Persistence paid off for Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Ifeyinwa Adewumi Okafor, popularly known as Ivatar, who revealed that she finally made it into the reality show after auditioning seven times.
The revelation came during the premiere of the 2025 edition of the show on Saturday, where Ivatar was introduced as the seventh housemate to enter the house.
“I finally got into the BBNaija house after 7 auditions,” she said while speaking to the host on stage before her grand entrance.
Ivatar, who describes herself as half Igbo and half Yoruba, also revealed she is a single mother who grew up in South Africa. She promised to bring “real energy and good vibes” into the house, setting the tone for what fans hope will be an exciting and dynamic season.
Her story of resilience and determination has already started to gain traction online, with many social media users commending her grit and rooting for her to go far in the competition.
This year’s edition, tagged “BBNaija 10/10,” is already trending across various social media platforms, with viewers praising the organisers for assembling a diverse and intriguing mix of housemates.
