Josephine Otabor, the reality TV star fondly called Phyna, has announced that she is dropping her surname, citing a lack of connection with her family.
In a post via X on Thursday, the 2022 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show winner lamented that she has “no family” and is still searching for answers about her past.
The reality star said she was struggling with her emotions, feeling lost and uncertain about her current situation.
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… it’s been rough with me lately…… I’m in a place where I can’t even describe how I feel or what to…
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“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 suspected but guess I was too young… omo my head wan tear!!!!!!”
The development comes after a publicized feud with her family last year. Phyna’s father had granted an interview, alleging that his daughter no longer responded to their calls.
The reality star had responded to the allegations, sparking a debate on social media.
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