Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, widely known as Phyna, has announced that she is cutting ties with her family and dropping her surname, Otabor.

The Edo-born reality TV star shared this revelation on her verified X (formerly Twitter) account, where she opened up about her struggles and the lack of support she has faced from her family since childhood.

In a heartfelt post, Phyna expressed her frustration and the emotional toll recent events have taken on her.

She wrote, “I am publicly dropping my family surname, Otabor.

It has been proven that I actually have no family, and nobody knows how I came about. I’m still searching for answers.”

Phyna further explained that her upbringing was filled with challenges, including being moved around among relatives with little care or stability.

Reflecting on her childhood, she said, “Growing up and the way I was tossed around by relatives, I should have suspected, but I guess I was too young.

My head feels like it’s about to explode!”

The reality star revealed that she is currently in a difficult place emotionally and mentally, struggling to process everything she is going through.

She described her current state as one of confusion and deep pain.

This public statement comes months after Phyna’s father, Mr. Otabor, made headlines by accusing her of neglecting him and the family after she found fame.

The accusations led to widespread discussions about the pressures and expectations placed on celebrities by their families.

Afrobeats superstar Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has advised African-Americans against relocating to Africa in response to Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the United States.

Speaking on the Big Homies House podcast, Davido addressed the growing trend of African-Americans expressing a desire to leave the U.S. following Trump’s political victory.

While acknowledging the appeal of Africa’s rich culture and growing global influence, he cautioned that the realities on the continent might not align with their expectations.

“It’s not cool back home. The economy now is in shambles,” Davido remarked, shedding light on the struggles faced by many African nations.

He pointed out how economic instability, widespread poverty, and limited opportunities make life challenging for millions of people across the continent.

The Nigerian artist, known for using his music to showcase African culture, emphasized that his comments were not intended to discourage interest in Africa.

Instead, he wanted to paint a realistic picture of the current situation.

Davido stressed that entertainment is one of the few sectors making Africa appear more appealing on the global stage.

He explained that music, film, and other creative industries have become a smokescreen, often masking the economic and social challenges facing the continent.

“Entertainment is what’s giving Africa a smokescreen to make it look good,” he noted, noticing the stark contrast between the continent’s vibrant cultural output and its harsh economic realities.

Nigerian Singer, Rema is ste to make his debut performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Apart from Rema other African artists will also perform at the Coachella, Amaarae and Tyla will be at the event.

The Coachella is the world’s biggest music and arts festival and is definitely a huge accomplishment and recognition to the African artists set to perform.

The first Nigerian Artist that performed was Seun Kuti in 2012, followed by Mr Eazi and Burna Boy in 2019 and Ckay in 2022 the finally Tems in 2024.