In a shocking twist, "Big Brother Naija All-Star" housemate Adekunle Olopade, known for his mysteriously quiet demeanor, has decided to swap his N120m prize (a sum roughly equivalent to the GDP of a small country) for his "freedom." The grand finale, which took place under a blanket of suspense and mounting anxiety in Lagos on October 1, saw Adekunle bowing out in the fourth position. When the announcement of his eviction came up, the Big Brother house, renowned for its unpredictable drama, erupted in gasps as remaining housemates Ilebaye, Cee C and Mercy stared in open-mouthed shock as Adekunle casually strolled towards the exit. Shockingly enough, even the show's ever-calm host was seen choking on his words. The unusual development has sent analysts into frenzy. One commentator suggested, "Perhaps, he came to search for 'inner peace' or 'personal freedom' and not money. Or perhaps, he was sick of the seemingly endless consumption of Jollof rice and Yoruba stew." "Maybe the word ‘confession’ didn't quite translate into Yoruba for him," a linguistics expert quipped, referring to Adekunle’s refusal to confess his love to fellow housemate Venita, “It’s most likely a classic case of lost in translation”. It’s been reported that Adekunle's choice wasn't met with understanding from his co-housemates. One of them was heard saying, "I can't believe Adekunle left all that money behind. I mean, that could have bought a lot of Akara balls!" Plaudits have been pouring in from some viewers who applaud his decision to stand for 'freedom' and denying consumerism. An unidentified viewer was quoted saying, "That man Adekunle, has taught us all a lesson here. I believe he's the next Nelson Mandela." Absurd references to freedom fighters aside, it seems Adekunle has lit a spark of unprecedented drama in Big Brother Naija. One thing is sure: Adekunle left the show, but he will never leave our head scratching discussions.