Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna and winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, has made a shocking revelation about her strained relationship with her family. The Edo State-born reality TV star announced via her verified X handle on Thursday night that she has disowned her family and will no longer bear the surname “Otabor.”
Phyna shared her struggles, stating that her family has been unsupportive since her childhood, leaving her in an emotional state she finds difficult to describe. She wrote, “I am publicly dropping my family surname Otabor… It has been proven that I actually have no family, and nobody knows how I came about… I’m still searching for answers though.”
Revealing her difficult upbringing, Phyna lamented how she was shuffled between relatives as a child. “Going up and the way I was tossed around relatives I should have suspected but guess I was too young… omo my head wan tear!” she added.
This development follows a previous controversy involving Phyna’s father, Mr. Otabor, who publicly criticized her for allegedly neglecting the family after her rise to stardom. The incident sparked debates on social media about family expectations and obligations.
Phyna’s revelations have drawn mixed reactions from fans and followers, with some expressing concern for her mental health and others urging her to seek reconciliation. The reality star has yet to disclose further details about the challenges she is currently facing.
