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BBNaija Season 10 winner Imisi has shared the heartbreaking loss of a pregnancy in April, just weeks before auditioning for the show.

In a TVC Entertainment interview, the reality star, whose real name is Opeyemi Ayanwale, described the period as overwhelming and said she prefers not to revisit the painful memory.

According to her, the tragedy struck less than a month before she registered for the competition, adding emotional weight as she entered the house.

“It was this year in April. It was not even up to a month before I auditioned for Big Brother. The whole thing was so overwhelming for me. I do not want to talk about it,” she said.

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Imisi also disclosed ending her relationship with ex-boyfriend Hakeem shortly before auditions, calling the breakup hectic and admitting she hadn’t fully healed from the heartbreak.

She revealed that her pre-show social media persona was shaped to match his preferences.

Despite the personal turmoil, Imisi triumphed over 28 other housemates on October 5, claiming the N80 million cash prize and a brand-new SUV.

Big Brother Naija Season 10 winner Imisi has opened up about the challenges of her newfound celebrity status.

Speaking at a recent event, the Oyo State native expressed discomfort with the constant need to maintain a polished appearance, particularly wearing makeup, which she described as a significant adjustment from her low-maintenance lifestyle.

Imisi revealed that she dislikes anything on her face or body hair and prefers a simple, packed-up look but feels compelled to conform to public expectations.

She emphasised that while she believes she looks good naturally, the pressure to always have her hair, makeup, and nails done is part of portraying the right image as a public figure.

This shift, she noted, is one aspect of her life she must actively work to embrace.

She said: “I would say having to wear makeup every time I go out, like to maybe an occasion like this, it’s not my thing generally, like I hate stuff on my face, I even hate Hair on my body, like I prefer to pack up, like I have to pack up, so I think like this is something I really have to adjust to and work on, like having to do makeup, look good every time. I look good generally, with or without this, but I feel like, yeah, like because of what you’re trying to portray and how people should see you, you have to always have your hair done, your makeup done, your nails. I would say makeup, like that’s what I have got to change about me”.

In a show of gratitude, Imisi thanked her “Imistars” fanbase, fellow celebrities who rallied behind her during the show, Celestia Worldwide, Nigerians, and Africans at large for their unwavering support.

She added: “I would talk about the Imistars, you guys are wonderful, then all the celebrities, I don’t want to talk about one person because I see a lot of celebrities actually come out for me and rooted for me, thanks to all of you, the Celestia worldwide, thank you, Nigerians, Africans in general, thank you so much, God bless you”.

She also extended special appreciation to singer Adekunle Gold, whom she affectionately called her “big daddy” and hailed as the “baddest musician in town” for his unique voice and charisma.

Imisi described listening to his music as magical.

She wrote: “Oh, to my big daddy, Adekunle Gold, the one and baddest, baddest musician in town, Adekunle, you know, the voice, the charisma, Adekunle is one of a kind, thank you so much, you are wonderful, your voice is very magical when I listen to your voice, oh, thank you, Adekunle Gold”.

Imisi’s victory in the “10/10” edition, which featured a record 29 housemates over 10 weeks, won her a N150 million grand prize, including N80 million in cash and a brand-new Innoson SUV.

As the fourth female winner in the show’s history, her authentic and resilient persona captivated audiences, turning her into a symbol of youthful empowerment and cultural pride. 

Winner of BBNaija Season 10, Imisi has expressed frustration during a recent interview about being repeatedly asked about her plans following her cash prize win.

Responding to the interviewer’s query about the one question she’s exhausted by, Imisi mentioned the repetitive nature of inquiries such as “Now that you have won the money, what is next for you?” and “What do you want to do with the money?”

Interviewer asked: “What’s that one question that you are tired of being asked?”

Imisi responded, saying; “Now that you have won the money , what is next for you , what should we expect from you, what do you want to do with the money and so on”.

Imisi had mentioned that she plans to seek financial advice before making any major decisions with her N150 million grand prize, which she won on October 5, 2025.

Imisi, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, has denied claims that she used a pity strategy to gain sympathy and votes.

She revealed on Arise TV that she had only a few days to pack for the show after receiving her acceptance email, and didn’t have time to plan her approach.

Imisi stated that she brought whatever clothes she had on hand and didn’t expect to be picked for the show.

She emphasised that her authenticity was genuine, and she didn’t manipulate emotions to win over the audience.

With conviction, Imisi asserted that her journey in the Big Brother house was unscripted, and her connection with the audience was real.

“I didn’t come in with a pity strategy. I didn’t even believe I was going to be picked for the show. When I got the mail, I had only a few days to pack. I was in Ijebu at the time, and I brought all the costumes I took to that location to my sister, then we started planning,” Imisi said.

Imisi was announced winner of BBNaija season 10 on October 5, 2025 by the show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.