Phyna Bows to Pressure, Issues Public Apology After Controversial Comment About Yoruba Boys
- Big Brother Naija star Phyna retracted her controversial remarks about Yoruba boys damaging her car
- The reality TV star, in a Twitter apology, admitted her anger got the better of her and begged for forgiveness
- The influencer emphasised her love for all tribes and recalls her deep collaboration with Yoruba creatives
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Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has retracted her statement and made a public apology over a recent video where she made some accusations about the Yorubas
The reality star, who has been battling personal challenges, including her sister’s recent involvement in a ghastly accident, in the clip, alleged that Yoruba boys damaged her car after she refused to give them money.
See the video here:
The statement, however, didn’t sit well with many Nigerians who accused her of generalising and painting an entire tribe in a negative light.

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Reacting hours later, Phyna took to social media to eat her words.
She admitted that the comment was made out of anger and frustration, and was not intended to malign the Yoruba people.
She wrote:
“I must say I let my anger get the best of me with the tweets I made earlier. It’s just a whole lot going on, plus having to fix the scratches and replace what was taken from the windshield of my car"
According to her, the damage could have been done by “anybody from any tribe,” stressing that she is not biased against any ethnic group
Read Phyna's apology here:
Phyna faces more backlash over comment
Despite Phyna's apology, some netizens continue to pounce on her:
@josh_olonade
"Not once, Not twice, Not three times, “Agbero, Yorubas to be precise” “Yorubas to be precise “These Yoruba boys” “Na only Yorubas dey this Lagos state?” But you want to claim it was a mistake?? Lmao, just own up to your bigotry with your chest and join Harry at the Hall of Fame."
@mariner1773:
"Apologized and locked the cs, no problem. Yorubas must get sense at all cost..."
@atiwunmi:
"You probably thought you would have an army of people who would join you to malign yoruba people. Your fake remorse is because of the push back. Ojo nbo ni oluwa wi..."
@adc4grv:
"We now know that you have hate for Yoruba people while living in Yoruba land"
@NoSaintsSinners:
"Lagos accommodates all sorts. Until there is repercussion for people like this, the disrespect will not end. Imagine this animal talking about Yoruba people. The child escaped poverty plaguing her entire lineage to Lagos, talking about others. No wahala!!"

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Phyna makes new demands after sister's accident
Legit.ng earlier reported the aftermath of her sister, Ruth's accident, Phyna was seen in the hospital, where she received treated, alongside some officials from Dangote Group.
While speaking, she noted that if her sister were Dangote's child, she would not be brought to a local hospital but would rather be flown out.

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She demanded that Ruth be flown to India for better medical care as she battles for her life. The outcome of Phyna’s request is still unknown, as fans continue to send prayers and words of encouragement to the family.
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