Phyna Releases New Footage From Viral Fight Insisting Not Defeated

BBNaija winner Phyna (Josephina Otabor) released new footage and a detailed explanation following a viral fight video at a hotel in Abuja in October 2025.

Phyna insists she was not defeated as shown in the viral clip but was in fact attacked from behind. She says the viral video is cropped and only captures the aftermath when she was heading to the police station.

The fight reportedly erupted following an ongoing dispute over alleged theft and a missing ₦200,000. Phyna claims the lady involved repeatedly stole from her, including an earlier unreported fight in Lagos.

Phyna states that she beat the woman unconscious earlier, sending her to the hospital and that the woman brought touts to confront her after the fight.

She portrays herself as the one who ultimately prevailed despite being outnumbered by the other party’s supporters. Phyna’s account also includes an emotional note about grief, as she recently lost her sister in a tragic accident.

The incident has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some standing by Phyna and others critical of her actions. Fellow BBNaija alum Chizzy Francis defended her, attributing the outburst to her grief.

In summary, Phyna released new footage to insist she was not the defeated party in the viral fight but was ambushed and fought back, sending her opponent to the hospital while she remained at the hotel.

The altercation was linked to a theft dispute and escalated in a hotel lobby with multiple people involved. This narrative contradicts the cropped viral video that circulated initially, which made it appear as though she was beaten down.