Imisi Ayanwale pressure of fame
Emerging as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, the reality star Imisi Ayanwale has shared candid reflections on the challenges that come with sudden fame and public visibility. She admitted that life after the show has brought heavy expectations—especially regarding appearance and image. Imisi revealed she often feels pressured to present a polished version of herself, even when her personal preference is for a more natural look. In one statement, she said, “I don’t like things on my face, and I even hate hairs on my body.”
Imisi explained that although fans and media may expect her to always look glamorous, she finds such demands exhausting and at odds with who she truly is. Because of her new status, she said she now often dresses up, wears makeup, and keeps up a ready-made glamorous image even though she would rather not. She stated that stepping out publicly forces her into roles and styles she wouldn’t choose if left entirely to her own devices.
Before joining the show, Imisi said that much of her social media look was influenced by a past partner who enjoyed when she wore makeup and altered her style accordingly. She added that once she went into the reality show she stopped maintaining that look and favored being herself, free-style, even if it appeared messy to some. “Sometimes I just wanted to look at how I felt, free or messy,” she said.
Her candid remarks draw attention to the hidden pressures celebrities face, especially those newly thrust into the spotlight via a hugely popular show like Big Brother Naija. Imisi’s comments reflect an increasingly discussed tension: the need to be authentic while also satisfying public expectations. She is navigating a moment where her personal comfort clashes with the public persona that the world expects her to deliver.
In addition to discussing beauty and image pressure, Imisi also talked about her victory experience. She described her win as shocking, saying she did not expect to win and felt intensely anxious and unprepared when the announcement came.
As she moves forward post-show, Imisi has emphasized that she is still adjusting to fame. She said that fame is new to her and that she intends to seek mentorship and pace herself rather than rush into everything.
Her openness offers a valuable reminder: even winners of large reality TV shows face internal struggles and personal boundaries that might not be visible to their fans. For Imisi, the journey now includes redefining her public image on her own terms while staying true to her own preferences and comfort zones.
