In a nail-biting twist that’s set social media ablaze, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 housemate Faith has dethroned Sultana to claim the coveted Head of House (HOH) title, selecting Joanna as his house guest in a move that’s divided fans between cheers for strategy and whispers of budding romance. The dramatic Monday challenger game, following Sultana’s interim win on Sunday, saw Faith outmaneuver competitors in the high-stakes arena challenge, securing immunity, luxury lounge access, and influence over house dynamics for the week. This shake-up in the “10/10: The Era of Influence” season comes amid Week 6’s escalating tensions, with no evictions last week thanks to a Tree of Trinkets nullification, keeping all 20 remaining housemates in the game.
Faith, the 28-year-old doctor from Lagos known for his calm demeanor, sharp wit, and consistent task wins – including being named Week 5’s Most Influential Housemate – expressed elation post-victory. “This is for the underdogs; I’ve been grinding silently, and now it’s time to lead,” he told Big Brother in his diary session, crediting his medical background for the endurance needed in the physical and mental trial. Sultana, the 25-year-old resilient plus-size model from Adamawa who had just opened up about her forced marriage at 15 and motherhood, fought valiantly but fell short in the final round. Her brief reign, marked by emotional revelations and strategic nominations, ended abruptly, prompting her to reflect: “It’s the game – I came, I inspired, and I’ll rise again.” Fans on X (formerly Twitter) flooded timelines with #FaithHOH and #SultanaStrong, one tweeting, “Faith dethroning Sultana? Queen deserved better, but that’s BBNaija drama!”
The real buzz erupted with Faith’s guest pick: Joanna, the 21-year-old two-time pageant queen and vibrant force from Delta State, over closer allies like Imisi or Gigi Jasmine. Joanna, celebrated for her independence and academic prowess, joins Faith in the HOH lounge, sparking speculation about a potential “ship” or power alliance. “Picking Joanna? Bold move – is it strategy to align with her social game, or sparks flying?” speculated a viewer, while another posted, “After Victory picked her before, now Faith? Joanna’s the ultimate guest magnet!” This echoes Week 2 when Victory chose Joanna over his love interest Gigi, leading to tears and fractured bonds. With Joanna’s history of navigating house politics – from defending herself in wager rehearsals to her embarrassing childhood stories shared during Nostalgia Week – the duo’s time together could reshape nominations and evictions.
BBNaija S10, which launched on July 26-27 with a record ₦150 million prize pool, has been a rollercoaster of twists: from Jason Jae’s historic defense to Rooboy’s Week 5 upset, and Sultana’s inspiring backstory that trended globally under #EndChildMarriage. Faith’s win positions him to nominate potential threats like Jason Jae or Big Sosa, whom Sultana previously targeted as “competition.” As the house enters another eviction-free potential week, alliances are fracturing – recall Faith’s past clashes, like body-shaming jabs with Gigi or his secret pact with Sultana revealed earlier.
Viewers are tuning in via DStv, GOtv, and Showmax, with Phynation and Sultana Empire stans mobilizing votes. “Faith and Joanna in the lounge? This week’s about to explode,” one fan predicted. Will this elevate Faith to finale favorite, or backfire like past HOH picks?