Former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna has opened up about the reasons behind her decision to drop her family surname, Otabor. In a recent interview with TVC News, Phyna explained that her choice was rooted in long-standing feelings of exclusion and mistreatment by her family.

She emphasized that this decision was not about disowning her family but rather giving them what they had always wanted. "This is me finally accepting how they've been treating me because they've never treated me as one of their own. This is me finally moving out of it because I was tired of begging anyone to be in my life," she said. "So I won't say I disowned them; it's me giving them what they've always wanted."

Phyna also reflected on her childhood, sharing that she had always felt alone and has since worked hard to build her life independently. "For now, I would say I'm by myself. I've always been by myself right from childhood, so I'm not even bothered," she added. "See how I've worked hard for myself, so for me to be at this stage right now, I'm not sure I need anyone to stress me out. If I'm living by myself, then I must be doing the right thing for myself because only I know what I've been through."

Phyna revealed that her family had not reached out to her, which was a continuation of how things had always been, and she expressed that she felt at peace with the situation now.

This revelation follows a deeply emotional post Phyna made on her X account (formerly Twitter) in November 2024, where she shared her frustrations and confusion regarding her family. "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," she wrote. "I’m still searching for answers though... it’s been rough with me lately... I’m in a place where I can’t even describe how I feel or what to call what I’m going through right now." She also recounted how, as a child, she was tossed around by relatives, something she hadn’t fully understood at the time.

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Selena Gomez, the American singer and actress, has announced her engagement to her boyfriend, producer Benny Blanco.

Gomez shared the exciting news on her Instagram page on Wednesday, posting a photo of herself wearing a large diamond ring. She captioned the picture, “Forever begins now.”

In the comments, Blanco playfully wrote, “Hey wait... That’s my wife.”

Gomez’s best friend, Taylor Swift, also chimed in with a fun response: “Yes, I will be the flower girl.”

The couple officially confirmed their relationship in December 2023.

Nollywood star Williams Uchembah and his wife are overjoyed to announce the arrival of their second child. The proud father shared his excitement with fans through a heartfelt Instagram post.

In his post, Uchembah wrote, “My good gift is here; my baby is here; meet Ethan Chidubem Uchembah. Date of Birth: 9-12-2024,” accompanied by a video that captures the joyous gender reveal and the tender moment he met his wife and their newborn at the hospital.

At the time his wife went into labor, Uchembah was in Enugu State. Upon receiving the news, he immediately dropped everything and flew to London to support her during this special time.

The touching video also features their daughter lovingly holding her new sibling, highlighting the family's happiness. Uchembah confirmed that their son was born on December 9, 2024. This newest addition marks the couple’s second child, following the birth of their first in 2022.

Congratulations to Williams Uchembah and his family on their growing household!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Veteran singer Eldee The Don has opened up about his pivotal role in the early career of Grammy-winning artist Wizkid. During an appearance on the Adesope Live show, Eldee revealed that he was the one who encouraged Wizkid to embrace Afrobeats.

At the time Wizkid was signed to the EME record label, he was leaning more towards reggae and dancehall music. However, Eldee advised him to explore a sound with strong Nigerian influences. "Wizkid was leaning towards Reggae and Dancehall when Banky W signed him before he dropped his first single, but I told him he needed to find a middle ground and create something distinctly Nigerian with a lot of flavor," Eldee shared.

Taking Eldee's advice to heart, Wizkid switched to making Afropop hits, including his breakthrough song "Don’t Dull," which helped him gain widespread recognition.