The winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna has warned Nigerian singer, Dammy krane to leave her out of his fight with fellow singer, Davido.
The two artistes have been at loggerheads during the past week after Dammy Krane accused Davido of owing him some money.
In a bid to call out the father of twins, Dammy Krane, via his Instagram story, chastised Davido for getting angry when a promoter said she did not know him when he (Davido) also claimed not to know Phyna.
Phyna, who was tagged to the story, commented with laugh emojis which Dammy Krane also posted on his story as well as on X, saying, “Phyna sef laugh una idolo matter.”
Phyna, who was unhappy about getting dragged into the feud, immediately disassociated herself from Dammy Krane, who wanted a form of alliance in his fight with Davido.
She wrote, “When you Dey chop life you no call me, e don set now you wan drag me enter, I be one man squad, I nor dy gang up. @dammy_krane.”
Phyna also posted on her Instagram story, warning him to leave her out of the fight, while clarifying she doesn’t know Dammy Krane and the laugh was innocent.
Afrobeat star David Adeleke, fondly called Davido, has claimed that he doesn’t know who Big Brother Naija star, Phyna, is, while apologising for liking a tweet that bashed the reality TV star.
Davido had liked a post on X by 47kasz that referred to Phyna’s fans as useless.
Phyna responded to Davido’s liking the tweet by saying, “Wetin I do, #davido na wah oh. The hate is real. Congratulations on your Twins sha.”
Quoting her tweet, Davido apologised, saying, “Thank you, love, but I actually don’t know who you are, and it was an honest mistake, no vex.”
In a later post, She tweeted, “God knows me. Thank you, Jesus. Make I sha go double my hustle.”
Phyna won the Big Brother Naija reality TV show in 2022.
BBNaija ex-housemate, Bella, has strongly backed Phyna’s action of unfollowing some of their fellow Level-up ex-housemates.
Bella noted that only Phyna can tell why she unfollowed some ex-housemates, adding that there is no need for pretense.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that on Saturday, Phyna unfollowed a couple of houses. The list includes Chichi, Bryann, Amaka, Daniella, and Chomzy.
These housemates could be described as Phyna’s closest friends in the house. However, it is quite unclear why she took such a decision.
While Bella was live yesterday, December 5 she touched on the subject, and noted that “Phyna alone knows what she heard or saw”.
Bella rose to prominence in July 2022 after appearing in the reality show Big Brother Naija season 7. She is also a popular social media influencer and has worked with several brands such as Pretty LittleThing, Sodah London, and Ore’s Wurld.
The now famous reality TV star was born Chidimma Esther Okagbue in Anambra State, Nigeria but currently resides in Lagos, Nigeria. She is a Nigerian national and follows Christianity. She has a sister named Uchee Sandra Okagbue.
After completing her secondary education, she attended the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The social media influencer is 25 years old as of 2022. She was born on 31 May 1997. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Bella is also a model, reality television personality and content creator. She is one of the Big Brother Naija Housemates that competed for the 100 million naira grand prize.
The reality star describes herself as a frivolous person who gets angry easily and competes because she wants to win. She decided to compete in Big Brother Naija because she wants to be rich and famous.
During the reality TV show, Bella and Chichi got into a fight over a wager task after the latter suggested a new idea to the group’s task, which didn’t sit well with former.
Previously, Biggie had passed an instruction that all group members must deliver a distinct talent for the task. When Bella tried to call her attention to Biggie’s instruction, Chichi took offence and slammed her.
BBNaija star, Okagbue Chidinma, popularly known as Bella, has opened up to fellow reality star, Phyna, on being neglected after the latter won N100 million as the recent winner of the reality TV show.
Bella lamented that Phyna was not spending enough time with her during their South African trip.
Recall, Pepsi had rewarded all the Level Up Housemates with a trip to Cape Town as a result of their exceptional performance at Pepsi task.
In a new insta live video, in South Africa, Bella was heard lamenting about Phyna not spending time with her.
Bella said: “On this trip, you don’t have my time.”
Replying, Phyna said: “Wow Bella is jealous. You know what will happen, we are going to the hotel, we will come to you people’s room let’s drink” we are clubbing tonight.”
Recall that Bella congratulated Phyna on winning the Level Up edition. Some critics, however, claimed that the duo does not share a genuine friendship following Phyna’s disapproval of Bella’s relationship with Sheggz.
TheNewsGuru.com recalls that Phyna and Bella fought severally on Big Brother Naija but became close during the finale week.
The fight was quite epic and trended online after due to Phyna’s epic lambasting of Bella.
Phyna and Bella were involved in several fight in the BBNaija house.
During the BBNaija show, Phyna threatened to beat Bella before going on to troll her about her relationship with Sheggz.
The fight started when Phyna tried discussing the wager task for the week, but Bella was more concerned talking about a food issue. Phyna went on to slam Bella to stop talking about the food issue because they were done talking about that and would instead want to discuss the wager task.
Bella had warned Phyna should not dictate to her what to talk about in the lounge.
Phyna replied, slamming Bella, saying she was rude, and Bella fired back, saying she was mad, before saying Head of House, my a*s.
At that point, Phyna lost it and went for the jugular, saying she’s from the street and isn’t like Bella, that lies about being from England; she also poked her further.
In her words: “What are you doing in big brother house? You dey there dey collect you’re mad, you’re sick, from Sheggz, e say na love he’s changing. Idiot”
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 7 winner, Ijeoma Otabor, better known as Phyna, has revealed part of her plan for her prize money, saying she would going to open a strip club.
According to her she is going to open a club for people to come and party in her strip club and lots more.
Phyna, in an interview, spoke about her plans which are basically entertainment related and also in the hospitality sector.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Phyna had won N50m cash prize, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Nigerian automaker, Innoson Motors, a trip to Dubai for two packaged by TravelBeta, and a year’s supply of Pepsi, among other prizes totaling N100m.
In her words: “The fact that from my head to toe is entirely entertainment, you should be ready to see different content, not just on one part. It would help if you were prepared to see me in the comedy line, the hype line. I am going to have a farm, so people can come and buy raw food from me. With time, I’m going to open a club, and then you can come and party in my strip club and lots more.”
Also speaking about her moments on the reality show, she said she did not believe her name was the one announced as the winner.
“When I heard my name as the winner, I was trying to check if there was any similar sound between Phyna and Bryan because it was not clear, but when everybody was like ‘who dey’ I was like, okay, I think that is me.
“That day, I did not hear Ebuka clearly, but I was shocked because I was coming to chest the first runner-up with my full chest. I was not expecting a win. Just call Bryan and let us be going. I have never watched big brother.
“I auditioned four times, and any year they don’t pick me, I don’t watch. It was inside the house I learnt White Money also used the slang ‘Who Dey breathe’”, she stated.
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”.
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.
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.
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.”
Certainly tonight, one of the housemates of the Big Brother Naija, “level-up” edition will leave the reality TV show with N100 million as the grand prize for the winner.
The show, which was launched on July 23 and 24, began with 24 housemates.
The housemates came in with their A-game to the ‘level-up opening night as they were introduced by the show host, Ebuka Obi- Uchendu.
Unlike previous editions where boys were introduced before the girls, this year the housemates were introduced in levels. Also, this year’s grand prize was increased by N10 million.
The level-up season has had several twists that left devoted fans of the program with lasting memories.
Six remarkable moments from the level-up season
Level 1 and 2
At the launch of this year’s show, Biggie, in a surprise twist, divided the housemates into two different houses namely level 1 and level 2.
The organizers did not only give viewers two channels on DSTV and Gotv to enjoy the show but also changed the eviction process.
The creation of the two levels caused fierce competition as viewers struggled not to miss any action on both levels simultaneously.
Before the merger of the two levels, the winner of the Head of House (HoH) games from either Level 1 or 2 house, saves the rest of his housemates in the same level from eviction and nominations.
The level 2 housemates were nicknamed, ‘the trenches house with more talents while the Level 1 housemates walked with an air of superiority as they occupied a beautiful house and dominated the much-coveted head of house, HOH game.
Unfortunately for level 2 housemates, Level 1 housemates dominated the race for the (HoH) position and were not nominated or evicted from the show until both levels merged.
Beauty’s eviction
On Aug. 7 2022, Beauty Tukura, was disqualified for breaking and disobeying the house rules.
Beauty had during the first week of the show received a strike for an altercation with Ilebaye. She had pulled Ilebaye’s wig after a war of words and on Aug.6, threw her wig, and glasses and also attempted to break Groovy’s microphone during a misunderstanding.
She was eventually issued a double strike by Big Brother. This made Beauty the first housemate to receive a strike and also get disqualified in the second week of the show.
Unveiling of the riders
The show took a new turn with the introduction of two “rider housemates”
The duo, Rachael and Chizzy, were introduced during the third week eviction night show.
Obi-Uchendu had explained that the rider housemates were Biggie’s agents, who would not have the opportunity to win the N100 million grand prize.
According to him, they can not also be evicted and will be opportuned to play till the end of the show.
He said the rider housemates would be participating in all house tasks and every other activity. As the competition progressed Chizzy became the fans-favourite and the riders were eventually evicted on Friday night.
Amaka’s disqualification
Amaka’s eviction came as a shock to fans of the show after she became a victim of Biggie’s twist.
Viewers were taken aback by her exit when she was nominated for immediate eviction. This came after Biggie asked all the housemates to nominate two fellow contestants for immediate eviction and Amaka got the highest nominations.
Amaka left the house leaving some of her fellow housemates emotional. That was the first time such an eviction process occurred and the fans were not happy that they couldn’t save her.
Some viewers believed Amaka, who showed so much content and vibes in the House and was saved by her fans twice, was a strong contender for the prize.
Hermes’ polyamorous relationship
The connection between Hermes and Allysn was undoubtedly one of the season’s highlights. Even though Hermes informed Allysn that he has two partners outside the house, the latter remained close to him until she was evicted two weeks ago.
Hermes had explained that he was polyamorous, a kind of partnership that leaves enough room for everyone in it to grow individually and collectively.
After his eviction, he said he would love to have Allysyn as his third girlfriend but she said she would like to focus on herself and respect his dynamic relationship even though she has a genuine connection with him.
Fake housemates
Another talking point of the level-up season was the introduction of two fake housemates.
Ebuka had during the second week of the show introduced Modella and Deji as two fake housemates and handed them a secret mission in their respective levels.
Deji was told to cause problems in the house by complaining about his colleagues in level 1 while Modella was instructed to cause a rift among lovers in the house.
Ebuka had said the duo cannot win the show or be nominated for eviction. He added that they can be told to leave the house anytime.
However, Deji delivered his task but Modella struggled to cause a rift between lovers on her level as she complained that she had warmed up to the couple she would have loved to take on.
Controversial level three house
Viewers were shocked by the creation of another level 3 house as the show entered its closing weeks.
The newly furnished level 3 house accommodated housemates Doyin, Eloswag, and Chomzy who were evicted on September 11 2022.
The new twist shocked viewers when Ebuka announced that although the housemates had been evicted, Big Brother decided to retain them as guests in the house till Sept. 18, when they will be moved to join the other housemates.
Ebuka explained that the evicted housemates will return to the main house to participate in house tasks with other housemates, a twist some viewers claimed was unjust to some housemates like Amaka whose eviction was ‘heartbreaking.
S3x and relationship
Deji and Chichi were caught having sex.
The two ‘love interests’ were caught having sex after light out.
Although Deji, who was a fake housemate, was evicted on Sunday, a video clip of the duo engaging in the act was released by Showmax on Wednesday.
Deji and Chichi are the second ‘level up’ housemates to be caught in the intimate act.
Recall that Daniella and Khalid had come under attack for engaging in the act, but Khalid, upon his eviction, denied the reports.
Khalid said his body is a temple, and he only aggressively kissed Daniella.
Deji, during his eviction interview on Sunday, said he intends to continue his relationship with Chichi.
Big Brother Naija. BBNaija, “Level Up” finalist, Phyna, has said she thinks the Head of House, HoH, Chizzy is her biggest competition currently.
Phyna made this disclosure while speaking with Biggie during her diary session earlier,
She broke down in tears, as she speaks about Groovy’s exit during her diary session.
Groovy’s stay in the Big Brother house got cut short on Sunday after he got evicted from the show.
His eviction came as a shock to other housemates, especially Phyna, his love interest.
Phyna disclosed that she misses Groovy so much and that it has been quite lonely without him.
According to her, she had no idea that she had grown so fond of him until his absence.
TheNewsGuru.com reports that BBNaija housemate, Bryann stirred reactions as he revealed that Phyna is his biggest competition in the reality TV show.
Bryann, in a chat with Big Brother, revealed who he felt was a threat to his win.
While speaking during his Diary Session, the young man admitted that his fellow former Level 2 star, Phyna, is his biggest competition.
Not stopping there, the young man went ahead to explain the reason behind his thoughts.
According to Bryann, Phyna has survived so many nominations on the show, and it is only logical to see her as his competition.
He said: “Logically, I will say Phyna because she has had the most nominations and she is still in the game. So from a logical standpoint I will pick Phyna. she came from being nominated from the beginning of the show to being in the eighth and ninth week.”
Some reactions culled below:
*Qwinomoruyi: “He nor lie sha phyna for the money.”
Raymond_jnr_: “This guy is just smart without stressing.”
Ace__painting: “Bella has also been nominated back to back.”
Tahsia14: “I love both of you but I want phyna to win.”
Folab13: “It’s funny how I haven’t been interested or watched the show since Hermes left. Nothing to see anymore.”
Ruthroberts7683: “The money is vibrating with force.”
Preety_oma1: “Smart Brii, too much sense de worry this guy.”
Buchianoo: “Still my favorite whether he wins or not.”
