Key points
- Mercy Eke says she packed for the full 99 days. She came ready.
- She frames her win as hope for young women. She urges more female wins.
- Two women have won since her breakthrough. Phyna won 2022; Ilebaye won 2023.
Mercy Eke says her Big Brother Naija triumph was bigger than one person. It was a statement for young women who heard “you can’t.” She says the win showed that they can.
In a recent chat, Eke spoke on mindset and prep. She said she studied the show length and packed for 99 days. “I was ready,” she said, adding that her win was “for all the young women.”
Mercy Eke says win inspired young women
Eke recalls entering the house with calm focus. She wanted to prove a point to herself and others. “When I won, I did it for all the young women who have been told that they can’t,” she said. She hopes more women take that step and keep winning.
Her words come as fans revisit her career path. She marked her recent birthday with bold posts and fan buzz. See this related recap of a Mercy Eke birthday gift haul from last week. Mercy Eke flaunts N100m cash, Birkin, iPhone 17 gifts.
Female winners since Mercy Eke’s breakthrough
Eke made history in 2019 as the show’s first female winner. Since then, the winner’s roll has added two women. Phyna won in 2022. Ilebaye won in 2023. The run backs up Eke’s point on belief and access.
Eke has stayed in the news in recent days. She shared a reflective note on life and growth on 29 September. Catch that Mercy Eke birthday note on growth for more context on her mindset. Mercy Eke marks birthday, shares bold note on growth.
Eke’s stance blends pride with a push for change. She says young women should go for top spots with clear plans. She adds that readiness and belief still matter most.
