BBNaija Winner Phyna Announces Decision to Drop Family Surname

Phyna, the 2022 winner of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show, has announced her decision to relinquish her family surname, citing a lack of familial connection and unresolved questions about her origins.

In a heartfelt post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the reality TV star opened up about her emotional struggles and sense of detachment from her family.

“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,” she wrote. “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 right now. Growing up and the way I was tossed around relatives, I should have suspected, but I guess I was too young… omo, my head wan tear!”

This revelation follows a public dispute with her family last year, during which Phyna’s father alleged in an interview that she had distanced herself and stopped communicating with them. The controversy ignited heated discussions on social media, highlighting the strained dynamics within her family.