Phyna Says She Will No Longer Encourage People To Audition For BBNaija, Calls Show Less Credible

Former Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna has said she will no longer recommend people audition for the reality show, claiming it has lost its credibility.

During a Twitch livestream, Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, explained that while the show can give contestants rapid fame inside the Big Brother house, the attention often disappears once they leave.

She said fans quickly move on to new housemates, making it difficult for former contestants to maintain public interest.

“The steeze housemates have while on the show doesn’t last afterward because the same fan base just shifts from one person to another. Nothing new comes with it,” she said.

Phyna added that BBNaija no longer carries the same prestige it once did, saying, “When you tell someone now that you came out of BBNaija, they won’t rate you the way they used to.”

She also warned that many people wrongly assume appearing on the show guarantees wealth or lasting fame, noting that former housemates often face the challenge of staying relevant and securing opportunities after leaving the house.