Big Soso Faces Backlash for Calling Dede ‘Dirty’ in Explosive Clash
The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 house, themed “10/10,” has been rocked by another fiery confrontation, this time between housemates Sonia Amako, known as Big Soso, and Precious Ashiogwu, aka Dede. During a heated argument on Saturday night, Soso sparked outrage by making derogatory remarks about Dede’s personal hygiene, stating, “She (Dede) smells, she doesn’t bath till night and doesn’t wash her panties,” according to viral clips and posts shared on X. The comments, which followed Dede’s reference to Soso’s male friends as “fishes,” have ignited accusations of bullying and body-shaming, further intensifying the drama in the house.
The altercation began when Soso confronted Dede over her “fishes” comment, which she found disrespectful to her close male allies, including housemates she calls her “boys.” Soso escalated the dispute by accusing Dede of inappropriate behavior, calling her an “ashawo” (a derogatory term implying promiscuity) and questioning her hygiene habits. “Dede smells, bathes only at night, and doesn’t wash her panties,” Soso reportedly said, as captured in a video posted by @theNETng. She further criticized Dede for sleeping on the same bed with male housemates despite having a boyfriend outside, alleging it showed a lack of loyalty. @boriyebaby added, “Big Soso said Dede is dirty, she no dey wash pant, she doesn’t cook, her own na makeup makeup with her sandpaper nyash,” highlighting the intensity of Soso’s remarks.
Dede, a 23-year-old Delta-born entrepreneur known for her unapologetic demeanor, stood her ground, responding, “I don’t give a f*ck about Soso’s opinion about me, and she should keep it to herself.” Fans on X have rallied behind Dede, with @thic_didi slamming Soso’s comments as unfounded, stating, “Big Soso went to drag her to tell her things that have NOTHING to do with her. She has called Dede ASHAWO and DIRTY and see how people are hailing her on the TL cause Dede needs to be humbled???” The same user refuted the hygiene claims, noting that multiple housemates, including Mide, have praised Dede’s cleanliness, and accused Soso of exploiting the situation to tarnish Dede’s image.
The controversy has drawn comparisons to Soso’s earlier clashes, including her dispute with Faith over age-shaming and with Imisi over kitchen duties, where she accused Imisi of wasteful cooking. Soso, a 28-year-old Kaduna-born lawyer and chef, has positioned herself as a maternal figure in the house, earning the nickname “Mama Soso” from male housemates for her nurturing yet commanding presence. However, her confrontational style has sparked criticism, with @AdisaAkomolede noting the contradiction in Soso claiming she had no prior issues with Dede before launching into personal attacks. @Hooniieytt praised Mide for defending Dede against the “slot-shaming and body-shaming,” pointing out the lack of support from male housemates who laughed during the exchange.
The incident has fueled broader discussions about respect and boundaries in the BBNaija house, with fans questioning whether Soso’s remarks constitute bullying. @chockietee posted, “All this for a fisherwoman? 😳,” reflecting shock at the escalation over Dede’s playful comment. The controversy comes as Week 4 sees all housemates except Head of House Zita, Most Influential Player Jason Jae, and immunity holders Faith and Mensan up for eviction, raising stakes for alliances and viewer support. With a ₦150 million grand prize on the line, the fallout from this clash could impact Dede and Soso’s standings as the season heads toward its October 5, 2025, finale.