Kellyrae, the newly crowned winner of Big Brother Naija Season 9, has opened up about the doubts he and his wife Kassia faced early in the competition. Despite entering the No Loose Guard edition with high hopes, Kellyrae revealed in a recent interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that the couple initially felt intimidated by the strong profiles of the other housemates.
During the interview, Kellyrae admitted that after meeting the other contestants, he feared they might not last beyond the first week in the house. He recalled a private conversation with his wife, where they agreed to be thankful if they managed to stay past the initial week.
He shared, “Kassia and I went in with so much faith, but after hearing about the other housemates’ backgrounds, I told her, ‘If we survive past one week, it’s by the grace of God.'”
This humility and humor resonated with viewers, and Kellyrae’s journey has been widely celebrated on social media. Fans expressed their admiration, with many noting how deserving the couple was of the win.
Twitter user @NeduIsVerySure commented, “You guys truly deserved the victory!” while @Web3FullGist praised him as a “winner with champion blood.”
The duo’s triumph has sparked conversations about partnership and resilience, with many fans emphasizing the importance of having a strong, supportive partner in life’s challenges. Twitter user @BamiShuaib remarked, “Having a good partner makes all the difference.”