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  • Thank you Big Brother for making me a star – Ilebaye

    Thank you Big Brother for making me a star – Ilebaye

    Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya has appreciated the role Multichoice, organisers of Big Brother Naija reality show played in her life.

    The reality star while thanking the brand, said it’s really a good privilege.

    Speaking on her fashion sense, Ilebaye revealed she is inspired by Gen Z Baddie, adding that she is her own fashion icon.

    “My outfit is inspired by Gen Z Baddie. I am my own fashion icon.

    Gateful to God for using Big Brother to make me the Star that I am. It’s a really good privilege”, she said.

  • BBNaija still owing me – Season 7 winner, Phyna insists

    BBNaija still owing me – Season 7 winner, Phyna insists

    Winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has responded to the recent revelation by Ilebaye, the Season 8 winner, that she received her prize money in full.

    Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna has insisted that she is still being owed some of her prizes.

    After coming out to accuse BBNaija of not paying her in full, season 8 winner, Ilebaye made contrary claims.

    According to Ilebaye, she got everthing from the organizers.

    Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.

    Phyna, who took to her social media handle to react, insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.

    She also stressed that she would continue to demand her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.

    On her X handle, Phyna wrote: “Them girls take a chill pill. I’m happy y’all got your money in full according to you, seems I’m being cheated on then. Women supporting women in the mud.

    “I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. Y’all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.

    “To those who got their money in full
    I’m happy for you. As poor man pikin, make I ask for my money and things wey remain…..”

  • BBNaija All-stars: I’ve cut off friends, I’ll change phone number – Ilebaye

    BBNaija All-stars: I’ve cut off friends, I’ll change phone number – Ilebaye

    Big Brother Naija ‘All Stars‘winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, said she intends to change her phone number as a result of her new celebrity status.

    Because of her experience with betrayals, the 22-year-old reality star said she doesn’t keep friends; therefore, she cuts off friendships.

    During a recent exclusive interview on Hero’s Therapy with radio and TV personality Hero Daniels, indicated that she will change her phone number after the media tour, stated that she had never truly had friends before entering the Big Brother house.

    She said; “Before going to the Big Brother House, I didn’t have friends. I just have people who I talk to.
    “But I didn’t have someone I could call a friend. Because I have had a lot of people betray me in the past. So, I cut off friendship. But I’ve people I talk to.

    “However, I haven’t really had time to chat with them since winning the show. I haven’t changed my number. I haven’t gotten in touch with anybody yet. Maybe when I’m done with my media rounds.”

  • BBNaija All Stars: Some housemates are yet to congratulate me – Ilebaye

    BBNaija All Stars: Some housemates are yet to congratulate me – Ilebaye

    BBNaija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odinaya popularly known as Gen Z Baye has revealed that some housemates are yet to congratulate her for winning this year’s reality Show All Stars edition.

    Ilebaye made this revelation while granting interview On All Stars unlocked with Toke Makinwa and Vics on DSTV and monitored by TheNewsGuru.com

    According to Baye, she expects that by now every housemate would have congratulated her or even reach out to her,  but reverse was the case.

    The 22-year-old said she didnt employ any strategy in the house, saying  she just went there to play her role and destiny and luck smiled on her.

    She added that she  is very ready to mingle and do business with all housemates.

  • BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye to pay N12m tithe to church from prize money

    BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye to pay N12m tithe to church from prize money

    Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, popularly known as  Baye, has revealed that she will pay N12 million as tithe to her church  from her winnings from the prize money she won from the reality show.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Ilebaye, a 22-year-old Kogi-born model, beat five other finalists to emerge winner of the BBNaija All Stars season on October 1, 2023.

    She was presented with a cheque for N120 million and a brand-new car at the prize presentation ceremony  last week Tuesday.

    IIebaye has now said she would give part of the money to her church to express gratitude to God for her victory.
    She disclosed this while fielding questions from fans over the weekend.

    “Once the N120 million gets to my account, I won’t buy anything; I will give my tithe to God to thank him for the grace he gave me,” Ilebaye said.

  • BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye rose from the youngest to the Wealthiest

    BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye rose from the youngest to the Wealthiest

    A former Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Alex Unusual has congratulated the winner of the All stars edition, Ilebaye, saying she rose from being the youngest to the wealthiest.

    According to Alex, Ilebaye deserved the crown she won on Sunday October 1st whilst describing her as a truly exceptional individual.

    Sharing Ilebaye’s picture, she highlighted how the 22-year-old Ilebaye transformed from being the youngest housemate to the wealthiest in a very short span of time.

    “Dear @ilebayeee , my Dautar and sister, my friend, I have told you a lot of times that you don’t know who I see you to be. Amidst and above all, I see a beautiful promising young girl.
    “From the Youngest to the richest. I’m happy for this rare one I met. This is just the beginning for you and that empire you dream of, will surely become reality. Congratulations on your win. You came, saw and conquered,” she wrote.
  • BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye speaks on frequent clashes with housemates

    BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye speaks on frequent clashes with housemates

    Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, aka Baye has revealed that her frequent clashes with housemates was not the strategy she adopted to win.

    The Kogi born model  won the grand prize of N120 million at the BBNaija finale on Sunday, after defeating all other housemates.

    Ilebaye’s win had generated controversies on social media with viewers suggesting that her altercations with almost all her colleagues during the just concluded reality show were part of her tactics to win.

    In her latest interview with show host, the 22-year -old said housemates seemed to pick on her due to an unknown beef.

    “I didn’t even have any strategy in the house. I just feel like I was just having fun. Some housemates have certain beef with me that I didn’t really get.

    “So, I might do something and they might feel like I’m purposely coming to annoy them even though to me, I am not.”

  • BBNaija All Stars: I haven’t slept since I won N120 Million – Ilebaye

    BBNaija All Stars: I haven’t slept since I won N120 Million – Ilebaye

    Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya  popularly known as Baye, has said that she’s yet to catch some sleep ever since she won the reality show.

    Recall that Ilebaye won the N120 million grand prize of the Big Brother Naija All Stars edition on Sunday.

    Speaking at the winner’s prize presentation ceremony on Tuesday, the reality star said she is still trying to adapt to being the All-Stars winner.

    She said, “I’m still trying to feel it [being the winner of the All-Stars season]. I’m still like, ‘Ouch! Is this a dream?’ I’m still trying to adapt to every moment.

    “I was super excited [when I was announced as the winner]. I didn’t believe it. I was just so excited. I haven’t slept since then.”

    Meanwhile, Ilebaye has been presented with her N120 million grand prize for winning the show.

    She becomes the second person from Northern Nigeria after Kaduna-born Katung Aduwak who won the first season in 2006, and only the third woman after Mercy Eke (2019) and Phyna (2022) to receive the Big Brother Naija prize money.
  • BBNaija All Stars winner, Ilebaye reveals struggle with insomnia

    BBNaija All Stars winner, Ilebaye reveals struggle with insomnia

    Ilebaye Precious Odiniya has revealed struggling with insomnia after she won the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All Stars reality TV show.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Ilebaye, nicknamed Gen Z baddie, made the disclosure while she was being presented with her prize on Tuesday.

    Recall Ilebaye emerged as the winner of the BBNaija All Stars edition on October 1, taking home the grand prize of N120 million, along with other exciting rewards.

    Insomnia is persistent problems falling and staying asleep, which in most cases is related to poor sleeping habits, depression, anxiety, lack of exercise, chronic illness or certain medication.

    While claiming her grand prize, Ilebaye revealed to show host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that she has not been able to sleep since winning the show.

    When Ebuka asked her how she felt about winning the show, Ilebaye responded, “I’m still in disbelief; it’s like a dream. I’m trying to adjust to every moment”.

    She was then questioned about her reaction the moment she heard her name announced as the winner.

    “I was super excited, I couldn’t believe it. When I saw my parents, I ran towards them, shouting that I made it. I was just so thrilled,” Ilebaye said.

    Regarding sleep, she added, “No, sleep hasn’t come to me.”

    TNG reports Ilebaye had earlier revealed she would use her N120 million prize money to build her Gen Z baddie empire.

  • BBNaija All Stars: How I will spend my N120m – Ilebaye

    BBNaija All Stars: How I will spend my N120m – Ilebaye

    Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, also known as  Baye, has finally revealed what she will spend her grand prize on.

    Recall that Ilebaye, a 22-year-old Kogi-born model, beat five other finalists to win the N120 million grand prize of the reality show on Sunday.

    She became only the second person from Northern Nigeria to win the reality show after Kaduna-born Katung Aduwak who won the first season in 2006.

    Shortly after winning, Ilebaye revealed that she wants to win her prize money to build an “empire” while fielding questions from the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
    Ebuka asked: “Congratulations. What are you going to do with the N120 million you just won?”

    Ilebaye replied: “I will use it to build my empire.”

    Ebuka asked: “What’s the name of your empire?”

    Ilebaye replied: “Gen Z Baddie!”