The final week kicked off with a special Head of House Challenge that recycled props and elements from previous tasks, creating a high-stakes obstacle course. The poetic moment of the day came when Jason Jae, who was the first Head of House of the season, finished with the shortest time, claiming the title of the final Head of House. For his house guest, he chose Sultana, a notable choice since he’d avoided picking her in the past.
The win was quickly overshadowed by drama. Biggie caught Kola infringing a rule by speaking about a conversation he had on the red telephone. As punishment, Kola was banned from speaking until further notice, forced to communicate only via a writing pad. This marked the start of a week during which rule violations came with heavy consequences.
The HoH brief also assigned the housemates the fun, yet demanding, task of caring for dolls as their "children," echoing their previous egg parenting duties. The remaining housemates quickly adapted, leading to humorous scenes like Sultana playing ping pong while balancing her baby doll, even turning the doll away so it wouldn't see Faith getting beaten.
Mid-week brought a vibrant celebration for Nigeria's Independence Day. The house was a flurry of activity as housemates prepared for the day's task, dressing up in stunning traditional attire. Koyin multi-tasked, ironing his clothes and scrambling eggs, while Dede danced and did her makeup.
However, the patriotic mood was fractured by a heated argument between Mensan and Faith over dirty dishes. Mensan, who was washing plates, complained about housemates not doing their part. Faith accused him of having an ulterior motive, telling him to "Leave the dishes if you don't like washing dishes." The intense disagreement showcased the mounting pressure and tension in the final week.
Despite the dish drama, the housemates eventually came together for an Independence Day baking task. The result was pure comedy: hilariously deformed cupcakes that were quickly squished and tossed away by Faith, providing a much-needed moment of laughter.
The most defining moment of the week came the next day when Biggie summoned the housemates to watch a clip showing Faith engaging in a violent exchange with Sultana. Immediately after the clip, Biggie wasted no time, announcing the disqualification of Faith and ordering his immediate exit from the house. The remaining nine housemates were split: one half was in complete shock, while the other half felt he deserved the severe consequence.
The shock was followed by another stern warning from Biggie. Imisi was issued a severe penalty and banned from speaking after Biggie noticed her constantly speaking vernacular without translating, a violation of the rule book.
Yesterday, Ebuka hosted the housemates to a dinner, Their Last Supper, and this unearthed all the looming drama. From Kola feeling hurt that Dede did not claim him publicly to Jason Jae calling Kola a kiss-ass. The drama seemed to continue brewing beyond the dinner as Kola went ahead to complain to Mensan that he felt hurt that Dede wasn’t expressing care towards him as much as he is towards her.
With Faith gone, the remaining nine housemates, Dede, Imisi, Isabella, Jason Jae, Kaybobo, Kola, Koyin, Mensan, and Sultana, were solidified as the ultimate Top 9 Finalists. They quickly put the drama aside, celebrating their incredible journey and making the most of their last nights in the Big Brother house.
It has been an emotional and unforgettable last days for the last nine standing.
The Big Brother Naija S10 Top 9: Dede, Imisi, Isabella, Jason Jae, Kaybobo, Kola, Koyin, Mensan and Sultana are our official finalists. Only one will be crowned the winner at the finale which will air this Sunday, 5 October at 19:00 WAT on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family on DStv channel 151 & Gotv 49. Watch BBNaija season 10 live 24/7, on DStv Channel 198, GOtv Channel 49, and on Showmax. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for all the gist. BBNaija season 10 is proudly brought to you by our Gold sponsor, Guinness Nigeria.