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BBNaija 10: Imisi’s Win Has Nothing To Do With Regional Bias – Dede

Dede Ashiogwu, the first runner-up of the recently concluded Big Brother Naija Season 10, has refuted claims that regional bias influenced the outcome of the reality show.

The “Ten Over Ten” edition wrapped up on Sunday with Imisi emerging as the winner and walking away with the N150 million grand prize.

Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, took to his official X account to allege that the show was manipulated.

He claimed that Dede was unfairly denied victory because the organizers wanted to prevent another Delta State native from winning, after Kellyrae, also from Delta, clinched the previous season’s title.

In his post, Ossai argued that Dede made her state and fans proud and deserved the top spot, threatening to take legal action against the show’s organizers over what he described as “rigged voting.”

Reacting to the controversy during the prize presentation ceremony held on Tuesday at MultiChoice office in Lagos, Dede debunked the claims, stressing that Imisi’s win was legitimate and well-earned.

“I don’t believe it had anything to do with the region. It’s simply about the votes, she got the highest number, and she won. She truly deserves it,” Dede stated.

Looking ahead, the Delta-born reality star revealed her intention to pursue a career in the entertainment and creative industries, especially in acting.

“Everything amazing, everything we don’t know, everything we’ve never seen, that’s what I’m bringing,” she said confidently.

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BBNaija Star, Jason Jae Clears The Air On Dating Actress, Temi Kosoko

Big Brother Naija Season 10 finalist, Jason Jae, has debunked rumours linking him romantically to Nollywood actress Temi Kosoko.

He explained that she is his “bestie”, stressing that their relationship is purely platonic.

Rumours emerged that Temi Kosoko was Jason Jae’s girlfriend after their cozy photos and videos surfaced online after the singer disclosed to fellow housemates that he was in a serious relationship outside.

However, in a post-show interview with GOTV, stated that Temi Kosoko is his bestie and that he has a girlfriend.

“Temi Kosoko is my bestie. And I do have a girlfriend. I don’t want to go into that topic,” he stated.

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I Thought ‘Dorobucci’ Was A Crap Song – Tiwa Savage Reveals

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has revealed her initial reaction to one of Mavin Records’ biggest hits, “Dorobucci.”

The singer admitted that she was far from impressed when she first heard the track and thought it sounded terrible.

Speaking during an interview on NotJustOk, Tiwa revealed that Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy had played an early version of “Dorobucci” while they were in a hotel in Dubai for her wedding.

“Don’t know if people know this, but Don Jazzy played ‘Dorobucci’ in the hotel when we were in Dubai for my wedding, and honestly, I thought it was such a crap song,” she confessed.

However, her opinion changed drastically after returning to Nigeria and hearing the completed version of the track.

“When I got back to Nigeria, and I got to the studio, and I heard the song that I heard him play in Dubai, I was flabbergasted. I was so angry, like, I don’t know, because this had happened with Eminado too, and I did not like it,” she said.

The “Somebody’s Son” crooner admitted that she was hesitant to join the recording and was the last Mavin artist to lay her verse, even as her labelmates enthusiastically embraced the song.

“I was the last person to record my verse, because I was looking at everybody and I was like, ‘Do you guys really like this?’” she said.

Despite her initial doubts, “Dorobucci” went on to become a massive hit across Africa, solidifying Mavin Records’ dominance in the Afrobeats scene.

Reflecting on the song’s success, Tiwa praised Don Jazzy’s creative genius and vision.

“We all know what happened to the record. I don’t know what Don Jazzy does, but yeah, that was… I heard it, and I didn’t want to tell him.

“I was like, man, who… I was like, is it Reekado he’s doing this song for? Is it Korede or D’ija? Not knowing I would be on the song too, and it turned out to be phenomenal. Shoutout to Don Jazzy too,” she said.

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BBNaija 10: It Ended In The House – Sultana On Romance With Jason Jae

Big Brother Naija Season 10 finalist, Sultana has revealed that she will not pursue a romantic relationship with her love interest in the house, Jason Jae.
She made the revelation following the end of the show.
Speaking in a post-show interview with GO TV, Sultana stated that her romance with JJ ended in the Big Brother house.
The interviewer asked: “Do you plan of having anything in the future with Jason Jae?”
Sultana replied: “Jason was one of the close people I had in the house. And whatever happened in the house, happened in the house.
 
“He was one of the few people I was vulnerable with. Yeah, whatever happened in the house, ended in the house.”
Jason Jae had told Sultana on the show that he is in a committed relationship outside and was only with her in the house for the fun of it.
A clip of Jason employing the reality show’s host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to plead with his girlfriend outside to forgive him for flirting with other women on the show went viral on Tuesday.
In the clip, Ebuka was heard assuring Jason’s girlfriend of his love for her and how much he cherished her.
It remains to be seen whether Jason and his girlfriend would still be together going forward.
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Rapper Offset Speaks On Cheating On Cardi B With Saweetie

Offset has opened up following allegations of cheating on Cardi B.

He was alleged to have cheated on his estranged wife with rapper Saweetie.

In a candid conversation with actress and singer Keke Palmer, Offset was confronted directly about allegations that he had spent the night with Saweetie, claims that fueled months of online speculation. The rapper, however, On the other hand, calling them baseless and strange.

“That whole Saweetie thing was just weird,”Offset said, shifting in his seat during the interview. “I don’t know where that came from. It’s just one of those rumors that take off for no reason.”
Offset also referred to Cardi B affectionately as “bro” while explaining that despite the noise around their relationship, the infidelity and personal mistakes on his part ultimately led to their breakup.
 
“I messed up, and it cost me my marriage,” he admitted, acknowledging that his actions had “toppled” their nearly seven-year relationship.
When asked about the status of his divorce, Offset confirmed that it has not yet been finalized, though both he and Cardi B seem to agree that the separation is for the best.
Cardi B has previously spoken out about her frustrations and heartbreak over Offset’s behavior, often venting publicly on social media. The couple known for their fiery relationship, have broken up and reconciled multiple times over the years before filing for divorce again in 2024.
In another part of the interview, Offset reflected on the loss of his cousin and fellow Migos member Takeoff, describing it as a wound that still hasn’t healed. He also discussed his battle to overcome codeine addiction, a struggle that worsened after the group’s massive 2016 hit “Bad & Boujee” catapult
Offset believe for helping him regain control of his life, saying he’s focused on becoming a better man after years of chaos and controversy.
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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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