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I haven’t slept, trying to recover from shock – All Stars winner, Ilebaye

Big Brother Naija (All Stars) winner, Ilebaye Odiniya has said she’s been battling with sleep since she won the reality show.

CorrectNG recalls that she was declared winner of BBNaija season 8 on Sunday, beating her closest contender, Mercy Eke to the N120 million grand prize.

Ilebaye shock

Ilebaye, who was presented her prize money on Tuesday, said during the presentation ceremony that she is still trying to recover from the shock of being the All Stars winner.

She said; “I’m still trying to feel it [being the winner of the All-Stars season]. I’m still like, ‘Ouch! Is this a dream?’ I’m still trying to adapt to every moment.

“I was super excited [when I was announced as the winner]. I didn’t believe it. I was just so excited. I haven’t slept since then.”

Meanwhile, at the same event, the 22-year-old graduate promised to make good use of the N120 million grand prize.

Ilebaye told her fans and colleagues that she would not waste the prize money as opined by critics. The Kogi-born model thanked her co-housemates and also said she will make them proud, and not to disappoint them.

She said; “Thank you guys so much, I am really happy to be your star. And to my housemates, thank you guys so much, I promise to make you guys proud, I promise not to disappoint you guys and I promise to make good use of the money. Thank you so much, I love you all”.