Phyna denies claiming non-receipt of N100m BBNaija prize, threatens legal action against bloggers
Josephine Ijioma Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has denied saying she hasn't received her N100 million grand prize for winning Big Brother Naija in 2022. During a recent Twitch livestream, Phyna explained that a viral video was maliciously edited, stating she only referenced the prize money while addressing critics who mocked her career pivot to streaming. The reality star clarified that people asked if she had 'finished' the money, not whether she received it. She noted the clipped video nearly triggered legal action from BBN organisers, who were displeased with claims she hadn't been paid. Phyna had to prove the video was edited and directed organisers to the full Twitch stream for verification. She threatened to sue any blogger who cuts her videos if this causes legal issues, urging media to stop twisting her statements. Phyna had previously called out organisers in 2023 over unpaid prizes, but the matter appeared resolved until this edited video resurfaced. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with digital content manipulation affecting public figures.