Ilebaye Odiniya is a Nigerian criminologist, reality TV star, entrepreneur, and fashion model. She was born and raised in Okpo, Olamaboro local government area in Kogi state, and is from the Igala tribe. Here are some fun facts about her:
Ilebaye started her acting career at a young age, playing a role in TV dramas including “Papa Ajasco” and “Super Story”.
She won the Finest Girl Democracy Nigeria (FGDN) beauty pageant in 2021.
Ilebaye was a contestant on the seventh and eighth seasons of the Big Brother Naija reality show.
During her first time on the Big Brother Naija show (7th edition) she was barely known and was evicted in the second week.
Her second appearance on the All Stars show was marked by controversies surrounding her age difference and under dog personality.
She is the winner of the BBNaija All Stars season 8, which aired in 2023, and received a grand prize of N120 million.
Besides being a reality TV actress, Ilebaye is the CEO of her Nigeria-based fashion line, the OI Clothing store.
She has a degree in Criminology and Security Studies from Salem University in Lokoja.
Ilebaye got her Ghanaian accent from her secondary school English teacher, who was Ghanaian.
Overall, Ilebaye is a young and successful Nigerian woman who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry and beyond.