Farida Sultana Auduson Ibrahim, widely known as Sultana, is a prominent contestant on Big Brother Naija Season 10 (2025), representing the northern part of Nigeria. Known for her bold personality and advocacy for body positivity, she is a plus-size model, beautician, and writer.
Personal life and background
Sultana was born on June 20, 1999, and hails from Adamawa State, Nigeria. Though she was raised in an interfaith family that exposed her to both Christianity and Islam, she later embraced Islam as her chosen faith. Her mother is a Christian, and Sultana revealed on the show that she was baptized in the Catholic Church with the name Josephine. The experience of growing up in an interfaith household taught her to value diversity and respect differing beliefs.
Her early life was not without hardship. During a conversation with a fellow housemate, Sultana disclosed that she was forced into marriage at the age of 15. The union, which she said was against her will, produced two daughters, Aaliyah and Lianora. She credits her “stubbornness” and resilience for eventually helping her break free from the marriage during her university days. Sultana hopes her story will inspire other young girls in the North facing similar challenges, showing them that early marriage does not define their future.
After leaving her marriage, she pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Adamawa State University. Now single, she openly takes relationships “one day at a time,” though she believes in love and is open to finding new connections.
Career and professional endeavors
Sultana’s career path is multi-faceted:
- Plus-size model: As a model, she is a strong advocate for body positivity and self-acceptance, using her platform to inspire others.
- Beautician: She is a certified and skilled beautician, specializing in skincare, lashes, and brows. Her ambition is to one day open her own beauty house and school.
- Writer: In her free time, Sultana is a passionate writer who uses it as a creative outlet to process her emotions and thoughts.
Beyond these professional pursuits, she also enjoys cooking and maintaining her physical fitness by regularly going to the gym.
On Big Brother Naija Season 10
Sultana joined the reality show with the goal of challenging herself, sharing her story, and representing Northern Nigeria to a wider audience. She has made a significant impact in the house, known for her confident and unfiltered demeanor, which has earned her both admiration and criticism.
Her journey on the show has been eventful:
- Interim Head of House: In Week 6, she held the position of Interim Head of House.
- Controversies and violations: She received a one-week ban on drinking alcohol for violating a house rule. She has also been accused of “gossiping” by some housemates and viewers, a habit she claimed to dislike prior to entering the house.
- Intimate moments: A viral clip showing an intimate moment between Sultana and fellow housemate Jason Jae stirred speculation about a romantic connection, despite their prior denials.
- Triumph and inspiration: In September 2025, she won the Head of House title, further solidifying her presence in the house. Her story of resilience, triumphing over a forced teenage marriage, has inspired many, particularly young women in the North.
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