Imisi Ayanwale wins BBNaija Season 10, gets N80 million cash

In her speech after she was declared winner of the season, an elated Imisi said, “I came into this house not knowing what to expect, but I stayed true to myself.”

News Agency of Nigeria • October 5, 2025

Imisi Ayanwale [Credit; Instagram]

After 72 thrilling days in the Big Brother Naija (BBN) house, Imisi Ayanwale, has emerged as the winner of the Season 10 edition, walking away with a cash prize of ₦80 million.

The grand finale was held on Sunday night, following weeks of intense competition, strategy and entertainment that captivated millions of viewers across Africa.

The live finale broadcast to a massive audience across Africa, was a spectacular celebration featuring energetic performances from Nigerian artistes, Adekunle Gold and Iyanya.

The show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, 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 fan base known as “Ijoba 606,” triumphed over eight strong finalists namely: Dede, Kola, Mensan, Isabella, Jason Jae, Koyin, Kaybobo, and Sultana in securing 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 described as one of the most unpredictable and emotionally charged seasons of the show.

This season witnessed surprising turns including the disqualification of housemate Faith, a few days before the finale.

This year’s grand prize was ₦150 million comprising of ₦80 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.

(NAN)

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