The family feud surrounding Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) Season 10 winner Imisi Ayanwale has escalated, with her mother taking to social media to vehemently deny allegations of childhood mistreatment that her daughter shared during the reality show.
In a heartfelt Instagram video that has since gone viral, Imisi’s mother expressed profound shock and hurt over the claims, urging her daughter to set the record straight publicly.
Imisi, who clinched the N100 million grand prize in the recently concluded season of the popular Nigerian reality TV show, had opened up on air and in post-show interviews about a tumultuous upbringing. Among the revelations were her assertions that she was ejected from her family home at the age of 12 and accounts of sexual assault during her formative years. These disclosures struck a chord with viewers, sparking widespread sympathy and discussions on child welfare and parental responsibility.
However, in the video posted on Instagram, Imisi’s mother categorically refuted the eviction claim, stating she has “no memory of such an incident” and insisting it “never happened.” She elaborated that she reached out to her own mother—Imisi’s grandmother—and her sister for confirmation, both of whom corroborated her version of events, reporting no knowledge of any such occurrence.
The mother’s plea extended to the more harrowing allegation of rape. “I had no idea when or how it happened,” she said, her voice trembling with emotion in the clip. She called on Imisi to provide a clear timeline of the alleged incident to help clarify the circumstances, emphasizing her desire for truth over continued speculation.
The backlash from Imisi’s statements has been relentless for the mother, who described feeling besieged by public scorn. “The statements made about me have caused people to insult and label me a bad mother whenever I go out,” she lamented. “The backlash has been overwhelming.” Social media users have flooded her profiles with derogatory comments, amplifying the personal toll of the controversy.
This isn’t the first public clash in the Ayanwale family saga. Just days prior, Imisi’s mother released another video accusing her daughter of neglecting family obligations post-victory, including claims that she had pressured her for financial support a charge Imisi later denied in follow-up statements. In response, Imisi addressed the accusations on her own platform, defending her actions and highlighting the complexities of their relationship without delving into further details.
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