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  • Chichi mocks Phyna over wig-rent accusation

    Chichi mocks Phyna over wig-rent accusation

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Chichi has mocked her colleague and ex-best friend, Phyna, over alleged wig-renting accusation.

    Recall that a hair vendor, DBeauty Mogul, recently called out Phyna, for refusing to return a “rented” wig after the rental period.

    Reacting to the allegation in a post on her official page, Phyna categorically denied knowing the vendor, tagging her clout chasers.

    Read Also: You’re Nollywood’s ‘new cat’ – Phyna excited over A-list actor’s compliment

    In light of this, Chichi took to X and posted a shady message.

    She wrote: “Hi loves, wigsbyella sells luxury hair at affordable rates, and we are still on sale. Patronise my hair brand and stop doing borrow pose. I love you all.”

    Taking to the comments section, a user, @mhiz_bonita, wrote, “Now I believe you are so obsessed with Phyna.”

    Chichi replied: “How will I be obsessed with someone who rents hair? Make it make sense, hun. She even price the rent rate.”

  • You’re Nollywood’s ‘new cat’ – Phyna excited over A-list actor’s compliment

    You’re Nollywood’s ‘new cat’ – Phyna excited over A-list actor’s compliment

    BBNaija Level Up winner, Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna has excitedly taken to social media to share with her fans about a compliment she received from an A-list actor.

    She tweeted about a conversation where she was called the “new cat” in the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood.

    This praise from a respected actor thrilled Phyna, which she showed in her dancing emojis.

    She said: “Guys an A list actor, infact a Legend just called me and said. Phyna you are the new Cat of Nollywood.”

    Recall that Phyna’s acting debut in the movie “Osato” has been met with positive reviews.

    Her performance is one that has been widely applauded, especially considering her newcomer status in nollywood.

    Taking to her comment section, her fans wished her success and congratulated her in advance as a 2024 AMVCA winner.

    See reactions below:

    Amaka Success wrote: “Congratulations my baby, take ur crown our 2024 AMVCA winner. It will come to reality ijn”

    Allie said: “You’ve killed every roll U’ve played so far!! So Yes!! You’re here to stay!! The Queen of all Queens!!”

    Chris Charles penned: “Well deserved. Your acting skill is top notch. Such a Raw and Real Talent”.

  • Phyna reacts to Bella’s response on an internet troll

    Phyna reacts to Bella’s response on an internet troll

    Reality TV star, Phyna, recently took to social media to publicly support and justify her colleague, Bella’s action for decisively putting an end to the malicious antics of an online troll.

    The Nation reported that Bella laid curses upon a troll, identified as Jessica, who tried to mock her with her voice.

    Jessica, according to Bella Okagbue, would grow so affluent but one of her children would be unable to talk, that all medical specialists’ efforts to treat the child at facilities around the world would be unsuccessful.

    Bella wrote: “For the first time, I will pray for a stranger from the bottom of my heart. You will have money, You will get married, and you will even have kids but one of your kids won’t be able to speak, won’t have a voice. You will fly that child around the world seeking a solution but you won’t find it. Mark my words today.

    Read Also: I’m happy for growth, ready to leave past behind – Phyna

    “Typed this with tears in my eyes and so shall it be. I’m somebody’s daughter and I have a voice. It may not sound like a regular girl’s voice but she’s glad I’m able to speak. You shall know no peace, Ijn. Amen Save today’s date.”

    Bella also lamented on her Twitter account that she has had enough of being teased for her appearance, voice, and accent.

    She wrote: “I’m constantly body shamed, voice shamed, accent shamed, and shamed for everything I do. Enough is enough. I’m Nigerian and I sound Nigerian!!! Let me be!

    Phyna standing up against cyberbullying and for her friend, tagged Bella and wrote: “I give you the food wey you give me back, you dy call am poison @bella_okagbue a 10, 10+10 divided by 10 minus Nothing.”

  • I’m happy for growth, ready to leave past behind – Phyna

    I’m happy for growth, ready to leave past behind – Phyna

    BBNaija Level Up winner Phyna has reflected on her personal journey with a heart full of thanks.

    Phyna, via her X app, talked about the hard work it took to move past her history and embrace her future.

    According to her, she is grateful but ready to stand up for herself if needed while also looking forward to breaking bounds in 2024. 

    Read Also: I no longer speak to Phyna – Groovy

    She wrote: “I am happy for growth and learning to leave past behind me it took a lot of works and efforts from my end, I am grateful * (but that doesn’t mean if you ya werey for me I go dy look you oh). May 2024 take me to greater heights……”

  • I no longer speak to Phyna – Groovy

    I no longer speak to Phyna – Groovy

    Former Big Brother Naija housemate and singer Groovy has revealed why he is no longer on talking terms with his ex-girlfriend and winner of the ‘Level Up’ season, Phyna. 

    Groovy and Phyna were romantically involved during the BBNaija ‘Level Up’ show in 2022.

    However, speaking in a recent interview with Naija FM, Lagos, Groovy said their relationship crashed shortly after the show because they were not compatible.

    Read Also: Nigeria doesn’t need relationship therapist, Phyna mocks Blessing CEO

    According to him, they had irreconcilable differences that led to their cold separation.

    Groovy said: “Phyna and I just had irreconcilable differences. We did not cheat on each other. We just didn’t work out. So, we went our separate ways. We don’t talk anymore.”

  • Nigeria doesn’t need relationship therapist, Phyna mocks Blessing CEO

    Nigeria doesn’t need relationship therapist, Phyna mocks Blessing CEO

    Reality star, Phyna has continued to drag a self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO, over her foul statement about Edo women.

    Blessing had stated in a video, alleging that Edo women are often uneducated and are mostly found in Europe doing prostitution for a living amongst other things.

    Reacting in a new video, Phyna ridiculed the self-acclaimed therapist for crossing the line by insulting her people.

    Read Also: Worst prison a home without peace – DJ Cuppy

    While mocking her for covering her BBL scars with tattoo inks, the BBNaija star threatened to beat up blessing Okoro in a fistfight.

    She urged her to tender a public apology and retract her statement about her people.

    She wrote: “Mama Blessing CEO, no be you dem carry go police station wey come dey beg? No be you wey dem don shook shook come use tattoo cover your eczema? I no get respect, all those things you list about Edo people, you no list finish. 52-year-old woman, you no go focus on your life problems? Who told you Nigeria needs a therapist? Where your madness end, an there my mama own start.”

  • Phyna announces first UK tour

    Phyna announces first UK tour

    Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ winner Josephina Ijeoma Otabor popularly known as Phyna has announced her first UK tour happening in December. 

    The reality star noted how a razz child like her is about to tour the UK for the first time.

    She noted how nobody saw anything good about her but she fought her way to the top.

    Read Also: Why I deleted my videos from church stalker’s phone – Phyna

    “The Razz child is about to tour the UK for the first time. The one nobody saw anything good in. The one who fought her way to where she is now. The one whose only backbone is HER. God is the greatest. God is not Man,”, she said.

  • Why I deleted my videos from church stalker’s phone – Phyna

    Why I deleted my videos from church stalker’s phone – Phyna

    Controversial Reality TV star, Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has narrated her experience with an overzealous photographer in church.

    Phyna said she noticed how she was being filmed constantly in church, adding that she had to trick the photographer by deleting the videos from her phone.

    The hype-priestess, who attended an undisclosed church’s Sunday service, questioned her followers if her approach was appropriate.

    Read Also: Phyna, Danny Young spark dating rumour

    She said: “What I did in church today I want to know if I did it right. So while worshipping there came this lady who almost videoed my intestines, this lady had to back the Altar to video me and then I waved at her and told her to come closer she came I asked if I could use her phone to make the video she said yes, and I deleted the videos of me she’s been making, gave her the phone back and told her not to video me again, during worship not praises… what happened to PRIVACY, Phyna everywhere Chineke mo.”

  • When are BBNaija females getting married? – Phyna asks

    When are BBNaija females getting married? – Phyna asks

    BBNaija reality star, Phyna, has posed a question to her female colleagues regarding marriage.

    This is coming after her male colleagues, Chizzy and Leo Dasilva recently tied the knot with their spouses in a viral video.

    Read Also: Sit-at-home impeding growth in Southeast, says Deputy Speaker

    Reacting to this, Phyna took to her social media page to lash out at the BBNaija girls as their male counterparts were getting married.

    She wrote: “Bbn boys are getting married. Bbn girls Afa. The bed wey Una lay eh. The reggae dy spoil other people blues oo.”

  • Phyna, Danny Young spark dating rumour

    Phyna, Danny Young spark dating rumour

    Big Brother Naija season 7 winner, Phyna and Afrobeats singer, Danny Young, sparked dating rumours after both celebrities were spotted together attending a church service on Sunday.

    The video of both stars has continued making rounds on social media due to the unexpected sighting igniting widespread curiosity about the nature of their relationship.

    The video post which became a trend on X (formerly Twitter) has become a topic as social media users continue to air their opinions

    An X user, napuoithoughts, wrote: “Maybe na him give am belle wey she… I didn’t say anything. Are they in love?

    Read Also: Lagos PPRO calls out Phyna over viral clip with police officers

    Another user, adoptedson, commented: “Make Una leave Danny young coz the fact that they are standing together doesn’t mean they came together.”

    Trolling Danny young, an X user wrote “Understanding boyfriend Dey try.”

    “Girls wey don do abortion taya go finally return to church to form good girl. Las las one innocent guy go wife am thinking say he don jam God-fearing woman,” Daddy Wa tweeted.

    However, both Phyna and the “Afro Riddim” crooner are yet to confirm or deny the rumors about their alleged romantic relationship.