Phyna Speaks on Family Fallout After BBNaija Fame: ‘When I Started Saying No, Problems Began’

Phyna has opened up about her troubled relationship with some family members, saying she became viewed as “the bad person” after she stopped meeting every financial demand made of her.

Speaking during a live session, the former Big Brother Naija winner said she spent heavily on relatives after becoming famous, believing she was helping improve their lives.

“I thought I was helping my family sort out things. I thought I was normal. No money they call, na so I dey share am like mumu,” she said emotionally.

Phyna said what hurt her most was the lack of guidance from older relatives regarding investments or financial planning.

“All of them, all the adults, nobody say, ‘Ah, Phyna come now. How much be that wey dey your hand? Come do small thing.’ Nobody was interested in me investing,” she stated.

The reality star described how relatives repeatedly approached her with financial requests, including demands for funeral support and borehole projects.

“This one say her husband die, make I give her 1 million for her husband. This one say he want do borehole. I know how many boreholes I did for them?” she said.

According to Phyna, conflict started once she began declining some requests or offering smaller amounts.

“The moment I started saying no like this, na there I have problem. That’s been the beginning of my problem,” she said.

She recounted a disagreement with her father over the purchase of expensive roofing materials shortly after her BBNaija win.

“No, I cannot buy this particular roofing, it’s too expensive, Daddy. Let’s buy another roofing,” she recalled telling him.

Phyna explained that as her earnings reduced, she had no choice but to become more cautious with spending.

“Somebody will ask for 1 million, I’ll say, ‘Okay, wait, let me give you 500,000,’” she explained.

The TV star also reflected on the criticism she faced before becoming successful, saying many people around her doubted her future.

“They go dey say me, I no go reach river before I fetch water. Say I go carry belle. Nothing good,” she said.

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