Josephine Otabor, the reality TV star fondly called Phyna, has announced that she is dropping her surname, citing a lack of connection with her family.

In a post via X on Thursday, the 2022 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show winner lamented that she has “no family” and is still searching for answers about her past.

The reality star said she was struggling with her emotions, feeling lost and uncertain about her current situation.

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“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 rn. Going up and the way I was toss around relative I should suspected but guess I was too young… omo my head wan tear!!!!!!”

The development comes after a publicized feud with her family last year. Phyna’s father had granted an interview, alleging that his daughter no longer responded to their calls.

The reality star had responded to the allegations, sparking a debate on social media.

Olajumoke Orisaguna, the model better known as Olajumoke Onibread, has launched her talk show titled ‘Kilon Shele’.

The former bread seller turned model joined City FM as a radio presenter following a long hiatus from the spotlight.

Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Wednesday, Orisaguna expressed gratitude to TY Bello, the renowned photographer who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame in 2016.

The model expressed willingness to return to school, adding that she encountered challenges due to her lack of formal education.

She disclosed that her radio show will focus on her personal story, including her experiences with exploitative managers who took advantage of her lack of education.

The former model said she will also address the emotional struggles she faced during her time away from the public eye and her path to self-discovery and empowerment.

The show will also feature inspiring conversations with guests who have faced similar challenges.

“I want to use my platform to share my story, the good and the bad. I want to show that even in the darkest moments, there is hope for a better tomorrow,” she said.

“My show will be a beacon of inspiration for those who have faced similar struggles.”

Olajumoke revealed mistakes that damaged relationships with benefactors.

“I have suffered a lot,” she said. “But I thank Azuka and TY Bello for not giving up on me. My advice to those coming behind me is to work hard and never bite the finger that feeds them. I made many mistakes, but I’ve learned my lessons and want others to learn from my story.”

Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard, the Nigerian skit maker popularly known as Funnybros, has welcomed a baby girl with his partner.

The comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday to share photos from his partner’s maternity shoot while expressing gratitude to God for the new addition to his family.

“It’s a bouncing baby girl 🤍👧🎉🎉. Thank you Lord 🙏💫🤩,” he wrote.

The announcement triggered an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the comment section.

Skit maker Iamdikeh commented, “Congrats bro❤️”, while Cute Abiola, another content creator wrote, “Congratulations”.

MC Edo Pikin, the comedian, added “Congratulations brov❤️”.

The skit maker’s bundle of joy comes shortly after Dayo Amusa, the actress, celebrated the birth of her first child, a baby boy, in the United States.