Phyna

Ijeoma Josephina Otabor (born 2 June 1997) known as Phyna is a Nigerian actress, model, hype woman, entertainer and a reality TV star.[1] She is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 7.[2][3][4][5]

Phyna
Born
Ijeoma Josephina Otabor

(1997-06-02) 2 June 1997
Edo State
NationalityNigerian
Other namesHype priestess of Nigeria
Occupation(s)Actress, Hype woman
Known forWinner of the Big Brother Naija season 7
TelevisionBig Brother Naija
Parents
  • Moses Otabor (father)
  • Gladys Moses Otabor (mother)

Early life

Phyna is from Esan tribe in Edo state but she was born in Lagos State.[6] She grew up in Edo State where she had her primary and secondary education.[7] She completed her studies in Engineering Department at Auchi Polytechnic.[8]

Career

Before entering the Big Brother Naija house, Phyna was a commercial model, who started her career from college and was signed by a modelling agency.[6]

Big Brother Naija

Phyna entered the 7th season of Big Brother Naija (Level Up) as the tenth housemate on 23 July 2022.[9][10]

During the season finale of the show on 2 October 2022, she was declared the winner scoring 40.74% of the final votes ahead of Bryann with 26.74% of the total votes cast and was entitled to the ₦100 000 000 (one hundred million naira) grand prize,[11][12] making her the second female to win the show, three years after Mercy Eke won it.[13][14][15]

Endorsements

Firegin, Spedy Herbals, Rixari Skin Secrets, BeUnique Wears, Spedy weightloss[16]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2022 Big Brother Naija 7 Contestant Reality show/

Game show

2023 Osato Osato Film produced and directed by Charles Uwagbai

References
  1. olufemiajasa (2022-10-02). "Breaking: Phyna beats Bryan, emerges winner of BBNaija Level Up season". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  2. Alake, Olumide (2022-10-02). "BBNaija 2022 finale: Phyna emerges winner of season 7 edition". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  3. "Live Show 12 – 2 Oct: Phyna wins BBNaija Level Up! - BBNaija". Big Brother Naija - Live Show 12 – 2 Oct: Phyna wins BBNaija Level Up! - BBNaija. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  4. Nseyen, Nsikak (2022-10-02). "BREAKING: Phyna emerges winner of BBNaija Season 7". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  5. "BREAKING: Phyna wins BBNaija season 7". Punch Newspapers. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  6. Wamangu, Peris (2022-08-06). "BBNaija Phyna's biography: age, state of origin, socials". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  7. "Things to know about BBNS7 winner, Phyna". Punch Newspapers. 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  8. Editor 3 (2022-08-24). "BBNaija: 'I'm a first class graduate of Engineering, no be by big grammar" - Phyna brags following clash with Sheggz". National Accord Newspaper. Retrieved 2022-10-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. David (2022-07-23). "Meet first 12 Big Brother Naija Season 7 "Level Up" Housemates". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  10. "Meet first 12 BBNaija "Level Up" housemates: What to expect - P.M. News". Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  11. Owolawi, Taiwo (2022-10-02). ""Who deyyyyy": Nigerians celebrate Phyna's BBNaija Level Up win". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  12. Alake, Olumide (2022-10-02). "BBNaija 2022 finale: Phyna emerges winner of season 7 edition". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  13. "Phyna Wins 2022 BBNaija, Pockets N100m Grand Prize | Channels Television". www.channelstv.com. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  14. "Phyna Emerges Second Female Big Brother Naija Winner After Mercy Eke – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  15. Madukwe, Bartholomew (2022-10-02). "Whitemoney hails Phyna on emergence as second female BBNaija winner". TheNewsGuru. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  16. Donald (2022-07-01). "Phyna BBNaija: ( Josephine Otabor ) Early life ,Dance, School, Net Worth, Photos, University, Biography, Movies, Modelling Agency, YouTube, Boyfriend, TikTok, Makeup, Parents, Height, Wikipedia". Cloutgist. Retrieved 2022-07-02.
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