Who Will Be Crowned the Certified Winner of BBNaija S10?

Vanessa Obioha

The Big Brother Naija Season 10 finale comes to a nail-biting end tonight, with nine housemates vying for the crown. When host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu opens the final envelope, whose name will echo as the winner across the studio? Imisi, Mensan, Dede, Kola, Sultana, Isabella, Koyin, Kaybobo, or Jason Jae?

Fans are in a frenzy, scanning their crystal balls for the right prediction. Leading the chatter is Imisi, the eccentric firebrand whose boldness, dramatic clashes, and ability to flip between posh and local accents made her unforgettable. Sharp-tongued yet unpretentious, she became a housemate audiences loved to watch, sparring with everyone from Kaybobo to Koyin to the disqualified Faith.

Drama and humility have often proven to be the winning formula in Big Brother Naija. Viewers gravitate to housemates who remain authentic while serving up entertainment. Imisi seemed to understand this instinctively, embracing her quirks, sparking drama when necessary, and staying true to herself in a house full of intimidating personalities.

Not every strategy succeeded. Faith, for instance, initially attracted fans with his intellect, but his towering ego and defiance cost him dearly, leading to disqualification.

Dede leaned on charm and sex appeal, carefully guarding her allure, while Jason Jae’s calm competitiveness won him a loyal base that continues to campaign vigorously for him. Kola benefitted from his alliance with Imisi, while Koyin brought Gen Z vibes that resonated with younger fans. Mensan’s uncanny resemblance to music star Adekunle Gold earned him his own loyal following, and Kaybobo’s luck with the new “red telephone” twist secured his place in the finale. Sultana, meanwhile, rode on the influence of her affluent background.

This tenth season has largely lived up to expectations, thanks to the diversity of personalities and producer-introduced twists. Inspired by the Netflix hit Squid Game, housemates had to “earn” the 150 million grand prize weekly. The season also introduced the Trinket Tree, allowing Heads of House to save nominees, and the Head of House Challenger, where the coveted title had to be defended.

As the curtain falls tonight, the franchise closes one of its most thrilling seasons. Will Imisi’s eccentric charm deliver the victory as many predict, or will another housemate snatch the crown in a surprise twist? The answer is only hours away.