Big Soso (Sonia Amako) — Biography
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Sonia Amako |
| Nickname / Stage Name | Big Soso |
| Date of Birth / Age | Born 30 September 1996; 28 years old as of mid-2025 ( |
| State of Origin | Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Nationality / Residency | Nigerian; currently lives in the UK |
| Education | Law degree (University of Bedfordshire) |
| Occupation / Professions | Lawyer, certified/self-taught chef, entrepreneur, philanthropist |
| Hobbies & Interests | Cooking, travelling, reading, counselling/mentoring young people |
| Hidden Talents / Personality Traits | Braiding her own hair; cooking large meals; explaining things well; friendly, kind, real, self-sufficie |
| Relationship Status | Single (as of 2025) |
Big Soso’s Goals & BBNaija Impact
- She entered Big Brother Naija (Season 10) with a mission beyond fame: to represent Northern Nigeria, especially female youth from there, and to show that women can be leaders and still honour tradition.
- She wants young girls to see that they can pursue professional ambitions, support communities, build a business, etc., without having to compromise their identity or roots.
- Big Soso’s presence in the house is already resonating — she is seen as authentic, confident, and balancing multiple talents.
Challenges & Public Moments
- She was involved in some conflicts in the house: e.g. Big Soso said another housemate (Faith) “age-shamed” her, calling her old and accusing her of following boys around. Big Soso responded by emphasizing her dignity, being respected, and that she is seen more as a mother figure by soma
- Her eviction from the house was described by her as “shocking”. She didn’t expect to be evicted and wasn’t even packed.