Celebrated winner of Big Brother Naija Season 7, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor well known as Phyna, recently made headlines after announcing her decision to sever ties with her family and drop her surname, Otabor.
In an emotional statement shared on social media, she declared, “It has been proven that I actually have no family,” signaling a profound disconnection from her roots. This declaration highlights her estrangement and a desire to embrace her individuality amid personal struggles.
The revelation comes in the wake of previous controversies involving her father, Felix Otabor, who alleged that Phyna had neglected her family post-fame.
He claimed she advised him to sell his cars for financial support, only to cut off communication afterward, leaving him in dire circumstances.
While Phyna has dismissed these allegations, her decision to drop her surname underscores the complex dynamics fame can introduce to family relationships.
Phyna’s journey, marked by success and controversy, sheds light on the emotional toll of public life and the sacrifices often made to maintain personal peace and identity.
