Ilebaye Odiniya

Ilebaye Precious Odiniya (born May 9, 2001), professionally known simply as Ilebaye or by the moniker Gen-Z Baddie, is a Nigerian criminologist, model, actress, and prominent reality television personality. She gained widespread national recognition for her participation and eventual victory in the eighth season of the reality show *Big Brother Naija*, themed "All-Stars."Early Life and Education Ilebaye Precious Odiniya was born on May 9, 2001, in Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria, and is a native of the Igala tribe. She was raised in a Christian family. For her secondary education, she attended Binta International School in Lagos, which is owned by movie producer Wale Adenuga. She went on to pursue higher education at Salem University, located in Lokoja, where she successfully earned a degree in Criminology and Security Studies.Career Progression and Notable Works Ilebaye's career in the entertainment industry began at a young age, starting with acting roles in popular Nigerian television productions. She featured in series such as *Papa Ajasco*, *Super Story*, and *Binta & Friends* during her time at Binta International School. In 2021, she further explored her modeling interests and won the Finest Girl Democracy Nigeria (FGDN) beauty pageant. Her professional trajectory shifted significantly toward reality television. She first participated in the seventh season of *Big Brother Naija* in 2022, but her major breakthrough came when she was cast in the eighth season, *Big Brother Naija: All-Stars*, in 2023.Major Achievements and Current Status Ilebaye's most significant achievement to date is winning the *Big Brother Naija: All-Stars* season, which catapulted her to national fame and solidified her status as a mainstream celebrity in Nigeria. Following her victory, she has leveraged her platform across various entertainment sectors and social media. As of her latest public presence, she is active in content creation and modeling, often using the social media handle @ilebayeofficial and engaging with her large following on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).