Ismi, whose real name is Opeyemi Ayanwale, was officially crowned the winner of Season 10 of Big Brother Naija, taking home the grand prize and the hearts of millions of Nigerian fans.
She was announced victorious during the Saturday’s grand finale, which wraps up the 10/10 season, which had a roller coaster ride ranging from rivalry, tears, laughter and unforgettable moments.
Isimi emerged the winner, running past fellow top contenders, with Dede emerging as the first runner-up and Koyin following behind as the second runner-up. with Isimi becoming the second youngest and fourth female housemateafter Ilebaye Odiniya, who also won the grand prize at BBNaija season 8 at the age of 22.
Here are a few things to know about the new BBNaija winner.
1. Full name:
Opeyemi Ayanwale, better known as Isimi, in Yoruba means inspiration of breath; the name fits her from the inspiration she gave many of the viewers with her story.’
2. She’s 23 years old.
Contrary to her maturity and mindset, Ismi performed much better than someone who seems to be 23 years old; Ismi pulled the performance that seems to be like that of someone who is 30 years of age.
3. Hails from Oyo State
Isimi often showcased her roots in the Big Brother Naija house based on her traditional fashion and music. Isimi hails from the southwestern part of Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan. Oyo happens to be the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa.

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4. Attended the University of Ibadan.
Before the fame, Isimi was a profound student of the honourable and profound institution of the University of Ibadan, where she studied and nurtured her entrepreneurial mindset.
5. Fashion Designer
With her new fame and the whopping sum of ₦80 million, Isimi can now expand the fashion brand that she started before going into the Big Brother Naija house; she owns a brand known for elegant, creative and affordable designs.
6. Nollywood Dreams
In an emotional diary session in the Big Brother Naija house, she revealed to Biggie that she has plans of venturing into the big creative movie industry of Nollywood to chase a career in acting.
7. Currently Single
Despite getting involved in a lot of “ships” in the BBNaija house that happened to have sunk, crashed or wrecked, she made it clear to the public that she’s single and not in any form of relationship. She’s now focused on healing, building a new legacy and finding her purpose and not focusing on love for now.

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Isimi’s humour, honesty and emotional intelligence made her a fan favourite in the recent Big Brother Naija house; her online fan base, known as the Ijoba 606, became one of the most loyal and organised sets of fans in BBNaija history, rallying behind her every week.
From an unknown fashion designer to a national talk of the week, Isimi’s journey stands out to be a motivation for the next set of housematesthat are planning to go into the Big Brother Naija house. The victory depicts that of grace, growth, courage and strength, proving that saying true to yourself never goes out of style.
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