“No one told me how to invest” – Phyna reveals how BBNaija’s money allegedly ran out after helping the family
- Reality TV star Phyna has opened up about her financial struggles, admitting that she failed to properly invest her Big Brother Naija winnings after leaving the show.
- Her emotional statement drew mixed reactions online, with some sympathizing with her, while others criticized her choice of money, especially her BBL operation.
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, has sparked conversations online after she opened up about how poor financial decisions have allegedly contributed to her current problems.
Speaking emotionally, Phyna admitted that after leaving the Big Brother Naija house, she did not manage or invest the money she earned on the show.
As she says, she spent most of the money helping family members and sharing with the people around her without thinking long-term.
She said:
“When I left the Big Brother house, no one told me how to invest the money, I shared it, helped my family, that was the beginning of my problem.”
Her statement quickly sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians sharing differing opinions on responsibility, family pressure and celebrity lifestyle choices.
Some social media users sympathized with her situation, while others criticized her for allegedly spending a lot on cosmetic surgery instead of investing.
Reacting to the video, @Mytwistyx wrote:
“We are all depressed about Naija.”
Another user, @StephGarnet22, questioned her priorities, saying:
“No, the same as you do BBL or do you never make sense to invest that time?”
@everytin_bec, however, partially defended her by pointing to family pressure and financial expectations.
“If your family knows you have more money than what they have, you’re closer to poverty than wealth creation, especially when you’re coming from poverty.”
Another user, @kacrypt, advised her to monetize her fan base instead of looking for sympathy online.
“Twitter Pays, Facebook Pays, Snap Pays, YouTube Pays… Ma’am Turn Your Fans Into Money.”
The conversation also reignited discussions about financial literacy for reality TV stars and entertainers who became suddenly rich after fame.
