Jane-Frances AkpaPhyna insists BBNaija organizers still owe her ₦100m prize money
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Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, known as Phyna, publicly claimed on January 19, 2026, that organizers have not yet paid her the full ₦100 million prize won in 2022. She expressed frustration in a trending video, citing both the financial delay and public disbelief regarding her situation.
Image Credit: @philsgallery_/InstagramBig Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna has sparked fresh controversy with claims that she is yet to receive her full prize money.
On January 19, 2026, a video surfaced online in which the reality TV star alleged that the show’s organizers have still not handed over the complete ₦100 million package promised after her victory in 2022.
The assertion comes nearly four years after the “Level Up” season concluded, raising serious questions about the fulfillment of the show’s grand prize obligations.
Phyna voices frustration over unpaid millions
In the footage, the Edo-born hype priestess expressed deep frustration over the long-standing issue.
Phyna explained that many fans and critics doubted her initial complaints, assuming she had received the funds and simply squandered them.
The reality star insists the money remains outstanding, and her anger stems as much from the public’s disbelief as from the delay itself.
She stated:
“When I came online, people didn’t believe me. BBNaija still hasn’t given me the ₦100 million I won.”
This declaration challenges the narrative that the headline prize—which usually includes a cash sum, a car, a house, and other sponsored gifts—was fully settled post-finale.
A timeline of controversies
The Season 7 winner has remained a focal point of online discussions recently due to her outspoken nature.
Her latest outburst adds to a string of viral moments, including a recent instance where Phyna sets condition for apology to music superstar Davido.
Fans have watched her navigate various public disputes since leaving the Big Brother house. Just weeks prior to this prize money claim, social media buzzed when Phyna accuses Isreal DMW of negative interference in his ex-wife’s life.
Observers note that while her online battles often garner engagement, this specific allegation regarding the ₦100 million prize strikes directly at the credibility of the reality show’s brand.
Organizers of the show have not yet issued an official response to these specific claims made in the 2026 video.
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