Ijeoma Josephina Otabor better known as Phyna has emerged as winner of Big Brother Naija season 7.
Phyna’s win is the second time in the history of Big Brother Naija, for a female housemate win. 25-year-old Phyna beat Adekunle, Bella,Bryann, Chichi, and Daniella after over 10 weeks in the house.
Starting with 24 housemates in July, it ended with only 6 housemates in the finale. Daniella was the first to be thrown out followed by Chichi. Adekunle was the third housemate to leave the house. His eviction shocked fans and viewers who expected the young man to emerge in the top three.
Yet, more shocking was the celebration that greeted Bella’s ouster. Immediately she was announced as the next housemate to leave the house, a deafening shout filled the Podium hall where some fans of the show watched the live show.
The audience waited with bated breath as Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the host, finally unveiled Phyna as the winner. Interestingly, two Level 2 housemates emerged as the winner and first runner-up.
The season started with two levels which were later merged into one. However, a level 3 was created to house some of the evicted housemates for an extra week. From new levels to fake housemates and riders, Big Brother kept housmates guessing.
The winner receives N100 million grand prize consisting of N50 million and an SUV from Innoson motors. It is the highest on the show so far. Last year’s winner WhiteMoney won N90 million. Nigerian Artistes Falz, MI, and Pheelz marked the finale with music performances.
