BBNaija’s Ivatar: “Tattoos Don’t Define Me, I’m Naturally Calm”

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Ifeyinwa Okafor, popularly known as Ivatar, has opened up about life in the house and how her appearance often led to wrong assumptions about her personality.

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Ivatar revealed that many viewers expected her to bring more drama simply because of her tattoos and edgy look.

“People have said that they expected more drama from me because of how I look, but I am naturally a very calm person. From the start, I made it clear that the stereotype people have about tattooed individuals doesn’t define me.

“I’m classy and intentional. Of course, I have a fun, crazy side, but only those I’m comfortable with will ever see that. I’m also a mother to an 18-year-old, so I can’t be reckless just to entertain anyone,” she explained.

The recently evicted housemate also debunked rumours of a romantic link with fellow contestant Kaybobo. According to her, a viral photo suggesting they kissed was digitally altered.

“I was shocked when I saw that picture. It never happened. Kaybobo and I are just friends. We connect because we share similar interests, but there is nothing romantic between us,” she clarified.

On her strained bond with ex-ally Mensan, Ivatar admitted she might have handled their friendship differently.

“Maybe I shouldn’t have pulled him into my corner because I felt he was lonely, like I was. We shared some fun moments, but I believe in setting boundaries, and I’ll always stick to that,” she added.

Opinion: Beyond the Tattoos – The Real Ivatar

Ivatar’s reflections are a reminder that reality TV often magnifies stereotypes. Viewers saw her tattoos and bold looks and immediately expected a fiery, reckless character. But what they got was a calm, intentional woman who prioritizes motherhood and self-respect over cheap drama.

In a house where chaos often equals screen time, Ivatar’s refusal to play into that stereotype may have cost her longevity on the show—but it also revealed a deeper lesson: authenticity is not always loud.

Her story also challenges how society views tattooed individuals. Tattoos don’t define values, class, or morality—they’re just an artistic expression. And perhaps Ivatar’s biggest win is showing that you can be edgy, stylish, and inked, yet still graceful, responsible, and principled.