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  • BBNaija 7 winner, Phyna thrilled over her first abroad trip

    BBNaija 7 winner, Phyna thrilled over her first abroad trip

    BBNaija 7, Level Up winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, also known as Phyna, could not hide her excitement over her first trip outside of Nigeria.

    In a video making the rounds on social media, the reality star was seen shouting happily about her trip to South Africa and then to Qatar.

    According to her, it is her first time leaving Nigeria and people have not seen anything yet.

    Nigerians react to Phyna’s excitement over leaving Nigeria for the first time

    miriamfrimpong: “My girl keeping it REAL” je_suis_ukpahiuojo: “Disturb us please ”

    michychantel: “Let us preparation ourself ooshe have a lot to show us.” sure_blessing: ” my baby”

    adesuwaexclusive: “My baby we are preparing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

    chiamaka_juliana_: “We are here all for it baby❤️”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Phyna is from Edo State, but she was born in Lagos State. She grew up in Edo State where she had her education.

    She is a graduate of Engineering from Auchi Polytechnic.

    Before entering the Big Brother Naija house, Phyna was a commercial model, who started her career from college and was signed by a modelling agency.

    BBNaija 7 winner, Phyna thrilled over her first abroad Trip
    Phyna

    Phyna entered the 7th season of Big Brother Naija (Level Up) as the tenth housemate on 23 July 2022.

    During the season finale of the show on 2 October 2022, she was declared the winner scoring 40.74% of the final votes ahead of Bryann with 26.74% of the total votes cast and was entitled to the ₦100 000 000 (one hundred million naira) grand prize, making her the second female to win the show, three years after Mercy Eke won it.

    Phyna was announced the winner of Big Brother Naija season 7 after making it to the top two with former housemate Bryan.

    The 25-year-old hype girl walked away with N100m grand prize— a cash prize of N50m and N50m worth of prizes from the sponsors. The final six housemates included Daniella, Chichi, Adekunle, and Bella, alongside the top two.

  • Esama of Benin Kingdom hosts BBNaija 7 winner, gifts her 10 plots of Land

    Esama of Benin Kingdom hosts BBNaija 7 winner, gifts her 10 plots of Land

    Big Brother Naija, BBNaija 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, has revealed that her colleagues, Kess and Pharmsavi have each gotten a plot of land after supporting her during her Edo homecoming, as she visited the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Pharmsavi, Kess accompanied Phyna to Edo state where she was received by the monarch who gave her a bronze sculpture worth millions of naira.

    Kess is from Delta state while Pharmsavi hails from Akwa Ibom state.

    Phyna thanked the Queen, who made it possible for her friends to become landowners in her home state.

    Esama of Benin Kingdom hosts BBNaija 7 winner, gifts her 10 plots of Land
    Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion

    The Esama of the Benin Kingdom is a businessman. The title Esama traditionally means the “Son of the people”, with responsibilities including assisting the poor in medial, monetary and private venture forms. He was suspended from taking part in palace activities in 2008. The Esama is also known for flamboyance.

    Chief Igbinedion is married to Lady Cherry Igbinedion, a native of Jamaica. Chief Igbinedion got married to Lady Cherry Igbinedion in 1977. Their children include; Lucky, Peter, Charles and Omosede.

    The Esama of Benin’s business empire includes an international property portfolio and a private TV and radio station, called Independent Radio (92.3 fm) and Television.

    He owns a private bank, oil refinery, diamond, gold, marble mines over Africa, a private university (Igbinedion University, the first private university in Nigeria, located at Okada town) and a large number of hotels.

    He previously owned the now-defunct private airline, Okada Air, of over 40 aircraft (planes and helicopters).

    He has built numerous churches including a Grand Catholic Cathedral, and has set up and owns a number of private hospitals across Nigeria.

    Esama of Benin Kingdom, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion

    Gabriel Igbinedion Early Life
    Gabriel is the only surviving child of his parents. His mother was the daughter of the Ihaza of Usen, a descendant of the Usen Royal family with a proud history.

    He lost his father died when he was just nine years old and inherited a house in the village and six cocoa plantations.

    His mother was a big trader, selling fish. He sold kerosene for seven pence for more than three years when he was a houseboy and also went to fetch firewood from the bush five times a week.

  • BBNaija 7 winner, Phyna fulfills promise of giving part of her proceeds to the poor

    BBNaija 7 winner, Phyna fulfills promise of giving part of her proceeds to the poor

    Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, has fulfilled her promise of giving part of the proceeds she got from the reality TV show to the less privileged, as she distributed food items to the poor in Lagos state.

    While in Biggie’s house, the reality star had once talked about how she was raised by the streets.

    She has decided to give back to the Lagos community by organizing an outreach programme to satisfy some of the needs of the less privileged.

    In a video that surfaced online, Phyna was seen sharing small bags of rice, cartons brimming with food items that were wrapped in black nylons.

    Fans have praised the BBNaija star for her charitable activities.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Phyna is from Edo State, but she was born in Lagos State.

    She grew up in Edo State where she had her education.[7] She is a graduate of Engineering from Auchi Polytechnic.

    Before entering the Big Brother Naija house, Phyna, was a commercial model, who started her career in college and was signed by a modeling agency.

    Phyna entered the 7th season of Big Brother Naija (Level Up) as the tenth housemate on 23 July 2022.

    During the season finale of the show on 2 October 2022, she was declared the winner scoring 40.74% of the final votes ahead of Bryann with 26.74% of the total votes cast and was entitled to the one hundred million naira grand prize, making her the second female to win the show, three years after Mercy Eke won it.

    Phyna on Tuesday, October 4, received her prizes, an N50million cheque, a brand new Innoson SUV and a trip to Dubai, UAE.

    The 25-year-old, while speaking about what she intends to do with the money, said she is yet to decide on what to do with the cash prize.

    She, however, hinted that part of the proceeds will go to the less privileged.

    In her words: “I will calm down and see to that and if you’re the one, you’ll do the same but I will see to helping the needy.”

  • BBNaija “Level Up” winner, Phyna moves into her luxurious home in Lagos

    BBNaija “Level Up” winner, Phyna moves into her luxurious home in Lagos

    Winner of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, “Level Up” edition, Ijeoma Otabor, aka Phyna, has officially moved into a luxurious new apartment in Lagos state.

    The reality TV star made this known via her social media page as she shared a video of her outside the beautiful house.

    Phyna gave glory to God for his blessings and congratulations poured in for the former hype lady.

    She was emotional in the clip she posted as she played a praise song, affirming that God is amazing.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that Phyna had addressed critics in her most recent post, letting them understand that she will continue to be “razz”.

    Following Phyna’s win, she has constantly had to address internet trolls, as she claims she is not one to let things slide.

    This development came to light after she shared on Twitter that she is a winner with a difference – a response she gave naysayers, who constantly tell her that she “does not know how to talk”.

    Phyna, in a live video, disclosed that she would continue to be who she is and that nothing can change her. She informed critics of how much of a different winner she is.

    The Level-up winner goes on to speak about her she will never compromise her personality for fame. She adds that the only difference is her appearance and glow.

    Reacting many flooded the comment section to advise her to make low-key movements and stop going live on Instagram to disgrace herself

    See reactions curled from Netizens

    melodycent1
    All her mate are making big moves low-key but she’s always on live making noise and attacking people wey no send her ?. Na winner be this one ooo ? … Other housemates are doing things she’s here making noise chai na wa ???

    thick_barbie5
    She is looking beautiful but can she tone down her loudness ??? Haba !!! She can actually adapt a classy lifestyle if she is willing to learn !! Being Razz has never helped anyone ??I know say her fans will come for me but deep down y’all want her to be classy ??

    alisonberry886
    Olodo. Get a management to rebrand. Stop spilling trash.

    diva_oyin_porch
    Girl you talk to much

    cutefateful
    Celebrity miss road ???.

  • BBNaija: Groovy and Phyna spotted having couple moment

    BBNaija: Groovy and Phyna spotted having couple moment

    Winner of the Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, level up edition, Josephina Otabor, aka Phyna, has been spotted with her lover during the reality TV show, Groovy, as everything looks as if the bond is growing stronger from both sides.

    Recall that the Edo State hype lady (Phyna) and Groovy had some couple moments while they were in the House, which shows their love keeps moving even after the show.

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Phyna was announced the winner, beating fellow finalist Bryann to clinch the N100m grand prize, which includes N50m cash prize, a new SUV from Innoson Motors, a Dubai trip for two, a year supply of Pepsi, new techno phone Camon 19, supply of Unik soap and supply of home appliances from Nexus among other mouth-watering prizes from sponsors.

    The prize presentation was aired across BBNaija stations on GOtv and DStv.

    According to DSTV, Phyna is short-tempered and can fight with a person one minute, then talk to them the next, like nothing happened. She is single and believes she is a born entertainer.

    On relationship, she said: “My view on relationships is: Na mumu dey fall in love”.

    She considers herself jovial, and maintains she is allergic to gossip.

    “I don’t condone gossip, and a lot of people know I hate it. You can never gossip about someone to me,” she said.

    One of her talents is repairing home appliances and she counts her graduation as one of the best moments of her life. “I never thought I would be able to further my education in a higher institution of learning”. Phyna has set her sights on the Big Brother Naija House because of one simple reason; she wants to make a difference.

    Meanwhile, immediate past BBNaija housemate, Hermes Chibueze Iyele, better known as Hermes, has bagged his first ambassadorial deal with weight loss company, Cheri living.

    The reality tv star announced his new partnership with the brand via his Instagram account.

    He wrote: “@cheriliving flat tummy and weight loss product are simply the best. There will be a 24 hours discount for everyone that mentions Hermes before ordering. Coolest tribe gbera”.

    Following Hermes announcement about his new partnership with the brand, congratulatory messages have begun pouring in for him from his fans, Coolest tribe. !

    Some congratulatory messages seen were;

    Official lucyo wrote; “Baddest influencer ”

    Unusal favorite wrote; “More winnings Hermes

    Nellyaon wrote;
    “Hermes you are the king ”.

    Maggie monnie wrote;
    “I know you are going to make the first coolest tribe proud”.

  • BBnaija 7 winner, Phyna takes relationship with Groovy on ‘low key’

    BBnaija 7 winner, Phyna takes relationship with Groovy on ‘low key’

    Winner of the just-concluded Big Brother Naija, BBNaija ‘Level Up’ Season 7 edition,  Ijeoma Otabor, aka Phyna, has explained why she needs to focus more on herself and not allow her relationship with Groovy to be her major highlight.

    The Edo State hype priestess, who was romantically involved with Groovy while in the BBNaija House, said their relationship would be on a ‘low key’ after the show.

    She explained in an interview that her status as the winner of the reality TV show saddles her with the responsibility of pushing and promoting several brands.

    Now that we are out, it’s now time to focus on only me and myself

    The 25-year-old reality TV star said: “I want to focus on myself more now. I don’t want my relationship with Groovy to be the major highlight of me right now”.

    “I have a lot of brands to push and I need to stay focused”.

    “My relationship with Groovy for now would be on a low key. Our relationship was very loud in the Big Brother’s house because we were being filmed and it was an enclosed space that was why it seemed that way.

    “Now that we are out and all of us are so busy, it’s now time to focus on only me and myself. Anything about the relationship zeros me off.”

    TheNewsGuru.com recalls that on Tuesday Phyna received her prize worth N100m.

    BBnaija 7 winner Phyna takes relationship with Groovy on ‘low key’

    She was announced the winner on Sunday, beating fellow finalist Bryann to clinch the N100m grand prize, which includes N50m cash prize, a new SUV from Innoson Motors, a Dubai trip for two, a year supply of Pepsi, new techno phone Camon 19, supply of Unik soap and supply of home appliances from Nexus among other mouth-watering prizes from sponsors.

    The prize presentation was aired on Tuesday across BBNaija stations on GOtv and DStv.

    A clip of the presentation was shared on DStv Nigeria official Instagram page, where Phyna’s cheque and car keys were presented to her on stage by sponsors of the show.

    Watch video of Phyna announced as winner

  • Whitemoney hails Phyna on emergence as second female BBNaija winner

    Whitemoney hails Phyna on emergence as second female BBNaija winner

    Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, season six winner, Hazel Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, has applauded Phyna for becoming the second female housemate to win the show after Mercy Eke.

    The 25-year-old hype girl, whose full name is Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, was announced winner of the Big Brother Naija Level Up edition during the finale on Sunday.

    Celebrating her win on Twitter Whitemoney congratulated her saying, “Congratulations Phyna @unusualphyna this one na serious Levelling up. 100m no be your mate WHO DEYYYYYY!!!”

    The “Who dey…?” hype girl will get N100 miilion worth of prizes as winner in addition to others she got during the show.

    Another fan favourite Bryann finished as the first runner-up, while Bella emerged as the second runner-up.

    Ex-housemate Mercy Eke won Big Brother Naija season four.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Phyna is short-tempered and can fight with a person one minute, then talk to them the next, like nothing happened.

    She is single and believes she is a born entertainer. “My view on relationships is: Na mumu dey fall in love”.

    The BBNaija 7 winner considers herself jovial, and maintains she is allergic to gossip. “I don’t condone gossip, and a lot of people know I hate it. You can never gossip about someone to me,” she says.

    One of her talents is repairing home appliances and she counts her graduation as one of the best moments of her life.

    “I never thought I would be able to further my education in a higher institution of learning”, she said.

    Phyna has set her sights on the Big Brother Naija House because of one simple reason; she wants to make a difference.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the winner of the ‘Shine ya Eye’ edition of the BBNaija show (Whitemoney), had identified four housemates he likes in the ‘level up’ edition.

    Whitemoney, in a tweet on his verified Twitter page, said he supports Phyna, Bryann, Hermes, and Bella to win the grand prize.

    The chef said, ”Been watching #BBNaijaSeason7 for a while now, and in no order, these are the housemates I am stunning, Phyna, Bryann, Hermes and Bella.”