Imisi Ayanwale, the resounding winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, has revealed she battled intense feelings of intimidation during her early days in the Big Brother house, despite her eventual victory.
Speaking in a post-win interview with host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Tuesday, Imisi admitted that the wealth and sophistication of her fellow contestants made her deeply insecure.
“My first week in the house was incredibly intimidating,” she recalled. “I remember being on my bed after a diary session and questioning if I could really compete. There were lots of people who came from very good backgrounds—their fashion sense and the way they spoke… I was just not confident and felt intimidated.”
Imisi also delved into the complicated relationship she shared with fellow housemate, Kaybobo, whose attitude she described as confusing and unpredictable.
She suggested that Kaybobo often targeted people she was close to. “He hated Faith because I liked Faith,” she explained. “Kaybobo is always like that. Once he knows I like someone, he starts poking fun at them.”
Imisi hinted at deeper feelings from his side, noting his shifting behavior when cameras weren’t focused on them. “At times when he’s not with his mic or camera, there’s a way he looks at me or acts differently. I don’t know… but I think he likes me. I really think he does,” she stated.
The Grand Victory and “Pity Vote” Claims
Imisi has officially received her grand prize package, which included ?80 million in cash and a brand-new SUV from Innoson Motors.
Her victory was dominant, securing a commanding 42.8% of the total public votes—nearly three times the votes received by the first runner-up, Dede (15.94%).
| Finalist | Percentage of Votes |
| Imisi (Winner) | 42.80% |
| Dede (Runner-up) | 15.94% |
| Koyin | 15.23% |
| Sultana | 7.94% |
| Kola | 5.48% |
| Jason Jae | 4.24% |
| Mensan | 3.54% |
| Isabella | 3.07% |
| Kaybobo | 1.72% |
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Despite the landslide win, the discussion around her victory has been mixed, with some fans celebrating her triumph while others controversially claimed that Imisi’s win was primarily driven by “pity votes.”
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