Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, commonly known as Ilebaye, is a criminologist, model, and entrepreneur who emerged as the winner of the 2023 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show. Born in 2001, she is 22 years old as of 2023.

BBnaija Ilebaye

Early Life 

Born in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, in 2001, BBNaija's Ilebaye Precious Odiniya hails from the Igala ethnic group, born to Mr. and Mrs. Odiniya. Her upbringing in Okpo, Olamaboro Local Government Area, Kogi State, was within a devoutly Christian family, as her father served as a Physical Health Education (PHE) instructor at the Government Secondary School in Alloma, Ofu, Kogi State.

Education

Her primary education was at a private school in Kogi State, followed by enrollment at the Federal Government Girls College in Kabba, where she excelled in her SSCE. Subsequently, she pursued a degree in criminology and security studies at Salem University.

Career

Despite her criminology degree, BBNaija Ilebaye is deeply passionate about entrepreneurship and entertainment. As the CEO of OI Clothing Store, a budding Nigerian fashion label, she has also ventured into professional modeling, featuring in various fashion and beauty campaigns.

After gaining attention from her participation in the seventh season of Big Brother Naija in 2022, she was introduced on July 23, 2022, as one of the 24 housemates in the "Level Up Edition," competing for a grand prize of 100 million naira.

Personal Life

At 22 years old, BBNaija Ilebaye is known for her lively personality on Big Brother Naija Season 7. Recognized as the "Baye Tribe," she enjoys partying and exhibits strong moral judgment. Her childhood aspiration was to become a lawyer, and currently, she does not have a boyfriend or husband.

Net Worth

Accumulating wealth through modeling and entrepreneurship, BBNaija Ilebaye's estimated net worth is around $30,000.

Social Media Handle

Since her Big Brother Naija appearance, Ilebaye's social media presence has increased. She has more than 190k followers on Twitter and over 800k followers on Instagram, reachable at @ilebayeofficial on both platforms.