Former BBNaija contestant, Ike Onyema, has provided an explanation regarding why Ilebaye, the winner of the 2023 BBNaija ‘All Stars’ edition, should consider expressing gratitude to him. Ilebaye, the youngest contestant among the housemates, clinched victory in the 2023 edition, surpassing Mercy Eke and CeeC.
Their interaction within the house garnered public attention, particularly after Ike scattered Ilebaye’s clothes around the premises. Ike, who believes that his influence significantly contributed to Ilebaye’s success, humorously referred to himself as a “queen maker” and suggested that Ilebaye is welcome to thank him if she chooses to do so.
It is worth noting that Ike was romantically involved with Mercy Eke during the 2019 BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ edition, in which she emerged as the winner.
In his own words:
“They say I’m a 2-time queen maker but I’d say I’m the orchestrator of God’s plan. Feel free to ‘Thank me’.”