The finale of Big Brother Naija Season 10 has set social media abuzz after Imisi emerged as the winner of the reality show with a commanding 42.8% of total votes — nearly three times that of first runner-up Dede, who secured 15.94%.
According to figures shared by Big Brother Naija on Sunday, other finalists trailed behind: Koyin (15.23%), Sultana (7.94%), Kola (5.48%), Jason Jae (4.24%), Mensan (3.54%), Isabella (3.07%), and Kaybobo (1.72%).
While many fans celebrated her emphatic win, others claimed Imisi’s victory was driven by “pity votes.”
On X, user Mackie4reall argued that her win reflected misplaced priorities in society.
“Imisi winning #BBNaija really says a lot about what we celebrate in this country. We keep rewarding drama and pity over intelligence and substance. Then we wonder why our politics and society look the way they do.”
Another post went further, suggesting her victory was undeserved charity: “The money was faithfully given to Imisi as charity, since she begged for it.”
Similarly, DavidPattt lumped her with previous winners accused of playing the “pity” card, writing, “Laycon – pity. Whitemoney – pity. Phyna – razz/pity. Ilebaye – pity. Imisi – pity.”
But many viewers quickly fired back, defending her gameplay and personality.
User symply_kimm dismissed the narrative outright, insisting Imisi earned her spot, “Which one is pity vote??? Imisi that did the most in that house to win that money is what you guys are saying, pity vote??? Must be cr@zee. IMISI IS VERY DESERVING OF HER WIN!!”
Another fan, uzezzi_ (Baby Lion), who admitted she rooted for Dede, also came to Imisi’s defence.
really wanted Dede to win. Dede is still my winner, but please, Imisi did NOT win because of pity votes. She didn’t sulk, she fought back, she met madness with madness. Even if she’s rough around the edges, that’s who she is — and she left with the same personality she came in with.”
For ulxma, Imisi’s appeal went beyond sympathy. “She was funny, entertaining, witty, smart, crazy, emotional, flawed, unserious, silly, courageous, and even annoying… the full package. I can’t believe the ‘pity’ and ‘poor’ narrative was imposed on her when she didn’t want it.”
