Key Points
- Imisi’s mother says people quickly judged her without facts. She thanked God for her daughter’s success despite struggles.
- She says she did not know prize handover timing. ValidUpdates previously reported the mother’s hotel incident claims in October.
- The mother says Imisi now avoids contact with her. She pleaded for compassion as they both cope with strain.
BBNaija Imisi (Opeyemi Ayanwale)’s mother appears in an emotional video. She speaks in Yoruba and asks the public to stop judging.
She thanks God for Imisi’s win despite her own hardships. ValidUpdates previously reported the mother’s hotel incident claims in October.
What she said
In the clip the woman introduces herself as Imisi’s biological mother. She says people claim she did not take care of her child.
She explains she was not told about the prize handover early. She says she received a late call and hurried to prepare.
The mother says she ran around praying for Imisi to win. She hoped the win would help lift her out of poverty.
She adds that her daughter now says she hates her openly. The woman says this caused deep pain and left her shocked.
Fans have mixed reactions across social platforms and comment threads. Some call for calm while others demand more facts before judging.
ValidUpdates also covered Imisi’s welcome gifts and fan donations after the finale. The scene of fans giving money and gifts drew wide attention online.
Family fallout and public pressure
The clip has turned attention to the family’s strained ties since the show ended. Many online posts argue over money, care, and family loyalty.
Some users defend the mother and ask for compassion in replies. Others press for proof before shifting blame or offering support.
A second internal report tracked fans organising physical gifts in Lagos recently. For context see the coverage of the ₦17m welcome gift from fans.
Support groups and close followers urged both sides to seek calm and private talks. Several commenters said elders or mediators could help reduce online harm.
Imisi has not publicly replied to the latest video as of publication time. Her silence has prompted further debate about family privacy and public life.
Watch her video below.
