Nigerian reality TV star and BBNaija Level up season winner, Phyna, has announced that she is dropping her family surname, Otabor. In a recent post on social media, Phyna revealed that she has been searching for answers about her past and has come to the realization that she has no family.
Phyna’s emotional post has sparked concern among her fans, who are worried about her mental well-being. The reality TV star has been open about her troubled past, including being tossed around from one relative to another while growing up.
In her post, Phyna 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… it’s been rough with me lately…… I’m in a place where I can’t even describe how I feel or what to call what I’m going through rn. Going up and the way I was toss around relative I should suspected but guess I was too young… omo my head wan tear!!!!!!” She shared this on her X page.
This is not the first time Phyna has spoken out about her family issues. In 2023, her father, Felix Otabor, called her out in the media after she won the BBNaija reality show. He claimed that Phyna had not returned home since her win and had refused to keep her promises.
Phyna’s decision to drop her family surname has sparked different reactions from fans, with some offering words of encouragement and support, while others have expressed concern about her well being.