Phyna, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, has voiced her worries about the reality show’s present situation, claiming that many competitors lack the skills necessary to succeed after their time in the house.
During a livestream, she stated that several former roommates rely on the same fan base, which isn’t growing and can’t support their professions.
She clarified that without gaining new supporters, the audience merely switches their allegiance from one competitor to another.
Phyna went on to say that the program has lost credibility, pointing out that BBNaija graduates are no longer treated with the same deference as they once were.
According to her, the prestige once associated with being a former contestant has significantly diminished.
She said, “The steeze housemates do have on the show they don’t have it again, because it’s the same fan base that moves from one to another, no new people, nothing new. It’s just the same people.
“And that aside, the show has lost credibility compared to the way it was before, because when you tell someone now that I came out of BBNaija, they won’t rate you like they do then.”
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Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, won the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, tagged ‘Level Up’, on October 2, 2022.
She took home a grand prize of N100 million, beating fellow finalist Bryann with 40.74% of the votes.
Phyna is the second female winner of the show, following Mercy Eke’s win in 2019.
Two years after getting into an online altercation with artist Davido, former Big Brother Naija reality show winner Phyna has advocated for their reunion.
It all began in October 2023 when Davido liked a post on X that called Phyna fans “useless.”
In response to the news, Phyna asked if she had done anything wrong to deserve Davido’s hatred while congratulating him on the birth of twins with Chioma.
Phyna replied “God knows me”, and unfollowed the singer on Instagram.
However, speaking during her recent livestream, Phyna said “I will like to stream Davido”.
Revisiting their online exchange, the reality star who said she’s ready to apologise to the singer publicly, also sought clarity on what led to the fallout from Davido.
