Last night, Africa was introduced to some of the finest women to ever grace the Big Brother Naija stage, and they did it solo. With 15 fierce and fabulous women occupying the house, it’s a historic and refreshing start to the season, and the vibes are unmatched.
From the moment they stepped through the doors, it was clear these ladies weren’t here to play. Bags were hoisted up the stairs without help, showing strength and sisterhood in equal measure. Isabella assisted Sultana with her luggage, while Imisi carried hers balanced effortlessly on her head. One thing’s for sure – what boys can do, girls are already doing….
Still, the anticipation of the male housemates entering the game lingers. Ivatar mused about how the boys would blend into the dynamic. Gigi Jasmine contemplated cleaning the house ahead of their arrival – torn between doing it in her live show outfit or freshening up first. Meanwhile, Ibifubara pointed out a lonely samoosa left on the garden floor, a sign that the mess may be just beginning.
Household dynamics are already heating up. While Gigi Jasmine worried about first impressions, Isabella made it clear much earlier that she won’t be doing any “community cooking”.
Big Soso stirred the pot further with her confident declaration: “When you meet a good man, you will wake up and cook for him.” Laughter echoed through the garden, with Joanna standing her ground on loving the solo life. Imisi disagreed, arguing that “being alone sucks”, prompting Ibifubara the psychologist to try, in vain, to distinguish solitude from loneliness. But with the energy in the house, it was hardly the moment for deep lessons.
As some, like Imisi, slipped into onesies, others, including Thelma, Big Soso, and Isabella, embraced the poolside vibes in swimsuits, hinting at a party-ready mood from night one. Could we be getting a taste of Thursday night's pool party early?
While the ladies settled into their new home, Isabella was already plotting her HoH strategy. In a swing-side chat with Tracy, she shared her vision of leadership – not chaos, but rearrangement. The boredom was too much for them as they cosied up in the yellow car in the garden.
As the second half of the double launch looms, we can’t wait to see how the new housemates will stir the pot. One thing’s certain – the girls have set the bar high and think they have a solid plan to ignore their entrance into the house. Will their plan succeed? We will find out soon enough.
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