By Olaitan Ibrahim
Reality TV star and winner of the 2022 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show, Phyna has revealed her decision to drop her family surname, citing an absence of connection with her family.
In a post shared on X on Thursday, Phyna expressed her emotional struggles, stating that she has “no family” and is still searching for answers about her origins.
“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,” she wrote.
“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 suspect but guess I was too young… omo my head wan tear!!!!!!”
This development comes after a publicized feud with her family last year, during which her father alleged in an interview that Phyna had distanced herself and stopped responding to their calls.
Her response at the time sparked a heated debate on social media, further amplifying the strained relationship with her family.