Phyna Otabor

Phyna has won several awards, including People's Choice of The Year at the 2022 All Varieties Award, Honorary Award of Excellence at the 2022 Africa Choice Awards, Force of Online Sensation at the 2023 Trendupp Awards, Celebrity of The Year (Female) at the 2023 La Mode Awards, Most Outspoken Female Celebrity at the 2023 Man on Cheq, and Best Actress for Osato at the 2023 Edo State International Film Festival. Her net worth is not publicly estimated due to limited insights into her activities, though it includes her BBNaija prize and endorsements.

EARLY LIFE

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, professionally known as Phyna, was born on June 2, 1997, in Lagos State, Nigeria, though some sources indicate Edo State. She hails from Edo State, specifically the Ekpon community, and identifies as Igbo by tribe. Her parents are Moses Otabor (father) and Gladys Moses Otabor (mother), and she was raised in a close-knit Christian family in Auchi, Edo State. She completed her primary and secondary education in Auchi before attending Auchi Polytechnic, where she graduated with a first-class degree in Engineering.

PERSONAL LIFE

Phyna is currently single. Prior to entering Big Brother Naija, she was in a relationship that ended, and during her time on the show, she had a romantic entanglement with fellow housemate Groovy. Known for her jovial nature, she describes herself as short-tempered but quick to forgive, allergic to gossip and malice, and someone who does not hold grudges. Controversies include on-show fights, such as a heated argument with housemate Amaka over body comments, highlighting her fiery personality. She has expressed skepticism about love, stating "na Mumu dey love," and her hobbies include fixing household appliances. A major turn-off for her is fake behavior. She resides in Lagos, Nigeria, and has black hair and dark brown eyes.

CAREER

Phyna began her career as a commercial model during her college days, later signing with a modeling agency. She is also a content creator, hype woman known as the "Hype Priestess of Nigeria", standup comedian, rapper, script writer, singer, and entrepreneur. Her breakthrough came as a housemate on Big Brother Naija Season 7 "Level Up," entering as the tenth contestant on July 23, 2022, and winning on October 2, 2022, with 40.74% of the final votes, becoming the second female winner and receiving the ₦100 million grand prize. Post-victory, she transitioned into acting, debuting in films such as Leaving Beauty (2023, as Mabel), Shattered Innocence (2023, as Theresa), Osato (2023, as Osato), Ada Omo Daddy (2023), and House of Trouble (2024). She has secured endorsement deals with brands like Firegin, Spedy Herbals, Rixari Skin Secrets, BeUnique Wears, and Spedy Weightloss.