Phyna

**Ijeoma Josephina Otabor** (born 2 June 1997), widely known as **Phyna**, is a Nigerian reality television personality and commercial model. She rose to national prominence after winning the seventh season of the Nigerian reality competition show *Big Brother Naija* (BBNaija).Early Life and Education Phyna, whose birth name is Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, was born on 2 June 1997 in Edo State, Nigeria. Although she is Igbo by tribe, her community, Ekpon, is located in Edo State. She spent her formative years in Auchi, Edo State, where she completed her primary and secondary education. For her tertiary education, Phyna studied at Auchi Polytechnic, graduating with a qualification from the Engineering Department.Career Progression and Achievements Before her entry into the BBNaija house, Phyna was active as a commercial model, a career she started during her college years. She was also widely known as the "Hype Priestess of Nigeria" due to her energetic persona and talent for hyping crowds. Phyna's major achievement came in 2022 when she participated in *Big Brother Naija* Season 7, themed "Level Up." She emerged as the winner of the season, becoming the second female contestant to achieve this feat and catapulting her into national celebrity status. Her victory cemented her reputation in Nigeria's entertainment and media landscape.Notable Works While primarily known as a reality television star, Phyna has been involved in several screen projects. Her television appearances include: * ***Big Brother Naija 7*** (2022): Contestant (Winner)Following her success on BBNaija, she branched into acting, featuring in: * ***Leaving Beauty*** (2023): Played the role of Mabel in the movie produced by Mike Ezuruonye. * ***Shattered Innocence*** (2023): Played the role of Theresa in the movie produced by Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin (Cute Abiola). * ***Osato*** (2023): Played the title role of Osato in the film produced by Charles Uwagbai and Etinosa Idemudia.Current Status Phyna maintains a prominent presence in the Nigerian media and entertainment industry, leveraging her BBNaija success for various brand endorsements and social media engagement. She continues to be recognized for her outspoken personality and her status as a high-profile reality television winner.