BBNaija 2018: Miracle Declared Winner of 2018 Edition ahead of Cee-C

It’s official, Miracle has won the Nigeria’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, beating the closest runner up Cee-C with over 10% votes.

How Africa Voted

BBNaija which started on January 28, with 20 housemates came down to its grand finale today and Miracle will be going home with 45 million Naira.

With only 5 housemates remaining at the grand finale, there was always going to be one winner. and that winner was in the shape of Miracle.

A total of 170 million people voted this season at the just concluded BBNaija Double Wahala reality TV show. 30 million of those people voted in the final that saw Miracle clinching the prize money of N25m cash, a brand new SUV worth N12m, a trip for two valued at N4.7m, and household gadgets worth N3.3m.

He also added the PayPorte prize of 1 Million Naira to his collections on the night.

Miracle won the PayPorte challenge with a total time of 53 min 30sec!

Below is how the 30 million people voted in the final:

• Miracle – 38.18%
• Cee-C – 28.04%
• Tobi – 22.53%
• Alex – 7.07%
• Nina – 4.18%

BBNAIJA 2018 Finale Recap

When Ebuka told them to take one last walk and switch off the lights in the House, Miracle and Cee-C knew that one of them was the ultimate Housemate for this season’s Double Wahala.

With smiles all over their faces as they switched one light at a time, they finally said their goodbyes to Big Brother and exited for the main stage.

When Davido’s Fall faded, the mood electrified as the Housemates entered the stage and soon after, Ebuka had to calm the crowd to which he slightly succeeded.

Winning Before Winning

Miracle’s will to win has always been rewarded by his ability to give his all in every challenge given to him. Whether it’s the Head of House, a Task or the Arena games, he always brought his A-game.

So when he was announced as the overall winner for the Payporte’s Arena games, it came as no surprise as he’s won more than any other Housemate.

With an overall time of 53 minutes and 30 seconds throughout the season, Miracle was awarded a cash prize of One Million Naira.

The Crowning

As usual, Ebuka asked the auditor to confirm if the results were independently verified and the auditor confirmed.

After they were shown the prizes to be won and with a total of thirty million votes this week; after a long silence and seeing both contestants shaking and nervous, Miracle emerged as the ultimate Big Brother Naija winner.

Emotions ran high from everyone and Miracle’s in-House sweetheart Nina; was at the fore embracing him as he struggled getting up after his excitement threw him on the ground.

Champaign splashing and everyone gathering to embrace him, finally he stood up and continued to celebrate in disbelief.

About the Winner of 2018 BBNAIJA, Miracle

Miracle Igbokwe Ikechukwu was born on 17th February, 1994 in Lagos State. He, however, currently resides in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

He’s a trained pilot who graduated in 2017 at the International Aviation College (IAC) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria. He entered the Big Brother Naija house with his pilot license tightly in hand.

He once told Big Brother he’ll use part of the money to advance his aeronautic training and use the rest to support his family.

Celebrities Reacts to Miracle Winning 2018 BBNAIJA

Here is the trending reaction from all over the social media on the wake of Miracle’s latest triumph.

Popular music producer and Mavins boss, Don Jazzy has reacted to Miracle emerging winner of this year’s Big Brother Naija reality show.

In a series of tweets posted after the announcement was made, he wrote:
“It’s a Miracle. #bbnaija 2018 WINNER

“Channel Closed – CC.

“On that note I hail CC’s fans sha #bbnaija.

“Oya pls let’s get back to work o. Let’s not be lazy nigerian youths. #bbnaija.”

BBNAIJA 2018 host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu congratulated Miracle on the amazing season he had.

More Reaction from Social Media

Official sponsors, Payporte captured the moment.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State, Hon. Uche Nwosu declared their readiness to reward Miracle, the winner of Big Brother Naija ,and Nina who is a student of the Imo State University and an Indigene.

Congratulations Miracle, a race well run.