- Safiu Kehinde
Reality TV show star, Ayanwale Imisioluwa, popularly known as Imisi, has emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 10.
Imisi had at the grand finale of the show held on Sunday became the last housemate standing in Big Brother Naija’s house after three months.
The win saw her won the N80 million cash prize for the show.
As seen in the viewers voters’ ranking, Imisi won the poll with a wide margin as she secured 42.8% votes as against the runner-up, Dede, who managed to gather 15.94% votes.
Coming at shoulders length with Dede was Koyin with 15.23% votes while Sultana ranked fourth with 7.94% vote.
According to report, the live finale broadcast to a massive audience across Africa, was a spectacular celebration featuring energetic performances from renowned Nigerian artistes, Adekunle Gold and Iyanya.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host of the show, dazzled the crowd with his signature charisma as the audience erupted with excitement when Imisi’s name was announced as the winner.
The humorous and outspoken housemate, who enjoyed massive support from her loyal fanbase known as “Ijoba 606”, triumphed over the eight strong finalists to secure her place in BBN history.
Her calm, strategic and emotionally intelligent approach earned her the admiration of both her fellow housemates and millions of fans who followed her journey from day one.
The finale wrapped up what many fans have described as one of the most unpredictable and emotionally charged seasons yet.
This season witnessed surprising turns including the disqualification of housemate Faith, a few days before the finale.
This year’s grand prize was valued at N150 million which comprises of N80 million in cash, a new car, a fully furnished apartment, a sponsored international trip, tech gadgets and several endorsement opportunities from the sponsors.
A visibly emotional Imisi expressed gratitude to her supporters and the Big Brother platform.
“I came into this house not knowing what to expect, but I stayed true to myself. Every challenge, every tear and every laugh brought me here.
“I’m grateful to everyone who believed in me and voted for me,” she said.
The finale also saw emotional reunions as evicted housemates returned to celebrate the show’s milestone season.
Fans filled the venue and flooded social media with congratulatory messages under trending hashtags such as #ImisiTheQueen, #BBNaija10Finale, and #10Over10Season.
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