Naija Season 10 runner-up, Dede has revealed the status of her relationship with fellow ex-housemate Kola.
According to Dede, she’s not interested in a relationship with Kola outside the house.
Recall that Dede and Kola were in a complicated relationship during the show with the latter insisting on romance despite the former telling him that she was in a committed relationship outside.
In a post-show interview with Ebuka, Dede admitted that she likes Kola, describing him as “an amazing person”.
However, she explained that she doesn’t like him enough to for a romantic relationship.
“I do like Kola but it is not enough for a relationship. I do like him. He is an amazing person. I would always sing his praise regardless of what it is. But it’s not enough for what we thought it is,” she expressed.
Dede revealed that she got bored with her relationship with Kola at some point on the show.
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Ruth Kadiri Pushed Me Into YouTube Filmmaking – Omotola Shares Story

Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has opened up on how she started her YouTube filmmaking journey.
According to the star, her colleague, Ruth Kadiri pushed her to embrace YouTube filmmaking.
She stated this during an interview on the Nollywood on Radio podcast, where she recounted how Kadiri persistently encouraged her to join the digital film revolution.
Omotola, 47, said the conversation happened in 2023 while she was on vacation.
“I came on vacation in 2023, and Ruth called me. She said, ‘Mama, do you know what’s going on? There’s a whole revolution with YouTube.’ She showed me numbers and everything,” Omotola said.
According to her, Kadiri described YouTube as a “phenomenal” platform that gives creators control over their content.
“She told me, ‘You can do what you want on YouTube, but I think you should get in on this. You would do very well.’ She didn’t let me rest,” Omotola added.
Eventually, the pressure paid off.
“That girl gave me no peace of mind. So I called my producer and said, ‘Let’s just try something.’ We shot the first project in four days and used the fifth day for cleanup. I surprised myself. I was thankful to her for giving me the courage to try.”
Omotola said the success of her first YouTube project inspired her to shoot Mother’s Love, a feature film that later screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
“Mother’s Love came because I was under pressure. I just told my producer, ‘What if we did a feature film?’ and that was it. We started planning immediately and shot it in less than two weeks,” she said.
The actress admitted she initially felt self-conscious about her return to the screen but decided to push through.
“It took long to release because I was scared people might laugh at me or say it wasn’t good enough,” she added.
Omotola’s move to YouTube marks a major shift in Nollywood, as more filmmakers explore the platform to reach global audiences.
Last year, Ruth Kadiri explained her own transition to YouTube, saying it allowed her more creative freedom away from the “too many regulations” in traditional Nigerian film production.
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I Thought I Was Going to Die Broke – Spyro

Nigerian singer, Oludipe David popularly known as Spyro has made a confession.
According to him, he thought he would die poor.
He stated this while opening up about his struggle with fear of failure and how his father’s negative utterances towards him impacted his childhood.
The singer recalled that his father was hard on him and often resorted to negative utterances while correcting him.
This, he said made him internalise fear and began accepting that he was “a failure” at some point.
He explained that he struggled with poor grades in secondary school and even doubted if he could complete his degree programme after he got admitted into the university due to the psychological effects of atychiphobia.
In a candid interview with veteran media personality Frank Edoho, Spyro shared that at some point, he thought he would die poor.
 
“I thought I was going to die broke. I always had this fear of failure. And my dad contributed to that. He took every opportunity he got to always tell me that I am a failure,” he recalled.
The music star said he was able to overcome his fear of failure after developing a personal relationship with God.
He also shared that he was on the verge of giving up on music and had already ventured into interior design before his breakthrough song ‘Who Is Your Guy’ went viral in 2022.
Spyro gained prominence after ‘Who Is Your Guy’ became an internet sensation. The remix with Tiwa Savage in 2023 solidified his stardom.
Later that year, the song won the Best Collaboration at the 16th Headies Awards.
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Korean Actress Brutally Murd£red by a VIP Fan Minutes After Final Live Stream

A Korean actress and influencer, Yoon Ji-ah has been k!lled.
She was murd£red by a VIP fan who left her body in a suitcase in the mountains just 30 minutes after a livestream.
Mail Online reported that the influencer who is in her 20s, was brutally assaulted and strangled to de@th on September 11, before her body was found abandoned in Muju, North Jeolla Province.

Investigators believe she d!ed within just 30 minutes after her final livestream ended.

She had been filming in Yeongjong Island, Incheon, around a three-hour drive away from where her body was discovered.
This led authorities to suspect the internet personality, who had over 300,000 followers on TikTok alone, may have encountered danger almost immediately after ending the live broadcast.
According to local reports, the suspect in the murd£r case, which has shocked South Korea, is a man in his 50s, identified only by the surname Choi.

Choi reportedly claimed to be the CEO of an IT company located in South Korea, and it is said he had approached the influencer under the pretense of a business partnership, promising to increase her followers.

The man was believed to be well-known on video platforms and earned the title of a ‘big-spending VIP’ under his nickname ‘Black cat’, reports media outlet Soap Central.
According to local media, the platform where Ji-ah would host her livestreams employed a ranking system for its users, based on their level of monetary support for the creators.
The higher-level ranks required enormous spending, and Choi reportedly reached level 56, which is said to have cost at least £53,000, reports The News.
Korean entertainment outlet Kbizoom claimed that Ji-ah had wanted to terminate her business deal with Choi before the incident.
Just a day before the victim’s death, Choi was seen in CCTV footage kneeling and begging before her, seemingly pleading for something.
Investigators now suspect that his excessive financial involvement and personal circumstances led to the crime, with reports alleging Choi may have been facing massive debt.
Witnesses reported that they saw Choi dragging a large suitcase from his house before stopping eight at multiple locations – the last being in Muju’s mountains.
He was arrested just 12 hours after the discovery of the body. He initially denied the charges upon arrest but eventually confessed to killing the influencer, according to local media.
The influencer’s devastated mother told reporters: ‘The detective said at 3.27pm, the CCTV showed her about to get out of the car, but she was pulled back inside by force. The door then closed.’
Yoon Ji-ah’s cause of de@th was confirmed as asphyxiation due to neck compression.
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Yhemo Sends Message to Imisi After She Won BBNaija Season 10

Nigerian entertainer and socialite, Yhemo Lee has sent a message to BBNaija Season 10 winner, Imisi.
In a post on Instagram, he expressed his desire to host the BBNaija winner.
Recall that Imisi yesterday won the show’s grand prize after defeating other housemates including Dede, Koyin, Sultana, Kola, Jason Jae, Mensan, Kaybobo, and Isabella.
Ater the announcement, a fan praised Yhemo Lee on Snapchat for correctly predicting Imisi’s victory, calling him a “prophet” and asking him to also speak positive words into his life.
The fan wrote: “Be like you go be prophet o, you said Imisi is your winner and she won BBN 10/10. Say good thing to my life too rn bami.”
In response, Yhemo Lee promised to host a club party for Imisi once she returns home, writing, “I go host her go club once she’s home. Imisi money.”
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Osimhen Celebrates Daughter With Heartfelt Message As She Turns 3

Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen has celebrated his daughter’s 3rd birthday in grand style.
In a post on Instagram, he shared a touching message, describing his little girl as the light that brightens his world and the sweetest blessing God has given him.
“You are the light that brightens my world and the sweetest blessing GOD has given me. Every smile you share melts my heart, every laugh you make fills me with joy, and every hug reminds me how lucky I am to be your parent,” he wrote.
Osimhen went on to express how watching her grow over the past three years has been the most magical journey of his life, calling her smart, kind, playful, and full of love.
He prayed for God’s protection over her life, adding, “May your life always be filled with laughter, happiness, and endless love. GOD will continue to protect you from the eyes of the evil ones, AMEN! Daddy/Mummy loves you more than words can ever explain. ❤️🌹🙏🏽🥰 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE! (BIG 3).”
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Adekunle Gold Gets a Street Named After Him in Lagos, Celebrates With Simi And Their Daughter

A street has been named after Nigerian music star Adekunle Gold in Lagos.
A video of him taking his family to unveil the new street has been shared online.
The singer shared a heartwarming video of himself, his wife Simi, and their daughter as they unveiled the new street sign — Adekunle Kosoko Street.
Posting the clip on Instagram, he wrote:
“The city that raised me now carries my name. Thank you Lord for my many blessings ❤️.”
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I Have Communicated With Linc, We Are Now at Peace – Yinka Theisen

Yinka Theisen, the ex-fiancee of actor, Linc Edochie has given an update concerning her estranged relationship.
According to her, she and Linc have settled.
Recall that since calling off their engagement, Yinka has been consistently attacked Linc on social media without him making a single statement.
In a post shared on social media this morning, Yinka said she and Linc have communicated and that they are in a good place.
She further stated that they have both forgiven each other and that she wishes Linc all the best in his new relationship.

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