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BBNaija 10: I Wasn’t Expecting To Win – Imisi Says

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has said her victory in the just concluded edition of the reality show was shocking to her.

In a post-show interview with Arise TV, Imisi explained that she wasn’t expecting to win and was not properly dressed for the occasion when she stepped on the stage on Sunday.

She also talked about dealing with anxiety just before she was announced as the winner.

“Winning the reality show was shocking to me. Sincerely, I was not expecting to win.

“Before I got the show, I was tensed just hearing the crowd chant my name. I was shocked when I was announced the winner.

“I wore crocs to the stage because I am not comfortable in heels. I did not even plan for the live show,” she expressed.

Recall that Imisi beat her closest competitor, Dede, by wide margin to emerge as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 on Sunday.

She received her grand prize of N150 million, comprising N80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV on Tuesday.

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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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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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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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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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BBNaija: How Viewers Voted Imisi Winner of 10/10 Season

The official voting chart showing how viewers voted has been released.
The organisers of Big Brother Naija Season 10, dubbed 10/10 released the chart following the emergence of Imisi as the ultimate winner of the show.
Imisi was officially crowned the winner on Sunday, October 5, 2025, during the live grand finale hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
The season, which began with 29 contestants, concluded with nine finalists: Kaybobo, Isabella, Jason Jae, Mensan, Kola, Sultana, Koyin, Dede, and Imisi.
During the live finale, evictions narrowed the group down until Dede was announced as the first runner-up, leaving Imisi as the last housemate standing.
Following the finale, the organisers unveiled the official voting breakdown, showing how viewers across the globe cast their votes in favour of Imisi.
Here is how the viewers voted:
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BBNaija S10 Grand Finale; Imisi emerges winner, claims ₦80 million cash prize

The Big Brother Naija Season 10 show has had its grand finale with Imisi emerging victorious, claiming the cash prize of 80 million Naira.

The grand finale, which aired on October 5, 2025, has been a highly anticipated event in the reality show.

Imisi Wins BBNaija S10

The grand finale, hosted by show host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, saw Kaybobo as the first evicted housemate, followed by Isabella.

Their eviction was followed by Mensan and Jason Jae leaving, with Koyin, Dede, Imisi, Sultana, and Kola remaining as the top five.

Among the top five housemates at the grand finale, Kola was the first housemate to be evicted, followed by Sultana and koyin leaving Dede and Imisi as the top two.

Prior to coming to stage, Adekunle Gold, also known as AG Baby, performed hit songs to the crowd.

However, Imisi was declared the winner on stage by Ebuka-Obi-Uchendu.

Meanwhile, Imisi has now joined the list of previous BBNaija winners, including Mercy Eke of Season 4 (Pepper Dem Edition), Laycon of Season 5 (Lockdown Edition), and KellyRae of Season 9 (No Loose Guard Edition).

During the show, she was one of the most talked-about housemates, whose Instagram account skyrocketed from 63 followers to over 10,000 followers within 24 hours of the show’s launch on July 24, 2025.

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