Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner, Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, has admitted that her victory in the just-concluded edition of the reality show took her completely by surprise.
Speaking in a post-show interview with Arise TV, the 23-year-old reality star revealed that she wasn’t expecting to win and didn’t even dress for the grand finale like someone anticipating victory.
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“Winning the reality show was shocking to me. Sincerely, I was not expecting to win,” Imisi said.
She recalled being anxious moments before the winner was announced, saying the crowd’s loud cheers made her even more nervous.
“Before I got on stage, I was tensed just hearing the crowd chant my name. I was shocked when I was announced the winner,” she added.
The new BBNaija champion also shared a lighthearted detail about her outfit choice on the night of the finale, revealing that she wore crocs instead of heels because she wanted to stay comfortable.
“I wore crocs to the stage because I am not comfortable in heels. I did not even plan for the live show,” she said with a laugh.
New Daily Prime recalls that Imisi defeated her closest rival, Dede, by a wide margin to emerge winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 on Sunday.
She officially received her grand prize of ₦150 million on Tuesday, which includes ₦80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV.
Imisi’s humility and genuine surprise at her win have earned her praise from fans, many of whom say her authenticity was what made her stand out throughout the season.
