Phyna’s Dad Reveals She Abandoned Him and Mum After Winning N100m: “I Don’t Want to Die in Silence”

Phyna’s Dad Reveals She Abandoned Him and Mum After Winning N100m: “I Don’t Want to Die in Silence”

  • Big Brother Naija ex-housemate Phyna has been the subject of discourse on social media over her father's cry for help
  • The BBNaija winner's dad disclosed that she disappeared and refused to return home since she became a millionaire
  • He also said that his daughter relieved him of the cars for his business because of her win, only to abandon him

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Phyna's father, Felix Otabor, has revealed that the last time he saw his daughter was when she won the BBNaija show in 2022.

In his interview with Vanguard Newspaper, the heartbroken man said Phyna had not returned home since her win and had refused to keep her promises.

BBNaija star Phyna and her dad
BBNaija Phyna's dad cries out for help Photo credit: @unusualphyna/@thetattleroomng
Source: Instagram

He added that he was a professional hearse driver, and when Phyna won, she told him to dispose of his four cars, promising to take care of him. He did just that and has been struggling ever since, as his daughter did not keep her promise.

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Calling on Nigerians for help, Mr Otabo said he only sees his daughter online when she shares new photos.

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Netizens react to Phyna's dad's revelation

Some Nigerians found it hard to believe that the reality star would turn her back on her parents just like that.

Read comments below:

sugarpeacee:

"I thought she bought a car for her father."

iphiebeke1:

"Entitled parent Tufiakwaaaaa Biko."

jukayperfumeoils:

"I want to be a parent that will never feel entitled to what my kids have.. hence I'm working hard.. as my parents no stress me.. I no go stress my kids too."

just_standtall:

"She’s still trying to keep up with lekki standards, she’s coming back home soon."

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pele_emperor:

"Yoy see this level of entitlement in people ehn well your daughter self no know say naso he go be celebrity life no easy."

mercified_23:

"Another entitled parents please African parents don’t give birth if you are waiting for your kids to care for you we didn’t ask to be here oooo."

naf_nafyy:

"If she wont help, why ask him to sell his cars? Thats wickedness."

lagos_consellor:

"They should stop BBN. It’s too toxic. To the extent ppl curse each on top ppl they don’t even know."

Phyna surprises her dad with new car

Legit.ng earlier reported that Big Brother Naija ex-housemate and season 7 winner Phyna made her dad a pleased man with a gift she bought for him.

The reality star surprised her dear dad with a new car, and the emotional moment she presented it to him was captured in a video.

In the video, which made the rounds online, Phyna's dad got emotional and asked several times if his daughter bought him a fine car to ride around town.

Source: Legit.ng

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Maymunah Ajetunmobi (Entertainment Deputy HOD) Maymunah Ajetunmobi is a journalist and the deputy HOD of the entertainment desk with over two years of work experience at Legit.ng. She graduated from the University of Ilorin in 2016 with a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology and has moved on to pursue courses and a degree in communication. Maymunah joined Legit.ng in 2020, and emerged Editor with Top Entertainment Article in 2021. She has written exclusive articles, unique pieces, and interviews. Email: ajetunmobi.maymunah@corp.legit.ng