Imisi Ayanwale, the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10, has addressed her mother’s recent allegations.
The reality TV personality reportedly questioned why the issue didn’t come up until after she became well-known.
The problem started when her mother shared videos online claiming that despite Imisi’s N150 million victory, she had been abandoned and continued to live in substandard conditions.
In the tapes, which were made public on November 16, her mother was seen venting her annoyance and refusing to ask for assistance.
Imisi responded on her Instagram page by claiming that her mother had no involvement in her life prior to her BBNaija success and that they would go for extended periods of time without speaking.
She claimed that the relationship had always been tense, so the abrupt public outburst startled her.
Imisi clarified that even in the days preceding the issue, she had given money to support her mother over the years.
She went on to say that since many family members now rely on her, she is unable to use her award money for one person’s personal comfort.
“I was living my life before I won BBNaija, and you wouldn’t even call me in one or two years, so why is there a problem now?” she asked.
“I’ve tried, God knows.” I still sent you money four days ago and last week. Will I commit suicide?
“I am not allowed to deduct N1 from my winnings for the comfort of others. One hundred members of my family look up to me alone.
“During the most trying times in my life, you were not there.”
