Phyna Sends Words of Encouragement to Imisi Amid Family Dispute
Phyna Reaches Out to Imisi During Family Tensions
Reality TV star and Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has publicly offered emotional support to fellow winner Imisi, who is currently embroiled in a heated family dispute with her mother.
In an X post on Monday, Phyna wrote:
“To Imisi, @imisiofficial, and to anyone walking through the same fire… I’m praying for your strength.
My own experience broke me, but I’m slowly rising.
And I’m rooting for you with everything in me, don’t handle it like I did, build strong and focus on you baby girl.”
Phyna’s message appears to draw from her own troubled relationship with her father after her BBNaija win.
Imisi Responds to Her Mother’s Public Accusations
The latest wave of controversy began after Imisi’s mother went public with allegations that her daughter harboured hatred for her and had neglected her despite winning N150 million from Big Brother Naija.
Imisi’s Yoruba Response to Her Mother
Reacting in Yoruba, Imisi urged her mother to step away from social media and avoid unnecessary public drama:
“This is why Aunty Debola said you should not show your face to the world…
Don’t worry, I will send you money to rent a new house. I am tired of all this drama. I am still recovering from the stress of Big Brother… Please forgive me, I am your daughter.”
Her response suggested frustration and emotional exhaustion following her time in the house.
Imisi’s Mother Shares Her Side of the Story
Imisi’s mother claimed she wanted nothing from her daughter financially, accusing Imisi of spreading exaggerated or false narratives about childhood hardship, parental neglect, and alleged sexual abuse.
Viral Video of Mother’s Living Conditions
In a circulating video, she showed viewers the old home she currently resides in, emphasizing that she was content and not seeking her daughter’s money.
The video triggered heated debate online, with many Nigerians taking sides.
Phyna’s Past Family Struggles Resurface
Phyna’s post also reignited public interest in her own history of family conflict.
Her Father’s Claims After Her 2023 Win
In 2023, Phyna’s father, Felix Otabor, said she had persuaded him to sell his vehicles and leave his job as a hearse driver, promising to change the family’s life.
He later alleged that after doing so, he became financially stranded and had not seen her since her victory, claiming she sidelined him while enjoying her new lifestyle.
BBNaija Winners and Family Drama—A Growing Pattern?
The public nature of these disputes highlights a recurring challenge faced by BBNaija winners whose sudden fame and wealth often intensify family pressures and expectations.
For both Imisi and Phyna, their situations continue to draw sympathy, criticism, and conversation among fans and social media users.
