The Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) house was thrown into a twist on Sunday night as Thelma Lawson emerged winner of the Week 7 Head of House (HoH) challenge, dethroning Faith, who had occupied the position for two consecutive weeks.
The win followed Thelma’s artful maneuvering of Biggie’s challenging games of strategy, where housemates fought against time, chance, and wit to claim the much-sought-after seat of power. Composure and quick thinking served her well, with fans abuzz on social media as the hashtag #ThelmaTheStrategist was trending within minutes of the win being announced.
What Thelma’s Win Means
As Head of House, Thelma now enjoys immunity from possible eviction in Week 7 a huge relief in a season where fan favorites have been unceremoniously ejected. Apart from safety, she also gets to influence nominations and turn the tide of alliances in her favor.
Faith’s eviction has already caused whispers of new power struggles and alliances in the house. Having been close to some of the strongest players in the game, Faith’s friends are now in a panic, whilst Thelma’s fans are celebrating her rise as a long-awaited prize for her persistence.
Fans React
Reactions have been pouring inp on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok. Some fans referred to her as “the underdog who took over,” and some speculated that her reign may not be long if she makes bold nomination choices.
One fan tweeted: “Thelma has ended Faith’s monopoly at last. Let’s wait and see if she plays it safe or dirty. Either way, this week is going to be fire!”
The Week Ahead
With just a few weeks left to the finale, Thelma’s leadership comes to a turning point in the game. How she plays her recently gained power could determine if she cements herself as a solid threat or becomes an even bigger target once her immunity runs out.
For the meantime, one thing is certain all eyes are on Thelma as she walks into the HoH lounge, and every move she makes will be under the spotlight.
