Key Points
- Imisi did not expect to win the grand prize. She cried as fans chanted her name.
- She swapped heels for crocs after painful dress rehearsals. Kola urged comfort first on finale night.
- Dede helped steady her during a rough party. The advice shaped her stage look.
Imisi has opened up on her finale moment. The BBNaija 10 winner said she did not expect it. She heard loud chants before she reached the stage. “I was already crying,” she recalled during a TV chat.
The new champion also spoke on the crocs debate. Viewers asked why she wore them on the night. The reason, she said, was simple and honest. Comfort beat style after a painful dress rehearsal.
Why Imisi wore crocs on finale night
Imisi said the decision started the day before. “I was so uncomfortable with the heels,” she said. “It was Dede that held me inside,” she added. The pain made her dread another long live show.
Kola then stepped in with firm, kind advice. “Just wear something very comfortable for you,” he said. She took the cue and reached for her crocs. “I felt it matched my outfit,” she explained.
Her choice drew chatter across timelines that night. She said the decision kept her steady on stage. It helped her move with calm through the climax. The moment demanded balance over strict fashion rules.
Crowd love and a shock win
Imisi stressed she did not bank on victory. “Sincerely, I was not expecting to win the money,” she said. The chants outside hit her before the big call. “I was hearing my name,” she recalled with tears.
The roar made the shock feel even more intense. She felt “overwhelmed and grateful” as the result dropped. It capped weeks of stress, tasks, and tight votes. She thanked fans for the loud, steady support.
The win followed a clear viewers’ lead on finale night. See the full viewers vote breakdown for context on her margin. Away from the game, housemates resumed quiet reunions offline. One tender clip shows Isabella reunites with her son.
For Imisi, comfort, support, and calm won the day. A simple shoe choice kept her grounded on stage. Friends steadied her when heels made each step hard. The path to the prize stayed human and real
