BBNaija Season10, Week 1: Drama, Deception And Desire

Big Brother Naija Season 10 exploded onto screens with back-to-back surprises, emotional highs, and strategic lows.

From double launches to fake evictions and chaotic romance, Week One set the tone for what could be the most unpredictable season yet.

Double Trouble: 29 Housemates, One Mad House

It all began with a double-barreled launch—15 fierce females entered the house on July 26, followed by 14 competitive males the next day, instantly raising the emotional temperature to boiling point. With 29 contestants from wildly different backgrounds, alliances, attractions, and rivalries began to brew instantly.

Jason Jae’s Reign: From Hero to Target

Jason Jae claimed the first Head of House (HoH) title—only to face an immediate challenge under Biggie’s new “Defend Your Crown” twist. He picked five contenders: Bright Morgan, Dede, Kuture, Rooboy, and Sultana. Not only did Jason hold onto his throne, he doubled down and chose Doris as his HoH partner, securing early power—but also painting a target on his back.

Psychological Warfare: The Fake Eviction Twist

By Monday, paranoia gripped the house. Nominations rolled in, emotions ran wild—but Biggie had a trick up his sleeve. No one was going home. The nominations were fake, designed to stir fear and spark drama. And it worked.

Tears, Tension & Accusations of Strategy

By Day 3, the floodgates opened. Koyin broke down after a petty kitchen clash with Kaybobo, sparking debates about maturity. Mensan opened up in the diary room about the burden of being his family’s provider, drawing empathy—until others accused him of “scripted tears.” Some called it emotional manipulation. Real or fake? The lines blurred.

Chicken Fights & Cleaning Wars

A humble chicken piece nearly caused a war. Otega, sharing kitchen duties with Big Soso, gave Denari what he felt was a stingy portion, igniting a screaming match. Meanwhile, Ivatar vs. Sultana squared off over cleaning, and Mensan vs. Kaybobo had Round 2, this time over family digs. The house was officially in chaos mode.

Love, Lust & Cringeworthy Confessions

Romantic entanglements hit fast and hard:

Isabella–Mide–Kayikunmi Triangle: After a steamy moment with Isabella, Mide ditched Kayikunmi, triggering emotional backlash.

Gigi Jasmine got curved hard when Victory told her she reminded him of… his grandmother. Ouch.

Zita & Danboskid were spotted under the duvet—yes, already—raising eyebrows after Danbo’s bold claim: “If they want me, they’ll come.”

Imisi made the boldest move of all—a kiss via Dede to Faith—only to be friend-zoned in style. Surprisingly, Dede cheered her on.

Imisi’s Heartbreaking Revelation

In a soul-baring diary session, Imisi revealed the devastating loss of her four-month-old child, caused by the trauma of a toxic past relationship. It brought the house to a standstill—and reminded viewers of the real humans behind the game.

Arena Games Glory, Wager Disaster

Joanna proved herself a powerhouse by winning the Arena Games in a record 3 minutes and 15 seconds—first win for the ladies! But their momentum crashed during the week’s wager. The ballroom-themed task, “Unmasking,” was a chaotic disaster. Biggie scolded the house for sloppiness and slapped a food restriction on everyone.

Turn Up & Throw Downs

The week’s Pool Party and Saturday Night Turn Up were lit—until they weren’t. A dance-floor dispute over food nearly escalated into blows, with Denari and Otega at the center. What started as vibes ended in near violence.

Eviction Night Twist: Nobody Goes Home… Yet

In classic Biggie fashion, the live eviction show ended with a twist: despite all 29 housemates (except HoH and partner) being “up,” no one was evicted. It was all a psychological ploy, and it worked—tensions are higher than ever.

BBNaija Week 1 Quickfire Highlights